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[steve s]

that's true.. maybe the porsche calipers won't expand as much if any

[Zappo]

I talked with him for a bit last night. He did assemble it in the wrong order, just like I did the first time. I told him the right order, so he is going to try that out today or tomorrow.

[dazedandconfused850R]

and why do you not have your liscense already. i mean. what happened to driving the day you turn 16?

NJ state law says 17 u can drive he turns 17 in Feb, then me and him are hittin up E town again!

[JoshV70]

I talked with him for a bit last night. He did assemble it in the wrong order, just like I did the first time. I told him the right order, so he is going to try that out today or tomorrow.

Just assembled the kit the way George told me, and the rotor still isn't centered on the caliper. The rotor actually hits the inside of the caliper. Here's a pic:

[JoshV70]

I measured the clearance today, and it was .27mm between the rear of the spoke and the caliper.

[Gioseppe]

could there be a buildup, or paint on the strut between where the adapter block mounts to the strut?

i had to do that with my mountain bikes calipers so they would fit flush.

[Zappo]

could there be a buildup, or paint on the strut between where the adapter block mounts to the strut?

i had to do that with my mountain bikes calipers so they would fit flush.

Actually, it is a bit better now than that picture shows. He got it to fit later on, which is why he says there is .27mm clearance for the wheels. I have over double that and I think mine is close. He is going to either go with 16mm spacers, or shave the wheels for extra clearance.

[NGB]

How bout a pic or two of the whole wheel / brakes
I think that would be sweet!

Edited by 01V70, 02 January 2006 - 05:07 PM.

[gdizzle]

Actually, it is a bit better now than that picture shows. He got it to fit later on, which is why he says there is .27mm clearance for the wheels. I have over double that and I think mine is close. He is going to either go with 16mm spacers, or shave the wheels for extra clearance.

This is what I was talking to you about several months ago George. Johann had a 1mm spacer machined to help the clearance or the rotor on the caliper.

[Zappo]

This is what I was talking to you about several months ago George. Johann had a 1mm spacer machined to help the clearance or the rotor on the caliper.

[JoshV70]

Here's a couple shots of it with Comets.

[oldschoolvolvo]

i must say that you have a very nice car as a first car especially since you don't even have your license yet, and to be honest i'm a bit jealous, but whatever, it looks nice...keep up the good work

Edited by oldschoolvolvo, 16 January 2006 - 03:29 AM.