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04-22-2008, 06:36 PM | #23 |
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Problem with that though Kris, is that I would have to change the calipers as well. The factory brakes are 6 pot brembos, so it would be a waste!
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04-22-2008, 07:20 PM | #24 |
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Yep, you'd need either :
A brake kit , comprising of calipers, hats, rotors, carriers Or A brake kit , comprising of hats, rotors and carriers Its the carriers which will mount the caliper to the strut/arm - you COULD use the existing calipers with new discs if you had a custom carrier made up. Expensive, and time consuming. When I had my S3, I had a custom set of hats and carriers made up to suit the Porsche 993 BiTurbo calipers (the big red monoblocks) and it worked well but I'd never do that again - alot of mucking around. Your best to just get a whole KIT and sell your existing setup. Failing that, upgrade the discs, pads and put some good fluid in and I think youll find the brakes will be MORE than up to the task of any track day you put it through. You asian guys all drive soft anyway right *laugh* *joke* |
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04-22-2008, 08:30 PM | #27 |
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04-22-2008, 08:36 PM | #28 |
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ha! Wayne, if you're serious about tracking your car I'd get a setup from AP Racing. Theres also a thread on this forum called something like 'I'm not a Garage Queen' check out his Front brakes on his 135i - THATS what you'll need
Also thicker sway bars (another user put on KMac with good results) Us 1addicts will have no dramas spending your money to turn your povopack :biggrin: into a track weapon |
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04-22-2008, 08:59 PM | #29 |
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Turning it into a track weapon is the exact reason why I purchased a povo pack in the first place. This car WILL BE my track car, so I will look into brakes if I need to later. But I am happy to go with factory spec for now and just change pads and disc and brake fluid. Does anyone know if DOT 5 is ok to use with the fuel lines we have? If not then Motul RBF600 it is. Best DOT 4 fluid there is. Btw, my friend's AP brakes on his RX-8 is awesome!
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04-23-2008, 12:24 AM | #30 |
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Kris, you are funny - Porsche brakes etc and yet you don't track your cars
Wayne, once our cars are run in, let's meet at Wakefield - I will challenge you to a track duel for sure! |
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04-23-2008, 12:29 AM | #31 |
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I'm serious! I never got around to putting the S3 on the track - but it was nice having serious street stopping power hehehe
I'll be the flag boy for you two guys...or maybe the track bikini girl (ill bring a friend! I'm not good in a bikini) |
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04-23-2008, 01:40 AM | #32 |
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If she's a looker then please bring her lol. Spdrcr, you are on! Wakefield is closer to you than me though, so no fair! How about Winton? I have never done Wakefield but I am sure it won't be that hard. Stock tyres vs stock tyres ok? I can drive all the way there with semi-slicks!
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04-23-2008, 03:40 AM | #33 |
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WAY if you and spdrcr are doing this we have got to make a day of it! I'll bring the pizza and beer (if my car isn't here by then); or caviar and champagne (if my car is here by then). :thumbup:
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04-23-2008, 06:53 AM | #35 |
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I'll be up for it even on stock tyres.
Will give me a chance to wear them out so I can put something better on - also good to get a baseline on a totally stock car. |
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04-23-2008, 07:02 AM | #36 |
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this is SO EXCITING! :roundel:
my car is going to be my first true performance car (especially after i am done fiddling with it) so it'll be an education to see what can be achieved with it. |
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04-23-2008, 05:03 PM | #40 |
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If you like track days i will add you to my email list of Motorsport days if you like. 2 weekends ago we went to Phillip island, and May 18th in Calder. I have a Super charged E36 Race car :w00t:
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