MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: rich83 on November 15, 2010, 11:18:31 am
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Hello...
Are they any good? Do they come in various applications/compounds?
The reason why i ask is because i know someone who works for the UK distribution company for them., so might be able to get some cheapish!!
Rich
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EPIC.
Fin.
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Really.... that good eh? :signLOL:
What else do you know about them... what compounds are available?
I need some pads for an R32 kit ive just bought! :smiley:
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It's race car stuff, so expect a bit more dust and noise, but they'll stop you every single time.
97 compound will suit you fine, don't run them on a used disc though - Carbon Metallic stuff needs a clean surface or it judders.
Look at Carbotech XP8 compound too. They'll copy a backingplate if they don't list the R32.
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Not really a everyday winterpad Rich, just found your text on my car bluetooth this morning so was going to PM you tonight.
I think your idea of DS2500's for fast road is a good one, they're a good road pad as long as you dont expect wonders from them on track...it would appear evident that the M1144 would be a better choice for track days with Tom and Gaz both having had a good day out on them both at anglesea and at the ring, Gaz did 70 laps on his that day in 6 lap stints and they hung on theres a big 120-130mph stop to a hairpin corner there.
We were worried about how they'd coped but I've had them in my hand and they did ok
I dont think you'll find a PF pad for the R32 caliper but is also used in some Volvo's and some Mazda's without the rear clips which will make them very noisy and annoying to live with as a daily.
PS package x 2 with you tomorrow
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:signLOL: No problem with the text... easy done!
So DS2500 looking favourite as i don't intend to track it yet. What are they like compared to Pagid Blue? And whats are they price wise?
Thanks for the kit dave... what else do i need apart from the pads? Dust covers i presume and some new carrier bolts?
Rich
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I used the Carbotechs as a daily, but I had a bit more oopff behind them to assist them when cold I guess. Those Mintex are ideal for what you want.
Dave - PM BTW.
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Have either of you got a part number or link for the M1144? Im sruggling! :sad1:
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I have the last set from the last batch made thanks to DaveB :smiley: not sure when they'll be in stock again tho!!
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Hes right last two sets on the planet for a while went to chungster and GazbutS3, I can find out when they'll be back in stock if you like.
They were going out for a 100 quid I managed to get everybody about 30% off them...... DS2500's are probably 140 quid or something stupid
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I need to get some ASAP so i can get this kit on.... might just go for the ds2500! Unless there are any better (apart from the m1144 which arnt available)?
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Take a Pagid RS4-2 blue over a DS2500, if you can?
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Rich, I can get you OEM R32, Cupra, S3 pads for £50 if you want?
If just fitted them and there good..
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are you planning to do track days rich cos otherwise OEM pads will be fine for normal road driving.
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Damo... il take them!!
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Performance Friction dont do pads for the mk5 r32... just had word back from my friend!
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I'll get onto it for you mate.
Send me a PM with your address and I'll sort it :happy2:
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are you planning to do track days rich cos otherwise OEM pads will be fine for normal road driving.
Not any time soon Lee... OEM it is then... and at 50quid i cannot argue with that!
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are you planning to do track days rich cos otherwise OEM pads will be fine for normal road driving.
Not any time soon Lee... OEM it is then... and at 50quid i cannot argue with that!
Just set the ball in motion mate :wink:
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are you planning to do track days rich cos otherwise OEM pads will be fine for normal road driving.
Not any time soon Lee... OEM it is then... and at 50quid i cannot argue with that!
Just set the ball in motion mate :wink:
Ball tapped back!!
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Good good nicely sorted! :happy2:
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Pagid Rs4-2 blue.... £203.... i just dropped my cup of tea!! :stupid:
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Ha ha ha!!
Compared to £50 OEMs, fair enough - but Pagids last 3 times as long as anything else and have excellent feel. Hurts up front though!!!
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Come on rich you should know how the game is, you gotta pay if you want to play!!!
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Fact.
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Haha.. i know guys! I just cant say no to £50 vs £150+.... bare in mind that it wont get tracked anytime soon!
Maybe once im mapped ill come and play!! :driver:
Thanks for all your input! :happy2:
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Pads ordered and sent.. should be here tomorrow! :happy2:
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Yep, just had word that they have been shipped mate :happy2:
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Pagid Rs4-2 blue.... £203.... i just dropped my cup of tea!! :stupid:
Experiences ???
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Pagid Rs4-2 blue.... £203.... i just dropped my cup of tea!! :stupid:
Experiences ???
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Pagid Rs4-2 blue.... £203.... i just dropped my cup of tea!! :stupid:
Experiences ???
None... not at that price! :grin:
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Hmm?? might have to send you a PM after Crimbo Rich now that i know you can get Performance friction pads :wink:
They are the best ones for my Exige and track, though i have read that the dust can wreck the wheels when new if it is raining when they are throwing off lots of dust for the first few drives. I have read some cases of wheels needing a refurb. :confused:
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Let me know.. ill see what i can do :happy2:
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Bruce, i have bought some pagid blue? just waiting for delivery. will let you know how they are ;)
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Team Bora use blues in their track car, think it's done 5 TDs, about 50 Ring laps on 1 set so far. Doesn't fail to stop. :happy2:
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reassuring they last cause they're not a cheap pad
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Generally the rule of thumb with Pagids, they cost more but they last much longer.
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Team Bora use blues in their track car, think it's done 5 TDs, about 50 Ring laps on 1 set so far. Doesn't fail to stop. :happy2:
That equates to a lot of fast road miles! :-)
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Bruce, i have bought some pagid blue? just waiting for delivery. will let you know how they are ;)
A friend is running them on his Octavia RS with Tarox G88 both track and daily.
Yesterday he told me if he would swap to others he would miss the squeeling in town.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Very happy with braking even on track though - no fading, great feel.
:drinking:
ps: compared to Endless they are cheap :evilgrin:
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Oh ref corrosive dust:
I think that's a problem since resolved with the compounds?? Minuscule red hot flecks of metal would stick in your paint, and when it rained having left the dust on the car they went rusty.
Race compounds don't really bother racers, obviously enthusiasts would prefer something a little less messy.
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I had the carbon ceramics on the m3, and i was very happy with them !
The ds2.5ks are pretty good too, i found them a bit messy though.
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If you want the best pads then it has to be endless. Thats all we use on the race lambos now. They will last a full 24 hour race and somehow dont damage the discs :surprised:
We would use a front set of Pagid RS29's per 2-3 hour race and then a set of discs every two races.
The endless are £600 per corner which will last a season and the pagids are £150 per corner. The endless pads brake better too.