Jag front brakes

[Rebel1]

Thank you for the explanation young Mike.

But, the nissan calipers with a Jag rotor will do just fine taaa loads. That means I get rid of 7Kg off each wheel to help the springs and shocks do their job. Those nissan calipers are made of the same stuff as those c.. ch... che..... ahmm .... beer cans

The nissan calipers are only slightly smaller in pad area but still a 4 pot caliper and are similar to those used in the WRX's.

Hopefully my theory will help with better control of the front end.

[PCC]

Now WRX, yes and that is a very nice automobile.

What the Cobra lacks in handing the WRX makes up and more.........

What the Cobra lacks in traction the WRX makes up and more......

What the WRX looks in panash the Cobra makes up and more.

[sambo]

With all this talk about rotors, calipers, extra weight and so on I thought I might be able to sneak in a quick question... that is, with the Harrison brake setup (VR C'dore front, Nissan R32 rear) how does this rate in the stopping power and weight department respectively? I know the stud patterns are different, that's another barrel of monkeys for later!

Naturally the Cobra replica is a very light vehicle, but I guess I'm asking in terms of taking the car out on the track eventually.

Thanks,
Paul

[Rebel1]

Sambo, I think you'll find the consensus being that the Harrison handles and stops veryyyy well with the standard setup. Even for track work.

Would only require a change of pads for the track I suspect.

The cobra has about as much rubber as one can possibly put on the road. The brakes are designed for cars at least 500Kg heavier.

I'm no engineer but that weight saving at a momentum of say 100kph makes a huge difference.

[sambo]

Thanks mate, that put a few of my doubts to rest. I guess it's the Holden/Nissan front/rear thing which does my head in. The other contender is the G-Force with heavier Jag gear all around and that amazing new body mould they're using... but they're in Perth whereas I can probably make it up to QLD to check out the Harrison since I have family up there.

Cheers

[Rebel1]

Now....that looks to me just like a knock off adapter minus some pin nuts.

[demicobra]

Hey Blair, I wasn`t sledging Rebel, I was just showing
him the respect he deserves as our fearless leader.

Grandad, I think I lose more with the calipers than what
I gain with the rotors (and if not, at least it will look ok)

Besides if I drop a few kgs off my sorry fat a$$, I can offset
the heavier rotors

Pete, the car is stripped for prep, priming & paint at the
moment. It`s booked for upholstery in March.

I can finally start to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Give me a ring on Saturday & I`ll make sure I`m home,
not much to see(its all in containers) but there`s plenty
of beers in the fridge.

(0412 61 5550)

Regards

Nick

[Rebel1]

Originally Posted by demicobra

Besides if I drop a few kgs off my sorry fat a$$, I can offset the heavier rotors Nick

Now now uncle Nick, don't go using that as an excuse to get outta shouting me a brekky.

[Rob. Smith]

WRX are subaru and they all look the same to me. There is even a station wagon with a "hot" motor / engine set up. Factory production clones... My mums' 79 and she's got one....a pensioners car ?

[PCC]

Each to there own Rob, but drive one and you'll see a Cobra will never match its handling.

The one I have, which is a little different can even hold its own with a SS V8as long here is a corner or too.