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Alloy calipers for the 914..., Coming soon to a store near you! |
Rick_Eberle |
Nov 17 2005, 01:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 390 Joined: 14-January 04 From: Geelong, Australia Member No.: 1,558 |
I just got off the phone with a guy here in Australia who is preparing a run of alloy calipers for the 914. Apparrently these are a direct replacement, including handbrake.
And for the xenophobes among you, yes they will be available right there in the USA. So will these rims. (I just ordered a set of the rims today). It seems that the Formula Vee crowd here like 914 parts. All this is still a few months away. (Except for my rims... they'll be here by Tuesday!) Attached image(s) |
Eric_Shea |
Nov 18 2005, 10:10 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,279 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
After reading through the thread. I'm excited about the new caliper.
I can only imagine (because of the complexity of the piston parking brake mechanism, rebuild kits etc.) that these will be stock replacements that use the stock pistons and internals. I'm also guessing it's the 33mm pistons not the 38mm 914-6 because those are unobtainable like the calipers. Way too small of a market to build a special batch with all new parts. Have them machine some new inner adjuster gears while they're at it! So... an aluminum body? Cool. 914 rears are about 8lbs. each. I'm guessing you could save about 3lbs. per side. They "could" be made to fit a 911 rotor. If they're still in the design phase that would be my suggestion. |