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OK, let's get a GB going for RX7 caliper adapters!
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Correct, the Mazda is inverted flare, and E30 not. (or is it vise-versa)
The threads IS THE SAME (M10x1.00)
You can machine the surface flat (or use a straight block with sandpaper) and use a crush washer like I did. No leaks.
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You said this will be milled out of 304SS, have you confirmed this with your machinist? Making SS parts is very hard on the tooling. Making it much more expensive.
Will there be an offset between the RX7 holes vs. e30 Strut holes?
What will be the threading on the holes? (Are you even threading it?)
How thick are the brackets?
Also there is a minor (or major for some) problem with the VDub rotors. As Massive Lee has pointed out, the Rotors are ~1mm too thin on the E30 strut. When you bolt up a wheel, most of them will not pin up against the rotor as there is a gap. You will either need wheels with a bigger taper or wheel spacers like I did.Last edited by Tchao; 12-22-2009, 11:58 PM.
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Id like to know what design you are going with also. You guys will either have to remove, or cut the dust shield for these things to fit on the front of the car.
As far as the wheel problems, take a file or dremel to the inner hole of the wheel, just bevel it slightly, it wont take much at all and the wheel should still be able to be hub centric.
Not to thread jack or anything, but i figure it would be relevant. If anyone needs some Rx7 calipers or g60 rotors for this setup, PM me, Ive got a spare set.-Dan
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Originally posted by e304me View Postanyone have any news on euro weaves fitting?-Dan
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Originally posted by Tchao View PostCorrect, the Mazda is inverted flare, and E30 not. (or is it vise-versa)
The threads IS THE SAME (M10x1.00)
You can machine the surface flat (or use a straight block with sandpaper) and use a crush washer like I did. No leaks.
Questions to the OP:
You said this will be milled out of 304SS, have you confirmed this with your machinist? Making SS parts is very hard on the tooling. Making it much more expensive.
Will there be an offset between the RX7 holes vs. e30 Strut holes?
What will be the threading on the holes? (Are you even threading it?)
How thick are the brackets?
Also there is a minor (or major for some) problem with the VDub rotors. As Massive Lee has pointed out, the Rotors are ~1mm too thin on the E30 strut. When you bolt up a wheel, most of them will not pin up against the rotor as there is a gap. You will either need wheels with a bigger taper or wheel spacers like I did.
I've been running Corrado rotors for over 3 years and have run 4 different sets of wheels with no problem.Last edited by 2002maniac; 12-23-2009, 11:05 AM.
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I'm so stoked that this is happening. :D
Do you have this posted on e30tech, so we can get the full # of people?
I've been waiting 2 years for someone to make these. the calipers have just been sitting in my room!Check out Undr8d Empire on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Undr8dEmpireLlc
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Originally posted by e30polak View PostI'm so stoked that this is happening. :D
Do you have this posted on e30tech, so we can get the full # of people?
I've been waiting 2 years for someone to make these. the calipers have just been sitting in my room!
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1. mentaleeill - brackets and rotors
2. MR 325 - brackets
3. MR 325 - brackets
4. MR 325 - brackets
5. e30polak - brackets
6. ed94r- brackets and rotors
7. boom-monkey - brackets
8. e30_pilot -brackets and rotors
9. Land Shark -brackets (contacted me via PM)
10. BenM -brackets
Been on the fence, but think I will go for this with the extra x-mas $$ I have. What tooling are you using? I'm guessing something like 4FL ALTIN coated carbide End mills. I'd love to make these at work, but the setup alone would be a pain, and we just don't have time to spare on the CNC Mill.
Anyways, thank for for doing this and let me know when/where to send the $$!
-BenOriginally posted by BillBraskyE36's are the Stephen Baldwin of the 3 series family. They barely hold everything together and they only sold a lot because of the popularity of their older sibling.
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Originally posted by 2002maniac View PostI don't go over there much, so i didn't feel like posting it there. Feel free to post a link on e30tech or bimmerforums. :) ps. I made a mock up bracket out of aluminum last night so i could figure out the proper offset to center the caliper. Now i'm just waiting for hardware from mcmaster carr and some late nights at the shop getting brackets done. I'm planning on having the kits ready to ship in 2 weeks or less.
Originally posted by BenM View Post1. mentaleeill - brackets and rotors
2. MR 325 - brackets
3. MR 325 - brackets
4. MR 325 - brackets
5. e30polak - brackets
6. ed94r- brackets and rotors
7. boom-monkey - brackets
8. e30_pilot -brackets and rotors
9. Land Shark -brackets (contacted me via PM)
10. BenM -brackets
Been on the fence, but think I will go for this with the extra x-mas $$ I have. What tooling are you using? I'm guessing something like 4FL ALTIN coated carbide End mills. I'd love to make these at work, but the setup alone would be a pain, and we just don't have time to spare on the CNC Mill.
Anyways, thank for for doing this and let me know when/where to send the $$!
-BenCheck out Undr8d Empire on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Undr8dEmpireLlc
INSTAGRAM: @UNDR8D_EMPIRE
Scarlet V2 - #Project333Ti by @castromotorsport, @kingsautobodyshop, @bimmerheads, @hardmotorsport, @excel_motorsports & @mateomotorsports - http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=371356
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