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Post by swifty on Jun 25, 2009 9:14:01 GMT
Being a novice and not really expecting to go beyond the limits of my Clan, I was wondering if it would be ok to use the existing standard drum set-up with decent rated linings? I don't have a problem with converting over to discs, I put them on my Imp, I just wondered what the experience of the experienced would suggest in a competition evironment?
Tim
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Post by limjamrace on Jun 25, 2009 9:49:29 GMT
Reckon if you just get the vehicle all ship shape for a MOT( if it is going to be road legal as well)and or to MSA regs then plunge into the HTS and find out if the drums are all right for you!
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Post by gerryrichards on Jun 25, 2009 18:23:45 GMT
Two schools of thought on this really Tim.
First one is as described by Dave above, which used to be my philosophy with hillclimbing i.e. keep it simple and develop as you go. There's a lot to be said for this, especially in engine tuning.
However re: circuit racing and brakes I feel that it's worth doing as much as possible in advance. I'm in a similar situation with the Davrian (which has drums all round) but I'll definitely convert to discs at the front at least before I use it on track. I'll also go to split circuit with a balance bar, which gives major safety advantages, and disc conversions for Imps are now widely available and well proven, as are bias brake bars such as those available from Rally Design for a little over £20. I reckon the whole setup will cost about £300 by the time I've finished but this seems fair for a great braking setup and as it involves messing with the car I'd rather do it during the resto than after.
I'm also employing the 'in for a penny, in for a pound' approach with this car, as I think you need to give yourself every possible advantage for a car which will be thraped round a circuit.
Cheers
Gerry
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Post by swifty on Jun 25, 2009 20:19:15 GMT
Good point Gerry, for what the initial outlay is, when compared to the cost of the whole preparation, in both the time to do it and expediture, I might as well do it first as last.
Tim
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