SM Brake discs group buy - it's on!

[hukent]

Will have to start thinking about suitable pads, so much choice!

Not really, MINTEX, end of.

 

[Hexadex]

No problems with the delay, gives me a little more time to get the garage finished.

 

[rviscont]

Happy to hold discs here in Bristol for any SW collection as I am WFH quite a bit. Also travel by car to London so can assist with stock collection too.

Hi,
I am in Italy but my parent s in law in Bristol. I would like to ask u if u could bring my two set of 4discs to Bristol. I would really appreciate. From there I will manage it myself. Thank u very much for your help roberto

 

[rviscont]

No worries, it can happen with custom orders. We should not rush them too much otherwise we risk to compromise quality. It is better to wait a bit more since we will use them for a while. Cheers Roberto

 

[Ian3200]

No worries from me... keep up the good work Mark ;o)

 

[Contigo]

Mañana!

 

[Neil Surrey Labs]

I've got (new) EBC red stuff on mine. I noticed a massive improvement on the car's drivability with new brakes but that is probably down to the fact that the old discs and pads were shot to ****! They were fossilised and appalling.

Guys whatever you do PLEASE do not cut corners on the brakes front BUY and fit new brakes when they even start to look a bit tired.

It is a pretty sure indicator of car condition and the level of maintenance the car has received also it might be a matter of life and death!

 

[Angelus]

Not a problem to wait, I'll tax the car next week and put it back on the road. I don't need the disks and wanted to fit the new set, while saving the original discs in case I ever thought about selling ( I've done the same with the exhaust centre section and the back boxes ) and the car will be completely standard again.

 

[EnzoMC]

thanks Mark for the update, more than happy for them to spend the time now getting it right than rushing to fulfil the order.

more than happy to be a hub point for Bucks area if it will help ?

in regards to courier, will ask and see what we can do ?

 

[safrane]

Hi,
I am in Italy but my parent s in law in Bristol. I would like to ask u if u could bring my two set of 4discs to Bristol. I would really appreciate. From there I will manage it myself. Thank u very much for your help roberto

No problem...happy to assist.

 

[highlander]

No worries mark, as others have said, appreciate the work you have put in to this.......guessing you will not have to buy any beer for quite a while at any meets
Have done a quick check for rough quotes to mines which is probably the furthest UK in distance and came back with £35 plus vat or £10 more for next day. Had to guess on dimensions and just went for a 60cm cube weighing 42kg. So guess most others will get cheaper.
Here is the site I used if others want a crack at it.
https://www.parcelbroker.co.uk/quote/service.php

 

[Zep]

I am in west London most weeks and travel back to Northants and Warwick if it helps anyone...


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[Jabberwocky]

Hi Mark,
I'd like a set too, please.

BTW, we can usually get quite a good rate from UPS, if that's of interest.

 

[MAF260]

1. Mott the Hoople
2. gerlad
3. BennyD
4. jpCarrera (Maseratitude)
5. ChrisGS (Maeratitude)
6. ChrisGS (Maseratitude)
7. Billy 3200
8. Neilf1965
9. Sinky
10.BL330
11.Prath
12. Jamhot77
13. Tas4200coupe
14. HellMaserati
15. steveaharris
16. Topbomin
17. Specialized
18. Massa in Perth
19. Basti 450s
20. Highlander
21. bgerch
22. bgerch
23. bgerch
24. bgerch
25. PDS
26. happylarry
27. Jerome_456 (Maseratitude)
28. RH1975
29. Claes
30. Contigo (yes another set!)
31. Carpediem2a (Maseratitude)
32. Nicolass33 (Maseratitude)
33. rockits
34. rafie
35. Almichie
36. bossemaserati
37. AerosGS
38. AndyT
39. CraigWaterman11
40. CraigWaterman11
41. Spartacus
42. Vede
43. spyder
44. Yorkshire-Trident
45. ANY
46. karatemaserati
47. greeny12
48. Gp79
49. Needamaser
50. CasimirW
51. Jabberwocky

 

[Steve GS]

Can you add me to this list please mark.

 

[MAF260]

1. Mott the Hoople
2. gerlad
3. BennyD
4. jpCarrera (Maseratitude)
5. ChrisGS (Maeratitude)
6. ChrisGS (Maseratitude)
7. Billy 3200
8. Neilf1965
9. Sinky
10.BL330
11.Prath
12. Jamhot77
13. Tas4200coupe
14. HellMaserati
15. steveaharris
16. Topbomin
17. Specialized
18. Massa in Perth
19. Basti 450s
20. Highlander
21. bgerch
22. bgerch
23. bgerch
24. bgerch
25. PDS
26. happylarry
27. Jerome_456 (Maseratitude)
28. RH1975
29. Claes
30. Contigo (yes another set!)
31. Carpediem2a (Maseratitude)
32. Nicolass33 (Maseratitude)
33. rockits
34. rafie
35. Almichie
36. bossemaserati
37. AerosGS
38. AndyT
39. CraigWaterman11
40. CraigWaterman11
41. Spartacus
42. Vede
43. spyder
44. Yorkshire-Trident
45. ANY
46. karatemaserati
47. greeny12
48. Gp79
49. Needamaser
50. CasimirW
51. Jabberwocky
52. Steve GS

 

[Rolf Westberg]

Rolf Westberg, I will order a comlete set of discs for my 3200GT

SportsMaserati.com have been working behind the scenes to get this off the ground. We have received notification of pricing today and you will all be amazed, stunned and will want to buy me drinks for perpetuity.

The discs are for the 3200/4200/Spyder and GranSport as well as Ferrari 550 and will be manufactured to a high specification (see below) - GG15HC grade casting, vented, cross-drilled with countersunk holes (same hole pattern as the 550). GG15HC is a higher grade casting than OEM.

Technical details
GG15HC high silicone, high carbon cast iron alloy as the name implies uses higher carbon content during the casting process; approximately double the carbon content than normal brake discs. Carbon content ranges from 2% to approximately 4% and GG15HC is right at the top end. More silicone is also added to GG15HC to encourage the formation of graphite during the cooling process. These graphite flakes add "Plasticity" to the cast iron matrix and are excellent at absorbing shocks and preventing cracks.

Major advantages of GG15HC cast iron:
- The graphite flakes dampen vibrations, reducing brake judder and brake noise
- The graphite flakes conduct heat very well and therefore reduce thermal distortions
- The graphite flakes act as mini stress "focal points" for potential cracking making this material extremely viable for use on drilled and slotted discs, drawing the stress away from the machined slots or holes, preventing cracks.

The discs will also be fully balanced and hubs covered in a black corrosion-resistant coating.

We are not going to share the details of the manufacturer on this site as we know certain people are watching, but please be assured it's a quality manufacturer who only works in this area. All discs will carry a full manufacturers warranty.

So, the prices:

Front discs
£45 +VAT each

Rear discs
£40 +VAT each

So that's a full set of discs for just over £200! Postage will be additional, or they can be collected from a London address TBC. A full set from Maserati or Eurospares was £950 the last time I looked, so this is a saving of almost 80%

In order to get production started I need a list of those interested. We will need to order a minimum 100 units of each disc, so the preference is that you buy a full set. At this price I can't see why you wouldn't, even to have as spares. If we comfortably get to 50 full sets I will then start to look at fronts or rears only. The final thing to note is that these discs probably won't be available until mid-January due to the production process.

Please add your name to the list. As soon as we hit the required number the order will be placed and you will be asked for payment.

Please keep all comments and questions off of this thread and direct them to me via PM

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[Rolf Westberg]

Pls add me to the list/Rolf Westberg

 

[rafie]

Hallo,

Maybe you do not understand - please explanation?
Do I have to enroll again Rolf on the above list ?
How much does it take for a set of wheels ? When finally you will be able to buy them ?
Sorry if I missed something.

Regards,
rafie

 

[maverick]

Hallo,

Maybe you do not understand - please explanation?
Do I have to enroll again Rolf on the above list ?
How much does it take for a set of wheels ? When finally you will be able to buy them ?
Sorry if I missed something.

Regards,
rafie

Rolf has copied the first post list and not the last ,you are OK still on the list .