ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions.
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ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions.
OK here's what I know (so far) that I can use on the front:
'91-'96 NSX calipers
'95 Legend GS front rotors
4, 2mm washers for proper spacing (Thanks Migs
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~Anything else?
What can I use to change the rear ITR brakes to NSX rear brakes?
Same year '91-'96 NSX rear calipers?
Same year '95 Legend GS rear rotors?
Any washers needed for the rear?
~Your help will be greatly appreciated!
[Modified by B( * Y * )BIES, 9:19 AM 11/2/2002]
'91-'96 NSX calipers
'95 Legend GS front rotors
4, 2mm washers for proper spacing (Thanks Migs
)~Anything else?
What can I use to change the rear ITR brakes to NSX rear brakes?
Same year '91-'96 NSX rear calipers?
Same year '95 Legend GS rear rotors?
Any washers needed for the rear?
~Your help will be greatly appreciated!
[Modified by B( * Y * )BIES, 9:19 AM 11/2/2002]
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (sgT)
Comon Cliffy, i got that ITR Wilwood kit sitting in my garage at home. Its just taking up space and i dont want to bother with it anymore. I can sell it to you super cheap, seriously.
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (Big Phat R)
changing the rear is useless (unless you want to just change the looks)
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (xjohnx)
No it won't. Nosedive is a function of the rate of deceleration, the height of the center of gravity, and the extent to which the weight of the car can "pivot" around the center of gravity. Using bigger brakes generally doesn't improve the rate of deceleration (since the braking is limited by the traction of the tires); the primary benefit is in maintaining the ability to brake when the brakes get hot, by preventing fade and other heat-related problems. Firmer springs and lowering the car will reduce nosedive; bigger rear brakes won't.
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (xjohnx)
changing the rear is useless (unless you want to just change the looks)
From what i understand, upgrading the rear will help cut down on the nose dive experienced on the track (Especially coming down from 135 for turn one at VIR)
From what i understand, upgrading the rear will help cut down on the nose dive experienced on the track (Especially coming down from 135 for turn one at VIR)
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (Big Phat R)
... if you want more braking friction in the rear - then all you have to do is use more aggressive pads in the rear
The rear calipers probably aren't that purty anyway.
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (B( * Y * )BIES)
washers? I didn't need any washers for the legend calipers. the NSX caliper might to clear the silly looking "NSX" on the caliper.
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (nsxtcjr)
the silly looking "NSX" on the caliper.
It doesn't look silly at all on an NSX...
It doesn't look silly at all on an NSX...
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (Big Phat R)
changing the rear is useless (unless you want to just change the looks)
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (xjohnx)
From what i understand, upgrading the rear will help cut down on the nose dive experienced on the track (Especially coming down from 135 for turn one at VIR)
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (nsxtcjr)
No it won't. Nosedive is a function of the rate of deceleration, the height of the center of gravity, and the extent to which the weight of the car can "pivot" around the center of gravity. Using bigger brakes generally doesn't improve the rate of deceleration (since the braking is limited by the traction of the tires); the primary benefit is in maintaining the ability to brake when the brakes get hot, by preventing fade and other heat-related problems. Firmer springs and lowering the car will reduce nosedive; bigger rear brakes won't.
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (Big Phat R)
Springs and damper characteristics control this. if you want more braking friction in the rear - then all you have to do is use more aggressive pads in the rear
Correct! And I shall be looking for more aggressive pads also.
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (Zygspeed)
Yes, but will they be NSX pads?
The rear calipers probably aren't that purty anyway.
The rear calipers probably aren't that purty anyway.
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Re: ITRs with NSX brakes, I got a few questions. (Asahi)
Very true! Too bad we can't get them to say "Type-R" on our calipers
Depends on how much $$$ someone would be willing to dish out!
It could be done - but you knew that.
