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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*




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      04-22-2008, 08:15 PM   #25
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Haha, I ain't the chatswoo set dude! Dare to race me on the track (sorry I retired from road racing when I was 18 lol).
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      04-22-2008, 08:25 PM   #26
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haha no im too soft to race my car on a track - you win :P
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      04-22-2008, 08:30 PM   #27
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haha no im too soft to race my car on a track - you win :P
Phewwww, I am glad he didn't bite. My bluffs always work!
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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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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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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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Ill supply the girls...
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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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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, 07:18 AM   #37
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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!
Haha now your talking, i look forward to the opportunity to helping you achieve your goals.:thumbup:
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      04-23-2008, 12:23 PM   #38
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Andrew, looking forward to a AA tune first up, then let's see what we need to do bit by bit.

Spdrcr, how far is Wakefield from Melb?
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It is about 600km. There are some nice places to stay nearby so you could make a weekend out of it though =)
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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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Yes please Andrew. I would like that. Thanks.
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