Bit of S3 brake and Service advice.

[ED30_jase]

Hey Guys...Hope everyone had an awesome Christmas....


I'm Just looking to get my Edition30 sorted ASAP

I have just bought some S3 calipers that I'm going to get refurbished by godspeed very soon...I'm going to get some braided hoses, probably HEL as I
need them for fitting and I'm also looking to get DS2500 pads.

Next on the list is ARBS front and rear and springs (have done quite a bit of research on here as to the best combination etc) and it was irritating me for ages as I couldn't decide what combination to go for....So in the end decided to go for VW racing for it all...Anyone think this isn't the best option for a Stage1+ opionion are very welcome..

Then next up will be VW racing catback and Twintake to compliment my current Stage1 Revo remap and DSG remap.

I'm looking for a nice subtle mods with a nice improvement over stock as the power is way to much at the moment for the stock setup.

I had an EP3 typeR with full coilovers ARBs etc before and due to never tracking it was too much for road use I thought although the handlng was amazing!!



So basically my ED30 will be

Stage 1 REVO
DSG REVO Remap
S3 Brakes   DS2500/VW racing pads, HEL braided Hoses
VW Racing Catback
Twintake
Front and Rear VW ARBS
New Goodyear F1 asym 2's
VW racing front engine mount


I'm aiming to do all this in 1/2 days in Feb after I return from skiing with the army.

My main questions are....

What Pads do I need codewise looked on camskill and it just confused me.   PM'd DaveB and he doesn't reply to them on advice for the brakes and refurbing I'm guessing he's just busy...
Anyone think I'm making a mistake with any of my choices?

Also it's just had An engine and DSG service....What other things should I do to get it running tip top....Spark plugs etc....



Anyway Guy's any help Is massively appreciated...

Jase

[Beddie]

Code for Ferodo DS2500 is 'FCP 1765H' for the S3/R32 caliper,

If set on VWR springs (i have these and i would recommend), save the VWR 'Tax' and just get the AP springs from DPM performance etc and get the exact same part for almost half the price...  
As for ARBs i'm not sure on the cost of the VWR ones, but i have the H&R 26/22mm ones and its a great setup and probably cheaper..  

[ED30_jase]

Sounds like I'm already saving myself so money already thanks 

[Beddie]

No probs mate 

In respect to your caliper refurb, do the calipers need new seals or a piston etc? If not and its just a cosmetic / colour refresh you are after then just split the caliper yourself (4 x spline bolts) and have the cast part blasted and coated (my local powdercoater charges £15 for a set in red) 

[Shorty]

No probs mate 

In respect to your caliper refurb, do the calipers need new seals or a piston etc? If not and its just a cosmetic / colour refresh you are after then just split the caliper yourself (4 x spline bolts) and have the cast part blasted and coated (my local powdercoater charges £15 for a set in red) 

Whos that mate?

I've just got some S3 brakes and wanna strip them down for paint...

[ED30_jase]

I'm not sure if they need new seals or not what is the best way to tell? when I pushed the piston back they were smooth enough etc? they look in pretty good condition? whats best powder coating or wet painting? the place that I got a quote from for full refurb new pistons etc was £75 a caliper which I don't really want to pay if I don't need to? what about the rear part of the caliper just leave that as it is?

Appreciating the help  

[Beddie]

Place in stockport 'Rust Proofing Co.'  
Myself and a mate use them for bike parts and other bits so it's usually a cash job  

[mkviken]

the VWR exhaust is just a rebranded milltek with rebranded tail pipes. the regular milltek is MUCH cheaper

i looked at a VWR from the mk6 and it was about £250-£300 more than the milltek i went for in the end.

[Beddie]

I'm not sure if they need new seals or not what is the best way to tell? when I pushed the piston back they were smooth enough etc? they look in pretty good condition? whats best powder coating or wet painting? the place that I got a quote from for full refurb new pistons etc was £75 a caliper which I don't really want to pay if I don't need to? what about the rear part of the caliper just leave that as it is?

Appreciating the help  

If the piston operation is smooth and the rubber dust seal is intact with no rips etc i'd leave it as it is, just split the front bit and find a local powdercoater  

[ED30_jase]

the VWR exhaust is just a rebranded milltek with rebranded tail pipes. the regular milltek is MUCH cheaper

i looked at a VWR from the mk6 and it was about £250-£300 more than the milltek i went for in the end.

    Thanks for that... appreciating this help!! need to save as much as possible on a Soldiers wage haha

Every day is a school day....Will un-resonated be loud  ?

[ED30_jase]

If the piston operation is smooth and the rubber dust seal is intact with no rips etc i'd leave it as it is, just split the front bit and find a local powdercoater   [/quote]


Thanks    this is what I will be doing tomorrow then...From memory do you know the bolt size to split??

Jase

[Beddie]

From memory do you know the bolt size to split??

Jase

Unfortunately not mate, think it's either an M12 / M14 Spline? 

[mkviken]

the VWR exhaust is just a rebranded milltek with rebranded tail pipes. the regular milltek is MUCH cheaper

i looked at a VWR from the mk6 and it was about £250-£300 more than the milltek i went for in the end.

    Thanks for that... appreciating this help!! need to save as much as possible on a Soldiers wage haha

Every day is a school day....Will un-resonated be loud  ?

I've got a non-resonated on my mk6 gti and it sounds great. its more aggressive sounding but not any louder then standard until about 3500rpm> then it gets louder.
 it doesn't drone at all and when at cruising speed you can't hear it unless you accelerate again but once at a steady speed it quietens down again. its really good.

the resonated one is VERY quiet. i thought it was quieter than standard when i test drove one.

non-resonated is 100% the one to get plus its 5kg lighter than the OEM exhaust (i weighed both when i fitted mine)

[ED30_jase]

I've got a non-resonated on my mk6 gti and it sounds great. its more aggressive sounding but not any louder then standard until about 3500rpm> then it gets louder.
 it doesn't drone at all and when at cruising speed you can't hear it unless you accelerate again but once at a steady speed it quietens down again. its really good.

the resonated one is VERY quiet. i thought it was quieter than standard when i test drove one.

non-resonated is 100% the one to get plus its 5kg lighter than the OEM exhaust (i weighed both when i fitted mine)

This has made my decision....  thanks   

[the bruce]

Next on the list is ARBS front and rear and springs (have done quite a bit of research on
here as to the best combination etc)

imho not a good combination, Jase.   

Your shocks will have a very hard job to do with both stiffer springs and ARBs
(+ heavier brakes). First get a set of Bilsteins or go for a quality coilover.