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Brake upgrade
Harm:
So are the cupra and r32 brakes the same apart from colour, no mounting differences?
Will keep my eyes peeled for some then, dont really want to go aftermarket as theres loads of other bits i would like to do with the money first!
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated!
Hurdy:
--- Quote from: tony_danza on May 01, 2009, 09:20:45 am ---R32's are more than enough for most people's fast-road needs. :happy2:
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Says the man with lurvelee Alcons! 8). Then again you are a track demon anyway :evilgrin:
Just about any brake upgrade will secure you better braking, but as TD says, it depends upon how you are going to use the car. :smiley:
Oh and TAROX FTW :happy2:
animal:
--- Quote from: prepree on May 01, 2009, 09:16:42 am ---I agree the brakes arent quite as good as i thought they would be,
There are a few options tho- RR has upgraded his to bremo's i think- he has written a review of them and i think hurdy has turox upgraded brakes. Im sure they will be along to help you in more detail.
I think R32 is the cheaper option - esp if you get some from flebay
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RR has the VWR kit, which unless I'm mistaken, isn't Brembo.
Harm, before you go and spend a shed load - what sort of condition are you brakes in? New (upgraded) pads, new discs and fluid and better tyres can make a world of difference.
Harm:
--- Quote from: animal on May 01, 2009, 12:32:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: prepree on May 01, 2009, 09:16:42 am ---I agree the brakes arent quite as good as i thought they would be,
There are a few options tho- RR has upgraded his to bremo's i think- he has written a review of them and i think hurdy has turox upgraded brakes. Im sure they will be along to help you in more detail.
I think R32 is the cheaper option - esp if you get some from flebay
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RR has the VWR kit, which unless I'm mistaken, isn't Brembo.
Harm, before you go and spend a shed load - what sort of condition are you brakes in? New (upgraded) pads, new discs and fluid and better tyres can make a world of difference.
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When i bought the car only about 5 months tops, it had just had new dics and pads all round from the dealer (so guessing stock), and it has had it brake fluid change too!?
When fast private road driving, takes a lot of work to stop.....i've driven my friends GTI too, and his is the same?
Think i'm going to stick to finding R32 or cupra set up as everyone has said they'll be more than enough for road use, dont have plans to track the car so dont think i need aftermarket.
Thanks for all the help everyone!
SteveP:
--- Quote from: animal on May 01, 2009, 12:32:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: prepree on May 01, 2009, 09:16:42 am ---I agree the brakes arent quite as good as i thought they would be,
There are a few options tho- RR has upgraded his to bremo's i think- he has written a review of them and i think hurdy has turox upgraded brakes. Im sure they will be along to help you in more detail.
I think R32 is the cheaper option - esp if you get some from flebay
--- End quote ---
RR has the VWR kit, which unless I'm mistaken, isn't Brembo.
Harm, before you go and spend a shed load - what sort of condition are you brakes in? New (upgraded) pads, new discs and fluid and better tyres can make a world of difference.
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He's got AP Racing BBK :happy2:
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