RX 8 in Sydney
01-04-2005, 09:02 PM
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RX 8 in Sydney
G'Day Guys,
I need a volunteer in Sydney with an RX8 to allow me to trial fit a new front brake design. There is no driving involved, just a simple fitup and your welcome to hang around and watch.
Please contact
Steve Gavin
Chief Engineer
Disc Brakes Australia
02 9748 0211
or
design@dba.com.au
P.S You wont leave empty handed.
Thanks!
I need a volunteer in Sydney with an RX8 to allow me to trial fit a new front brake design. There is no driving involved, just a simple fitup and your welcome to hang around and watch.
Please contact
Steve Gavin
Chief Engineer
Disc Brakes Australia
02 9748 0211
or
design@dba.com.au
P.S You wont leave empty handed.
Thanks!
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01-04-2005, 10:40 PM
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Thanks for the offer.
About 10 mins after my post I had a call and arranged a time with a local owner.
Obviously I found the right place to post my request........
I'll take a couple of pictures and post them up if you like.
About 10 mins after my post I had a call and arranged a time with a local owner.
Obviously I found the right place to post my request........
I'll take a couple of pictures and post them up if you like.
01-04-2005, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dbasteve
G'Day Guys,
I need a volunteer in Sydney with an RX8 to allow me to trial fit a new front brake design. There is no driving involved, just a simple fitup and your welcome to hang around and watch.
Please contact
Steve Gavin
Cheif Engineer
Disc Brakes Australia
02 9748 0211
or
design@dba.com.au
P.S You wont leave empty handed.
Thanks!
I need a volunteer in Sydney with an RX8 to allow me to trial fit a new front brake design. There is no driving involved, just a simple fitup and your welcome to hang around and watch.
Please contact
Steve Gavin
Cheif Engineer
Disc Brakes Australia
02 9748 0211
or
design@dba.com.au
P.S You wont leave empty handed.
Thanks!
and im in sydney too :D
01-05-2005, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by dbasteve
Thanks for the offer.
About 10 mins after my post I had a call and arranged a time with a local owner.
Obviously I found the right place to post my request........
I'll take a couple of pictures and post them up if you like.
About 10 mins after my post I had a call and arranged a time with a local owner.
Obviously I found the right place to post my request........
I'll take a couple of pictures and post them up if you like.
Well that sucks! Does this mean you guys are closer to releasing an upgrade kit?
01-05-2005, 04:33 AM
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New brake means caliper and rotor or just rotor and pads?
Hmmmm.... rotor and pads interest me more than a just a front caliper. It is a mere insurance restriction. I still want to keep my options open
Hmmmm.... rotor and pads interest me more than a just a front caliper. It is a mere insurance restriction. I still want to keep my options open
01-05-2005, 02:33 PM
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I spoke to the guy, nice crowd they have already developed a one piece disc upgrade system and are using this new car to test out their new 2 piece system. I ill be lokking a lot more closely in Mid Feb when they are ready to go.
01-06-2005, 02:05 AM
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Designed and manufactured in Australia by Australians.
Now theres something you don't here very often.
Although most are heading for the USA and Europe.
Now theres something you don't here very often.
Although most are heading for the USA and Europe.
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01-06-2005, 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dbasteve
Designed and manufactured in Australia by Australians.
Now theres something you don't here very often.
Although most are heading for the USA and Europe.
Now theres something you don't here very often.
Although most are heading for the USA and Europe.
and thats why i gave Whiteline Suspensions my 8 for R&D anytime they want
01-06-2005, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
New brake means caliper and rotor or just rotor and pads?
Hmmmm.... rotor and pads interest me more than a just a front caliper. It is a mere insurance restriction. I still want to keep my options open
Hmmmm.... rotor and pads interest me more than a just a front caliper. It is a mere insurance restriction. I still want to keep my options open
The RX8 is quite well balanced in the brakes which eliminates the need for larger rotors, calipers, ECT. You'd do better with a nice set of tyres.
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01-06-2005, 03:36 AM
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this has been what I have been searching through the DBA catalogue for ages :D
will they be for just the front or are you doing a matching rear disc?
is there any weight saved?
will they be for just the front or are you doing a matching rear disc?
is there any weight saved?
01-06-2005, 03:38 AM
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PERFECT! 
Love it.... Steve, when you have the $figure from the sales dept, let us know ASAP and contact detail of your sales manager and I will order one if price is reasonable.
What is the pad made of... it is not AP Racing right
Agree to that sentence to a nth degree... how does this guy know my tyre is just about worn out .... :p Semislick for track ok?
I eventually will change to rotor/pad package when my current one is done. The only JDM set I can found is veyr pricey... hope you have a better price.
Group Buy?? heheh :D
Love it.... Steve, when you have the $figure from the sales dept, let us know ASAP and contact detail of your sales manager and I will order one if price is reasonable.
What is the pad made of... it is not AP Racing right
Originally Posted by dbasteve
You'd do better with a nice set of tyres.
I eventually will change to rotor/pad package when my current one is done. The only JDM set I can found is veyr pricey... hope you have a better price.
Group Buy?? heheh :D
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01-06-2005, 03:53 AM
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Steve, I note you've labled the drilled/slotted rotor as "show" and the slotted rotor as "track". In engineering terms, can we expect the slotted rotor to significantly outperform the drilled/slotted?
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01-06-2005, 04:08 AM
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I'm sure Steve will say this 1000 % better than I 'mez, but drilled= cracking when heat cycled a lot - ie. track work...
Slotted = no cracking, but has the same advantages of keeping pads clean, and allowing outgassed crap away from the friction surface @ high temperatures.
Rowds
Slotted = no cracking, but has the same advantages of keeping pads clean, and allowing outgassed crap away from the friction surface @ high temperatures.
Rowds
01-06-2005, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Steve, I note you've labled the drilled/slotted rotor as "show" and the slotted rotor as "track". In engineering terms, can we expect the slotted rotor to significantly outperform the drilled/slotted?
Gomez.
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I've done more testing than I care to remember and basically the results from drilled verses slotted are the same each time.
Drilled start off a little better due to some mechanical advantage in the initial bite and slotted finish on top due to slightly more surface area and mass to absorb heat. It's a bit like comparing a 100m sprinter to a 1500m runner.
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01-06-2005, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Hey is that the one with Kangaroo paws?
Can I suggest Steve Irwin as your spokesman :p
Can I suggest Steve Irwin as your spokesman :p
He'd do a great job in the promos wouldn't he?
All the RX8 discs have the pillar vent system known as the K/Paw.
01-06-2005, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by RRS
I'm sure Steve will say this 1000 % better than I 'mez, but drilled= cracking when heat cycled a lot - ie. track work...
Slotted = no cracking, but has the same advantages of keeping pads clean, and allowing outgassed crap away from the friction surface @ high temperatures.
Rowds
Slotted = no cracking, but has the same advantages of keeping pads clean, and allowing outgassed crap away from the friction surface @ high temperatures.
Rowds
On the ball Rowds.....
Gass isn't a real issue anymore but the need for dust evacuation has increased.