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Sep 11th, 2010, 18:48 | #11 |
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my T5 came with 17" wheels and 300mm brakes.. (not 320.)
I'd be interested in the conversion too. Have you added braided brake lines? they make a hell of a difference. It's possible it could be an offset/clearance thing as well as a size thing with the brake clearance. |
Sep 12th, 2010, 00:20 | #12 |
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they are just one piston calipers, but its a big piston lol, give alot of push. i'm holding off braided lines untill i get the calipers, as some one told me the connections at the caliper end are slightly different on the smaller calipers so no point getting them sooner. i think the best option is to chuck one of my wheels on an ST and see if theres issues before i commit.
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Sep 13th, 2010, 08:11 | #13 |
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Does my '05 V50 have the same suspension as an '05 Focus ST Then ?
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Sep 13th, 2010, 22:02 | #14 | |
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I dont know the exact specs but I would imagine there are big difference, Focus ST sport orientated, Volvo V50 regardless of model comfort orientated.
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Sep 14th, 2010, 00:29 | #15 |
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Sep 14th, 2010, 12:46 | #17 |
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Excellent - I'd love to do that conversion on mine - running 300mm at the mometn (got the same 17" wheels too)
What components did you need to order to make the change.. .and is it a straight bolt off-blot on job, or are other adjustments (brake bias etc..) needed? What difference did you notice in braking and driving characteristics... and have you had it on a track day with the 320mm on yet? Cheers - Ben |
Sep 14th, 2010, 14:14 | #18 |
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I found the pics on the net as i did not know if 320mm would fit with 17"
you need something like THIS BUT ASK FOR CARRIERS then some discs and pads and new lines |
Sep 14th, 2010, 22:16 | #19 |
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calipers purchased!, i'll run ford discs and i can get them for £50, probably mintex 1144 pads and braided lines but that'll need to wait till the end of the month calipers, rear camber arms and 4 tyres have eaten my budget this month lol. and buying comedy size spanners to adjust the camber arms lol, 32mm combi spanners are huge!
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Sep 15th, 2010, 01:00 | #20 |
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Whats special about the rear camber arms you've brought ?
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