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#478 of 507 Disc Brakes by badulah Aug 14, 2001 (11:21 am)
I have a question about a brake modification I am thinking about making in the spring. Currently I have 4-wheel discs from the factory. The Cougar comes with larger rotors on the front wheels. I am thinking about upgrading the front brakes with larger vented (possibly cross drilled / slotted) after-market rotors and calipers. I am wondering if it is possible to take the stock front rotor and caliper and relocate it to the back of the car rather than upgrade the rear brakes. In theory, this should be an upgrade to the rear brakes due to the fact that they are larger.   Anyone have any ideas or theories on this?
#479 of 507 Disc Brakes by harbachj Aug 14, 2001 (11:33 am)
I think the problem would be just that - the front discs are larger than the rears. The rear caliper supports are designed for the rear disc diameter, and therefore you would have to change that as well. I wouldn't be worth it. Easier to change the discs if you want to improve the rear brake performance. Note that the rear discs on the Cougar are ventilated - very unusual on a car of its price class. I think the 4 wheel disc brake system is one of the best features of the Cougar, especially if you get the optional ABS which is 4-channel (also unusual in this price class).
#480 of 507 by badulah Aug 14, 2001 (11:38 am)
I agree, the braking system is GREAT in stock form, but recently I have caught the Auto Crossing bug. The two modifications I want to make for Auto-Xing are tires & brakes.   Thanks for the feedback Harbachj!!!
#481 of 507 by fredly Aug 16, 2001 (8:23 pm)
Badulah, Recommendation for Brakes, upgrade those pads.... Try Mintex they make a set for the coug.. lower dust, and better braking.. I have them on the fronts now, with my next pad change I'll do fronts and rears... looks like the rears last 2 times longer than the fronts. Recommendation for tires.. My Street Tires are Kumho Ecsta 712's, my AutoX tires are Kumho Victoracers V700(first month on them). I suggest staying on street rubber for a couple seasons.. learn the car... then get ready to learn a whole new car with R-Compound tires. I'll be down near Philly for a SCCA Autocross at the Boeing Plant on the 19th.. http://www.autox4u.com/philly.html
#482 of 507 by fredly Aug 16, 2001 (8:25 pm)
Whoops URL wrong http://www.autox4u.com/philly.htm
#483 of 507 by badulah Aug 17, 2001 (5:16 am)
Recently I upgraded all 4 pads to Performance Frictions, and yesterday I purchased a slightly used set of BFG R-1s (225/50/16s) for $100.00 (the deal of the century). I wanted tires ASAP because the last Auto-X I participated in really ate up the outside edges of my tires. My street tires are not strictly performance tires, they are all season performance, so they are not designed for this sort of thing. Next Saturday I am going to be attending a drivers school at Lime Rock Park with the association I am involved with: http://www.nasaproracing.com
#484 of 507 School: by gustafsc Aug 17, 2001 (8:37 am)
Badulah,   Be careful or they'll have you in the corner with the dunce cap on   Have fun!!!!!!   Skip G.
#485 of 507 by badulah Aug 17, 2001 (12:22 pm)
Yeah, I plan to take it easy at Lime Rock. Going all out on an Auto Cross track is fairly safe, but going all out on a road course is a different story. The last thing I need to do is get in to a wreck.
#486 of 507 cougar xr intake air intake mod by aussy Nov 03, 2001 (12:14 pm)
i went and looked at my new XR....i am not sure that can can do the mod.....anybody know for sure??
#487 of 507 by badulah Nov 26, 2001 (9:27 pm)
What intake system are you thinking about installing?

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