Humbly asking for advice on brakes and suspension

[F17BAD]

i have some 312mm brake set up for sale as it happens 

a definite worthy mod

[F17BAD]

I think early 16vs may have been 280s. Not sure though.

ALL early 8, 16 and VR6 only had 280s

[Ess_Three]

Even with my standard 288mm discs there isn't really that much clearance on my 16'' BBS RX wheels. Once the 312mm's go on they'll be bloody close!

Don't worry...they fit! 

[thai-wronghorse]

Sadly we don't have lathes in our workshop so isn't going to be happening anytime soon, many a broken throttle body in the process so Ive heard though as the tolerances are so close?

I'm glad you've posted that image actually as it's reminded me to ask, whats the purpose of the smaller vacuum outlet that runs down to the side of the airbox? I know the larger one runs to the purge valve which I've blocked up as it's now been removed.

[Ess_Three]

I'm glad you've posted that image actually as it's reminded me to ask, whats the purpose of the smaller vacuum outlet that runs down to the side of the airbox? I know the larger one runs to the purge valve which I've blocked up as it's now been removed.

It goes to the flap within the airbox that opens on high vacuum to let hot air in.
I binned the flap, sealed the airbox and removed all the tubing...hence blocking up the small take off.

[thai-wronghorse]

i have some 312mm brake set up for sale as it happens 

a definite worthy mod

Don't suppose you've got so spare carriers going cheap have you mate? 

[thai-wronghorse]

I'm glad you've posted that image actually as it's reminded me to ask, whats the purpose of the smaller vacuum outlet that runs down to the side of the airbox? I know the larger one runs to the purge valve which I've blocked up as it's now been removed.

It goes to the flap within the airbox that opens on high vacuum to let hot air in.
I binned the flap, sealed the airbox and removed all the tubing...hence blocking up the small take off.

Ah right, i did wonder whether i should bin that as well as the box was gutted of everything yonks ago and i riveted a plate over the hot air inlet. On the side of the air box there are two tiny vacuum inlets, one pipe went with all the gubbins but i was unsure about the one that lead to the throttle body hence it was left in place. Il be scrapping that tomorrow then, cheers.

[Dan_GTi8v]

how much better if anything is fitting 312 standard brakes over performance 288 eg black diamond?>