I know spoon makes twin-block calipers for itr's and ctr's. But will the mono-block calipers fit as well since they are universal.

 

Universal?
I thought Sp00n calipers were application specific.

http://www.aj-racing.com/spoon....html

 

Yes you can get them to fit, but you will need some 300mm rotors + super thick spacers to clear them (16x7 +35 will clear without spacers).

 

yes, the mono-block calipers are. check the spoon website

http://www.spoon.jp/eng/products/lineup.html

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Saga &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes you can get them to fit, but you will need some 300mm rotors + super thick spacers to clear them (16x7 +35 will clear without spacers).

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thanks for the info

 

those are a pretty penny. 1500 dollars for a set

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kshymkiw83 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">those are a pretty penny. 1500 dollars for a set </TD></TR></TABLE>
money well spent in my opinion, cant wait to get a pair

 

if that is your thing then

 

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http://www.spoon.jp/eng/products/lineup.html
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Hmmm ... OK, so whaere do you get the "universal" adapter/mounting bracket?
If you have a DC2 then I'd get the DC2 spec (OEM replacement - bolt on) calipers.

 

.....for the $ I'd go with the endless kit then.

The only reason not to go with the application specific twinblock is you want to say you've done it (monoblock).

The beauty of the twinblock is that it fits under 15" wheels.....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by R&D Motorsports &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">TWIN BLOCK CALIPER (2pcs)
INTEGRA DC-2R 97-00 45018-DCR-G00 Price/EA $750.00
INTEGRA DC-2R 97-00 45019-DCR-G00 Price/EA $750.00

MONOBLOCK CALIPER (1pce)
UNIVERSAL 00-up 45017-AP1-S00 Price/SET $1,575.00
BRACKET KIT (MUST BE PURCHASED TO FIT)
RSX DC-5 00-up 45020-DC5-G01 $145.00
CIVIC EP-3 02-up 45020-AP1-G00 $145.00
S2000 AP-1 00-up 45020-AP1-G00 $145.00
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the monoblock calipers are universal, but they require a special bracket for each application

from the looks of this, taken from http://www.randdmotorsports.com, the integra needs the twin block...

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http://www.spoon.jp/eng/products/lineup.html
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no where in there does it show that the mono blocks are compatible... there is no bracket for them. Im sure you could fab some up, granted the rotors were the right thickness, but why not just get the twin blocks?

 

yeah i saw that. i was just wondering if anyone has done it.

 

I have a friend overseas who has done this. If I remember correctly, he used the s2k brackets and they fit okay. But don't take my word for it.

Like others have suggested, the twinblock is a better buy.

 

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True

 

I did them on a dc-2 with a aem big brake ki. Just had to grind on the adapters.

 

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Same as the Spoon Twinblock though as it uses a Stock size rotor, except that you have to run a 16" Rim with the endless and can run a 15" with the Spoon.

A Good reason to do a Custom setup with the Spoon Monoblock is that you can use a 300-315mm Rotor vs using a stock size rotor. If you use the Monoblock with the S2K Adapters, and can get yourself some Rotors from the Mugen Activegate system it might bolt right up (As I have heard that the Activegate uses S2K Calipers.)
If you wanted to Go all out custom you could have the Mounts custom fabbed or modify an existing adapter, have some Custom rotors from Stoptech or Fastbrakes and go from there.

I was going to do this setup awhile back when I got a set of the Monoblocks as a gift but didn't have the time or money at the time to pursue this mod.

 

.....you make some good points mike. I came to the same conclusion after rereading my own post! LOL Bigger rotor = better heat sink, and bigger swept area of the pads = better braking. Lots of work/ trouble though.....

If the endless 4-pot kit uses stock sized rotors (albeit slotted), then surely there must be a low enough offset wheel that'll clear them in 15".....?

Perhaps a 15x8, +27?

 

Yes I know a friend who has 15" TE37's over the endless 4pots but I am not sure what offset and how thick of a spacer he's using.

So yes endless 4pot will fit behind 15".

 

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So yes endless 4pot will fit behind 15".</TD></TR></TABLE>


OMG!!! I would almost kill for that info!

btw: fwiw, iirc yasu from ats usa's eg racecar at expo3 had the ss works/ skyline front calipers and 15" wheels... but also a crazy offset + big assed spacers...

 

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for 1500 you could get a better brake setup one that comes with 4pist calipers and bigger rotors which will stop you much better then just some spoons

 

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OMG!!! I would almost kill for that info!

btw: fwiw, iirc yasu from ats usa's eg racecar at expo3 had the ss works/ skyline front calipers and 15" wheels... but also a crazy offset + big assed spacers... </TD></TR></TABLE>

The AJ Racing EM1 also has Endless Calipers under 15" TE-37's. They wont fill me in on the offset though, only would tell me he has big spacers. Wouldnt even tell me the size of those. I would be interested to find out as well.

 

stoptech OWNZ all

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> LOL Bigger rotor = better heat sink, and bigger swept area of the pads = better braking. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Stock sized rotors are fine...... If you need bigger for whatever reason, NSX/Legend calipers and 28mm legend rotors.

 

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The AJ Racing EM1 also has Endless Calipers under 15" TE-37's. They wont fill me in on the offset though, only would tell me he has big spacers. Wouldnt even tell me the size of those. I would be interested to find out as well.</TD></TR></TABLE>



I believe Ben said they were running 50mm(!) spacers

But I agree with RJ about upgrading to NSX calipers instead.


Modified by kengs at 10:07 AM 5/13/2004

 

Since we're on the topic of fitting rotors, would anyone happen to know if there is any off-the-shelf rotor that is 28mm thick x 330 mm in diameter? Also, would it even be possible to fit 330 mm rotors under say 15x7.5" +31 wheels without spacers? Thanks d00ds!