Agree no spacers for me either (thanks again TeamRX8 for checking this out!), so I wrote them saying only rotors please, and I'd like the rears too. They said the rears would be out in March, engineering had oked the casting.

So in time for the new season I'll get all 4 to replace the oems and save some lbs off each corner and be 'cooler' as well, but keep the oem calipers. I'm happy.

 

i've seen swiss cheese with 36 holes.

 

keep in mind TeamRX8 is running different width and offset wheels. I believe the BBK was made for stock wheel fitment.

TeamRX8, let me know if you find those longer wheel bolts...

 

^^ That would be great....As it happens I have the same wheels

I'll contact them as well to see what's up.

 

I'll be local again to them at the end of april if someone wants to send me a set of Enkei's

 

no need now, it's as good as resolved once the revised parts become available, update is here :

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...3&postcount=98

 

This is what I'm talking about when I say RacingBrake is responsive, looks like they're going to offer a separate fitment for the Enkei RPF1 wheels from Goodwin Racing that are popular here:

http://www.racingbrake.com/MAZDA_Oversized_s/4404.htm

The Enkei wheels have much less available caliper clearance than OE wheels so I'd recommend going that route as OE wheels will work with it, but not the other way around

 

TeamRX8,
Since you seem to be in the know, have you heard of a release date for the rear two piece rotors?

 

I'm not really in the know. I just tripped onto that link after asking for an update on the 2-pc rears on their forum:

http://forums.racingbrake.com/viewto...5d9d51ad2f#350

 

So what are your thoughts on the new rotors. Noticeable improvment?

How about a quick review on the BBK kit?

rchris

 

I am reluctant to give a review without first taking the car to the track. As I have said before all of the items in the kit are top notch and should eliminate fade. To me pedal feel is about the same but I think I may still have some air in my brake lines. I can report that the kit does not interfere with the anti-lock braking system whatsoever. The kit has resisted our salted roads and overall crappy weather with no signs of corrosion and the kit looks great on my car.When I have more time I am going to re-bleed my brakes using a power bleeder, which should improve pedal feel. Once I have taken the car out on the track I will report my findings.

 

Agreed. I am most impressed with the willingness of Warren (Racing Brake owner and chief engineer) to innovate and do whatever is necessary to make his product the best. He flew all the way out here to our west coast shop to show us parts off the new kit. We will likely track test the setup for MazdaSport Magazine soon on our RX8.

The RPF1 has a number of features to increase strength and unfortunately the design just inside of the spokes does reduce caliper clearance (it also allows Enkei to make the wheel just 17.2 pounds for 18x9.5 so we are not complaining). Anyway, most impressed that Warren is adapting the kit to fit this popular wheel.

I should also note that Warren also makes two piece rotors in the custom fitment for our Miata big brake kits and those have worked out well in heavy track use for a few years now...even with customers running 500 and more hp in their track Miatas.

Brian Goodwin
Good-Win Racing
www.good-win-racing.com

 

w00t, revised parts are shipping to me next week for the Enkei wheel fitment change

RacingBrake is also preparing to release the OE replacement 2-piece front rotors for use with the OE caliper, I believe several people here have been waiting for these

Also an update on the 2-piece rear rotor status: http://forums.racingbrake.com/viewtopic.php?p=361#361

Look for an exciting RacingBrake announcement of the forum soon

 

I got an e-mail from them yesterday as well. They are great to deal with ...I hope the quality of there stuff is as good as there customer service...if it is it will be great stuff

 

believe me, it is

 

I'm not sure how old is your reply but black is now available.

 

AutoRnD will also be releasing front and rear Two Piece rotors this month. Keep your eyes peeled. We have a small qty coming in, five complete sets front and rear. Of course one set i'm keeping for myself. Four sets available in Black Hat.

-Velocity channels - allows the outboard face of disc to ventilate - equalizing face temperaures.

- Precision scalloping - reduces mass - improves looks

- NAS Titanuim hardware for low mass and excellent corrosion properties

I've enclosed a drawing of our one of the rotors to give you an idea. The rear rotor has been designed in a fashion to further reduce weight.

Pricing will be released once the bell housings are finished at the machinist.

Thanks,
Rishie

Just another option:

Colors we can do the Rotor hats in:

 

^^^will these be cheaper than the 2 piece rotors currently out on the market (ie autoexe $672) ?

 

w00t, got the new RacingBrake rotors & brackets for the Enkei wheel fitment today,; the usual quality job!

I'll tell you more once I do a mock fit up

 

2nd that - got the front 2-piece slotted rotors (14lbs right on target) and front & rear HP+ pads....now only waitn for the rear 2-piece rotors

 

SUCCESS!!!!!!!

RacingBrake hit it perfect. We now have approx. 1/4" clearance between the Enkei RPF1 18 x 9.5 x 45mm offset wheel spokes and the closest point on the caliper. Everything lines up perfect.
















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VERY NICE.. i wonder if these will fit with my 17X9 RPM2's... i doubt it tho, but we could check

-hS

 

I'm willing to bet it will, the car is located several miles north of Keller, let me know if you want to come by and check it

 

Mine are still stuck at UPS. should arrive tomorrow.

Rears should be here soon??

 

yeah, update on the RacingBrake forum, limited number of RX-8 2-pc rear discs are available for pre-sale

http://forums.racingbrake.com/viewto...r=asc&start=15