MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: gazbutS3 on May 27, 2011, 05:42:33 pm
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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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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?
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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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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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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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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
:laugh:
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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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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
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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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Hi,
Does anyone have any updates on these brakes? Or are vwr really worth the price difference?
Thanks!