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2012/02/28 21:56:23
Con
Hi Guys,
Im in the process of building up my Mk1 escort and require some vented disks. I will be using Volvo 4 spots as most people have used and want to know where i can get some disks and what options are avaliable.
Con
2012/02/29 09:44:55
Matt75
You can use either the capri vented disks (not sure of the part #) or ones from a laser TX3, Meteor or capri (RDA101S).  Do a search on http://www.dba.com.au/catalogue/online-catalogue/ for the part numbers then check out eBay.
 
I am doing the laser ones as all that is required is to redrill the stud holes as with the capri ones you also have to machine the hubs and / or the rotors.
 
Do a search as there is lots of info on this converison.
 
Cheers
 
Matt
2012/02/29 17:26:27
Gdub
I use the E30 BMW rotors with Volvo calipers which works well. There is a little bit of machining required but that will be the case with everything except the Capri rotors.  The trade off in the Capri option is diameter as these are the same as standard escort 247mm.  The BMW rotors are 260mm and the TX3 are 257mm
 
2012/02/29 17:30:42
Matt75
Gdub, not too sure where you got 257mm from for the laser rotors?  RDA has them at 260mm, same as the BMW ones.
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280770926234?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
 
Cheers
 
Matt
2012/02/29 18:34:51
RS 2000
No mods are required to fit laser tx3 rotors on escort hubs. Been using such setup for 12 months now with no issues.
2012/02/29 18:36:04
RS 2000
The correct Laser tx3 rotors are 260 mm.

Cheers
2012/03/01 00:46:58
Gdub
DBA site has them at 257mm. Thats where i got it from
2012/03/01 09:23:24
RS 2000
It needs to be KE 1.6l turbo TX3 laser front rotors and NOT KF,KH 1.8l turbo TX3 laser.  
KE = DBA101- 260mm
KF,KH = DBA533 - 257mm
As long as you use dba101 or equivalent it will fit without issues.
2012/03/01 09:47:28
RSman4ever
Hi guys, Do the TX3 discs and princess calipers match up? Ive been looking at the Hi-Spec Motorsports package and was thinking you could maybe save a but of money by just getting the calipers(if possible)and not the full kit with the discs included, you should save on postage as well. Then buy local to get the rest
2012/03/01 10:56:03
Matt75
Haven't had anything to do with the princess 4 pots but a lot of guys on the turbosport say they are hard to come by these days.
 
The Volvo TX3 / Bmw conversion should only set you back around $500 so bang for buck it's pretty hard to beat.
 
Check out this link that explains what is needed 

Cheers
 
Matt
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