I can speak up for Mark too in that the work he has done on his TR-6 is
really nice looking - nothing slipshod about it.
At 09:32 AM 9/4/2003 -0500, Jack W. Drews wrote:
>My recent FOT survey indicated that nearly everyone who races or
>autocrosses a TR2 - 6 experiences the "dropping brake pedal" problem. Most
>of us pump up the pedal on every straightaway to make sure where the pedal
>will be for the next corner. My research reveals that the problem is
>caused by deflection (bending) of the front stub axle, which causes the
>rotor to knock back the pads and pistons. Even with flat rotors and
>properly adjusted bearings, the problem can still be severe.
>
>Mark Weathers (fellow FOT, more later) and I have developed a kit to
>correct this problem. The kit consists of a set of spacers and shims that
>go between the hub bearings to stiffen the whole axle / hub assembly. We
>have tested prototypes on two cars in competition and find that the kit
>eliminates 80 - 90% of the problem and completely transforms the braking
>experience.
>
>Mark is gearing up to make these kits and is making them available to FOT
>listers at a really low introductory price. The initial run will be
>available by the end of September. If you are interested, please contact
>Mark immediately so he can set a run quantity.
>
>This kit may be purchased from:
>
>Mark@excalpm.com or Mark Weathers at 623-878-6800
>
>Introductory price, to FOT members only, is $40 / set,
>plus $5.00 shipping cost to anywhere in the USA via UPS ground (faster
>delivery upon request)
>Payment - cash or check within 10 days of shipment (Mark is a trusting soul)
>
>Warranty: Return for full refund if not satisfied
>
>PLEASE SPECIFY WHETHER YOU HAVE SOUTHWICK OR STOCK HUBS
>
>We know that the FOT list is not intended to be used for commercial
>purposes, but we feel that for such an important safety advance, the list
>will not object to this announcement or the fact that the price does
>include a small profit for the manufacturer.
>
>Further introduction of Mark: FOT member Mark Weathers and his partner
>Rick Harris own Excaliber Precision, a supplier of machined parts to the
>aerospace industry. Their website is
>
>www.excalm.com.
>
>Mark has owned a TR6 since high school and being a racer and incurable
>tinkerer feels morally obligated to use the CNC capabilities of his shop
>to make Triumph parts! Future possible TR3 - 6 projects include stiffer
>front stub axles,aluminum timing cover with cam access panel, adjustable
>camber plates for TR4A-6 rear trailing arms, and other parts that FOT may
>suggest.
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