spyder brakes
10-13-2014, 08:12 PM
#1
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spyder brakes
Anyone interested, I will have my 2012 Boxster Spyder brakes (front and back rotors, calipers pads and sensors) for sale as I'm upgrading to PCCB's . These would be an OEM significant upgrade for owners of base Boxsters and Caymans.
and no comments on how expensive the upgrade is .... I'm 72 and I want to, then there are some good reasons also.
and no comments on how expensive the upgrade is .... I'm 72 and I want to, then there are some good reasons also.
10-14-2014, 12:35 AM
#3
Nordschleife Master
PCCB sized calipers and rotors are a great idea. The stock ones are too small for track use when running R comp, and the standard brakes look really small behind 19" wheels.
Actual PCCB rotors look cool and are definitely light weight. I won't go into why they don't work for me.
Is it as simple as swapping out the calipers and master cylinder? The PCCB front calipers are 996GT3 calipers. You'll need an adapter to mount to the upright, which is different on a PCCB equipped car.
Actual PCCB rotors look cool and are definitely light weight. I won't go into why they don't work for me.
Is it as simple as swapping out the calipers and master cylinder? The PCCB front calipers are 996GT3 calipers. You'll need an adapter to mount to the upright, which is different on a PCCB equipped car.
10-16-2014, 06:22 AM
#5
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PCCB sized calipers and rotors are a great idea. The stock ones are too small for track use when running R comp, and the standard brakes look really small behind 19" wheels.
Actual PCCB rotors look cool and are definitely light weight. I won't go into why they don't work for me.
Is it as simple as swapping out the calipers and master cylinder? The PCCB front calipers are 996GT3 calipers. You'll need an adapter to mount to the upright, which is different on a PCCB equipped car.
Actual PCCB rotors look cool and are definitely light weight. I won't go into why they don't work for me.
Is it as simple as swapping out the calipers and master cylinder? The PCCB front calipers are 996GT3 calipers. You'll need an adapter to mount to the upright, which is different on a PCCB equipped car.
10-16-2014, 07:49 AM
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10-16-2014, 08:47 AM
#7
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A good and expensive choice ( inexpensive and Porsche are mutually exclusive terms) 2 lbs saved per corner should be noticeable in handling. PCCB's will save over 10 lbs per corner and as with anything, lightness is expensive and reducing unsprung weight is desirable. By the way nice color combo on your Spyder
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10-16-2014, 10:32 AM
#8
Burning Brakes
A good and expensive choice ( inexpensive and Porsche are mutually exclusive terms) 2 lbs saved per corner should be noticeable in handling. PCCB's will save over 10 lbs per corner and as with anything, lightness is expensive and reducing unsprung weight is desirable. By the way nice color combo on your Spyder
BTW My father was a Thud driver but I had the pleasure of a fellow OCS graduate taking me up for a spin in a Phantom. What a rush you guys enjoyed.
Look forward to seeing your upgrade.
10-16-2014, 10:44 AM
#9
Burning Brakes
Nothing. I pulled them off my Cayman, added SS lines and the GT3 MBC for grins. But nothing is needed it's a 1:1 swap. Also the OP is correct, if you have a base Cayman or Boxster his setup would be a wonderful upgrade performance and visually. I've never understood why Porsche at least didn't paint the base cars calipers.
10-16-2014, 08:00 PM
#10
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Thanks. Mine also came with PCCBs which are boxed up. ( I track the car like my previous Cayman) You only live once, enjoy the run.
BTW My father was a Thud driver but I had the pleasure of a fellow OCS graduate taking me up for a spin in a Phantom. What a rush you guys enjoyed.
Look forward to seeing your upgrade.
BTW My father was a Thud driver but I had the pleasure of a fellow OCS graduate taking me up for a spin in a Phantom. What a rush you guys enjoyed.
Look forward to seeing your upgrade.
However the "thud" was originally designed as a nuc bomb tactical bomber. It had not only an afterburner on its J 75 but water injection for extra thrust on take off. A great bird that could go like H..L on the deck as in 1000 knots indicated.
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10-16-2014, 08:21 PM
#11
Burning Brakes
I would have loved to fly the "thud" or as we called it the last of the red hot mamas and a lead sled. As the saying goes if the Air Force would build a runway that went all the way around the globe, Republic would build an aircraft that needed every inch of the runway.
However the "thud" was originally designed as a nut bomb tactical bomber. It had not only an afterburner on its J 75 but water injection for extra thrust on take off. A great bird that could go like H..L on the deck as in 1000 knots indicated.
However the "thud" was originally designed as a nut bomb tactical bomber. It had not only an afterburner on its J 75 but water injection for extra thrust on take off. A great bird that could go like H..L on the deck as in 1000 knots indicated.
10-17-2014, 01:25 AM
#12
I would have loved to fly the "thud" or as we called it the last of the red hot mamas and a lead sled. As the saying goes if the Air Force would build a runway that went all the way around the globe, Republic would build an aircraft that needed every inch of the runway.
However the "thud" was originally designed as a nut bomb tactical bomber. It had not only an afterburner on its J 75 but water injection for extra thrust on take off. A great bird that could go like H..L on the deck as in 1000 knots indicated.
However the "thud" was originally designed as a nut bomb tactical bomber. It had not only an afterburner on its J 75 but water injection for extra thrust on take off. A great bird that could go like H..L on the deck as in 1000 knots indicated.
My dad went from SAC ( B-58's being phased out) to TAC and the F-105 as he was given his first squadron command after he qualified. He liked the bird until he was blown out of the sky on a SAM suppression mission went terribly wrong. Once he recovered he never flew again and rode the desk until he retired in El Segundo at the famous LA AF Station ( now base)
Photos:
1) Republic F-105 Thunderchief
2) Convair B-58 Hustler
3) Republic Aviation Logo
4) Los Angeles Air Force - El Segundo
Carry on, gentlemen!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
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10-17-2014, 07:12 AM
#13
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You always seem to come up with some great pictures
Jack
10-17-2014, 10:34 AM
#14
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Nothing. I pulled them off my Cayman, added SS lines and the GT3 MBC for grins. But nothing is needed it's a 1:1 swap. Also the OP is correct, if you have a base Cayman or Boxster his setup would be a wonderful upgrade performance and visually. I've never understood why Porsche at least didn't paint the base cars calipers.
Donn
ps - I live just south of KFRG ( where the Thuds were built and flight tested ) and the airport lore includes F105's announcing a 5 mile final requiring tower controllers to get Cessnas from the flight school off a ONE mile final lest they get run over...
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10-18-2014, 12:49 AM
#15
Burning Brakes
cool thanks, I would've thought the bigger rotors would require different calipers or mounts...
Donn
ps - I live just south of KFRG ( where the Thuds were built and flight tested ) and the airport lore includes F105's announcing a 5 mile final requiring tower controllers to get Cessnas from the flight school off a ONE mile final lest they get run over...
Donn
ps - I live just south of KFRG ( where the Thuds were built and flight tested ) and the airport lore includes F105's announcing a 5 mile final requiring tower controllers to get Cessnas from the flight school off a ONE mile final lest they get run over...
Thanks to the poster who upped the pictures, memory lane as a kid was being at several AFB's and seeing all the wonderful jets of the age. My dad was shocked when I chose to become a Marine Corp Officer and didn't even choose aviation. Although I fell out of them....
