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Forum: Drag Racing
12-30-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By Todd TCE

A way to accomplish it yes. I hadn't really...

A way to accomplish it yes. I hadn't really considered a double side threaded insert but like a keensert it would do the job.
Forum: Drag Racing
12-29-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By Todd TCE

I'm familiar with the problem....You won't find a...

I'm familiar with the problem....You won't find a longer 11/16 bolt. Nor have them made is difficult at best with the CS head.

The fix was to turn up a 9/16-18 insert. Open up the current thread...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-22-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,279
Posted By Todd TCE

A few thoughts: 1. I would not expect parts to...

A few thoughts:
1. I would not expect parts to break often due to track use from either of these manufactures. Yes wear items can be an issue, pads and rotors are consumables. Life is based on how...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-12-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,857
Posted By Todd TCE

This folks is the problem with the use of the...

This folks is the problem with the use of the "race kit"....the 20mm pads are great for long life on the track but they off ZERO adavantage for those who use their car on the street and track and run...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-08-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By Todd TCE

Its a Wilwood warehouse drop ship. I seriously...

Its a Wilwood warehouse drop ship. I seriously doubt you'll find anyone with a kit on their shelf. And yes the quote will be 6-8wks.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-07-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By Todd TCE

On my page now. Be it known there is another...

On my page now.

Be it known there is another price increase...I'm slowly working through it. C3 and C4 page is now completed. I'll be getting to C7 in time.:D
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-03-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 789
Posted By Todd TCE

FWIW you could have done 'more' by using our TCE...

FWIW you could have done 'more' by using our TCE C46 Front Caliper kit.

By 'more' I mean for those running 18s and desiring (and requiring) more rotor the C46 kit fits the much beefier C6 Z06 14"...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-06-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,079
Posted By Todd TCE

For those of you who may be looking for the H...

For those of you who may be looking for the H pads yet...

I have two boxes of 20mm pads and 23 boxes of the 17mm pads left in stock.
Obviously the thinner pad will fit the 'race' caliper as well...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-03-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By Todd TCE

The 17s will make for some limiting options here....

The 17s will make for some limiting options here.

In Wilwood Land the only options would be the SLC56 front and rear Caliper kits for the stock 12.8 and 12.0 factory rotors. A nice addtion to the...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-02-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,548
Posted By Todd TCE

Got it. Yes the Comp Race kit is way past your...

Got it. Yes the Comp Race kit is way past your needs.

As discussed above the overall stopping distance is unlikely to change much. By physics you'll be "tire limited" but that said responsiveness...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-02-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 788
Posted By Todd TCE

Aero6 standard (not the comp model with 20mm...

Aero6 standard (not the comp model with 20mm pads) are nearly identical in size to the six pot PBR caliper as far as wheel clearance goes. A tad MORE friendly in fact.
Forum: C5 Tech
11-02-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,548
Posted By Todd TCE

Few thoughts here based on what I think you're...

Few thoughts here based on what I think you're suggesting in Wilwood land:

1. The kit on the Spec Corvette is far beyond what you need for any sort of daily use. There are no benfits to the full...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-10-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,167
Posted By Todd TCE

Agree with Bill; the inside won't be a parallel...

Agree with Bill; the inside won't be a parallel machined surface. Close..but not true. There's no need for it really.

If I follow your numbers here you're saying you have upwards of .040" of...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
10-08-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By Todd TCE

On paper the Aero6 option, either just the...

On paper the Aero6 option, either just the "caliper kit" or better yet; the complete BBK, won't alter your braking performance much. But in reality the benefits of a better built caliper, greater and...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-23-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,699
Posted By Todd TCE

Certainly no need to apologize for anything here....

Certainly no need to apologize for anything here. Knowing what you want and expect is critical. I can assure you any of the Wilwood kits in a reasonable combo will more than fill the bill for bias...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-21-2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,699
Posted By Todd TCE

Here's how brake kit selection works from the...

Here's how brake kit selection works from the most simplistic way:

Three questions are involved-
1. What size is the wheel? This defines the maximum size one can fit into it.
2. What is the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-18-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,699
Posted By Todd TCE

Do you know what the bias is now? Do you know...

Do you know what the bias is now? Do you know adding race pads to the front only can change it by 5% or more?
The SL56 calipers will not fit the Z51 rotors as mentioned, and they won't be suited to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-01-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,925
Posted By Todd TCE

CLOSE OUT ON 6617 POLY H PADSAs you may know the...

CLOSE OUT ON 6617 POLY H PADSAs you may know the very popular Wilwood Polymatrix H compound pad is on a short leash. Many configurations have been exhausted. TCE purchased a large qty of the H...
Forum: C5 Vendor for Sale
09-01-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,094
Posted By Todd TCE

CLOSE OUT ON 6617 POLY H PADSAs you may know the...

CLOSE OUT ON 6617 POLY H PADSAs you may know the very popular Wilwood Polymatrix H compound pad is on a short leash. Many configurations have been exhausted. TCE purchased a large qty of the H...
Forum: C6 Vendor for Sale
09-01-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By Todd TCE

CLOSE OUT ON 6617 POLY H PADS As you may know...

CLOSE OUT ON 6617 POLY H PADS
As you may know the very popular Wilwood Polymatrix H compound pad is on a short leash. Many configurations have been exhausted. TCE purchased a large qty of the H...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,991
Posted By Todd TCE

There's no design flaw, simply a lack of...

There's no design flaw, simply a lack of knowledge and understanding. To which I'm offering to help with. Call them and complain about it, makes sense to me.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-13-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,991
Posted By Todd TCE

I'm not in a position to provide extensive pics...

I'm not in a position to provide extensive pics or descriptions really beyond what I have now. But yes, many if not all, staggered bore calipers have (likely) some sort of relieft cut at the top of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-13-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,991
Posted By Todd TCE

Wilwood. Like William Wood- the owner. One...

Wilwood. Like William Wood- the owner.

One thing the artical didn't quite get correct was production car caliper placement could have been dumbed down a bit. Caliper placement is relative to...
Forum: C5 General
08-13-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,524
Posted By Todd TCE

^ what he said. And you can be rather...

^ what he said.

And you can be rather certain that going on 5yrs now if it could have been done, it would have by now.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-27-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By Todd TCE

Yeah...that line has been rubbing on something....

Yeah...that line has been rubbing on something. If not the tire, the half shaft, UCA or ? Any true hose fialure is more of a pin hole type in one very small place.
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