LuPix's Track & Drift Project

[DeanS15]

i never had abs in my other cars and i dont really think its needed in the s....but i understand that insurers really dont like it when you remove it, or i personally would.......

 

[craig8585]

How come its best to remove abs?

Wont they lock up more easily then?

ABS just allows you to steer controllably under heavy braking - it doesn't necessarily stop you quicker. For novice/normal day to day drivers it's a good thing but if you can drive you don't really need it

 

[richy200]

Im jealous of those brakes mate!

looking mint!

i took the abs out when i fitted the dw wand as it interfiers with it. Piece of piss to remove and cost £1.50 for the t-piece

 

[Toby]

We need a "how to" then, as my brake fluid boil in the ABS unit where its so close to the E manifold!

 

[craig8585]

We need a "how to" then, as my brake fluid boil in the ABS unit where its so close to the E manifold!

Sounds like you need an ABS unit heat shield then! Watch out over the new year as there may be a groupbuy that interests you somewhat

 

[Toby]

I have Actually got a 2nd hand heat sheild for it, best £8 ever the different is crazy! - however I would be v intrested in a heat sheild to cover tubular exhuast manifold from the rest of the 'bay!

 

[andeep]

I've never had a problem with the wheels locking up with no ABS. It's meant to improve the brake feel and also a lot easier to bleed the system with no ABS. Also if you spin out the ABS gets all confused and doesn't let you brake properly, which is very dangerous.

I've written a guide in my project thread:
http://forum.s15oc.com/showthread.p...ia-Spec-R-quot-S15-FTW-quot&p=83859#post83859

 

[LuPix_S15]

Cheers guys!! I actually had a stupid constant rattle when first fitted on the passenger side and the rattle got really loud and worse when I stamped on brakes (any speed). Couldn't figure it out and thought it was anti-rattle clip that goes between pad retaining bolts and the edge of pads themselves... checked with Craig yesterday and turns out it was my new 20mm spacers not bolted tight enough against a 5mm slip on spacers which I had to sandwich to get the wheel on ASAP last weekend. Didn't realise 10mm original H&R spacers I had don't give eough clearnace for the calipers and that's only 300mm brake kit. The SSR's don't leave a lot of room grrr...... :wack:

But it's all sorted and wow does she stop nice!! But I need to get the brake fluid swapped out properly. Looks like my pump the pedal bleed method has not done the trick and the pedal feels slightly spongy especially when hot. Fluid has prob boiled a bit since Nurburgring lol (and I've not changed it since then naughty naughty!!)


Dean - I went from stock discs with Ferodo DS2500's to these... deffo need the DS2500's for this kit to get more bite. The K-Sport pads are not the best and do lack bite!


Yeah was gonna say andeep's done a wicked guide for ABS removal but... I'm feeling lazy and just gonna see if installing another switch to kill the ABS fuse will do the trick. Then mount switch on existing CF panel so I can flick it on during drift days and when it's wet/snow I'll put it back on haha. Will still be a daily driver this winter lmao......

JameS15 removed all x3 harnesses going into ABS unit on the DWYB we last went to and he says this also killed the ABS :thumbs:

 

[andeep]

Yep get change the brake fluid asap! I always change it out before any drift/track days.

The ABS removal shouldn't take too long, it's just getting the right flares on the lines is a pain in the arse. Defo take it out to bleed the brakes properly. Lemme know if you need any advice :thumbs:

 

[DeanS15]

db power do an abs removal kit with everything you need to do the job......
http://www.db-power.co.uk/index.php?cPath=128_146_223_408_439

Sounds like you need an ABS unit heat shield then! Watch out over the new year as there may be a groupbuy that interests you somewhat

craig i hate you, i wil be skint in no time lol

 

[andeep]

I would have liked to go for braided lines, but it was much cheaper to just use copper.

I've heard bad things about the DB Power ABS removal kit, that the lines are the incorrect length and some of the fittings are incorrect. Best is to get a custom set made up from somewhere like Think Automotive.

 

[DeanS15]

dan did have problems with the first couple of kits he sold, but dan being dan sorted them asap. if there was ever a problem with any of his stuff then he will sort it no quibbles.

 

[andeep]

That's good to know. Works out a bit cheaper getting the kit from DB power than having them custom made as well.

 

[craig8585]

craig i hate you, i wil be skint in no time lol

Haha!! You love it really!

 

[LuPix_S15]

Cheers andeep mate And Dean that kit does look rather tasty lol


Craig and his carbon business 'on the side'... it's not going to be 'on the side' for much longer... will be expanding globally by the looks of it haha :thumbs:

 

[craig8585]

We are global already! Off the top of my head we have panels going to the UK, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Cyprus, America and Australia

 

[LuPix_S15]

haha my bad forgot about your CF panel travels to all the exotic locations around the globe!


I can't wait to order the ABS heatshield... assuming I still have the ABS unit there next year lol....

 

[craig8585]

Haha! The only problem is that it isn't a business, more of a charity as I've invested a lot into it too! :wack:

I've learned from my mistakes though and will make the ABS heat shields before selling them so I know exactly how much they cost to make.

 

[LuPix_S15]

Ah like the sound of that mate... I'll be your forever loyal 1st customer hehe

 

[tooley]

Looking good as always dude! WHEN THE **** ARE WE HAVING A SHOOT !!!!