AP floating disk upgrade

s.mac · 12-10-2009, 06:22 PM

Has anyone done this ?

http://www.simpsonmotorsport.co.uk/b...=12&product=27

or know what it is?

thanks

The Gorilla · 12-10-2009, 07:17 PM

Hi,

S.mac-Its a Disc / Belle combination, instead of the
CSL One piece discs.

I have 2 piece, belles etc, on the front.

I think the standard CSL Disc are very good, not sure why
somebody has not done just a caliper upgrade to run with
the standard CSL Discs.

Many after market kits go to 32mm or 35mm thick discs
as opposed the 28mm of the CSL ones.
That alone adds back about 1.2 kg over the 28mm thick ones.

The rears would be good as well, make the belles
out of 6063 hard Alloy, and hard anodize to 60 thou microns,
for the hand Brake shoes,
save about 2/3 kgs a side of un-sprung weight,
and still retain the handbrake.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

s.mac · 12-10-2009, 07:32 PM

thanks Gorilla, Anthony at Simpson's has come back to me and its not an upgrade he advises for a street / track day car.

Quote:

I think the standard CSL Disc are very good, not sure why
somebody has not done just a caliper upgrade to run with
the standard CSL Discs

they have in America

Anthony suggested sticking with the standard AP bell and just upgrading the disks to the PF disks (slightly more $$ than the AP disks)

Quote:

The rears would be good as well, make the belles
out of 6063 hard Alloy, and hard anodize to 60 thou microns,
for the hand Brake shoes,
save about 2/3 kgs a side of un-sprung weight,
and still retain the handbrake.

Both Performance Friction and Stoptech do 2 peice Rear OEM size disks

s.mac · 14-10-2009, 04:17 PM

I am just about to order a set of replacement front disks for an AP kit

question to those who have used both PF and the AP disks

is one better than the other????

**Mark CSL** · 14-10-2009, 04:44 PM

PF is the best

Bealo · 14-10-2009, 04:52 PM

How about a group buy????

I'm in need of some new front discs soon and if we can get decent discount then i'll get them with the group buy.

s.mac · 14-10-2009, 05:23 PM

I am happy with that if its not too long, I need a bolt set as well for the new disks.
looking around Thorney is the cheapest online, although when I have bought PF in the past these guys were very good on price

http://www.coordsport.com/

s.mac · 14-10-2009, 05:25 PM

would still like a few more comments on PF v AP

I have PF and rate them but have not used with an AP kit, AP have very good race history and I have no experience with their disks

TANKSLAPPER · 14-10-2009, 05:42 PM

PF disc's last twice as long as AP one's

PF disc's are the best

s.mac · 14-10-2009, 06:14 PM

I have ordered my 2 piece stoptech grooved rears which have a 7 to 10 day delivery time. I would like to order a set of front disks ASAP what's the best way to get things rolling?
Shall I pm thorney or do we need some numbers, I cant see there being much interest in a group buy but i'm happy to give it a go

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12-10-2009, 06:22 PM	#1
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	AP floating disk upgrade/new question Has anyone done this ? http://www.simpsonmotorsport.co.uk/b...=12&product=27 or know what it is? thanks Last edited by s.mac; 14-10-2009 at 04:20 PM.

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Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	PF is the best __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

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12-10-2009, 07:17 PM	#2
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, S.mac-Its a Disc / Belle combination, instead of the CSL One piece discs. I have 2 piece, belles etc, on the front. I think the standard CSL Disc are very good, not sure why somebody has not done just a caliper upgrade to run with the standard CSL Discs. Many after market kits go to 32mm or 35mm thick discs as opposed the 28mm of the CSL ones. That alone adds back about 1.2 kg over the 28mm thick ones. The rears would be good as well, make the belles out of 6063 hard Alloy, and hard anodize to 60 thou microns, for the hand Brake shoes, save about 2/3 kgs a side of un-sprung weight, and still retain the handbrake. Regards, The Gorilla.

14-10-2009, 04:17 PM	#4
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	I am just about to order a set of replacement front disks for an AP kit question to those who have used both PF and the AP disks is one better than the other????

14-10-2009, 04:52 PM	#6
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	How about a group buy???? I'm in need of some new front discs soon and if we can get decent discount then i'll get them with the group buy.

14-10-2009, 05:23 PM	#7
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	I am happy with that if its not too long, I need a bolt set as well for the new disks. looking around Thorney is the cheapest online, although when I have bought PF in the past these guys were very good on price http://www.coordsport.com/

14-10-2009, 05:25 PM	#8
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	would still like a few more comments on PF v AP I have PF and rate them but have not used with an AP kit, AP have very good race history and I have no experience with their disks

14-10-2009, 05:42 PM	#9
TANKSLAPPER S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 801 Casino cash: $8979	PF disc's last twice as long as AP one's PF disc's are the best

14-10-2009, 06:14 PM	#10
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	I have ordered my 2 piece stoptech grooved rears which have a 7 to 10 day delivery time. I would like to order a set of front disks ASAP what's the best way to get things rolling? Shall I pm thorney or do we need some numbers, I cant see there being much interest in a group buy but i'm happy to give it a go