[esoneson]

Here is some real live data on smooth hubcaps performance improvements:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...-6-a-4368.html

Eric

[Thaniel]

Originally Posted by dtbaker

yeah, but that was when we had drum brakes on front.... I am wondering if non-race conditions will fade 'these days'


d

I think the answer is Yes. Modern disc brake systems can and do still suffer from brake fade. Most noticable is braking from high speeds 60 MPH let's say.

I know I was doing some G-tech data collection on my wife's maxima one day and did a 60-0 stop then imediately accelerated to 60 and did another. Heat overwhelmed the system and brakes started to very definately fade. Guess they are only designed to do emergency stops from high speed once before a cool down period.

May not be an issue depending on your driving habits and vehicles top speed. However on my car with the added weight of the conversion I'm already thinking of braking upgrades. Vented rotors, brake ducts etc to improve the braking.

Thaniel

[automd]

Originally Posted by dtbaker

regarding availability.... I found some online, but steel, so probably kinda heavy, and $30 each!
http://www.hubcapmike.com/smoothie_hubcaps.html

I might try putting a layer of tape over the holes in the almost smooth stock hubcaps for the suzuki swift just to see if it makes a measurable difference....

I'm just thinking the same way. Those finishing touches on the hub caps are just perfect for car restorations of classic cars.

[dtbaker]

Originally Posted by automd

I'm just thinking the same way. Those finishing touches on the hub caps are just perfect for car restorations of classic cars.

For a '97 Suzuki Swift, I think a little duct tape on the hubcaps IS a restoration...