OK, so I misread the page in the VB catalog the first time I read it and
never went back to verify.
First time I read it was late, I was tired, and my eyes crossed the "Four
Piston Calipers" with "Disc Brakes" and got "Four Wheel Disc Brakes". I am
not too bright apparently.
So, it's $999 USD for a front disc upgrade to vented rotors, four PISTON
calipers, gee-whiz brake pads, braided steel brake lines, and assorted
mounting gobbledygook.
I'm a bit less impetuous at 8am, so I think I'm going to spend my cash on
paint and an upholstery/seat kit. By dinner it will be something different.
This car does funny things to my brain. Never before have I thought "Hmm,
$1400 for a limited slip differential, I need one of those".
-C
On Thu, 21 Sep 2000, Larry Hoy wrote:
> Chris, you make me look for my VB catalog. I typically buy from Moss.
>
> I can't find a four wheel disc brake upgrade. If they had a four wheel disc
> brake set for $1000 that would be a bargain.
>
> Maybe someone could enlighten me.
>
> Larry Hoy
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> >Behalf Of Chris Thompson
> >Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 5:54 PM
> >To: mgs@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Four Wheel Discs
> >
> >
> >I'm going on the assumption that the new (as yet unnamed) 73 B needs a
> >complete brake overhaul. I dont know that for a fact yet, as tomorrow's the
> >day she gets towed off to the shop to get the once over, but, based on my
> >luck, I always start by assuming the worst.
> >
> >I've been thumbing through the Victoria British catalog that the PO left in
> >the glove box (Spring 2000, so fairly recent). They've got an item in there
> >that's an upgrade set of disc brakes for all four wheels.
> >
> >Is anyone familiar with this set? Any comments?
> >
> >I've never owned a car that ran well enough on the road to even dream of any
> >racing or rallying, so I've never done it, but it sounds like a blast and I
> >think it's something I may graduate to eventually.
> >
> >I'm cursed right now with a bit of expendable cash (As if the money I spent
> >on the B wasnt enough) and that BETTERSTRONGERFASTER demon is whispering in
> >my ear. "Why dont you just go ahead and upgrade the brakes?"
> >
> >So, why dont I? Is that set worth $1000 USD?
> >
> >________________________________________________________________________
> >| Chris Thompson ct@cthompson.com |
> >| 1973 MGB http://cthompson.com/mg/ |
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