AP Racing brake systems in development

Yes please pm final specs and prices when they are ready please

[track_warrior]

Jeff please post some pics with the ap kit on the enkei wheels id love to see how the combo looks. Also what color wheels did you guys go with?

[TouchMyHonda]

Extremely over kill for this car (Unless used as a pure competitive track car). Awesome regardless.

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by TouchMyHonda

Extremely over kill for this car (Unless used as a pure competitive track car). Awesome regardless.

I am more inclined to see the reduction of unsprung weight in the Sprint System as being the major benefit with the extra fade resistance being thrown in as a free bonus.

[cyde01]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

I am more inclined to see the reduction of unsprung weight in the Sprint System as being the major benefit with the extra fade resistance being thrown in as a free bonus.

Agreed 100%

[000 Racing]

Hi Jeff,
Chris in Oz, I wondered if you can PM me with all types and price options once they are done. Mine will be 100% Production based race car. It is about to have the full cage put in and when it's back I need to crack on so any information would be great when you have it..
Regards
Chris

[JRitt]

Hi Jeff,
Chris in Oz, I wondered if you can PM me with all types and price options once they are done. Mine will be 100% Production based race car. It is about to have the full cage put in and when it's back I need to crack on so any information would be great when you have it..
Regards
Chris

I will indeed. I'll get you more info as soon as I have it.

We have a few of the prototype pieces complete. I'll try to get some pics up. We should have both of the Competition systems on the car next week.

[JRitt]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain Snooze
I am more inclined to see the reduction of unsprung weight in the Sprint System as being the major benefit with the extra fade resistance being thrown in as a free bonus.

Agreed 100%

The weight savings on the Sprint System is extremely compelling, and I think your viewpoint is certainly a valid one. I don't think you'll be able to knock that much weight off a corner in any other manner. Wheels and tires may shave a little, but most people will go wider than stock, which will negate some of the potential savings. Most will not go to 16's. Coilovers will likely shave some weight, but not 8lbs. each.

The extra fade resistance will be gravy, but so will all of the other features...better pedal feel, far superior longevity of pads and discs, cheap pads in just about any flavor, elimination of knockback, easy pad change, and they look at least 3.6 million times cooler.

[jumbaco]

can't wait!

[Black Tire]

I like your Sprint system for the weight savings. Here are a couple of questions.

1. Would this Sprint system work on the street in the winter in Minnesota? I am thinking specifically about resistance to road salt and sand corrosion. Could calipers be rebuilt if they have some salt corrosion? While I could change calipers and rotors for winter, it is a bit of a pain (and potentially $$$) to do so, so I prefer to run the same all year long.

2. Does AP Racing offer any Cryogenically treated rotors? I have had good experiences with these and live near and know the owner of one of the largest cryo firms in the U.S.

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by JRitt

As for the 17x7.5" RPF1's, I may have a better idea if they'll fit on Monday. Our 17x8's will probably be here today or tomorrow. I'll see how much extra spoke clearance there is, and we can likely get a feel for if the 7.5's will clear.

Hi Jeff,
Are you able to comment on fitting the Sprint System to RPF1 17x7.5 yet?

[JRitt]

1. Would this Sprint system work on the street in the winter in Minnesota? I am thinking specifically about resistance to road salt and sand corrosion. Could calipers be rebuilt if they have some salt corrosion? While I could change calipers and rotors for winter, it is a bit of a pain (and potentially $$$) to do so, so I prefer to run the same all year long.

I would recommend swapping out whatever system you choose for the winter if you're going to be driving in those conditions frequently. Any aftermarket brake system is not going to handle that type of environment well. The salt and sand cakes around the pistons, eats the boots/seals, eats the caliper finish, and gets between the hat and disc...eventually eating away at the hat, and rusting all of the hardware, etc. It's a big 'ole mess. If you do it once in a great while and thoroughly rinse everything, you'd probably be okay. Sure rally cars do it, but the brakes are removed, cleaned, and maintained on a regular basis.

In my opinion, you'd be far better off just taking your brake kit off the car before winter if it is your daily driver in consistently nasty weather. Put the factory brakes on and sacrifice them to the salt instead. In a couple of years once more of these cars are on the road and crashed, etc., OEM spares will be dirt cheap from a junkyard. The three hours it will take to swap the BBK will save you money in potential maintenance. It will also keep them in far better condition, and you'll get much more for them when you go to sell them someday. Even if you pay someone to remove them, it will still be worth it IMO. Road salt is nasty stuff!

2. Does AP Racing offer any Cryogenically treated rotors? I have had good experiences with these and live near and know the owner of one of the largest cryo firms in the U.S.

AP does not currently offer cryo discs. They have not seen the need to do so on their discs, even at the very top levels of motorsport. Many places allow you to send them your discs for treatment. The process of removing the hat from the disc is very simple on all of the AP Racing systems we will be selling, so that would be your option.

Hi Jeff,
Are you able to comment on fitting the Sprint System to RPF1 17x7.5 yet?

I'll post some pics of the wheel fitment template inside our 17x8's in a little while. I (we) can't guarantee fitment unless we physically try it, but on paper it looks like you'd probably be okay. I just ran the numbers on this wheel offset calculator. You will lose roughly 9mm wheel face clearance on the 7.5 +48 vs. the 8.0 +45's. Again, you'll probably be okay, but we can't be certain until someone actually tries it. I'll post those pics up, and you'll get a better look at what we're talking about.

[JRitt]

Captain Snooze, I put the template pics on our blog site.

[Dave-ROR]

So torn.. want, but no need :P