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Roy Grand Master

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Well i jusy have to get through a bit of a technical hitch...I use a prgram called Solid Edge. Its a Student Version i got when i was doing my Major in Mechanical Design. Only the version is so old, that when i convert it to an AutoCad file it is a 2000 version which cannot be opened by the latest version of AutoCAD.

So it looks like i need to just redo the drawing in Microstation or AutoCAD 2005...unless someone knows where or who i can get a Solid Edge update from....any CAD folk around on SAU, parents???

Otherwise ill just go to work on the weekend and do another drawing...if you can get them from somewhere lese in the meantime then probably best. My brackets are done to my liking which means they are massively over engineered as im a little paranoid of dumbing down the desigh much more...although i know they can be.

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Hey guys,

The caliper adaptors I currently have are for R32 upgrade to 324mm GTR rotors. They are superb adaptors, 6061 T6 billet alloy, SS helicoils and Grade 12 high tensile allen key bolts. $220 for the pair with fittings.

I have priced them as best as I can being the quality they are, somethings are cheaper buying in bulk but custom stuff usually isnt.

For a cheaper option I can get them made in steel which apparently works fine but is considerably heavier.

I can do DBA4000 series rotors 324mm for $235ea. RDA slotted 324mm $164ea

I have the R33 caliper adaptors underway but not completed yet.

I can also supply the 296mm to 343mm rotor brake upgrades with the two piece slotted rotors and custom alloy hats, my adaptors and custom brake pads for $1290.00

I am happy to quote on any brake upgrade you want.

I also get brake pads modified to suit different upgrades, you dont have to have pad overhang, modding the pad returns full pad footprint to the rotor by dropping the positon in the caliper.

Cheers,

Caz..

I have asked Caz for a Group Buy price, starting at 10. I will let you know how I get on.

:D Cheers :D

Roy Grand Master

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The brackets wont suit anything but the std Nissan caliper as the lug centres are likely to be different between calipers.

If you want to buy a new caliper for your car then typically you want to try and get radial mount calipers, not lug mount like the std Nissan calipers. Aftermarket calipers are alos of course available in lug types, but i would buy the radial caliper.

So the brackets for the std lug mount caliper will not be good for anything aftermarket (a lot of reserach may find somehting like a Wilwood), but any bracket can be made for about any caliper

phunky_monkey Grand Master

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ahhhh cool cool, thanks Troy.

I meant to ask if it could be made up, not can these be used...if you know what I mean... :D

Contemplating your idea of GT3 6 pots, but I want a custom bracket made up so suit a disc size that will fit into a 17 inch rim. I'm guessing that dude to the size of the caliper, I'd only be able to run say 330mm discs, instead of say 343mm. How's your research into this going??

I've got some 17 inch LMGT4's on the way and I want to use them, don't want to go to 18's...

Roy Grand Master

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Well...if a certain forum goer can find it in his heart to post down the calipers then i can trial fit it all with my 340mm rotors.

They are a good chance of fitting since i have had 343mm rotors with a big 4 pot caliper inside my 17" WEDS wheels. The Porka calipers look to hug the rotor better then the CSC 4 pots i tried...so here is to hoping.

The most credible data i have on the GT3 rotor is that they are 350mm, so im hoping they will work ok with the 340mm rotor

caz Enthusiast

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Hi Dane,

The price I have for DBA5000's 324mm is $469ea. Can someone who runs the 5000 series explain the benefits they have over a 4000series please? I don't get it. I understand the benefit of a two piece rotor to fit a custom hat for an upgrade but not as a bolt on....

I would imagine it would be possible to have an adaptor made for just about any setup requiring one. The big 6 piston AP Racing Caliper with the 330mm 2 pc rotor setup I sell has its own adaptor, so does the 4 piston.

I haven't sold Willwood or Brembo but the Porsche 6 pot Caliper has an adaptor, so does Alcon.

Cheers,

Caz..

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Hey Caz, how much are the DBA 5000's in the 324mm??

And can these adaptors be made up to suit Wilwood/Alcon/Porsche Brembo calipers??

Thanks

Dane

Roy Grand Master

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Can someone who runs the 5000 series explain the benefits they have over a 4000series please?

The two main reasonas are that the alloy hat is lighter. So reduced unsprung weight. The second is that alloy transfers heat better, so the the heat from the rotor when transferred to the hat is shed quicker with the surround air.

Also, the benefit of the alloy hats is that you can replace just the rotor section rather then the whole single piece rotor. So hoefully you will be able to confirm that the replacement 5000 rotor section is cheaper then the 4000 324mm rotor :wub:

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The two main reasonas are that the alloy hat is lighter. So reduced unsprung weight. The second is that alloy transfers heat better, so the the heat from the rotor when transferred to the hat is shed quicker with the surround air.

Also, the benefit of the alloy hats is that you can replace just the rotor section rather then the whole single piece rotor. So hoefully you will be able to confirm that the replacement 5000 rotor section is cheaper then the 4000 324mm rotor :wub:

2 piece rotors are also usually floating which further reduces pad knock off.

phunky_monkey Grand Master

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Hi Dane,

The price I have for DBA5000's 324mm is $469ea. Can someone who runs the 5000 series explain the benefits they have over a 4000series please? I don't get it. I understand the benefit of a two piece rotor to fit a custom hat for an upgrade but not as a bolt on....

I would imagine it would be possible to have an adaptor made for just about any setup requiring one. The big 6 piston AP Racing Caliper with the 330mm 2 pc rotor setup I sell has its own adaptor, so does the 4 piston.

I haven't sold Willwood or Brembo but the Porsche 6 pot Caliper has an adaptor, so does Alcon.

Cheers,

Caz..

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Hey Caz, thanks for that.

So am I right in saying you already have an adaptor for a porsche 6 pot caliper?? if so, to run what size rotor, and minimum rim diameter?

Troy: sweet as man, hopefully it all goes well! If it does I may invest in the same setup, so I really hope it works!

caz Enthusiast

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Thankyou very much for the explanation, much appreciated and very logical!

I will get a price for the DBA 5928-1 tomorrow and see where it sits.

Cheers,

Caz.. :P

The two main reasonas are that the alloy hat is lighter. So reduced unsprung weight. The second is that alloy transfers heat better, so the the heat from the rotor when transferred to the hat is shed quicker with the surround air.

Also, the benefit of the alloy hats is that you can replace just the rotor section rather then the whole single piece rotor. So hoefully you will be able to confirm that the replacement 5000 rotor section is cheaper then the 4000 324mm rotor :P

Ronin 09 Grand Master

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has anyone tried fitting these caliper extensions to 324mm with the standard caliper under 16" gtr rims? im assuming they wont fit.. :P

there is not much clearance with the 297mm std GTR32 front rotor so I would assume that with the caliper sitting an additional 1cm further out from the centre they won't fit.... sorry

Sydneykid Grand Master

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I have asked Caz for a Group Buy price, starting at 10. I will let you know how I get on.

:( Cheers :D

As Caz has pointed out, the price of the calliper adaptors is in the cost of the high quality material used and the parts supplied. So they are not really a Group Buy prospect, hence I have ordered a set direct from Caz. If you are interested I strongly suggest you do the same.

Once I have them, I will post up a how to fit guide. I will be using DBA 5000 series rotors and Hawk pads.

:D cheers :D

Gts-t Grand Master

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As Caz has pointed out, the price of the calliper adaptors is in the cost of the high quality material used and the parts supplied. So they are not really a Group Buy prospect, hence I have ordered a set direct from Caz. If you are interested I strongly suggest you do the same.

Once I have them, I will post up a how to fit guide. I will be using DBA 5000 series rotors and Hawk pads.

:( cheers :D

Gary,

will you be using modified brake pads? How much are hawke pads, and how do they compare to bendix ultimates?

Caz, i will order a set of brackets from you in the next few weeks. Thanks for the input!

Thanks!!!

RH9 Rookie

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Gary,

will you be using modified brake pads? How much are hawke pads, and how do they compare to bendix ultimates?

Caz, i will order a set of brackets from you in the next few weeks. Thanks for the input!

Thanks!!!

The japs make a nice kit - www.global-z.com

About 4 different rotor upgrades to suit the stock BNR32 caliper

I currently use JZA80 324mm rotors with the Global adaptors - they work superbly :D

Roy Grand Master

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If your using those adpaptors and are happy great. But personally i dont like the concept behind them. The bracket shoudl be one piece in my opinion, not a machine dpiece of billet then two bits of rod to space the bracket face to flush with the hub

But if it works then fine...but i think they are made to a price.

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