Why do you hate the wrx?
16 February 2005, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
Pads can be totally worn out after one weekends hard work. They fade like Pompey in the league and have no feel what so ever. They have a lovely metal look cover on the pedal though, or is that just the STi? 
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Every car can kill a set of standard pads in "one weekends hard work" so what does that have to do with a WRX, STI or any other Impreza?
16 February 2005, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Ok so you dont wish to share your experience of 'WRX 01 ownership'
I have a MY99 which has the same brakes as a WRX 01 (ie 4-pots). For road use they are strong reliable units unlike the earlier 2 pots. The pads are not suited to track use.
But I guess you knew this all anyway?
I have a MY99 which has the same brakes as a WRX 01 (ie 4-pots). For road use they are strong reliable units unlike the earlier 2 pots. The pads are not suited to track use.
But I guess you knew this all anyway?
No feel, no bite.....and fade too! The weakest part of most jap parts.
16 February 2005, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by misty
Geek you may be right mate!!
Bob'5 you may be right mate!!
look here http://www.letstorquebhp.com/4wd.htm
And then realise that all this wrx sti talks pales into insignificance against the mighty EVO
dave
Bob'5 you may be right mate!!
look here http://www.letstorquebhp.com/4wd.htm
And then realise that all this wrx sti talks pales into insignificance against the mighty EVO
dave
and its still wrong
16 February 2005, 04:09 PM
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the brakes are ****e whichever way you look at them.
They are barely enough for the car in std. trim, let alone modified cars!
As for the dreamer on the 1st page who thinks that compared to most other cars on the road they are in supercar league....
WTF is that all about?
at motorway cruising speeds accelerating against even a 2.0l mudano will be an eye opener.
of course being a turbo they are easy to get to acceptable levels and relatively cheaply at that, but out the box? they aint quick people,
They are barely enough for the car in std. trim, let alone modified cars!
As for the dreamer on the 1st page who thinks that compared to most other cars on the road they are in supercar league....
WTF is that all about?
at motorway cruising speeds accelerating against even a 2.0l mudano will be an eye opener.
of course being a turbo they are easy to get to acceptable levels and relatively cheaply at that, but out the box? they aint quick people,
16 February 2005, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
People want to know how fast their car will accelerate from a standstill not 20-60mph, 20-100mph
What possible use is that to a GT3 RS owner who will only use his car as it was intended!
When lapping the ring - how many times will he accelerate from standstill?
16 February 2005, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Geek Boy
I didn't know - but the brakes are appalling. Fit only for road use........do any trackwork and you will realise why there are so crap. Even if you used race pads.....they would still be sh1te.
No feel, no bite.....and fade too! The weakest part of most jap parts.
No feel, no bite.....and fade too! The weakest part of most jap parts.
Now I know you're talking complete bo!!ocks.
4-pots with OE discs and uprated pads work fine on the track.
It may be better trying to talk bo!!ocks to someone who doesnt own the car and know a little bit about it.
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16 February 2005, 04:14 PM
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I think what geek boy is talking about is real world usuable power.... I agree.... 0-60 is not real world... 0-60 is traffic light fun.... on a track...you need the midrange!!
16 February 2005, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by wrxmania
Standard pads yes.
Every car can kill a set of standard pads in "one weekends hard work" so what does that have to do with a WRX, STI or any other Impreza?
Every car can kill a set of standard pads in "one weekends hard work" so what does that have to do with a WRX, STI or any other Impreza?
16 February 2005, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Geek Boy
Pub talk!
What possible use is that to a GT3 RS owner who will only use his car as it was intended!
When lapping the ring - how many times will he accelerate from standstill?
What possible use is that to a GT3 RS owner who will only use his car as it was intended!
When lapping the ring - how many times will he accelerate from standstill?
16 February 2005, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Now I know you're talking complete bo!!ocks.
4-pots with OE discs and uprated pads work fine on the track.
It may be better trying to talk bo!!ocks to someone who doesnt own the car and know a little bit about it.
BOb
4-pots with OE discs and uprated pads work fine on the track.
It may be better trying to talk bo!!ocks to someone who doesnt own the car and know a little bit about it.
BOb
They might work fine for a lap or 2 mate
Subaru 4 pot brakes are a joke....
16 February 2005, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Geek Boy
Pub talk!
What possible use is that to a GT3 RS owner who will only use his car as it was intended!
When lapping the ring - how many times will he accelerate from standstill?
What possible use is that to a GT3 RS owner who will only use his car as it was intended!
When lapping the ring - how many times will he accelerate from standstill?
What % of people buy there cars solely for track use. Driving on the road is nothing like a track. So many stop-starts etc.
So car manufacturers should advertise track times rather than 0-60mph and 0-100mph etc
16 February 2005, 04:18 PM
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since when has the wrx been an out an out track day car, are you trying to tell me that the brakes are crap for every day use , which is what they are intended for
16 February 2005, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobydooooo
i don't know why anybody is still arguing with this type of logic , it's beyond human comprehension
Thats the end of that.
Have had some fun out of him though.
Bob
16 February 2005, 04:19 PM
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My brakes are brilliant on the STi ...... the first ten laps they do the business as intended then it all starts with a little feedback in the steering wheel and gets worse and worse till im eventually treated to brade judder the likes of which its hard to comprehend.
Oh and on shorter circuits they fade to nothing after a 20 minute session.
I wonder how much they cost in comparison to the standard brakes in my 205 which stop me without fade everytime I mash them?
Oh and on shorter circuits they fade to nothing after a 20 minute session.
I wonder how much they cost in comparison to the standard brakes in my 205 which stop me without fade everytime I mash them?
16 February 2005, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Now I know you're talking complete bo!!ocks.
4-pots with OE discs and uprated pads work fine on the track.
It may be better trying to talk bo!!ocks to someone who doesnt own the car and know a little bit about it.
BOb
4-pots with OE discs and uprated pads work fine on the track.
It may be better trying to talk bo!!ocks to someone who doesnt own the car and know a little bit about it.
BOb
), my00 wagon and after a few quickish stops from somewhere near the national speed limit *ahem* they fade like a chavs short term memory...the lack of bite and 'feel' is atrocious...go find yourself an esp equipped focus to play in and then you know how standard production cars brakes should feel...IMHO of course.
16 February 2005, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
True. Just so frustrating having kids come on here and talk nonsense. Just get drawn into it.
Thats the end of that.
Have had some fun out of him though.
Bob
Thats the end of that.
Have had some fun out of him though.
Bob
16 February 2005, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
True. Just so frustrating having kids come on here and talk nonsense. Just get drawn into it.
Thats the end of that.
Have had some fun out of him though.
Bob
Thats the end of that.
Have had some fun out of him though.
Bob
You seem to betting frustated rather than having fun......
gb
16 February 2005, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Geek Boy
OK....just try a car with good brakes and you will feel the difference.
They might work fine for a lap or 2 mate
Subaru 4 pot brakes are a joke....
They might work fine for a lap or 2 mate
Subaru 4 pot brakes are a joke....
Maybe some other time
@ 4-pots being ok for a lap or two then becoming a joke....that'll be nothing to do with the pads then Signing off.
Bob
16 February 2005, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Okay as much as I would like to keep educating you, I've had enough laughs for one day.
Maybe some other time
@ 4-pots being ok for a lap or two then becoming a joke....that'll be nothing to do with the pads then
Signing off.
Bob
Maybe some other time
@ 4-pots being ok for a lap or two then becoming a joke....that'll be nothing to do with the pads then Signing off.
Bob
I think he is well rattled ..........
I wonder who upset him?
Geek boy go to your room ......
16 February 2005, 04:24 PM
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This whole discussion is so negative and pointless.
Wasteful comments comparing one car against another. You can never compare anything like a car against any other really. What works for one does not work for another.
"errrr no untrue. Every 1400kg monster maybe but a 1000kg car NOPE"
That is truly bollocks and uneducated. Pads will wear due largely to the material and the way they are used.
To all who make assertive, negative and not necessarily true statements:
Why use this forum if you don't own a Subaru and only have time to waste slagging it off. Go somewhere else. You are killing this forum for owners and fans of the marque - fewer people want to come here because of all the negative crap which is posted time and again, week after week.
Get a life.
Wasteful comments comparing one car against another. You can never compare anything like a car against any other really. What works for one does not work for another.
"errrr no untrue. Every 1400kg monster maybe but a 1000kg car NOPE"
That is truly bollocks and uneducated. Pads will wear due largely to the material and the way they are used.
To all who make assertive, negative and not necessarily true statements:
Why use this forum if you don't own a Subaru and only have time to waste slagging it off. Go somewhere else. You are killing this forum for owners and fans of the marque - fewer people want to come here because of all the negative crap which is posted time and again, week after week.
Get a life.