the last and biggest announcement of the week DDMWorks Calipers

Randy@DDMWorks · 03-07-2008, 04:34 PM

DDMworks 4 Piston Big Caliper Upgrade

The first kit on the market that allows you to upgrade the stock, single piston floating calipers you have now to a stronger, lighter, custom 4 piston billet set-up. When looking at the stock Solstice and Sky brake set-up, we found that the stock rotor size is a great size for most street driven cars. However, we knew there was some room for improvement in the system by upgrading the stock single piston caliper with a fixed 4 piston caliper set-up.

We designed this kit with the concept of reducing the unsprung mass of the car and keeping the rotating mass as low as we could. By using the stock size rotors we do not overly bias the front brakes or increase the rotating mass often found with other brake kits. The big caliper upgrade comes with everything you need for the upgrade, 2 custom DDMworks big calipers in your choice of Black or Bright Red, 2 Caliper mounting brackets, your choice of brake pads and necessary hardware for the installation. Vehicles using Stock Solstice wheels require the use of a 1/4" wheel spacer(supplied with kit), Sky wheels do not need the spacers. You can re-use your stock brake lines, or upgrade to stainless lines for an even firmer pedal feel.

We will also be doing a big brake kit in the future. This is first part, these 4 piston caliper will be reused to upgrade to larger sized lighter rotors and allow for a stepped approach to the upgrade. This will allow some much needed style points to be added to your car. With that style comes some key features:

Billet Aluminum housing design (Superior in strength to cast calipers).

Four Bolt, multi-ribbed housing. (Increases rigidity and reduces deflection for improved pedal feel).

Stainless steel pistons. (Retards heat transfer to brake fluid).

High temperature, square cut piston seals. (Controls piston retraction for zero drag).

Internal crossover brake fluid passage. (Eliminates potential crossover tube damage from debris).

Here's the prototype

The initial 20 sets (10 Black & 10 Red) will be priced at $550

To Pre-order please vist :

DDMWorks

Anticipated Ship date for the kits is Tax Day, April 15th, so plan accordingly....

xmicro_Redline · 03-08-2008, 02:31 AM

Awesome ... We need them in polished metal or anodized dark red to match the dark red leather accents!!

Black and gold will not work for me. But very cool ungrade!!

compdoc777 · 03-11-2008, 08:14 AM

Yes, I will pre-order a set today! If you will make a RED set or polish them or leave them base color and I will polish them. Let me know!

TravisJames · 03-11-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by compdoc777

If you will make a RED set or polish them or leave them base color and I will polish them. Let me know!

A red set would be ideal.

xmicro_Redline · 03-11-2008, 05:43 PM

Ok Randy, That is another couple of buyers for RED or polished..... Hook us up man, work with us.

Randy@DDMWorks · 03-11-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

Ok Randy, That is another couple of buyers for RED or polished..... Hook us up man, work with us.

Ok you won us over, DDMWorks is here to make you guys & gals happy. We have dropped the Gold caliper and are now offering RED. The website has been modified. For the several of you that have already ordered the black, and want to change to the red, just call us to let us know.

So all you Sky pilots out there that were on the fence or beggin for RED...please visit DDMWorks or call us at 864-907-6004 to place your order

PS: Now you have now excuses....

compdoc777 · 03-12-2008, 08:52 AM

I ordered mine, but it only charged me 1.00 and 17.60 in shipping.

I guess we pay the full amount when they come out?

mynewsolstice · 03-12-2008, 10:33 AM

Im in for a $1.00 !!!!!

TravisJames · 03-12-2008, 11:35 AM

Now that you're offering red, I'm definitely doing this upgrade. I was looking at the DDMWorks website and there's a pad material option. Options are "HPS" and "HP Plus". Can anyone explain what those options are and why I would want one vs. the other?

Thanks in advance!

Randy@DDMWorks · 03-12-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TravisJames

Now that you're offering red, I'm definitely doing this upgrade. I was looking at the DDMWorks website and there's a pad material option. Options are "HPS" and "HP Plus". Can anyone explain what those options are and why I would want one vs. the other?

Thanks in advance!

These are Hawk Pads..
HPS (High Performance Street) – Performance Street Compound
When it comes to performance braking, there is no competition. This unique Ferro-Carbon compound combines the safety and quality of Aerospace design partnered with the braking technology of motorsports. Much improved braking over OE and standard replacement brake pads.

HP Plus – Autocross & Track Compound
The HP Plus Ferro-Carbon material can take the heat at the track and get you home safely without having to change your brake pads. This compound was designed for autocross, Solo II, and Track Day applications.
Warning! Due to the dramatic friction levels produced by this product to achieve race level braking; rotor wear, noise, dust and pad life may be affected.

As to which one you'll want. 90% of the people will want HPS due to the more rotor friendly design. But if your really heavy on brakes,like Dave, then HP+ may be more appropriate. HP+ are really aggresive and take heat well

Randy@DDMWorks · 03-12-2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by compdoc777

I ordered mine, but it only charged me 1.00 and 17.60 in shipping.

I guess we pay the full amount when they come out?

You would be correct

TravisJames · 03-12-2008, 12:15 PM

Thanks for the info on pad material. Just placed my order. Can't wait until April 15th!!!

compdoc777 · 03-12-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy@DDMWorks

You would be correct

Can you switch mine over to HP+

Randy@DDMWorks · 03-12-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by compdoc777

Can you switch mine over to HP+

Please email Ivy at Ivy @ ddmworks.com

compdoc777 · 04-16-2008, 01:52 PM

Any news on these? I have heard nothing since I did the pre-order.

clif · 05-06-2008, 08:56 PM

Has anyone either heard anything new, or gotten theirs yet????

Clif

Randy@DDMWorks · 05-06-2008, 10:26 PM

The calipers just came in from the fabricator today. Brackets are supposed to be here by the end of the week. Hopefully be able to ship next week. Dave should have pics of the final pieces tomorrow

clif · 05-07-2008, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy@DDMWorks

The calipers just came in from the fabricator today. Brackets are supposed to be here by the end of the week. Hopefully be able to ship next week. Dave should have pics of the final pieces tomorrow

Thanks Randy.

Clif

Morfious · 05-07-2008, 07:57 AM

Hopefully a pic of the red calipers in the finished form as well. I'm anxious to see how those look.

compdoc777 · 05-09-2008, 03:52 PM

Hey where are the pics of the red calipers! I want to get excited here!

03-07-2008, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Randy@DDMWorks Supporting Vendor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 58 My Photos: (0)	the last and biggest announcement of the week DDMWorks Calipers DDMworks 4 Piston Big Caliper Upgrade The first kit on the market that allows you to upgrade the stock, single piston floating calipers you have now to a stronger, lighter, custom 4 piston billet set-up. When looking at the stock Solstice and Sky brake set-up, we found that the stock rotor size is a great size for most street driven cars. However, we knew there was some room for improvement in the system by upgrading the stock single piston caliper with a fixed 4 piston caliper set-up. We designed this kit with the concept of reducing the unsprung mass of the car and keeping the rotating mass as low as we could. By using the stock size rotors we do not overly bias the front brakes or increase the rotating mass often found with other brake kits. The big caliper upgrade comes with everything you need for the upgrade, 2 custom DDMworks big calipers in your choice of Black or Bright Red, 2 Caliper mounting brackets, your choice of brake pads and necessary hardware for the installation. Vehicles using Stock Solstice wheels require the use of a 1/4" wheel spacer(supplied with kit), Sky wheels do not need the spacers. You can re-use your stock brake lines, or upgrade to stainless lines for an even firmer pedal feel. We will also be doing a big brake kit in the future. This is first part, these 4 piston caliper will be reused to upgrade to larger sized lighter rotors and allow for a stepped approach to the upgrade. This will allow some much needed style points to be added to your car. With that style comes some key features: Billet Aluminum housing design (Superior in strength to cast calipers). Four Bolt, multi-ribbed housing. (Increases rigidity and reduces deflection for improved pedal feel). Stainless steel pistons. (Retards heat transfer to brake fluid). High temperature, square cut piston seals. (Controls piston retraction for zero drag). Internal crossover brake fluid passage. (Eliminates potential crossover tube damage from debris). Here's the prototype The initial 20 sets (10 Black & 10 Red) will be priced at $550 To Pre-order please vist : DDMWorks Anticipated Ship date for the kits is Tax Day, April 15th, so plan accordingly.... __________________ Randy@ddmworks.com www.DDMWorks.com Supercharged & Intercooled & Pure Joy Last edited by Randy@DDMWorks : 03-11-2008 at 06:38 PM.

03-11-2008, 08:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 185 My Photos: (0)	Yes, I will pre-order a set today! If you will make a RED set or polish them or leave them base color and I will polish them. Let me know! __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, BSR Tune, Hahn IC, Magnaflow Quad Exhaust. LED Conversions Local Installs "You buy it I install it"

03-12-2008, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 185 My Photos: (0)	I ordered mine, but it only charged me 1.00 and 17.60 in shipping. I guess we pay the full amount when they come out? __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, BSR Tune, Hahn IC, Magnaflow Quad Exhaust. LED Conversions Local Installs "You buy it I install it"

03-12-2008, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
mynewsolstice First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 250 My Photos: (1)	Im in for a $1.00 !!!!! __________________ Vin 2896 Deep, Loaded Except XM 17000 Miles oh and NO A/C gonna see how summer is without it... You buy a solstice or a sky because you fall in love....You buy an MX5 because you haven't seen a solstice or a sky yet...

03-12-2008, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
TravisJames Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 176 My Photos: (6)	Woo Hoo... Red Now that you're offering red, I'm definitely doing this upgrade. I was looking at the DDMWorks website and there's a pad material option. Options are "HPS" and "HP Plus". Can anyone explain what those options are and why I would want one vs. the other? Thanks in advance! __________________ 2008 RL Mods: Dejon CAI & BOV Spring, GMPP Cat-Back, Kappasphere reBAR & Eibach Lowering Springs, W/G Mod, JPM Visors, Stubby Antenna, Tint Pending: DDMWorks Calipers, Dejon Intercooler and Piping, Westers Tune Ordered: 6/21/07 Delivered: 8/31/07

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03-08-2008, 02:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,630 My Photos: (1)	Awesome ... We need them in polished metal or anodized dark red to match the dark red leather accents!! Black and gold will not work for me. But very cool ungrade!!

03-11-2008, 05:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,630 My Photos: (1)	Ok Randy, That is another couple of buyers for RED or polished..... Hook us up man, work with us.

03-12-2008, 12:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
TravisJames Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 176 My Photos: (6)	Thanks for the info on pad material. Just placed my order. Can't wait until April 15th!!! __________________ 2008 RL Mods: Dejon CAI & BOV Spring, GMPP Cat-Back, Kappasphere reBAR & Eibach Lowering Springs, W/G Mod, JPM Visors, Stubby Antenna, Tint Pending: DDMWorks Calipers, Dejon Intercooler and Piping, Westers Tune Ordered: 6/21/07 Delivered: 8/31/07

04-16-2008, 01:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 185 My Photos: (0)	Any news on these? I have heard nothing since I did the pre-order. __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, BSR Tune, Hahn IC, Magnaflow Quad Exhaust. LED Conversions Local Installs "You buy it I install it"

05-06-2008, 08:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
clif Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 80 My Photos: (0)	Update???? Has anyone either heard anything new, or gotten theirs yet???? Clif __________________ Remember, Freedom is NOT FREE 2007 Bluestone Li'l Chromies Avic-Z2 RPI GT Exhaust with cat downpipe RPI IC

05-06-2008, 10:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
Randy@DDMWorks Supporting Vendor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 58 My Photos: (0)	The calipers just came in from the fabricator today. Brackets are supposed to be here by the end of the week. Hopefully be able to ship next week. Dave should have pics of the final pieces tomorrow __________________ Randy@ddmworks.com www.DDMWorks.com Supercharged & Intercooled & Pure Joy

05-07-2008, 07:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
Morfious Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 195 My Photos: (0)	Hopefully a pic of the red calipers in the finished form as well. I'm anxious to see how those look. __________________ Mean GXP Delivered 1/30/2007 $MSRP +$2K My Stereo Install--> Ultimate Avic D3 Install Thread Mods: Pioneer AVIC D3 Solo-Performance Street Race exhaust Debadged rear lettering JPM interior & shifter O.Z. Ultraleggera Dunlop Direzza DZ101

05-09-2008, 03:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 185 My Photos: (0)	Hey where are the pics of the red calipers! I want to get excited here! __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, BSR Tune, Hahn IC, Magnaflow Quad Exhaust. LED Conversions Local Installs "You buy it I install it"

05-09-2008, 04:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
Randy@DDMWorks Supporting Vendor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 58 My Photos: (0</