[928uk] Off topic - Boxsters

[Kirk, Graham]

The calipers are ally as you probably know. The lift plate sits behind the pads and are screwed in but they are steel.

Corrossion sets in and bends plate which then binds the pads etc.

Theoretically just unscrew in practice an absolute night mare as the caliper has to be taken off and extreme heat and force to undo.

All 4 done, new pads and discs all round complete flush out with new brake fluid and a car that brakes as sharp as my daily car ALFA 159

Hope makes sense

Graham

----- Original Message -----
From: Alex Flower [mailto:flower_alex at hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 09:40 PM
To: Kirk, Graham
Subject: Re: [928uk] Off topic - Boxsters

What's a calliper lift plate?

Sent from my iPhone

On 9 Feb 2012, at 20:14, "Kirk, Graham" <graham.kirk at complete-parts.co.uk> wrote:

> Yes I have a 3.2S
> 
> Around curbourgh it can stay with lap times equal to 350 bhp 911s
> 
> True the geo is set up properly by renouned Porsche suspension guru Centre Gravity and that was with 7 year old front tyres that were well passed their sell by date
> 
> Now on M30 suspension new pilots all round so can't wait for the PCGB and tipec days in 2012 plus more track days if possible
> 
> Graham
> 1989 928 S4
> With suspension set up by CG and S02's
> All new shocks, rack, brakes including caliper lift plates and much more work done by Dr A etc etc
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: guy at benkins.com [mailto:guy at benkins.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 04:33 PMTo: 928uk at lists.928.org.uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [928uk] Off topic - Boxsters
> 
> I drove the original boxster (2.5?) on a track. Very disappointing afterthe 928, and understeers too much for my taste.Guy 84S2> So does nobody have a good word to say for a Boxster then...I thought they> were supposed to be great diving...?>> Rod.>> On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Mike Dawe <mike at dawe.com> wrote:>>>   Hi Alex.................what about a Kougar kit..............with a>> BMW>> V8 motor....instead of the now outdated Jag one? Should certainly blow>> the>> cobwebs away! Regards Mike(T)>>>>  *From:* Alexander Popov <alexander_e_popov at yahoo.co.uk>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 08, 2012 12:53 PM>> *Cc:* 928uk at lists.928.org.uk>> *Subject:* Re: [928uk] Off topic - Boxsters>>>>  If you want a super reliable rag top with stonking performance for>> funny>> money I would definitely look at the Z4M Roadster.>>>> Often described as the German TVR, they are super fun. I had the coupe>> version for 5 years and only sold it as I bought a house and needed>> every>> last ? I c
> ould get my hands on. I would have another in a heart beat...>>>> Alex>>>> Sent from my iPhone>>>> On 8 Feb 2012, at 10:50, Rod Bridgman <rod.bridgman at gmail.com> wrote:>>>>   Hi Tim>>>> Was really after a ragtop...maybe another 928 and a chainsaw!!! ( How>> not>> to win friends and opinionate people!!!)>>>> On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:41 AM, <TIMCOAGF at aol.com> wrote:>>>>> **>>>>>>>>> In a message dated 08/02/2012 09:55:33 GMT Standard Time,>>> rod.bridgman at gmail.com writes:>>>>>> And I was looking at a Boxster because I thought it was a better option>>> than a TVR...hmmm, not so sure now ;-) Thanks to all for the info>>>>>> Rod B.>>>>>> If you're comparing with a Trevor i'd say get another 928. The Cerbera>>> was on my shortlist and i regularly thank providence (and my good>>> taste)>>> that i chose the 928.>>> The Caymans are coming down in price now if you're after a two seater,>>> neat little car IMHO.>>> Tim>>>>>>>>>  _______________________________________________>> 928uk
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