In a message dated 08/09/2000 9:27:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
bitterrootprop@nidlink.com writes:
> This is funny , because Joe said the same thing about how thin they are.
> I told them you could buy the DBA rotors for a reasonable amount right
> now due to the currency conversion. He was wondering how they vented
> such a thin rotor. He said he could get them to fade if he was road racing
> with them. He is cheating a bit since he also has a shortened 200SX rear
end
> with rear discs. Joe believes in using parts from recyclers as much as
> possible.
> he will weld up a fuel injected throttle body manifold for an R16 motor or
a
> U20.
> He uses other manifold and cuts and welds them to fit.
Yah the roadster units definitely have a large enough diameter, but their
thickness leaves a bit to be desired. BTW, I have pics comparing the stock
roadster rotors next to one off a Z32 (90-96 300ZX) TT here:
http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/BADROC/exp/brakes.htm
(these pics are from 7.6.99)
I like the sound of this joe guy..is he the same dude who has that VG30E
roadster??
> BTW the engine in the picture is a rear wheel drive SR20 the one in the
> Triumph GT6 is a front wheel drive version, but he doesn't have inner
fender
> wells . He also has an SR16 sitting on the floor of the shop.
Is that an SR16VE motor? Hmmmm
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