Very interesting and light weight design. Definitely different from traditional "block". I don't even want to know how much it costs.
Titanium brake caliper test. HOT!
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Cool video. Regardless, I don't see a Gucci loafer ever putting that much pressure on a brake pedal.
Originally Posted by DukeOfFrontenac
Cool video. Regardless, I don't see a Gucci loafer ever putting that much pressure on a brake pedal.
Gucci sandal in the deserts of SA might need to avoid a camel or two.
Cool video. Regardless, I don't see a Gucci loafer ever putting that much pressure on a brake pedal.
Gucci sandal in the deserts of SA might need to avoid a camel or two.
What's more impressive to me is that the brake fluid didn't boil at almost 1,900 degrees F. rotor temps, and the fact that the brake pads and rotor survived.
I'd like to see what happens if they spray water on the whole assembly by simulating driving through a small puddle, rain, etc.
Ed
Ed
Bugatti makes huge, heavy, very powerful cars. They certainly need good brakes.
I love the idea of super lightweight calipers with great rigidity.
I love the idea of super lightweight calipers with great rigidity.
Originally Posted by Ed_Flecko
I'd like to see what happens if they spray water on the whole assembly by simulating driving through a small puddle, rain, etc.
Ed
Nothing. Nothing would happen. This is torture testing, and race cars race in the rain all the time.
I'd like to see what happens if they spray water on the whole assembly by simulating driving through a small puddle, rain, etc.
Ed
Nothing. Nothing would happen. This is torture testing, and race cars race in the rain all the time.
Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Originally Posted by Ed_Flecko
I'd like to see what happens if they spray water on the whole assembly by simulating driving through a small puddle, rain, etc.
Ed
Nothing. Nothing would happen. This is torture testing, and race cars race in the rain all the time.
If you read through various rule books for different racing sanctioning bodies, most have a provision that says "no water cooled brakes" as a nod to that controversy in F1 years ago.
Originally Posted by Ed_Flecko
I'd like to see what happens if they spray water on the whole assembly by simulating driving through a small puddle, rain, etc.
Ed
Nothing. Nothing would happen. This is torture testing, and race cars race in the rain all the time.
If you read through various rule books for different racing sanctioning bodies, most have a provision that says "no water cooled brakes" as a nod to that controversy in F1 years ago.
Originally Posted by sloinker
. Weight of titanium calipers versus composite/steel?
6.3 lbs. vs. 10.8 lbs. with a conventionally made aluminum caliper.
Interesting to note that these Bugatti calipers are 3D printed titanium:
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/bugattis-3d-printed-titanium-brake-calipers-are-insanely-cool/#
. Weight of titanium calipers versus composite/steel?
6.3 lbs. vs. 10.8 lbs. with a conventionally made aluminum caliper.
Interesting to note that these Bugatti calipers are 3D printed titanium:
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/bugattis-3d-printed-titanium-brake-calipers-are-insanely-cool/#
Originally Posted by DukeOfFrontenac
Cool video. Regardless, I don't see a Gucci loafer ever putting that much pressure on a brake pedal.
I know some people with Bugatti's. They bought them to use them, not just to pose.
Cool video. Regardless, I don't see a Gucci loafer ever putting that much pressure on a brake pedal.
I know some people with Bugatti's. They bought them to use them, not just to pose.
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