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Subject:Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
From:Zeitgeist
Date:Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:35:19 -0700

So, what's the interference issue here?  The rims, steering knuckle or
balljoint?  When I installed 334mm discs and Brembos on my Mercedes, I had
to step up to 17" rims...and late model LCAs and steering knuckles.  (that's
a killer upgrade, btw)

I think someone should come up with a low-budget (ha ha) kit that just
includes machined 2WD hubs, and caliper brackets (front/rear), so that
advanced DIY types can source their own discs and calipers as needed.

On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 9:11 AM, BenT . <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> �Again, Syncro only first.2wd will need a SA front hub and I have not been
> able to source them in quantity yet.�
>
> If you make me a offer I can't refuse, I may show up ay SdM with a pair of
> shiny new SA front hubs. =)
>
> I already have a 312mm set-up for my Syncro 16. I wonder what the next
> step-up would be and what size wheel will it need? With the sort of adapter
> you are talking about, I calculate a disc size of 337.5 or slightly larger
> would essentially bolt-on to the 16 uprights. When is big too big? I thought
> the 288mm vented discs were big enough until I discovered the Audi dual
> system set-up for a regular Vanagon would only work on a 16 with 303mm-312mm
> discs.
>

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Casey
'87 300TD
'94 100CSQ Avant
'89 Bluestar