This is the kind of stuff that makes the FoT what it is...and one of the
reasons Jack was the first recipient of the Kastner Cup.
Mark, make up one for me and my STOCK spindle.
Where do we send the check?
Joe Alexander
645 1st Street
Jesup, Iowa 50648
> 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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