> >
> >
> > Stuffed wrote:
> > >> You need to read a bit more in the archive about Doki's brakes... :p > > >
> > > Well just how much do you need to push a flimsy gutless sack of crap
> > > before the brakes run too hot though? ;)
> >
> > Not that much with some pads I've had. It's the fact that it's not got
> > vented disks so the heat doesn't get out of the disk that quickly. >
> That's a bit worrying design wise then - I've been running Triumph
> Dolomites/ 1300fwds for the last couple of years here in darkest Dorset,
> where there's nothing but hills and twisty stuff, and not cooked the brakes
> once on standard pads, or cheapy Ebay ones either. And we're talking cars
> that way nearly a ton and have solid, small discs!
>
> And it's not my driving either - Just because the cars have a bit of a flat
> hat image doesn't mean you can't weld your foot to the boards and get up a
> bit of speed, although it's tiring stirring the stick to keep a 1300 or 1500
> engine near the power band :(
Power band? Are you having a laugh?! With the good 'ole SU and long stroke deisign of the pushrod motors they dont rev!
If you have a 16v under the bonnet, then yes- you'd know to know about a power band... (and how to change h/g's in 45mins..)
Tim..