Category: TwinSpark Porsche Parts

We recently visited the US test facility responsible for batch testing of our exclusive Zuffenhaus 911 RSR brake calipers.

First impressions of the operation were excellent. This is a first class facility with state of the art testing capability.  It was interesting to note that, not only do most of the 200+ mph NASCAR teams make use of this capability, some of the leading brake system manufacturers test here too.

For example, every road and race pad compound from one highly respected brake manufacturer is tested there before they are released for production (not sure how sensitive this information is so no names, no pack drill). The type of data captured in testing includes torque, clamping force, temperature recovery time, master cylinder piston travel and hydraulic pressure.  This data is then graphically represented and the charts [...]

The first working set of Zuffenhaus RSR brakes have arrived at TwinSpark Racing from the USA. It’s been a long wait, but the finished product looks amazing – hopefully our customers will feel they’ve been worth hanging on for. Here’s some pics of a caliper half post-anodising.

The idea behind these brake calipers was to build a set of RSR-style brakes that could fit as the originals, but use all still-available 911 Turbo/930 seals and service parts. The development has been riddled with challenges, but Zuffenhaus have finally brought all of the elements together and produced a remarkable and beautiful brake kit for the Porsche 911.

We have a sizable investment in this project; both financial and in our reputation. The relief [...]

Porsche have announced their sponsorship of the fourth RennSport Reunion: an unmissable extravaganza of classic Porsche race cars, in a concentration unseen anywhere else on earth.

That’s the upside! The downside for us Europeans is that it’s on in North America. RennSport Renunion IV will be held at Laguna Seca on October 13th-15th this year, followed by the Porsche Race Car Classic on the 16th, at The Quail in Monterey. The press release says 14th to 16th: I’m currently treating it as “arrive in Monterey in the 13th”.

I know it’ll be expensive to get there, but we’ve already been doing our research on the best value for money accommodation in the area and booking it fast. Who knows what prices, exchange rates and flight costs will do later in the year? Flights are already silly money and [...]