I am thinking about starting a newsletter/online magazine/something like that. I get a lot of questions from people every day and I try to answer them in the most complete way I know how. However, I have decided it's a shame to waste all of this great information on individual e-mails and so now I'm going to start picking a few questions every week to write a short write-up on a topic of interest.
This week, I've chosen a common question about brake upgrades. Depending on the feedback I get from this e-mail (let me know if you found it interesting/helpful), I may continue doing this sort of thing on a weekly basis. I may also eventually open it up to new subscribers as right now it's pretty much a closed list.
The goal is to start debunking all these stupid forum myths that are floating around and start giving you guys the REAL dirt on performance car building. I'm sick of the magazine marketing and the half-truths being spouted off by every other 14 year old on the forums. While the forums are good for finding out things like, does a part break often... it's a terrible place to get advice on building your car.
I have always relied on my teachers who are actual racers, actual engine builders, and people who have ACTUALLY done real world testing of various concepts. You will find that what I tell you, and what these experts tell you, will often fly in the face of all the bull you've been fed for years. You can either choose to accept what I say, try it out for yourself and see what I'm on about, or you can write me off as a lunatic and be on your way - either way is fine with me.
However, I hope that you will get massive value from this e-mail, and hopefully future ones as well...
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Q:
I have a question about the braking system. When I do [my engine swap\ what is the best braking system? I see people changing to the NSX calibers and the 5lug conversion. What do u think about that?
"If u beef up in power don't u need better rotors calibers and brakes to stop that beast?"
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A:
Here's the deal on brakes...
Most brake upgrades do nothing to stop you in a shorter distance, they only add feel or heat capacity. Brakes only work well in a certain temperature range. If they get too hot, they fail completely.
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