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rich83 - Edition 30..... Breaking
Hedge:
--- Quote from: RedRobin on June 04, 2011, 09:06:25 am ---
You should email that Aston showroom interior pic to them and ask if they'd like you to take some more (for money so you can then afford some big brakes). It has great atmosphere.
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What to replace his 345mm R32 front stoppers? :confused: :confused: :confused: .com
damoegan:
--- Quote from: RedRobin on June 04, 2011, 09:06:25 am ---The fact is that OEM GTI brakes are good but not great and you sound as if you've been driving more enthusiastically or perhaps are fresher to the car.
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Thats a very true, Robin. We were away camping for 5 days over a very long weekend last week and we took the Mrs' GT Sport (it has the same brakes as the GTI's have), driving over twisty roads over the moors. When we got back and I got in my car I nearly went through the window when I stood on the brakes :signLOL:
rich83:
Thanks guys.
Like Hedge says robin, I am on R32 front brakes which I know are not the last word when it comes to brakes. The fluid has been changed by VW last week, I presume the did it right :confused:. I think i must just be used to them. Im definitely going to get some 'other than OEM' pads when these are shot.
Im really happy with how the car handles even though Ive done very little to it. Much better than what is was when I bought it, although lowering it a touch would improve body roll. The steering still bugs me tho, it just doesnt feel quick enough, like the rack is too long... it just lacks 'immediacy'.
Rich
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: richwig83 on June 04, 2011, 11:48:40 am ---
Im really happy with how the car handles even though Ive done very little to it. Much better than what is was when I bought it, although lowering it a touch would improve body roll.
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....Anti Roll Bars might be a better option.
Sorry, I didn't know you had R32 front brakes.
a89:
He's also got a rear Autotech ARB. :wink:
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