Todays Quick Vid

Jamie R · November 08, 2022, 05:51:52 PM

So!

Despite popular belief, ok scrub that, I know i can be somewhat controversial, but not trying to be controversial here.

Neither am i trying to upset the applecart, there is definately a place in this world for huge brakes, racing applications for instance, because well, 0.5 a sec longer on the throttle can make a difference in getting to the apex first. Obviously in conjunction with sticky rubber.

However, one of the reasons i didnt opt for fancy suspension and brakes on my Rotus project is.....Mazda have spent ££££ on R&D and testing to 1, make cars pass legislation, 2 make cars safe. But if its not broken, why fix it. Use there R&D and buy off the shelf parts that just.....well .... work!

Not trying to put wilwood or AP out of business..... like I ever could lol

This video I found very very interesting. I wouldnt say I 100% agree with everything, but there are some interesting statistics and facts that make you think......... hmmmmmmm, maybe I should spend my hard earned on different parts of the car first.

One thing i would reccomend is using subtitles, as he has a strong accent.

I would welcome further comments.

Eccentric shaft · November 08, 2022, 06:26:46 PM

Well, I suppose it makes sense that bigger disc brakes in principle don't stop you more efficiently.
Bigger discs can cope with more heat, though. If overheating brakes are an issue, you are probably racing at a high level and at pretty high speeds. So for most of us, I guess big brakes either serve:
a) purely cosmetic purposes
b) account-emptying purposes
c) both of the above

Jamie R · November 08, 2022, 06:38:15 PM

Quote from: Eccentric shaft on November 08, 2022, 06:26:46 PMWell, I suppose it makes sense that bigger disc brakes in principle don't stop you more efficiently.
Bigger discs can cope with more heat, though. If overheating brakes are an issue, you are probably racing at a high level and at pretty high speeds. So for most of us, I guess big brakes either serve:
a) purely cosmetic purposes
b) account-emptying purposes
c) both of the above

Yeah lol

But the bit about the video games I don't 100% agree with.

Somehow I don't think Wayne or Clive put big brakes on their race cars coz they been playing gran tourismo 5 on the PlayStation lol

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Lisa · November 09, 2022, 08:13:19 AM

Jamie R · November 09, 2022, 08:23:25 AM

OK more controversy!

None of this turbo malarkey! I could strap a turbo to my backside and it would spool up.

Get that 20b PP screaming! real sounds. No botox or silicone implants on Andy Duffins beast. Enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYsPFDjCxfo

At 50 secs in the hairs on my neck stand up !!!!!

Eccentric shaft · November 09, 2022, 08:46:29 AM

Thanks. Already duly and dutifully posted on the "Overseas" board, along with part 2

here

Perhaps a good occasion to suggest a reduction in the current the number of (inactive) boards on the forum?

It seems everybody are regularly checking the "chit-chat" board, but not much else.

Could we get rid of half the boards? What do you think, folks? Malcolm?

Jamie R · November 09, 2022, 09:42:33 AM

Quote from: jinx on October 30, 2022, 09:46:56 AMJamie's was very short so I offer you this. It made me laugh and includes another reference to Citroen buying back their rotary product which was news to me until the other day - I just assumed they had all fallen apart like the piston variants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3HBAvkc4a0

"Jamie's was very short"?

Who have you been talking to ?

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