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Old 08 June 2002, 09:59 AM
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Am in the same situation as you (still...)

The 4 pots don't fit these wheels, but if you can find some RB5 wheels (or the Jap variant in gold) then these look a bit like the wheels you have, and will fit the 4 pots

I'll either do this or find some Speedline Turinis (more like the P1 wheels) when I get some cash together after the house expenses...

[Edited by dnb - 8/6/2002 10:01:13 AM]
Old 08 June 2002, 01:20 PM
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Yep. Just spotted this part:

Kits include discs and pads for the front wheels, 4 Goodridge brake lines and Silkolene brake fluid.
I might still consider it, typical though as it's my back discs that actually need changing!

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Old 05 August 2002, 12:24 AM
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I have scoured the archives but unfortunately I don't know the name of these wheels - they are 17" and the have Speedline/SL1214 and Prodrive (centre cap) written on them.

Please tell me I don't need spacers for 4-Pots!
Old 05 August 2002, 12:30 AM
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Been told they def will NOT fit. See thread about supertourismos or chronos about a week ago. Sorry m8 I'm too lazy to find it.
I have the 17" Speedlines also
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Old 05 August 2002, 12:35 AM
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Me again
http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=113645
Thats the one you are after.
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Old 05 August 2002, 12:47 AM
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Cheers mate. So it appears they wont fit - bugg*r! Good job I hadn't actually bought a set yet then

Has anyone fitted 4-Pots using 7mm spacers? Is this safe or will it affect........things?!

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Old 05 August 2002, 07:26 AM
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Jamie,

If you can find 7mm spacers your a better man than i am. I had these wheels for two years (just changed to Prodrive ST2s) and in that time i couldn't get any. My last option was to get them specially made. I'd say your best bet would be to leave them alone and choose a different wheel if you want 4/6 pots.

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I quite like the wheels so I think I'll stick with them and try to upgraded the brakes another way.
If I'm keeping the 2-Pots would uprated discs, pads and hoses be sufficient for road use on a mildly tuned scoob? Anyone taken this route and have recommendations for specific products/parts?

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J
Old 06 August 2002, 07:23 AM
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While i had my Prodrive Superturismos on i changed to EBC turbo groove discs and green stuff pads. These were quite cheap and gave a noticeable improvement, but warped after less than a year!

I thought the same as you and loved my old wheels, didn't want to change them. It took two years nearly but i eventually worked out that the 2 pot brakes weren't up to what i wanted them to do (brake ), however if you don't want the expense of new wheels and 4 pots i'd get uprated pads, discs, fluid and hoses. Scoobysport do that lot as a kit (using Pagid products), give them a try. It'll definately improve things.

Tony.
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I can reccommend the Pagid upgrade for the road I've been running their 8 groove discs and FR pads for 2 years now - the last year with braided lines and 5.1 fluid which improves the feel no end. Well worth it, but if you plan going on track they are not good enough.

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Old 06 August 2002, 10:40 AM
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Just had a look at the Scoobysport kit and it looks like a good compromise, allowing me to keep my wheels.
Am I right in thinking this kit is £352, including front/rear discs/pads/hoses and fluid? That seems quite good value or is that price just for the front kit

Thanks, J
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That's just the front unfortunately. I think it is anyway.

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