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Old 07-30-2014 | 01:34 PM
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Hi Guys,

do you have any experience with the Tilton box?
http://tiltonracing.com/product/600-...ount-assembly/

I was looking at the typical Rennline pedal set but figured the Tilton could be an interesting alternative.

Do you have any experience with it?
Any pros and cons?
There's a huge price difference between the 600 and 9000 series. Do you think the 600 is of decent quality?

My application is mostly track. I only drive the car on the street to and from the track.

thanks!
Old 07-30-2014 | 01:53 PM
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Why the Tiltons (yes, a quality product)?

Are you going to run dual masters? The Tilton sets are designed to be run with dual master cylinders which must be properly sized so that balance can be maintained (and then adjusted via the balance bar).

This is absolutely a different horse than the Rennline stuff, which are mere pedal covers.
Old 07-30-2014 | 02:49 PM
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The plan was indeed to run dual masters ( even though I thought of it as a more longer term project)
I need to refresh my pedals anyway and now I'm thinking that the rennline would just be a waste

The idea is to build the most capable track car, one part of the car at a time.
At this stage, I gutted the interior and am focusing on brakes and suspension
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Would love to hear thoughts on this...thinking of doing the same thing...

Im from montreal too btw
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Originally Posted by BeReal
Would love to hear thoughts on this...thinking of doing the same thing...

Im from montreal too btw
Nice!
Are you going to the Rennsport event on Aug. 22-23-24?
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Most definitely!

Prob gonna be bring my track setup 996tt though...just bought the 964 2 weeks ago and love it...

You gonna be there?
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Originally Posted by BeReal
Most definitely!

Prob gonna be bring my track setup 996tt though...just bought the 964 2 weeks ago and love it...

You gonna be there?
Yes! Maybe not the three days as I kinda have to work but i'll be there for sure
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Come by and say hi! Name is Dan... Ill be in a black 996tt with fikse wheels...your 964 is whats in your avatar?
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Sounds good Dan. yup that's the 964
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See you there!

Anyone else have experience with the Tilton unit...?
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Originally Posted by BeReal
See you there!

Anyone else have experience with the Tilton unit...?
Standard issue for many race cars along with the Wilwood and AP units.
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Hi Breljohn
I run the tilton 600 series pedal box and it is of excellent quality, the 900 series is just even better and for harsher environment I.e Endurance type events.
There are a few factors to consider as Kai B suggested probably the main one being can you drive the car with no power assistance is it 2 or 4 what does it weigh?
For me this was one of the best upgrades I have done but the car is a competition car and only weighs 1070Kg so the lack of assistance is no problem!
If these issues are of no concern then I can't recommend the product enough!!
Cheers
Simon
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Hi Simon! Thanks for your input.
At the moment, the car is a C4. I just started putting her on a diet. Goal is 1250kgs at this point.

The main reason for me to look at the tilton was to be able to adjust the brake balance.
Probably not for every corner bu depending on track conditions (such as rain where I like a little more rear bias).

How complicated was the install and to make everything work in your car?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by KaiB
Standard issue for many race cars along with the Wilwood and AP units.
Would you mind elaborating a little bit?
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Originally Posted by breljohn
Would you mind elaborating a little bit?
This is a major investment in time, money and an alteration to your braking system of major proportion. All of the units mentioned above are race units and nowhere near the top five modifications one should consider for a part time track car.

(my record holding car still runs the factory pedal box and master cylinder)

I can only assume that, at your skill level given the fact that you are not building a race car, your brake bias should be fine and easily tuneable with many of the brake mods illustrated here...including a simple pad switch fore and aft.

You haven't mentioned yet whether you've made changes to your suspension, how many track days a year you run (and which level), which tires you run and a veritable raft of other things which could help ANYONE guide you further. Keep in mind the fact that 964s run very successfully in their PCA classes without any changes to the brakes at all.

If you intend to go racing, then the alteration you are proposing for the car will immediately pull you out of any stock classes anywhere and put you into GT...where without major and very expensive changes to the engine, transmission, suspension, aero and weight it will leave you as nothing more than a permanent back marker.


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