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Offline RedRobin

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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #15 on: December 24, 2008, 09:02:20 pm »
^^^^

It sounds as if the aftermarket car modding industry may be saved from the 'credit crunch' in 2009!!
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Offline Hurdy

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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #16 on: December 24, 2008, 09:15:59 pm »
Someone mention big brake upgrades :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:

Both RedRobin's AP's and the Tarox's I have were designed specifically for the GTI application. The Tarox's may be 10 pots, but the cylinders are smaller to give a more even spread of pressure over a slightly larger pad. The smaller pots mean that the master doesn't need an upgrade and can still supply the correct pressure to the pads. The Tarox's have a fantastic solid feel to them in use and are very progressive. To cap it off they don't even squeak like I was told they may do because of the high friction pads :happy2:

I reckon that R32 brakes are a good step up for a remapped GTI, but I'd seriously consider an AP, Brembo or RS4 upgrade with the 300 horsies to tame in the ED30.

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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #17 on: December 24, 2008, 09:24:06 pm »
Cheers Hurdy, thats useful information for me to absorb as part of my research  :happy2:
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #18 on: December 24, 2008, 09:32:35 pm »
I think it comes down to a few things
1. Budget, if you can afford it go for the best
2. Practicality, what do you do, are you a trackday driver get the best in your budget again.
3. Daily driver, spirited use, R32 is more than enough. money saved can go on handling attributes.

I have the R32 setup and its great i fall into category 3 fast road use with 3 trips a year to the 1/4mile strip.
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #19 on: December 24, 2008, 09:36:46 pm »
I agree Keith.

Up till now I've done a few trackdays and plenty of 1/4milers, but next year the old girl is gonna get a good spanking and so I need the best.

As for R32 brakes being okay for fast road use - maybe, but the Tarox's have saved me once from a bad incursion where I don't think the R32's would have :scared:
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #20 on: December 24, 2008, 09:52:54 pm »
So the big question what the kind of budget needed for AP's or the Tarox??
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #21 on: December 24, 2008, 09:55:34 pm »


RS4 discs and cupra disc  :evilgrin: the 8 pots are nice and oem ie easy to service and to get part for ie your audi dealer thats y i like them and will be fitting some next year  :evilgrin:
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #22 on: December 24, 2008, 09:57:31 pm »
Mat, If I went for the R32 calipers, what uprated discs and pads would you recommend?  :happy2:
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #23 on: December 24, 2008, 10:02:24 pm »
Quote from: Greenouse on December 24, 2008, 09:57:31 pm
Mat, If I went for the R32 calipers, what uprated discs and pads would you recommend?  :happy2:

i think tarox do some discs for them and neuspeed do them aswell and some ferodo pads.
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #24 on: December 24, 2008, 10:05:40 pm »
Quote from: MAT ED30 on December 24, 2008, 10:02:24 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on December 24, 2008, 09:57:31 pm
Mat, If I went for the R32 calipers, what uprated discs and pads would you recommend?  :happy2:

i think tarox do some discs for them and neuspeed do them aswell and some ferodo pads.

Cheers Buddy  :happy2:
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #25 on: December 24, 2008, 10:13:33 pm »
Quote from: MAT ED30 on December 24, 2008, 10:02:24 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on December 24, 2008, 09:57:31 pm
Mat, If I went for the R32 calipers, what uprated discs and pads would you recommend?  :happy2:

i think tarox do some discs for them and neuspeed do them aswell and some ferodo pads.

how much are the traox discs and said pads
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #26 on: December 24, 2008, 10:16:07 pm »
vw racing do a nice set up, see if they will do a group buy on breaks and diff

http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/sales_bigbrake.html

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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #27 on: December 24, 2008, 10:17:26 pm »
I think for the £ the cupra setup is great and as with the rs4 setup all parts can be srviced at any dealer as they will have discs and pads in stock so no messing about. The thing to think about is the cupra/s3/r32 brakes are 1 large piston and if you want a more hardcore setup go for the AP kit or the rs4 8 pots  :evilgrin:  i have looked at the ecs stage 5 kit but dont fancy a 10mm spacer on the front or the big porsche logo  :smiley:
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #28 on: December 24, 2008, 10:18:08 pm »
Here's the TAROX catalogues.

http://www.tarox.com/en/katalogi.php

And here's where you can get them (apart from Awesome GTI)
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http://www.europerformance.co.uk/brakes/tarox/Tarox_Brake_Pads.mhtml
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #29 on: December 24, 2008, 10:19:39 pm »
Quote from: GTIjames on December 24, 2008, 10:16:07 pm
vw racing do a nice set up, see if they will do a group buy on breaks and diff

http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/sales_bigbrake.html

come on its christmas   :santa:

2k for this setup no thanks as i can do rs4 8 pots for £1350
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