So, You want Boxster Calipers, under 15" wheels..., and you say you have 3" M struts eh? |
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So, You want Boxster Calipers, under 15" wheels..., and you say you have 3" M struts eh? |
Aaron Cox |
Oct 15 2007, 12:23 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
we can finish the edges... these are proof of concept - 'OFF MY BACK MONKEY!' lol. |
brer |
Oct 15 2007, 12:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
I'm a crusader for beauty.
Like Everett Ruess, only ruder. |
Brando |
Oct 15 2007, 02:25 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Uhhh... just noticed. I think you got the wrong caliper side on that strut. Bleeders should be on the top...
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Dr Evil |
Oct 15 2007, 09:22 PM
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Great, just what I need, something else to want after (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Aaron Cox |
Oct 16 2007, 12:14 AM
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Uhhh... just noticed. I think you got the wrong caliper side on that strut. Bleeders should be on the top... yes. just mocking it up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) craig is gonna chime in here soon with some better pics of the machining process, and whats involved. these were just rushed 'teaser' pics |
brer |
Oct 16 2007, 12:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
I'd like a set of those some day.
maybe we can trade somethin. |
Brando |
Oct 16 2007, 07:22 AM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
"Teasers" they were indeed!
They're damn hot. |
thesey914 |
Oct 16 2007, 08:37 AM
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How do the Boxster callipers compare to my 4pot Brembo 964 (3.5" spacing)?
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BKLA |
Oct 16 2007, 08:49 AM
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Aaron -
Show us the rear (not yours. fool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) ) I am interested in how you deal with the retaining pin and it's installation. Drill swing arm? Dimple swing arm? Modify pin and caliper to install from out side? You're an engineer, right?!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 15 x 7's clear fine on mine! Now with boxsters front AND rear! |
davesprinkle |
Oct 16 2007, 09:43 AM
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Aaron Cox |
Oct 16 2007, 10:34 AM
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How do the Boxster callipers compare to my 4pot Brembo 964 (3.5" spacing)? in which aspect? cost - about the same mounting - your 964 calipers are axial mount, while boxsters are radial mount, thus the adapter block. pad size? boxsters may be a tad bigger. I am not well versed in 964 calipers. maker - both are brembos piston sizes - i would have to look them up. |
craig downs |
Oct 25 2007, 01:28 AM
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I have just finished Aaron's struts and I will share the rest of the procedure.
Here it is mounted to the jig getting ready for locating and drilling of the holes to mount the adaptor. |
craig downs |
Oct 25 2007, 01:30 AM
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Holes drilled
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craig downs |
Oct 25 2007, 01:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 769 Joined: 25-November 05 From: mira loma ca. Member No.: 5,189 Region Association: Southern California |
Since the mounting holes are into the step I had to counter bore a pocket so I could
drill the holes |
craig downs |
Oct 25 2007, 01:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 769 Joined: 25-November 05 From: mira loma ca. Member No.: 5,189 Region Association: Southern California |
Using a transfer punch to mark the mounting holes in the adaptor so they line up
with the holes in the struts. |
craig downs |
Oct 25 2007, 01:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 769 Joined: 25-November 05 From: mira loma ca. Member No.: 5,189 Region Association: Southern California |
Tapping holes in the struts and checking multiple times with a square to make sure
the threads will be square. Attached image(s) |
craig downs |
Oct 25 2007, 01:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 769 Joined: 25-November 05 From: mira loma ca. Member No.: 5,189 Region Association: Southern California |
All for now will add more later
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Aaron Cox |
Oct 27 2007, 11:35 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
Here is a complete pic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Install went great - no surprises (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) some detailed pics will be posted later (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Attached image(s) |
craig downs |
Oct 28 2007, 04:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 769 Joined: 25-November 05 From: mira loma ca. Member No.: 5,189 Region Association: Southern California |
Here is the rest of the machining
The block drilled and tapped to mount on the strut. Attached image(s) |
craig downs |
Oct 28 2007, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 769 Joined: 25-November 05 From: mira loma ca. Member No.: 5,189 Region Association: Southern California |
Oops on the photo above the caliper is centered on the block and the rotor then using a transfer punch to mark the block for the mounting bolts.
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