[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rick Hesel
[B]No, keeping them in reserve.

 

We will be putting together a group buy for , lines , pads , big brake kits and rotors soon . We have been busy working on a few S-2000 show cars ( Widebody is one of them ) Our goal is still performance . This front rotor was designed for racing to reduce unsprung weight , the greatest use would be drag racing , using it for auto cross , or using it for qualifying . Using this on a street driven car is no problem . For people that are doing track days , the cast iron directional vaned rotor would be the best choice. We are working on a front rotor and hat , in this configuration to fit the stock Honda brake system .
We are also working on a brake kit for the Acura RSX .
I have seen many post of people selling brake systems , that the people selling them don't know how to change pads , they have you move wheel weights to clear brake pads , They will sell you a kit and then they will test them on the track and let you know how they work .
We tested our kit before we sold any , on the street for 8,000 miles and on the track . We test with instruments , not seat of the pants . The parts that we sell are designed to be used on the track ,under racing conditions .
We designed the rear Wave rotor for the S-2000 , after track testing showed ,that the rear rotor temperature could handle a light weight rotor . We tested the ultra light weight rear rotor on the race track and it works .
I am very amazed at the people buying calipers , that don't even know what size the pistons are .
The calipers in some of the kits being offered have a retail price of $99.00 , just the kind of high quality racing part I would want on my car on the Street or Track!!!!


brad

 

Actually, before I noticed the 18" wheels on Rick's car , I noticed that his car is now a little higher off of the ground than mine (using 17" GT1s).

James

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rick Hesel
[B]The rotor and the pads will run much cooler than any standard rotor, but because the rotor is steel, it cannot withstand as well as an iron rotor the very high temperatures that would result on a track with short straights that require a lot of sustained hard braking.

 

When you design a brake system each component should be matched to the car and how the car will be used . The addition of brake ducting will not overcome , the reduced mass during hard braking . If you are going to use the car on the track use the cast iron " thermally treated " directional vaned rotors .
Brake ducts will help remove heat from the rotors but it requires time and high speed to work . So ducting will not allow a ultra light rotor , to do the same job as a heavier vented one .

Under drag racing you make one stop, no problem.
Under Auto cross again limited braking .
On a racing oval , again limited braking with a straight between stops .
On the street no problem.

brad

 

Rick, as always, your car looks spectacular, and I hate your guts thoroughly.


Reedz, lookin' sweet yourself, man! (Er, your car, I mean. )


I guess I'd opt for the round rotors, just for the heat tolerance though.

 

Inflammatory comment removed by Siper2.



Don't do this mod. BAD, BAD, BAD idea to
wire tie a rotor to a hub...well unless you like
the idea of having no brakes as you go flying
into the back of another car.

 

OK, my bad.
I see how the rotor attaches....but still,
Don't **** with a rotor for looks.
How many race cars do you see with "wave rotors"
NONE !!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by UMP
[B]
Don't do this mod.

 

UMP,

Swear like this again, and I'm sure the Admins will have your IP banned.



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