Project 924S
05-11-2011, 09:41 PM
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Why do you need Turbo S brakes? They were built for a heavier car capable of 160mph. I would imagine the Wilwood upgrade might be the simpler choice (willwood 4 piston front calipers, plus I think they fit under 15's) http://www.rennbay.com/944-big-brake-kit-p-83.html
Good pads, fresh rotors, Good/great fluid, maybe some stainless lines are all you need for Street/AX and even DE. Getting MORE air to the brakes would likely do more good than larger calipers.
I also would be suprised if they were a simple bolt on. Adaptors at best is my guess.. complete suspension overhaul at worst.
Good pads, fresh rotors, Good/great fluid, maybe some stainless lines are all you need for Street/AX and even DE. Getting MORE air to the brakes would likely do more good than larger calipers.
I also would be suprised if they were a simple bolt on. Adaptors at best is my guess.. complete suspension overhaul at worst.
I'm no track expert, but the times I ran my 944 on the track, brakes were never a limitation. So, maybe just making sure I have good rotors and pads is enough. (I did flush the brake/clutch lines with Super Blue.)
Of course, most of this is more about "Can I?" than "Do I need to?"
05-12-2011, 05:48 PM
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Nice car, I'm thinking silver repaint some day for mine.
I sold the turbo brakes/rotors/pads/adapters I had for my car after I realized 1: they were really heavy! 2: Hawk pads (or any good pad) on the stock calipers up front transformed the braking, no need for more. Then I got carried away and bought the Willwood set to save the extra 14lbs. up front. If you are serious about autocross stick with the lighter unsprung weight. .02
I sold the turbo brakes/rotors/pads/adapters I had for my car after I realized 1: they were really heavy! 2: Hawk pads (or any good pad) on the stock calipers up front transformed the braking, no need for more. Then I got carried away and bought the Willwood set to save the extra 14lbs. up front. If you are serious about autocross stick with the lighter unsprung weight. .02
