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22-04-2007, 12:12 PM | #1 | ||
green machine
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I've heard that using volvo 4 pot calipers is a common upgrade. Has anyone here done this?
What model volvo should the calipers be taken from and how much modification is required? |
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22-04-2007, 07:34 PM | #2 | ||
35KIE
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Hi mate. www.eurospeed.com.au
They sell complete volvo brake conversion for escorts. I just found out about this in the morning, I'm getting them. Hope this helps you.
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22-04-2007, 08:18 PM | #3 | ||
green machine
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thanks for that, looks good to me.
will email them |
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22-04-2007, 09:06 PM | #4 | ||
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Or there are these....
Although I know nothing about them....Not that that means a whole lot... Anyway here they are on e-bay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-ESCORT-M...QQcmdZViewItem |
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22-04-2007, 09:31 PM | #5 | ||
green machine
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Yeah iv seen them before, but require 15" wheels...
been thinking about getting some new wheels tho. the eurospeed kit seems ideal, if the price they give me is reasonable |
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22-04-2007, 09:51 PM | #6 | ||
35KIE
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Yeah the eurospeed kit looks brilliant. I'll be calling them tomorrow for sure.
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23-04-2007, 06:33 AM | #7 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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yes,I did this conversion my self on my RS2000,and used TX3 turbo rotors and the brakes are brilliant now.
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23-04-2007, 10:07 AM | #8 | ||
green machine
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ok, that sounds like a possible option.
what MK2 escort parts are u looking for? |
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24-04-2007, 09:01 PM | #9 | |||
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stockpiling for a new project car,maybe 4 door mk2 2ltr rally pack Anything mk 2 really. what have you got?
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26-04-2007, 06:18 PM | #10 | ||
green machine
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ok,
prob nothin your interested in, got standard retrimmed seats, stock head (not RS), instrument clusters, chrome front bumper, 32/36 weber, plus heaps more bits and pieces in the shed. No RS2000 parts, except maybe one of the instrument clusters is good luck |
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26-04-2007, 11:26 PM | #11 | ||
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vctxr6ute,
the tx3 rotors you're using...can you give us some specs? diameter, cross drilled, ventilated etc. did you use the eurospeed kit in conjuction with these rotors, because apparently the rotors they supply don't clear the standard 13" steel rims. hoping you use the standard 13" rims..means tx3 turbo rotors will be ideal. |
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27-04-2007, 08:38 PM | #12 | |||
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30-04-2007, 06:49 PM | #13 | ||
on the way to the RSL
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Hoppers Stoppers do a kit for around $1450 for 290mm rotors and 2 piston Callipers, they also require a 15 inch rim.
Eurospeed offer a quality product though thats cheaper, it just depends on what your after, im unsure if either meet ADR requirements.
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