Re: GT550 Cafe project
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 2:11 pm
I was looking at the side of the tank and you can see where it is tapering back to the rear and the new part is step out again. It's not a smooth transition. It might work with indents on the sides. I am not a fan of dents in tanks but it might be an "easy" way to get the sides looking good.
You're right about those early disks being less than amazing in the wet, but modern pads and drilled disk help a lot. Or fit an F3 disk and SV caliper. less weight and better brakes.
Those drums are popular in vintage racing. They are so heavy, I have had two of them and lightened them both and at the end of the day they were still so heavy that I sold them. With 2520 linings they can be made to work quite well. And you have already polished it so might as well use it.
You're right about those early disks being less than amazing in the wet, but modern pads and drilled disk help a lot. Or fit an F3 disk and SV caliper. less weight and better brakes.
Those drums are popular in vintage racing. They are so heavy, I have had two of them and lightened them both and at the end of the day they were still so heavy that I sold them. With 2520 linings they can be made to work quite well. And you have already polished it so might as well use it.