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Re: Big Brake Conversion & AutoX

To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Big Brake Conversion & AutoX
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 13:00:01 -0400
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So when do we get the pics of the car standing on its nose with all that
stopping power?

Larry

At this exact moment in time 10/24/00 12:57 PM, "NewNGsInfo@cs.com"
<NewNGsInfo@cs.com> made the profound statement:

> Hello all,
> 
> I have completed (mostly) the conversion of my Bugeye to the big brakes
> (front) using Spitfire Rotors and MGB Calipers.  This is a very good
> improvement! You get larger rotors (9"), larger brake pads, and bigger
> calipers. It is somewhat difficult to do and requires:
> 
> Spacer to move the steering arm away. (depending on the car and it requires
> realignment)  This spacer is NOT in the kit.
> 
> Grind some off the spitfire rotors and/or the calipers
> Grind some off the upper shock arm and/or the rotor inner edge at the outer
> rim
> Remove the brake backing plate
> 
> I also did the Timken roller bearing mod to the 7/16th lug hubs that Glen was
> so nice to donate to the project.  (I have the Timken part #'s that may be
> gotten in any good bearing shop BTW).
> 
> Pictures of this mod and a few AutoCross pics may be seen at:>
> 
> http://ourworld.cs.com/JCareyPage/JCareyPage.htm
> 
> Just click on the underlined "AutoCross" link below the pic of my car.
> 
> John Carey

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Administrator/Manager
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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