Sprint 6C build up - Page 5

Alfasixnut · #61 (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 05:54 AM

Thanks for the support guys -progress has been slowed by the dreaded "Manflu"! - however I have picked up a couple of useful parts and am in the process of modifying them to suit the 6C. I will post some pics in due course.

budweiser_sud · #62 (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tflg

I'm looking for the details, because now I'm not entirely sure, but I think the calipers are from a Porsche 993 or a 944 Turbo, the discs are from a Fiat Coupe Turbo, and the calipers mountings had to be made for the car...

But I'm going to try to find out for sure. I can't find pictures of the process, but I know I've seen them somewhere...

Nice, isn't it?

Alfasixnut · #63 (**permalink**) 01-01-2009, 03:15 AM

Regarding Callipers-
I have used the Rear callipers from the 164 with a simple adapter plate cut out of 1/4" steel to mount it on the 164 front brake plate. This has given two benefits -
1 a working handbrake
2 Reduced braking force at the rear (compared to the original front braking force) The original 164 front brakes would result in the rear wheels locking up as the weight transfer is going to the front and so the smaller calliper will reduce the braking force at the rear. Obviously this may need some "tweaking" when the car is up and running but it seems to be a sensible, cost effective initial solution.

77SudTi · #64 (**permalink**) 01-01-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tflg

I'm looking for the details, because now I'm not entirely sure, but I think the calipers are from a Porsche 993 or a 944 Turbo, the discs are from a Fiat Coupe Turbo, and the calipers mountings had to be made for the car...

But I'm going to try to find out for sure. I can't find pictures of the process, but I know I've seen them somewhere...

Nice, isn't it?

Alfasixnut · #65 (**permalink**) 01-04-2009, 06:27 AM

Hi 77Sudti
I will be keeping the stock Sprint front brakes as I will not be needing fade resistance for the type of driving that I do - it is not a track day/race car that I want to build. Also, with less weight on the front, more powerful callipers would lead to the fronts locking up too easily.

tflg · #66 (**permalink**) 01-04-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfasixnut

Also, with less weight on the front, more powerful callipers would lead to the fronts locking up too easily.

budweiser_sud · #67 (**permalink**) 01-04-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfasixnut

Hi 77Sudti
I will be keeping the stock Sprint front brakes as I will not be needing fade resistance for the type of driving that I do - it is not a track day/race car that I want to build. Also, with less weight on the front, more powerful callipers would lead to the fronts locking up too easily.

Alfasixnut · #68 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 11:00 AM

Thanks Benjamin and tflg
My thinking is that if I can lock the front wheels with the Sprint brakes then that will be as good as I need - It is not a track car or rally car, and I do not drive like a looney, so fitting big front brakes will only reduce the non existant fade problem, the tyres will be the limiting friction factor and I will not be fitting big wide front wheels.
The overall weight will not be much greater, as the V6 is an Aluminium block and the boxer was iron. The rear brakes, with the 164 basis, will be much more powerful than the old Sprint Drums so the system will be improved considerably. I will, of course, be assessing the performance of the car in small incremental steps once it is built.
....and I hope you have a tasty hat BudweiserSud!

Greek · #69 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 02:46 PM

The most easiest mode is front calipers from 33 16v just to have vented disks....

Alfasixnut · #70 (**permalink**) 01-11-2009, 10:59 AM

Thanks Greek
Is the 16V Calliper and disc a straight swap onto the Sprint hub? I will keep this idea as "Plan B" - if the sprint brakes prove insufficient in the future.

Alfasixnut · #71 (**permalink**) 02-17-2009, 10:43 AM

Well after the snow, I've been able to make some more progress and wanted to actually see a difference so I've been bending, cutting and welding the rear louvres which make the 6C so distinctive.
It's only tacked in place so that it can be "fettled"

Greek · #72 (**permalink**) 02-18-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfasixnut

Thanks Greek
Is the 16V Calliper and disc a straight swap onto the Sprint hub? I will keep this idea as "Plan B" - if the sprint brakes prove insufficient in the future.

Alfasixnut · #73 (**permalink**) 02-18-2009, 04:51 AM

Thanks for that Greek - If I see a suitable 33 16V breaking I may well get the parts - just in case!!

Alfasixnut · #74 (**permalink**) 02-19-2009, 09:58 AM

I've done a bit more work at the back of the car and made a start on the taller rear 6C spoiler.
I've also got my petrol tank back and will be making the mounting brackets over the next few days.

Alfanatiker · #75 (**permalink**) 02-19-2009, 10:24 PM

Keep up the good work!