0:38 IR REVIEW JAPAN BRAKING PERFORMANCE With increased horsepower comes the need for extra stopping power and ATS has just the perfect solution to give give you the split-second edge over your competitors. Just check out their extensive range of of bolt-on Performance Big Brake Systems from from Japan. ATS Brake System, one of Japan’s foremost high-end premium brake kit manufacturers, have just launched their extensive range of high performance big brake systems for the Singaporean performance car driver seeking out the ultimate brake upgrade without breaking the bank. The full ATS range also caters to popular models like the Lancer EVO X, Honda S2000, Nissan 350Z, Honda Fit GE and an all-new 12-pot Performance System with 405mm rotors for the Nissan R35 GTR among others. MADE IN JAPAN Comprising of a pair of performance callipers, rotors, brake pads, steel-braided brake lines and all the required installation hardware, the Japan-manufactured ATS Performance Big Brake System is competition-ready right out of the box and has been given the ISO9000 and TUV seal of approval. UNIQUE CALIPER DESIGN Like most Japanese high-end premium performance brake manufacturers, each ATS calliper shell has to undergo a special casting process using premium-grade aerospace aluminium. ATS uses casting instead of forging because research has shown that this process makes the brake calliper stiffer and much stronger than most of the forged callipers in the market today. Realizing that having too many pistons or pistons that are too large can cause modulation problems, ATS has designed a proprietary staggered piston formula which provides progressively consistent braking in even the most extreme braking situations. SUPER THICK ROTORS It is a little known fact that ATS cross-drilled & slotted brake rotors are one of the thickest (Eg.:30/32mm for 330mm rotors, 32mm for 355mm rotors, 34mm for 380mm rotors and 36mm for 405mm rotors) in the market. Chemically-coated to prevent corrosion, these uniquely designed warp-free ATS crossdrilled and slotted brake rotors also feature specially designed tapered slots for enhanced noise reduction and are factory-balanced to prevent erratic vibrations or unwanted noise. THE ATS BENEFIT ATS Performance Big Brake Kit not only provides your drive with that ultra-high performance look and feel, it also exceeds your stock performance callipers in a number of key areas like improved heat dissipation, far shorter braking distance, better brake modulation with firmer brake pedal feel and most importantly, the elimination of brake fade under spirited circuit driving situations. HOSING BENEFITS Regardless of whether your car breathes naturally or via induced pressure, replacing factory hoses with high quality silicone items are a small modification that will prove useful in the long run. With increased durability, air/water flow and stiffness, your car remains cooler while performing better under tough conditions. HOSING EQUALITY Not all silicone hoses are created the same. Some companies utilize fillers in their manufacturing process, which diminishes the quality of silicone and causes premature wear and tear. With Samson’s hoses, only 100% high-grade silicone compliant to highest international standards are used, ensuring that their hoses last long and never deteriorate with time. Samson’s hoses are also reinforced with industrial-strength fabrics specially developed for automotive hosing purposes. These fabrics are designed to resist and reduce dilationrelated movements, such as sudden loss of boost, 100% handmade and hand inspected before anything even leaves the factory. A BOOSTED PURPOSE Samson’s high-grade silicone hoses are developed specially for coolant and boosted purposes, with extremely durable internal silicone linings that are able to withstand enormous amounts of pressure exerted by turbochargers. Metal inserts are also not spared the effort, as they are 100% precisionmachined alloy bonded to the silicone hoses via a unique manufacturing process. Samson hoses also feature multiple branches that provide reduced flow resistance, especially at junctions. This in turn increases the performance for cooling of turbos’ and provides added power. HOSE PERFECTION With handmade quality finishing and bespoke shapes and sizes available for almost any application, Samson’s hoses are guaranteed to keep your car running in tip-top condition, even in the harshest of conditions. TEXT EDITED BY JEREMY TAN Furthermore, the ATS front and rear Performance Big Brake System have been specially designed to work in unison with your factory-installed ABS to offer balanced overall torque ratio distribution to maximize the traction capabilities of both the front and rear wheels. VERDICT With a very attractive price proposition and a big brake kit available for just about any Japanese, Korean, American and European model on our roads, the ATS Performance Big Brake System is the preferred upgrade for anyone who has already executed a turbo upgrade. EDITED BY: JEREMY TAN Samson’s latest line of durable synthetic silicone hoses is a one-stop solution for all your piping needs. With the highest quality manufacturing standards and hundreds of applications available, you can be sure that Samson hoses provide maximum performance with guaranteed reliability.
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