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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #30 on: June 10, 2010, 09:25:27 am »
Scene monkey. You buy brakes to use them, not to score points..
I think we both know I give em stick but I only brake when I have too  :grin: but then again I set my stock brakes on fire so just proves I used em hard  :laugh: as for being a convert it's not about that it's just I have had brembo brakes and have them on my scooby front and back of the car so I know my vwr brakes have much more bite and stopping force than them. As for price of them well it's your money do what you want with it and if all you want is scene points then good for you but that's not my game sorry.

I didn't mean it like that - as far as I read it, the sole reason for him wanting those brakes is because they look pretty and say VW Racing on them, I don't think it'd matter if they were good or not.

Now obviously I know they're good, you know they're good - but we got brakes to use them, not for scene points.
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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #31 on: June 10, 2010, 09:35:06 am »

Now obviously I know they're good, you know they're good - but we got brakes to use them, not for scene points.


....I know what you mean, Mike, and I'm like you and Mat inasmuch that I mod primarily for functional reasons (improved performance) - Keeping cosmetic mods for bodywork rather than mechanical.

BUT.. Something I've learnt here is that there are lots of folks who don't think the same in this respect and do suspension mods as well just for the look - Not my scene either but I've learnt to be tolerant (not suggesting you're not tolerant).

I nonetheless have great difficulty understanding why some folks will spend on either brakes or suspension for cosmetic reasons. For me, handling is soooo important and rewarding when driving. Tactile 'n Taut is my scene! :happy2:

[Even my pretty LED DRL's are for functional reasons :laugh:]
« Last Edit: June 10, 2010, 09:37:36 am by RedRobin »


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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #32 on: June 10, 2010, 09:50:32 am »
sorry fella i get you now  :ashamed: scene points i just dont get as like you i get things for the car that i am going to use hard and make the driving better and also explore the chassis more  :driver: i just dont see the point of slagging something off people have never tried or owned as with any new product its a learning curve as things work on track but are just too much for road life.

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #33 on: June 10, 2010, 12:50:50 pm »
sorry fella i get you now  :ashamed: scene points i just dont get as like you i get things for the car that i am going to use hard and make the driving better and also explore the chassis more  :driver: i just dont see the point of slagging something off people have never tried or owned as with any new product its a learning curve as things work on track but are just too much for road life.

Which makes it all the more important that products are properly tested instead of hurriedly put into production and in effect people who buy products at VAST cost become the testing program. Its frustrating when products are very hyped by people on any number of forums without all the testing having been done or the products being proven.

They may well end up the best brakes on the planet, but until they do lets let the brakes do the talking instead. Lets also let people discuss their posible failings as a contrast to those who advocate then without reason or reference to the undertone that there may be some issues with them.

If you charge top dollar then things better be right, if you paid 1800 quid on a remap would you accept it if it misfired sometimes or on occasion wouldn't start. Would you expect it to be right "out of the box". Im good freinds with the new Project Mu dealer for the UK so Im aware what these kits cost wholesale - even with double duty, VAT and shipping theres enough margin for these to be properly tested.


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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #34 on: June 10, 2010, 12:52:39 pm »

Now obviously I know they're good, you know they're good - but we got brakes to use them, not for scene points.


....I know what you mean, Mike, and I'm like you and Mat inasmuch that I mod primarily for functional reasons (improved performance) - Keeping cosmetic mods for bodywork rather than mechanical.

[Even my pretty LED DRL's are for functional reasons :laugh:]

You mean they're  not Fog lights RR?  :P :P :P

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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #35 on: June 10, 2010, 01:28:35 pm »
^^^^
Re pre-public launch testing, I know that AP Racing will bench test some products 24/7 on specially built rigs and also on their company cars for many many months.

VWR are a different kind of company and bring their very extensively track tested products and expertise to what they offer the public.
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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #36 on: June 10, 2010, 07:59:46 pm »
ITS NOT ABOUT SCENE POINTS I JUST DONT LIKE AFTER MARKET PARTS, I WONT TO KEEP MY CAR AS OEM AS POSS,

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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #37 on: June 10, 2010, 08:02:44 pm »
You shout it LOUD and PROUD   :grin:

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #38 on: June 10, 2010, 08:03:59 pm »
lol,  :mad:
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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #39 on: June 10, 2010, 08:06:35 pm »

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #40 on: June 10, 2010, 08:07:36 pm »
wont to sell them? dose any one know the feller who has some for sale? as i cant pm him
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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #41 on: June 10, 2010, 08:10:20 pm »
u can pm him now its paul k

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Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #43 on: June 10, 2010, 08:15:24 pm »
no pms ...try harder :jumpmove:

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Re: vw racing 4 pots
« Reply #44 on: June 10, 2010, 08:16:24 pm »
ITS NOT ABOUT SCENE POINTS I JUST DONT LIKE AFTER MARKET PARTS, I WONT TO KEEP MY CAR AS OEM AS POSS,

get r32 brakes then !

as for brake porn , when i fitted my 6 pots i went to goodwood with some mates and 2 blokes walked up to my car and took a photo . my mates always take the piss now lol. quite often get young'uns looking at them lol . i must be high up with points then ha ha
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