So it was time to change my front discs after 2 years, 19000 miles and numerous track days. After many (many) nights of internet research I decided to try Alcon, a controversial move away from Performance Friction. PFC were announced as partner and official supplier of Porsche Motorsport for the 2013 season onwards. All Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 991) cars will be fitted with a new PFC package formulated specifically for the new GT3 Cup (Type 991). However this partnership will take quite some time to filter their race technology through to the road/ track selection available to me/ us.
What I'm trying to ascertain is what is potentially the best set up for for the 996 GT3 without going all out 380 Brembo (they wouldn't fit inside my 18" wheels anyway). To set the scene I'm also no driving/ set up supremo who can utilise every ounce, but I do want the best available for my needs and experience.
So while all new GT3 Cup cars were being supplied with the latest (and lightest) technology available, for me, with a 2004 GT3, my next step was away from PFC.
Hence the search turned to Alcon.
Alcon are renowned for durability within the track day field and although more expensive than others the cost delta when factored against 20-25 track days shows comparative value for money. Added to that is the increased braking torque gained through radius increase and this was a definite modification I wanted to test.
The Alcon blue box, the male equivalent of Tiffany blue...
Quality of manufacture and assembly by JZM is first class complete with hand scribed side information on the inner surface.
Weight of Alcon disc and hat assembly are 9.5Kg per side, standard Porsche OEM drilled are 11.61Kg.
Here you can see the size difference between Performance Friction Direct Drive 350mm disc assembly and the 362mm Alcon unit.
The increased diameter from 350mm to 362mm means the calliper needs to be moved further out by 6mm which is done by 4x machined aluminium spacers. To compliment this JZM include 4x longer 95mm M12 calliper bolts.
Care should be taken when fitting the spacers as they are sized differently for upper and lower calliper holes. 4 washers are also supplied which fit between bolt head and calliper. Originally this was slightly confusing but after speaking with JZM and others it was evident that these do require fitting.
Assembly fitted on wheel carrier.
With Calliper fitted.
They certainly look the part with the wheels back on.
Ready for action...
Updates to come on impressions and options.
:thumbs:
What I'm trying to ascertain is what is potentially the best set up for for the 996 GT3 without going all out 380 Brembo (they wouldn't fit inside my 18" wheels anyway). To set the scene I'm also no driving/ set up supremo who can utilise every ounce, but I do want the best available for my needs and experience.
So while all new GT3 Cup cars were being supplied with the latest (and lightest) technology available, for me, with a 2004 GT3, my next step was away from PFC.
Hence the search turned to Alcon.
Alcon are renowned for durability within the track day field and although more expensive than others the cost delta when factored against 20-25 track days shows comparative value for money. Added to that is the increased braking torque gained through radius increase and this was a definite modification I wanted to test.
The Alcon blue box, the male equivalent of Tiffany blue...
Quality of manufacture and assembly by JZM is first class complete with hand scribed side information on the inner surface.
Weight of Alcon disc and hat assembly are 9.5Kg per side, standard Porsche OEM drilled are 11.61Kg.
Here you can see the size difference between Performance Friction Direct Drive 350mm disc assembly and the 362mm Alcon unit.
The increased diameter from 350mm to 362mm means the calliper needs to be moved further out by 6mm which is done by 4x machined aluminium spacers. To compliment this JZM include 4x longer 95mm M12 calliper bolts.
Care should be taken when fitting the spacers as they are sized differently for upper and lower calliper holes. 4 washers are also supplied which fit between bolt head and calliper. Originally this was slightly confusing but after speaking with JZM and others it was evident that these do require fitting.
Assembly fitted on wheel carrier.
With Calliper fitted.
They certainly look the part with the wheels back on.
Ready for action...
Updates to come on impressions and options.
:thumbs:
