JCW Brakes and SSR Comps
#1
JCW Brakes and SSR Comps
Hey Gang,
Doing a little day dreaming, long-range upgrade planning and was curious to know if anyone knows if SSR Comps in the smaller sizes (15x7, 16x6.5, 16x7, 16x7.5) will clear the JCW brake kit. I'm guessing the 17 wouldn't have a problem (correct me if I'm wrong!) as the the kit isn't dramatically larger than stock but as only certain OEM 16" wheels will work, I wondered if any of the smaller SSRs might have a problem?
I like the idea of a 16x7 SSR with a 205/50 non-runflat with the Works calipers peeking out from behind...not tracking the car so BBKs aren't really essential for me.
Thanks for any info...
Tim
2005 B/B MCS, LSD, H/K, MFSW, Homelink, S-Lites (I know...I know! I'm working on it!)
Doing a little day dreaming, long-range upgrade planning and was curious to know if anyone knows if SSR Comps in the smaller sizes (15x7, 16x6.5, 16x7, 16x7.5) will clear the JCW brake kit. I'm guessing the 17 wouldn't have a problem (correct me if I'm wrong!) as the the kit isn't dramatically larger than stock but as only certain OEM 16" wheels will work, I wondered if any of the smaller SSRs might have a problem?
I like the idea of a 16x7 SSR with a 205/50 non-runflat with the Works calipers peeking out from behind...not tracking the car so BBKs aren't really essential for me.
Thanks for any info...
Tim
2005 B/B MCS, LSD, H/K, MFSW, Homelink, S-Lites (I know...I know! I'm working on it!)
#5
Originally Posted by t6061
I hate to bother Alex - he's trying to make a living!
Tim
Tim
#6
Right on Brother! I always try to support those that support the community! Can you imagine how many calls Alex must get that are a complete waste of time!? I don't need him to subsidize my day dreaming...of course I don't mind taking a moment of a fellow day dreamer who may have put their plan into action...:smile:
Tim
Tim
#7
Incidentally, you are going to so love the SSR Comps on your MINI. Great looks and noticeable performance gains. I might event go as far as buying the brakes to fit the wheels. Then again, I couldn't wait a minute to get the wheels, so that investment now sort of dictates what I can do around brakes.
Trending Topics
#8
Calipers don't "peek out" from behind SSR comps.
I'm running 16x7's and my Wilwood calipers are hanging out in the open for the world to see.
Truly, these are great wheels, and the JCW brakes will probably be a fantastic complement to them.
A larger kit (Wilwood, StopTech, Brembo, etc.) is almost too much for Comps.
I'm running 16x7's and my Wilwood calipers are hanging out in the open for the world to see.
Truly, these are great wheels, and the JCW brakes will probably be a fantastic complement to them.
A larger kit (Wilwood, StopTech, Brembo, etc.) is almost too much for Comps.
#9
Originally Posted by ahamos
Calipers don't "peek out" from behind SSR comps.
I'm running 16x7's and my Wilwood calipers are hanging out in the open for the world to see.
Truly, these are great wheels, and the JCW brakes will probably be a fantastic complement to them.
A larger kit (Wilwood, StopTech, Brembo, etc.) is almost too much for Comps.
I'm running 16x7's and my Wilwood calipers are hanging out in the open for the world to see.
Truly, these are great wheels, and the JCW brakes will probably be a fantastic complement to them.
A larger kit (Wilwood, StopTech, Brembo, etc.) is almost too much for Comps.
Thanks.
#10
Originally Posted by eMINI
Which Wilwood kit did you get? Source? And what do you mean by "too much for Comps"? I'm on 17" Comps. Are you saying it looks wrong somehow?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Pardon my lack of knowledge of the proper physics terms, but I think that's a relatively apt description. My wheel / tire combo weighs 22.5lbs / corner. Having a wheel that just weighed *a little bit* more would probably keep this tendency in check, but would really cut down on bragging rights!
#11
Originally Posted by eMINI
Which Wilwood kit did you get? Source? And what do you mean by "too much for Comps"? I'm on 17" Comps. Are you saying it looks wrong somehow?
Thanks.
Thanks.
And you can shop a full line of Wilwood kits here: www.tceperformanceproducts.com
#12
Originally Posted by ahamos
Calipers don't "peek out" from behind SSR comps.
I'm running 16x7's and my Wilwood calipers are hanging out in the open for the world to see.
I'm running 16x7's and my Wilwood calipers are hanging out in the open for the world to see.
Last edited by caminifan; 06-05-2005 at 01:48 PM. Reason: Primary question was answered later in the thread
#13
Originally Posted by caminifan
are you running just the SSR Competition wheel in 16 x 7 with no spacers?
Originally Posted by caminifan
Also what tires (brand/model and size)?
Originally Posted by caminifan
Any clearance problems with the wheel well liner?
Originally Posted by caminifan
Have you lowered your car?
And she handles like a beast. I can accelerate almost as well as a stock MCS. Our club went for a very spirited drive yesterday, and I had no trouble keeping up with the S drivers -- in fact, I had to be careful with braking to make sure they didn't hit me.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
igzekyativ
MINIs & Minis for Sale
34
07-16-2020 12:54 PM