Willwood 12.2 brake kit and spoon sw388 15" will they fit
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Willwood 12.2 brake kit and spoon sw388 15" will they fit
I've been trying to put these brakes on my 98 civic ex for every becaue I can't find a set of wheels but now i get get a good deal on some sw388 does anyone know if this kit will fit these wheels.
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Re: Willwood 12.2 brake kit and spoon sw388 15" will they fit (triple_s1x)
I have to ask, are those the old school Rota N1-r's? If not, what wheels are they. I used to have a set on my VW and LOVED them
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Re: Willwood 12.2 brake kit and spoon sw388 15" will they fit (triple_s1x)
16's w/spacers in front
As far as I know there is only one set of 15" rims that these will fit under.... Although many I have tried are really close, perhaps with slight modification other 15's will fit
As far as I know there is only one set of 15" rims that these will fit under.... Although many I have tried are really close, perhaps with slight modification other 15's will fit
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Re: Willwood 12.2 brake kit and spoon sw388 15" will they fit (DB2-R81)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DB2-R81 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">12.2" Wilwood's under 15" no spacers, no modified calipers and no sunroof!
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What wheels are those, i would love to run a 15. The 16inch wheel is giving me nothing but issues when i try and find a decent tire size.
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What wheels are those, i would love to run a 15. The 16inch wheel is giving me nothing but issues when i try and find a decent tire size.
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Re: Willwood 12.2 brake kit and spoon sw388 15" will they fit (MSchu)
Hello Sscguy,
The reason is quite simple, WEIGHT.
The entire 12.2 Wilwood brake set up rotors, calipers, pads, mounting hardware ..... are 8lbs per corner lighter that the stock brake system components.
I have had these brakes for over 5 years and at the time there was nothing lighter weight off the shelf, at a reasonable cost, in the market place.
Now if you know anything about Solo, Autocross Prepared cars, see the big EP on the side, run extremely light race weights.
The rule is; Racing Weight in lbs less driver = 1.00 X the Displacement in cc. 93 Integra GSR 1.7 liter engine, actual 1667cc.
This means, minus driver I can compete at 1667lbs against 1500lbs Civics! How many 1700lbs second generation Integras have you seen?
My car, as it stands is less than 2000lbs. So I am still giving up over 300lbs to minimum race weight.
Does the reason make sense to you? Big does not always equal heavy.
The reason is quite simple, WEIGHT.
The entire 12.2 Wilwood brake set up rotors, calipers, pads, mounting hardware ..... are 8lbs per corner lighter that the stock brake system components.
I have had these brakes for over 5 years and at the time there was nothing lighter weight off the shelf, at a reasonable cost, in the market place.
Now if you know anything about Solo, Autocross Prepared cars, see the big EP on the side, run extremely light race weights.
The rule is; Racing Weight in lbs less driver = 1.00 X the Displacement in cc. 93 Integra GSR 1.7 liter engine, actual 1667cc.
This means, minus driver I can compete at 1667lbs against 1500lbs Civics! How many 1700lbs second generation Integras have you seen?
My car, as it stands is less than 2000lbs. So I am still giving up over 300lbs to minimum race weight.
Does the reason make sense to you? Big does not always equal heavy.
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Re: Willwood 12.2 brake kit and spoon sw388 15" will they fit (DB2-R81)
The Fast Brakes ITR setup won't even fit under SW388's, if they are 4x100, spokes hit...funny thing is, the ITR setup DOES fit under Rota Slipstreams...found that kind of ironic...
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Re: Willwood 12.2 brake kit and spoon sw388 15" will they fit (DB2-R81)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DB2-R81 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hello Sscguy,
The reason is quite simple, WEIGHT.
The entire 12.2 Wilwood brake set up rotors, calipers, pads, mounting hardware ..... are 8lbs per corner lighter that the stock brake system components.
I have had these brakes for over 5 years and at the time there was nothing lighter weight off the shelf, at a reasonable cost, in the market place.
Now if you know anything about Solo, Autocross Prepared cars, see the big EP on the side, run extremely light race weights.
The rule is; Racing Weight in lbs less driver = 1.00 X the Displacement in cc. 93 Integra GSR 1.7 liter engine, actual 1667cc.
This means, minus driver I can compete at 1667lbs against 1500lbs Civics! How many 1700lbs second generation Integras have you seen?
My car, as it stands is less than 2000lbs. So I am still giving up over 300lbs to minimum race weight.
Does the reason make sense to you? Big does not always equal heavy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's actually the reason I asked. I assumed the 12.2" rotors would be heavier than, say 11.1" rotors with the same caliper. Am I mistaken for some reason? Not doubting you, I just don't have the technical data in front of me.
The reason is quite simple, WEIGHT.
The entire 12.2 Wilwood brake set up rotors, calipers, pads, mounting hardware ..... are 8lbs per corner lighter that the stock brake system components.
I have had these brakes for over 5 years and at the time there was nothing lighter weight off the shelf, at a reasonable cost, in the market place.
Now if you know anything about Solo, Autocross Prepared cars, see the big EP on the side, run extremely light race weights.
The rule is; Racing Weight in lbs less driver = 1.00 X the Displacement in cc. 93 Integra GSR 1.7 liter engine, actual 1667cc.
This means, minus driver I can compete at 1667lbs against 1500lbs Civics! How many 1700lbs second generation Integras have you seen?
My car, as it stands is less than 2000lbs. So I am still giving up over 300lbs to minimum race weight.
Does the reason make sense to you? Big does not always equal heavy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's actually the reason I asked. I assumed the 12.2" rotors would be heavier than, say 11.1" rotors with the same caliper. Am I mistaken for some reason? Not doubting you, I just don't have the technical data in front of me.
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Re: Willwood 12.2 brake kit and spoon sw388 15" will they fit (sscguy)
both the billet and the forged wilwood calipers are very lite... very thin stainless pistons. In addition the Hats are machined from aluminum instead of being solid hardened steel
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Re: Willwood 12.2 brake kit and spoon sw388 15" will they fit (MSchu)
Ah, I didn't know the rotor hats were aluminum. I know the calipers are nice and light, it was the rotors I was most interested in.
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