who is going to make a Boxter caliper upgrade for our cars?
11-28-2006, 07:40 AM
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who is going to make a Boxter caliper upgrade for our cars?
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/5987/100_1070.jpg"></center><p>I don't want to go full out Big Brake kit but would love a boxter caliper upgrade on stock rotors. Any news on upcoming upgrades tuners?
11-28-2006, 08:11 AM
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Steve, mike@purems looked into it several months ago
And his conclusion was that in order to get the proper offset for the boxster caliper, the bracket would need to be incredibly thin to the point where it would not be structurally safe.
I am not 100% sure as to the specifics, so I suggest that you contact him if you want further information on what he found.
I too was looking at the same upgrade when I first purchased the car and was disappointed to hear the results of Mike's testing.
Dave
I am not 100% sure as to the specifics, so I suggest that you contact him if you want further information on what he found.
I too was looking at the same upgrade when I first purchased the car and was disappointed to hear the results of Mike's testing.
Dave
11-30-2006, 01:06 PM
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Brembos are $2,400, why not go for something specifically designed and built for the car.
<ul><li><a href="http://www.startupracing.com/Brembo.htm">http://www.startupracing.com/Brembo.htm</a></li></ul>
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11-30-2006, 04:11 PM
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what ive found under $2k so far:
autotech.com mkV R32 upgrade - 345mmx30mm rotors, sigle piston floating caliper. $1295 with OEM rotors, $1395 drilled and/or slotted
stoptechs 328mmx28mm 4 piston $1895
Wilwood 13"x1.25" 4 piston $1600
any thoughts? Not sure what ill do personally...
stoptechs 328mmx28mm 4 piston $1895
Wilwood 13"x1.25" 4 piston $1600
any thoughts? Not sure what ill do personally...
11-30-2006, 08:53 PM
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Yeah...
I installed 332mm brembos on my DD A4. Though it was silly, but I would get some marketing out of it. I am never again going to keep OEM brakes... Brembos are that good.
If you lived in Seattle I would make you take the A4 for a spin.
My next car will either come with Brembos from the factory or is getting them installed after market.
If you lived in Seattle I would make you take the A4 for a spin.
My next car will either come with Brembos from the factory or is getting them installed after market.
12-01-2006, 03:39 AM
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hehe, you would have to come to chicago
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/5987/mks_2976.jpg"></center><p>I give rides at track events. Honestly I would love a set of brembos for the A3 but it is overkill for the cost on my street car. I have front and rear Alcons on the A4 so I know all about the benefits of the BBK.