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Big Up For A & B Motorsport In Brookvale !

B-Man

By B-Man,
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B-Man Grand Master

B-Man

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As you may know - I have my fair share if 'interesting' experiences with mechanics & workshops. So when I go to one that give me outstanding service and quality of product (and price) - I like to share the goodness !

So the story goes:

Went looking for some coilovers for my TX3 race car project. A member of TeamEunos (like SAU but for Mazda/Eunos/Cosmo etc) recomended that I try A&B Motorsport in Brookvale.

Talked to Frank, the owner, and he showed my his inverted race coilovers with adjustable everything (damper, height, camber, etc) - they were a good price, so I told him that I'd think about it !

Whilst there - I noticed some 8 piston calipers with massive rotors and I asked him about them for the Cosmo - Although they didn't have a specific kit for the Cosmo - he said he could make one up for me. He also told me that I I took the coil overs, that he would fit the brakes for a good price.

So I went with the deal. He spent 2 days getting the brakes 200% right ! Didn't charge me for the 2 days and he had to make new brackets, and spend a bunch of time with different types of rotors to get the right offset etc.

As an example - the original wheel studs with the new rotors meant that the wheel nuts would only go on 80% - Most other workshop would have just left it at that - But being particular about his work, he hunted down 10 new studs that were 10mm longer that the originals - so that the wheel nuts went on fully and then some !

Very happy with the final result ! 8 Piston calipers, braided lines, all fluid changed, 330mm slotted rotors - It stops like a demon now !

I liked the coilovers for the TX3 - and asked about the Cosmo - again, no specific kit - but he would make one up - Sure enough - Got the car back - and perfect ! Sits lower - he got all the adjustments/allignment and stuff spot on 300% perfect. Ride is firm but comfortable and the car looks a hell of a lot better sitting lower and with the big brakes on the front !

So a big UP to Frank and Rob at A&B Motorsport in Brookvale !

Give them a hoy - if you are after brakes, suspension, etc - They also have a dyno - they don't tune yet - just power runs.

Cheers,

B-Man Grand Master

B-Man

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Suprisingly not !

My old rotors were warped - and the Cosmo come with tiny rotors and single pot calipers. So I investigated options - The best and most affordable option was 2nd hand FD RX7 Calipers with RX8 rotors. I figured about $2000-$2500 for this - Also there was a bit of machining and mucking around for this conversion.

Both Calipers, 330mm rotors, braided lines, fluid and pads, including fitting cost me $2,500.

Before the upgrade - front to left difference in pressure was 9% - Now it is less then 1%.

The brake kit is designed in Japan and manufatured in Taiwan - Brand is K-Sport ! (Similar to the ones Just Jap sells) but these guys are a workshop so any non standard stuff or hard to replace items (eg for a Cosmo) - they work out how to do it !

Very Happy !

Blitz Grand Master

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Suprisingly not !

My old rotors were warped - and the Cosmo come with tiny rotors and single pot calipers. So I investigated options - The best and most affordable option was 2nd hand FD RX7 Calipers with RX8 rotors. I figured about $2000-$2500 for this - Also there was a bit of machining and mucking around for this conversion.

Both Calipers, 330mm rotors, braided lines, fluid and pads, including fitting cost me $2,500.

Before the upgrade - front to left difference in pressure was 9% - Now it is less then 1%.

The brake kit is designed in Japan and manufatured in Taiwan - Brand is K-Sport ! (Similar to the ones Just Jap sells) but these guys are a workshop so any non standard stuff or hard to replace items (eg for a Cosmo) - they work out how to do it !

Very Happy !

Sounds good B-Man.

K Sport are exactly the same as G4 Racing (only the G4 kit is a little cheaper)

All the reports I have heard about G4 have been outstanding in terms of braking performance, particularly on the track! :)

rukus Grand Master

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Sounds good B-Man.

K Sport are exactly the same as G4 Racing (only the G4 kit is a little cheaper)

All the reports I have heard about G4 have been outstanding in terms of braking performance, particularly on the track! :)

really?

nice... i need new brakes and was wondering what G4 were like..

B-Man Grand Master

B-Man

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Yeah - they are the same as G4 - However, in my case - if I had bought the kit from JJ, then got an adaptor made, new studs and all the labour - I reckon I ended up paying heaps heaps less !

They are awsome brakes ! absolutely briliant compated to the standard cosmo - there is no comparison !

T04GTR Grand Master

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yep they are pretty cool. i bought som lk-sport coil overs and mucked around with springrates and they were fine with it. also both my rear dampers exploded(pulled the seel in and leaked everywhere) they replaced them no questions asked :P still in warenty but yeah .

i had to turn down the funny spaarkplugs and wierd vortex intake lol

Beer Baron Grand Master

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good man. especially if he had press studs on the back of those jeans. i'd he-bitch man slap him. apart from that the brakes look massive, and i like the wheels. good choice bman.

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Very nice! 8 piston just adds to the bling as well.

Have you investigated what pads the calipers support? I am guessing porsche?

Bman, to say you have had your fair share of dodgy dealings is a gross understatement :blush: Luckily for SAU club members you have taken enough bad luck to cover the 'team'....... I mean club :(

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