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Justin..
21-10-2005, 18:56
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=201

Is this worth doing or is there a beter kit for same money?

Also would they fit behind phase 2 Valvers wheels? I'm not ever changin the wheels by the way.
Lunner
21-10-2005, 19:25
arj (adam) has them on his car, apparently they fit behind turbine, but not ph2 wheels, tbh i woudl spend the little extra and get 4 pots, will notice alot more difference
tony16v
21-10-2005, 19:25
Don't think that kit will fit behind std ph2 wheels without 5mm spacers....

cheers Tony
edde
21-10-2005, 20:34
Theres a few MM clearance on the Williams/ dynamic alloys so I'f think turbines will be fine. I'll measure them if you want tomorrow.
Lunner
21-10-2005, 20:42
They fit behind turbons wiht no spacers, adam has turbins as track wheels and had no problems, as i said its only ph2 wheels thats the prob
Justin..
22-10-2005, 00:50
Don't think that kit will fit behind std ph2 wheels without 5mm spacers....

cheers Tony

if i put a 10mm spacer on, would that cause any handling issues?
Lunner
22-10-2005, 17:20
They dont fit due to the width, does no one listen???

10mm spacers will improve your handling, but they STILL won't make the discs fit behind the ph2 wheels, the internal diameter of ph2 wheels is smaller than that of the ph1 wheels
Justin..
22-10-2005, 18:37
bugger
arj256
22-10-2005, 19:38
Yup i have the 285mm Kit and as i found they dont fit :( the internal diameter of the ph2 valver wheels is too small so the caliper comes in contact with it.
What confuses me is i have seen them behind ph2 wheels
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/peterj.jones/Hosted%20Stuff/1094642610__Picture025.jpg
Im not sure what has been done. They fit under Turbines and other wheels hence why i want some Turbines :wink:
When i had the kit on my 1.2 with Pagid fast road pads:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/peterj.jones/Hosted%20Stuff/Front-Brakes2.jpg
It was great could easyly lock up compared to the 259mm set up on my valver. and the braking performance is better.
Could notice the passengers moving alot more.
Im not sure how they would compare to 4pots. but i bought mine cheap. as there new price is quite alot.
edde
22-10-2005, 20:39
4 pots are superb next to those big disk kits the big disk heat up on track in a second and there useless.
Justin..
22-10-2005, 20:45
ill contact k-tec, see what they're answer is
tony16v
22-10-2005, 23:31
You can have them behind ph2 wheels as per the photo, but you will need spacers..

I'm sure k-tec will confirm that they will fit with spacers..
Gav
23-10-2005, 16:25
get ur alternater sorted 1st fella :D
Justin..
23-10-2005, 16:25
its all plans atm fella :wink:
Justin..
25-10-2005, 19:51
ill contact k-tec, see what they're answer is

no word from k-tec yet. so much for customer support :roll:
Lunner
25-10-2005, 19:55
I wouldn't bother with those tbh, due to the cost, spend that little more and get 4 pots from mark, MUCH better
Justin..
25-10-2005, 19:56
what discs do they run on? and how much?
Lunner
25-10-2005, 20:36
Can run on std williams/valver discs, or can go for 280mm discs (172 size)

There was a geroup buy thread whihc i believe has prices in, if not do a search, come up enough times
arj256
25-10-2005, 20:37
Yeah the information about them is in the group buys section
Justin..
25-10-2005, 20:45
silly q maybe but, would the willwood's fit the ktec discs or is that just silly?
arj256
25-10-2005, 20:46
Theres no point really as its 5mm bigger and your better off just getting the cheaper 172 discs
Justin..
25-10-2005, 20:47
fair enough, sorry bout the q's but they would fit straight on rite?
edde
25-10-2005, 21:05
fair enough, sorry bout the q's but they would fit straight on rite?
Probably but you'll crack them very very quickly.
Justin..
25-10-2005, 22:34
fair enough, sorry bout the q's but they would fit straight on rite?
Probably but you'll crack them very very quickly.

crack the 172's?? was thinkin about getting drilled/grooved ones
Lunner
26-10-2005, 08:07
Don't get drilled, they crack around the holes and it weakens the discs.

I would also stear away from grooved, as well as weakening the disc the only advantage is more initial bite, whihc wiht 4 pots isn't gonna be a problem, stick to teh cheaper and frankley better option
Justin..
26-10-2005, 18:41
i take your advice with great appreciation :D

just gotta save a bit longer now :roll:
stew
26-10-2005, 20:33
yeah, standard 172 280mm discs and some wilwood 4 pots seem to be the answer! (Just would look cooler with grooved / cross drilled!!!) I aint got em yet, but its on the shopping list! :evil:
Justin..
26-10-2005, 23:14
ill contact k-tec, see what they're answer is

no word from k-tec yet. so much for customer support :roll:

heres k-tecs response;-

Hello, if you have the 5 spoke original 15" wheels you will need new wheels
bolts and 8mm spacers. We can supply this kit for £25+vat in order to fit
this kit to your car.

Regards,

David Kirk


K-TEC Racing LTD
T-01202 820800
F-01202 822746
www.k-tecracing.com
thanks!
u33db
10-07-2007, 11:43
Just to revive this topic,

- can you definately buy the extension brackets on their own from k-tec?
- has anyone found another source for the discs?
- will the 285mm kit fit behind 172 ph1 wheels?

Cheers!
Justin..
11-07-2007, 19:12
discs are r21 txe discs i think. ktec want 100 for theirs.

dont know about brackets.