2l tdi mk5 project.

[ryder2012]

brakes clutch and flywheel are on the list.

looking at the R32 brakes or better.

im also looking into hydraulic handbrake, found a company that is manufacturing them but not available just yet.

[Shoduchi]

Don't go for the R32 brakes if you're worried with weight. I fit the front brakes and they're heavy. 

For my needs their stopping power is more than enough, though.

Happy modding!

[ryder2012]

thanks for heads up, can you recommend any good lighter brakes?

[Shoduchi]

Depends on your budget and how handy or how long you're willing to wait to get all the parts needed to assemble a good BBK.

You have good BBK in the Mod Catalogue: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?page=mods&cat=20

I wouldn't mind having one of these if I had a better setup or engine:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?page=mods&mod=20
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?page=mods&mod=54

[ryder2012]

wow good few grand there then. quick search for brembo from a porche is 2/3 grand.

will be worth it though.

[Shoduchi]

Getting the whole kit can be (much) more expensive but it'll save you a lot of trouble on getting the needed parts all together.

[dansmith180]

I switched my R32 setup to the TTRS 4pots for just over £1000, I have 340mm TTS discs so theyre as light as you can get without spending a lot on 2 piece discs.

This setup is about 4kg lighter per corner than the R32's.

[ryder2012]

sweet will look into those as well.

thanks.

[xjay1337]

TTRS/DB9 brakes, hel braided lines
Slotted rotors
Pagid RS4-2 pads
Braided lines
new fluid all round
The kit without fluid or fitting is £1200. best bang for your buck and very cheap really. very very light.

need solid or uprated wishbone bushes too...super pro ball joints, subframe spacer kit

[ryder2012]

TTRS/DB9 brakes, hel braided lines
Slotted rotors
Pagid RS4-2 pads
Braided lines
new fluid all round
The kit without fluid or fitting is £1200. best bang for your buck and very cheap really. very very light.

need solid or uprated wishbone bushes too...super pro ball joints, subframe spacer kit

is that the kit from the mods section? if so how do you go about getting one as i'll get the brakes sorted first up.

[xjay1337]

Alex at AKS.

01234 82 23 24.

[dom069]

So you're worrying about the weight of intakes, yet add a load of audio gear in the boot? Don't get me wrong, I'm not wanting to come across is being critical, but that doesn't make any sense to me.

[ryder2012]

highlight points.

remove weight
additional weight can be added back in through other accessories.

[Jcarroll]

So confused by this thread but good luck, always happy to watch a build - especially when the aim is the beat a VXR!!

[JoeDarKa]

How much do intakes weigh? Standard and aftermarket?