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bluefirefly Samba Member
Joined: March 16, 2011 Posts: 438 Location: Calgary, Ab
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:00 am Post subject: |
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Amazing derailment of a great thread.
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Great thread for sure, amazing job! _________________ 86 Syncro Tintop G60
work in progress ...as always! |
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wtcumby Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2010 Posts: 114 Location: PORTLAND
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 5:38 pm Post subject: Wheels for Cayenne brake project |
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Luckily Chris and I discussed the brake kit in detail via email. We both agreed it should be designed in a way that would be able to accommodate any wheel with out having to redesign the whole kit each time. If I understand correctly only 1 or 2 parts need to be modified to place the brakes more inboard or outboard for different wheel offsets as well as bolt patterns. That being said my cayenne 18x8 were not 100% satisfactory to me as they would still catch the inner fender lip on occasion and stuck out a tiny bit too much for my liking. I sacrificed tire rotation, and ride comfort for looks. I have yet to hit 40 years old so maybe I'll regret that in a few years
This is another guys van pictured below. It has the actual wheels that I purchased from him off of the Seattle CL. These have the highest offset ET57 of any stock 19" Porsche bolt pattern wheel you can find in the 8" width. This allows the rim to be tucked into the fender significantly more than the 18x8 size on previously because the upper A-arm is cleared by the extreme diameter. This allows for less "thickness" of spacer/hub assembly required. The fronts also have a convex "dish" that allow plenty of room for the brake parts. They are also some of the lightest factory 19" wheels you can get:
19x8 = 22lbs
19x9.5 = 24lbs
14x6 factory vanagon alloys = 18 lbs
This compares to hollow Porsche cup twist wheels and drops 5 lbs per corner compared to solid Porsche cup twist wheels of an inch less diameter and for only $700! $2000+ is the cheapest you will find a nice flawless set of hollow spokes.
Hollow 18x7.5 = 20.8lbs
Solid 18x7.5 = 26lbs
Hollow 18x10 24.5lbs
Solid 18x10 29lbs
T3 has an an air cooled single round headlight van sporting them on his web site and is the one who suggested them.
This is a photo of a real Porsche with 19"x8" lobster claw wheel with 'similar' brakes I'm guessing
Offsets/size
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magician Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2007 Posts: 95 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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It's been a few months since last update. Have these brakes hit the street?
Is there any chance these brakes would fit behind a set of Boxster 17-inch twists? Or are 18"+ required?
Thanks! _________________ 04 R32 | 85 Cabrio | 79 Rabbit | 91 T3 Carat Auto
'00 Jetta TDI (sold)| 91 Cabrio (sold) | 81 Rabbit diesel (sold)| 87 T3 GL (sold) | 91 T3 Carat 4sp (sold) |
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wtcumby Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2010 Posts: 114 Location: PORTLAND
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 2:15 am Post subject: When? |
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I'm as anxious as you are. Chris needs a running van to fully test the complete brake transplant. I'm not sure if mine or his will be first van with these brakes on the road but I told him it would be running by November and ready for him to do the installation. He requested to have it a week to accomplish this.
He responded no problem I'm on it😎. _________________ I've got the vanagon fever |
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magician Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2007 Posts: 95 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:51 pm Post subject: Re: Really BIG brakes! Porsche Cayenne |
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Checking back on progress ... really curious on the outcome. Also curious if these would fit inside Boxster 17-inch twists wheels or if 18-inch wheels are needed. Hoping to start through the list of upgrades to my tintop in January
Thx! _________________ 04 R32 | 85 Cabrio | 79 Rabbit | 91 T3 Carat Auto
'00 Jetta TDI (sold)| 91 Cabrio (sold) | 81 Rabbit diesel (sold)| 87 T3 GL (sold) | 91 T3 Carat 4sp (sold) |
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Christopher Schimke Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 5392 Location: PNW
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Really BIG brakes! Porsche Cayenne |
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There have been a few setbacks with this project. Not with the brakes themselves, but rather with me having the time to finish them up. The engine conversion for this van should be wrapped up fairly soon as will the brake package. _________________ "Sometimes you have to build a box to think outside of." - Bruce (not Springsteen)
*Custom wheel hardware for Audi/VW, Porsche and Mercedes wheels - Urethane Suspension Bushings*
T3Technique.com or contact me at [email protected] |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Really BIG brakes! Porsche Cayenne |
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Good! That means there is still time to switch him over to PCCB GT-3 brakes |
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wtcumby Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2010 Posts: 114 Location: PORTLAND
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2015 2:29 am Post subject: Re: Really BIG brakes! Porsche Cayenne |
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Ceramics sound great but I AM TAPPED and the cayenne rotors and calipers are already in T3's hands. In fact I have a flawless 1991 Orly blue Carat ($7k) with grey interior and 2 jump seats with new carpet which is totally factory stock that needs to go to a new home in order to pay for tuning and exhaust fab ! Please PM me for details.
I also have a very nice 250 street bike with low miles that needs a new home as well. 2007 Hyosung with 8k miles which gets 65mpg which I would let go for $2k _________________ I've got the vanagon fever |
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avernon82 Samba Member
Joined: July 07, 2015 Posts: 292 Location: Richmond,CA
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Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: Really BIG brakes! Porsche Cayenne |
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what happened to this? |
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bokonon42 Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2016 Posts: 106 Location: Bay Area, CA
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wtcumby Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2010 Posts: 114 Location: PORTLAND
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: Really BIG brakes! Porsche Cayenne |
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The brakes are hinging on having my vehicle. My vehicle is not finished with the engine swap. It's a "side project" for Eion when his work flow slows down. Unfortunately EIon is so talented he has not had any down time for a while to address the final steps. Even after EIon finishes it needs exhaust and engine management completed 😬 I do believe Christopher was going to put these on his van too so that might happen sooner. These are custom application for the desired wheel so if you want a set let Chris know!! I doubt there will ever be a one size fits all kit. _________________ I've got the vanagon fever |
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Steve Arndt Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2005 Posts: 1780 Location: Boise, Idaho
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 7:53 am Post subject: Re: Really BIG brakes! Porsche Cayenne |
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Any status updates on this project? |
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wtcumby Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2010 Posts: 114 Location: PORTLAND
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 8:43 pm Post subject: Re: Really BIG brakes! Porsche Cayenne |
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The test vehicle needs some inner fender sheet metal rework around the super charger. Until that happens this project is on hold in Seattle. Volunteers? I miss my van _________________ I've got the vanagon fever |
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stars7 Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2018 Posts: 6 Location: Guelph
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Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Really BIG brakes! Porsche Cayenne |
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Any progress on these? There is a guy in Leeds UK, with a set of Porsche 6 pots on his WRX swapped van, that’s for sale...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/272727186493950/pe...mp;sfns=mo _________________ 1987 Syncro tin top
1984 Westy - Sold
1988 Westy - sold |
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stars7 Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2018 Posts: 6 Location: Guelph
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Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: Really BIG brakes! Porsche Cayenne |
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Any progress on these? There is a guy in Leeds UK, with a set of Porsche 6 pots on his WRX swapped van, that’s for sale...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/272727186493950/pe...mp;sfns=mo _________________ 1987 Syncro tin top
1984 Westy - Sold
1988 Westy - sold |
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