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Forge Big Brake Kit
« on: May 27, 2011, 05:42:33 pm »
Anybody got any experience/thoughts on these kits???

Did a search and there was a thread a while ago that didn't really give any answers :smiley:

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=&product=FMBKMK5
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Re: Forge Big Brake Kit
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2011, 05:47:46 pm »
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Re: Forge Big Brake Kit
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2011, 05:55:21 pm »
I am looking to order a set from VWR and I saw a post suggesting the cheaper Forge are the same ?

They look similar but not the same ?

Can anyone help as the price difference is significant !
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Re: Forge Big Brake Kit
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2011, 05:56:55 pm »
Quote from: edd666999 on May 27, 2011, 05:47:46 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,27467.0.html

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,25865.0.html

are they any help?

not really which is why I posted again :laugh:

don't really tell us anything about the Forge kit, they can be had cheaper than from Forge too, from Awesome
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Re: Forge Big Brake Kit
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2011, 06:00:23 pm »
Quote from: gazbutS3 on May 27, 2011, 05:56:55 pm
Quote from: edd666999 on May 27, 2011, 05:47:46 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,27467.0.html

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,25865.0.html

are they any help?

not really which is why I posted again :laugh:

don't really tell us anything about the Forge kit, they can be had cheaper than from Forge too, from Awesome
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i apologise...it appears i have waisted your time  :P
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Re: Forge Big Brake Kit
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2011, 06:01:36 pm »
Quote from: edd666999 on May 27, 2011, 06:00:23 pm
Quote from: gazbutS3 on May 27, 2011, 05:56:55 pm
Quote from: edd666999 on May 27, 2011, 05:47:46 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,27467.0.html

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,25865.0.html

are they any help?

not really which is why I posted again :laugh:

don't really tell us anything about the Forge kit, they can be had cheaper than from Forge too, from Awesome
#

i apologise...it appears i have waisted your time  :P
:laugh:
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Re: Forge Big Brake Kit
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2011, 06:17:36 pm »
Looking at the pictures the caliper and discs are different so I dont think the VWR or Forge are related. Also no idea of caliper clearance for different wheels.

I spoke to Forge some time ago and couldn't find out whether they will fit under 8x18 TD's. After talking to a few who had bought cheaper, seemingly very similar big brake kits I decided not to take the risk. Seems the E46 M3 has a number of kits that seem similar to the AP's most are cheaper for a reason.

DS2500 pads are also more expensive and higher quality than EBC by all accounts.

I'm still sticking with VWR brakes for my upgrade, just wish they were not so expensive.
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Re: Forge Big Brake Kit
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2011, 12:05:58 pm »
They certainly appear very tempting especially for the 330mm kit at Awesome pricing...

I remember the thread a while back about these and suprised at the general lack of info and uptake since tbh? Only info seems to be speculation rather than fact about them being rebranded K-Sport stuff which doesnt get the best reviews so perhaps thats why?  :confused:

Even the corporate machine that is Forge and their fanbase have not banded them around the forums as usual, strange...  :confused:

Here's the spec run down for the brake techies out there.. http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/media/Brakes%20Spec.pdf
« Last Edit: May 28, 2011, 12:28:31 pm by Beddie »
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Re: Forge Big Brake Kit
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2011, 07:21:04 pm »
I'll possibly be interested in these at some point too. The spec is decent, the price is good and if I could guarantee they'd fit behind 18" OZ Alleggerita's then I'd be a happy bunny.   :smiley:
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Re: Forge Big Brake Kit
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2011, 02:46:13 am »
Hi,

Does anyone have any updates on these brakes? Or are vwr really worth the price difference?

Thanks!
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