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FTO and Eclipse
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:36 am
by gr_fto_reborn
I am trying to find out as many options as i can for big break conversions on the FTO. I noticed on one webite that the were selling a set of brakes as FTO/Eclpise brakes. are the calipers on the eclipse the same as the FTO? If so would Eclipse brake upgrades fit the FTO? I wasnt sure if you guys had a lot of eclips' in AUS. Just a thought as the kits would be far cheaper to get from the states would it be a viable option?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:07 pm
by Bennoz
Very few Eclipse parts fit the FTO - plus the exchange rate is utter rubbish right now.
What sort of size upgrade are you thinking? There's a relatively cheap Wilwood 286mm upgrade you can do utilising EVO rotors, or go upto the big 330mm UAS kit.
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:28 pm
by rock_it
I think GTO's can fit also ... Provided you have enough dish in the rim to clear it ... I have seen them put them on a 95 GSR .... So should fit the FTO ...
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:25 am
by gr_fto_reborn
there is a guy in the uk doing these kits. do you know if the Willwood braks are any good. i am doing a 6a13tt conversion will they be any good?
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:21 am
by I8A4RE
gr_fto_reborn wrote:there is a guy in the uk doing these kits. do you know if the Willwood braks are any good. i am doing a 6a13tt conversion will they be any good?
ummm willwood are like one of the best or so i have heard. I have never used the brand personally
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:40 am
by Bennoz
gr_fto_reborn wrote:there is a guy in the uk doing these kits. do you know if the Willwood braks are any good. i am doing a 6a13tt conversion will they be any good?
Wilwoods are a great brand. Wouldn't buy them from the UK thou, you can source everything you need for the kit locally.
Here - about half way down the page:
http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... 8&start=20
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:09 pm
by RallyMad
Bennoz wrote:gr_fto_reborn wrote:there is a guy in the uk doing these kits. do you know if the Willwood braks are any good. i am doing a 6a13tt conversion will they be any good?
Wilwoods are a great brand. Wouldn't buy them from the UK thou, you can source everything you need for the kit locally.
Here - about half way down the page:
http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... 8&start=20
I think he is from the UK Ben, so would be local
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:23 pm
by Bennoz
Makes sense then
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 5:51 am
by gr_fto_reborn
Thaks guys i have been after a reveiw on the willwoods but i think the uk OC is a littlle biased to some of their traders. thought i would get an outside opinion.
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:52 pm
by FtoSam
I've got a set of brakes that might be big enough??? but postage to UK might be full on