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02-21-2017, 06:55 PM | #44 |
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Interested as well
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Very interested... would like the calipers to accept PMU pads. Prefer Option A followed closely by Option B. Would buy asap
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With option B, would the 11mm increase in diameter have much better braking power? Or is it mainly help to with temp stability?
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If you need more stopping power, look at changing the pads you run. C |
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I've got to ask, why wouldn't you market the more capable parts as the top of the product line? Or possibly make two sets of brackets and market two kits with the same caliper? Again, I've got no dog in this race, just trying to understand the reasoning.
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If we make the new kit the biggest, baddest kit available, with the largest disc, the most trick bracket, and the Radi-CAL, the price is going to skyrocket. The end result would potentially be more than many of our customers need or want, which is what I think we're seeing in this thread. The ultimate goal is to produce a kit that our potential customers really want, that is also actually attainable. I know a lot of people who really want a Ferrari 458 (including myself), but that hasn't worked out too well for most of us. :p This situation sort of reminds me of Apple iPhone SE. For a while Apple was selling the SE alongside some of the older, larger models that had less advanced tech. It hasn't typically been the most expensive or biggest model, but for many customers it is the most desirable because it is the only one small enough to fit in a front pocket without making one look semi-excited. We are customer-driven company. Our goal is to create solutions that our customers want. We start there, then see what is technically feasible, what compromises need to be made, etc. Quote:
Big brake kits are at their root about all heat capacity, not 'braking power,' stopping distances, etc. Having ample heat capacity allows the car to be run for greater lengths of time on track without fear of pad or fluid fade, degradation of pedal feel, or component failure. Ultimately that means increased consistency, driver confidence, and lower lap times. |
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Is the Raybestos R767 pad shape the correct one for the this caliper? As far as you can tell? http://porterfield-brakes.com/produc...productID=4258 Also, what is your best guess of the time frame for release? One month, two, six? |
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Option B sounds fantastic. Subbed for further news on this kit!
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I honestly can't give any firm timeline right now. We are buried with a ton of projects and emergencies for race teams. It will definitely be several months at the soonest, and we still aren't even sure what is technically possible. The purpose of this thread was primarily to gauge interest and give some direction to our design based on what people want. I'll try to nail down engineering by 2/24/17 on what is technically feasible, and take it from there. Thanks for your patience gents, and thanks again for the input. |
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do you mean 3/24/17?
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Any updates?
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