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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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FD front calipers info and drag wheel skinny question

how many piston are the FD front calipers. I think they are 4 piston like the supras, but unsure.
Also what do you guys use for a front skinny when drag racing. What backspacing and size rim clear the calipers.
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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Four piston.
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 12:11 AM
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the rear calipers are very low...
I'm not sure of the caliper clearance but they are so low that I think most rims clear the rear brakes without difficulty.

Backspacing is around 7.5" with coilovers.

people have fit 11" rims but had to shim the trailing arms
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427123
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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oops sorry saw that ur asking for fronts.

front backspacing is 7.5" also with coilovers

I think you need around 40mm of caliper clearance
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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what kind of rims do you guys find with that kind of backspacing? What size also for fronts?
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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also can someone please give me dimensions on how long and wide your calipers are. Im trying to see if they will mount on my supra for drag. Our front 4 piston are bulky and no skinny car fit b/c of this.
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