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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
RedRobin:
^^^^
It sounds as if the aftermarket car modding industry may be saved from the 'credit crunch' in 2009!!
Hurdy:
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.
SteveP:
Cheers Hurdy, thats useful information for me to absorb as part of my research :happy2:
keith:
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.
Hurdy:
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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