WSTO brings Alcon technology to the US!

[Johan@WSTO]

Alcon has been a company that thrives on innovation since the day the business was started in 1984 specifically to manufacture braking components for Audi Sport’s infamous Group B rally program. The mid 80s were truly a unique time for Motorsport with new technologies absolutely revolutionizing racing, and Alcon was forced to fight to keep up with developments in aerodynamics, turbocharging, and of course Audi’s amazing Quattro all wheel drive system. As a company that has been forced to be an innovator since it’s inception, Alcon still lives and breathes innovation to this day.



Alcon’s commitment to innovation can be seen in their successes in nearly every form of motorsport since the company barreled to the market in the mid 80s, and this commitment is even more evident in Alcon’s position as a brake manufacturer in today’s market. Australia’s V8 Supercars series uses Alcon products exclusively. Every winning Indy car since 2003 has achieved it’s victory using an Alcon product. Citroen has achieved seven successive World Rally Championship Driver’s Titles using Alcon brakes. Alcon is also a leading original equipment supplier to some of the world’s most prestigious marques such as Audi, Bentley, Brabus, Jaguar and Land Rover.

Alcon’s experience on and off the track makes them a perfect choice for our clients. Alcon “SuperKit” big brake kit for the E9x M3 includes 6 piston monobloc front caliper and 4 piston monobloc rear caliper for improved pedal feel and response. The calipers are designed to maximize the pad area and volume for better temperature management, and come loaded with Pagid RS9-2 high performance road pads for great performance on the street and track. To make WSTO’s Alcon program more complete, we have also developed the Pagid RS-29 compound in the appropriate pad shapes for the more serious track day driver.

Alcon’s brake kit also includes 384x34mm front discs and 370mm rear discs for a significant improvement in available brake torque over the factory system. Alcon’s bespoke floating disc drive system is also included to allow for thermal expansion of the disc material while still maintaining a noise-free operation on the street. Alcon’s discs feature a unique crescent groove pattern which allows for improved gas release, increased initial bite, and improved durability over drilled discs.

[klammer]

Looks awesome, how much

[flipm3]

wow...this is all sorts of sexy!

does this have the ability to swap pads without removing the caliper?

[Beedub]

definatly can swap out pads without removing the caliper, the middle bridge is removable, awesome setup, plain ballerific!!

[Nate@IND]

Originally Posted by klammer

Looks awesome, how much

[r_seng]

Originally Posted by klammer

Looks awesome, how much

[AMPowerJ]

How many wheels can clear a 384mm rotor? Damn!

[klammer]

Well, considering I think I'm the only one in north America with these I'd thought I'd give a bit o' feedback. These brakes are f'n amazing! Best mod to date. The stock pads are great and with the rs29's for a race pad couldn't be happier. This things are huge and fantastic, no issues at all and I'm trying to test these. Have done about 7 days thus far and about a dozen more to go, but thus far uninterrupted, fade free lapping for all

[aus]

Are these more than Brembo's, same or less?

[Ryan@IND]

Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

How many wheels can clear a 384mm rotor? Damn!

I know wheels liek the Volk Te37SL and Advan TC-III should clear these.
waiting to get confirmation as we speak on the clearance from Volk and Advan

Originally Posted by klammer

Well, considering I think I'm the only one in north America with these I'd thought I'd give a bit o' feedback. These brakes are f'n amazing! Best mod to date. The stock pads are great and with the rs29's for a race pad couldn't be happier. This things are huge and fantastic, no issues at all and I'm trying to test these. Have done about 7 days thus far and about a dozen more to go, but thus far uninterrupted, fade free lapping for all

I know you love'em! thanks for the feedback

As for the kit itself, the front caliper is a billet type and the rear is a cast type for this super kit. We love our Brembo kits and from our initial take on this kit, the hardware is what is really amazing and the pair up with the Pagid pads is like the icing on the cake.

[flipm3]

Originally Posted by klammer

Well, considering I think I'm the only one in north America with these I'd thought I'd give a bit o' feedback. These brakes are f'n amazing! Best mod to date. The stock pads are great and with the rs29's for a race pad couldn't be happier. This things are huge and fantastic, no issues at all and I'm trying to test these. Have done about 7 days thus far and about a dozen more to go, but thus far uninterrupted, fade free lapping for all

What are the 'stock' pads that use on the street?

[Omerta]

Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

How many wheels can clear a 384mm rotor? Damn!

the question is... will the stock 19"s clear them? I wonder what a PITA it will be to change calipers and rotors every winter and summer season.

[Ryan@IND]

Originally Posted by flipm3

What are the 'stock' pads that use on the street?

they come with the Pagid RS9-2 pads for street and we can also pair them up with the Pagid RS-29 for those with more serious need to stop fast.

Originally Posted by Omerta

the question is... will the stock 19"s clear them? I wonder what a PITA it will be to change calipers and rotors every winter and summer season.

the stock 19"s clear them just fine. so will the ZCP. we have done the check for those.

What won't fit is the 18" stock wheels as they are too small for these to work.

[sawzall]

Originally Posted by Julius@WSTO

What won't fit is the 18" stock wheels as they are too small for these to work.

Do you know if they will they fit 18" TE37?

[Ryan@IND]

Originally Posted by shizzle

Do you know if they will they fit 18" TE37?

We have measured them and they do fit the Volk Te37 18" wheels as well as the TE37SL.

Shizzle, we need you to make a trip down soon.

[IMG]

I want !! $$$$$$?????

[Omerta]

Still debating if it is worth getting new winter wheels. That just adds to the cost of the kit. Can you PM me the price on the super kit, so I know what I am working with. I am local... Thanks

[klammer]

Will be putting these through the paces again on Saturday. They're worth it. Buy a set of VMRs, cheap and held up well for me over the winter to fit these monsters

[sawzall]

Originally Posted by Julius@WSTO

Shizzle, we need you to make a trip down soon.

Should have my plans for the trip firmed up at the end of next week! Looking forward to seeing you folks again!

[Omerta]

Originally Posted by klammer

Will be putting these through the paces again on Saturday. They're worth it. Buy a set of VMRs, cheap and held up well for me over the winter to fit these monsters

yea... now I am looking at new wheels for the winter, thanks for the suggestion. Wonder if the ARC8 would clear them.

[Ryan@IND]

Originally Posted by Omerta

yea... now I am looking at new wheels for the winter, thanks for the suggestion. Wonder if the ARC8 would clear them.

These would not clear the 18 - 9.5 ARC8 wheels as they don't clear the 380mm brembo either.

[Omerta]

Originally Posted by Julius@WSTO

These would not clear the 18 - 9.5 ARC8 wheels as they don't clear the 380mm brembo either.

figures... The VMR V701 would do it for me if the 18's will clear the super kit.