Porsche 996 caliper project is under way by Philo

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Here's an update. The Calipers are mounted and ready for testing. The prototype brackets needed to be shimmed to get the alignment perfect so this update will be added to the CAD drawing for final production. 

Please excuse the obnoxious huge M logo. I had the calipers painted and the logo applied and not only did they blow the graphic up too large but they mounted it on an angle. Should have done this myself ! 

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8-28-2012

Thanks for the Kudos. I wont be able to test until the car is running again. I'm in the middle of swapping engines. But as soon as I get a chance to drive it I'll report back. The car has been down for 3 months so far and I'm getting horny for my M5. Updated a couple of extra things which is why it's taking so long. 

Nice! What springs are those? You have the spacer on the bottom of the strut?

Dinan. I have the stage III kit on the car minus the strut bar. I think the stage III came with one, not sure. I purchased the Dinan parts just prior to it becoming NLA. The spacers are to change the roll center on the front suspension because I have it lowered a bit with those springs. I read about the spacers online and bought a set, but really have no idea if it changed anything. At least by my feel that is. 

Those brakes are deliciously immense. I like it!

Remember.., this setup is designed for stock 16" wheels !

The plan has always been to offer the brackets and allow enthusiasts to buy their own porsche calipers off ebay, have them machined, etc.. The e36 M3 guys do it this way and I think it's really the best. 

I've received lots of emails wanting a complete kit and not have to go through the hassle of finding a competent machine shop that wont ruin a set of 996 calipers. So at some point I think I'll offer a complete kit as well. 

As of now I'm stalled with the project. The cost of machining limited quantity brackets is too high so I'm looking for an alternative to StopTech brackets. 

As I get further along I'll post the progress.