Brake Kit

Brett James-McCall · 02-01-08, 07:41 AM

Andy,
I have a question for you, as I know you offer the Wilwood rear caliper as part of your upgrade kit.

Basically, have you managed to test it at all. I want to know, as I have them for my GTD and wanted to know if you have any recommendations during set-up etc to ensure it can get through SVA. Thanks

Brett

Andy Sheldon · 02-02-08, 05:05 AM

Brett

I think the GTD type car may be a little heavy for the handbrake to hold during SVA test conditions.

Our cars are very lightweight and seem to be OK.

Thanks

Andy

Frank Catt · 02-02-08, 05:36 AM

Andy, what is the overall weight of a Tornado as presented for SVA ?

Dave Bilyk · 02-02-08, 05:39 AM

Andy, what exactly is the SVA test condition?
Brett, maybe you could test it beforehand at a local garage if it requires the roller equipment.

Andy Sheldon · 02-02-08, 07:40 AM

Frank

Our cars are approx 500lbs lighter than a GTD.

Wolodymyr

SVA conditions means they test the hloding power based on the weight of the vehicle.

Andy

Frank Catt · 02-02-08, 08:49 AM

Hi Andy, thanks, but there are so many variations with all of the developopments going on these days, I wondered if you could tell me what a finished Tornado weighs in Kilos, Frank

Andy Sheldon · 02-02-08, 09:49 AM

Frank

A standard car in road trim with no weight saving options weighs approx 950 kgs

Thanks

Andy

Frank Catt · 02-02-08, 10:50 AM

Andy, thats a good weight, and as you say, considerably lighter than standard GTD, I have a Tornado in the shop in road going trim, I weigh it next week for comparison, Frank

Andy Sheldon · 02-02-08, 01:37 PM

Frank

It may be even lighter depending on the year of manufacture.

Andy

Frank Catt · 02-02-08, 02:26 PM

Andy, good, I weigh must cars through the shop, interesting stuff as Gtds average 1150Kg, Superformance 1075Kg, some others just heavyweights, I will publish a sheet one day ! Frank

Andy Sheldon · 02-02-08, 03:03 PM

Frank

I have seen GTDs as heavy as 2700 lbs or 1225kgs.

Whos TS40 do you have and what work are you doing?

Thanks

Andy

Frank Catt · 02-06-08, 12:54 PM

The Tornado in the shop weighs in at 991.5 Kg as it came in the door. Frank

Scott Calabro · 02-06-08, 03:01 PM

Nice and light at 2186 lbs.

.....Who has the best kit

S

Brett James-McCall · 02-10-08, 10:10 AM

Been away. Andy to go back to both your's and Frank's point on weight. I don't have a standard GTD. I have a lighter body and have Mick Sollis's rear end inc uprights and also different front uprights, ally rad etc.

So back to the original question, have you managed to pass the Wilwood rear through SVA yet. Thanks

Brett

Andy Sheldon · 02-10-08, 03:58 PM

Brett

Yes but we have to modifiy the caliper.

Thanks

Andy

Brett James-McCall · 02-11-08, 05:59 AM

Thanks, could you provide any pointers? Much appreciated

Brett