What's best upgrade for MY97??
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I currently have an MY97 (2 pots) with a pants braking system.
I have uprated so far with Goodridge Hoses, MRT bracket and DOT5.1 fluid (with regular bleeds) but they are still pretty crap.
Do the 4pots off newer turbos/sti's fit easily, as I am thinking that these should be my next addition??
I know the ideal would be a big brake kit, but I can't justify the massive outlay required for Brembos etc. Does anyone have any other suggestions??
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Leeroy
I have uprated so far with Goodridge Hoses, MRT bracket and DOT5.1 fluid (with regular bleeds) but they are still pretty crap.
Do the 4pots off newer turbos/sti's fit easily, as I am thinking that these should be my next addition??
I know the ideal would be a big brake kit, but I can't justify the massive outlay required for Brembos etc. Does anyone have any other suggestions??
Cheers,
Leeroy
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Whats your budget mate. £575.00 got me 4 pots 325mm discs, hoses and fluid from Godspeed. A lot better than the standard set up and the discs look fantastic under the alloys. Seem to get more attention than the car!!
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Its still a tight with the 308mm kit.
Not sure if all 16 inch wheels fit so its best to check first.
http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?ThreadID=189252&Page=6
Checkout the picture on the above link and you'll see what I mean
Rich
Not sure if all 16 inch wheels fit so its best to check first.
http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?ThreadID=189252&Page=6
Checkout the picture on the above link and you'll see what I mean
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Buy secondhand 4pot and TarOx metalceramic disc + sintered pads. Amazing performance I have it for two days and stopping power is unusable on traffic it is a question of the time only when I get hit from car behind me
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Rich,
They look extremely flipping tight! I don't think i'll risk buying them to find they don't fit beneath my alloys, as I certainly don't want to fork out on new wheels just yet - engine/suspension/brakes are far more important to me than spangly new wheels!!
Anyway, going back to my original plan and after listening to Eriks advice, I think i'll be on the lookout for some 4pots. Is there any difference between the STi/P1/Turbo calipers, and will they fit easily??
Cheers,
Leeroy
They look extremely flipping tight! I don't think i'll risk buying them to find they don't fit beneath my alloys, as I certainly don't want to fork out on new wheels just yet - engine/suspension/brakes are far more important to me than spangly new wheels!!
Anyway, going back to my original plan and after listening to Eriks advice, I think i'll be on the lookout for some 4pots. Is there any difference between the STi/P1/Turbo calipers, and will they fit easily??
Cheers,
Leeroy
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yes any of the "subaru" 4pot calipers will fit.....remember you'll need the larger 294mm disc to match as well!!
the alternative would be to put decent discs/pads into your current set-up something like Pagid rs4.2 or Ferodo ds2500 (you don't mention anything about this unless i've miread your post) - these are the most important components in the system, the fluid and hoses only help feel and temp. capability NOT stopping power!!
hope this helps.......
alyn - asperformance.com
the alternative would be to put decent discs/pads into your current set-up something like Pagid rs4.2 or Ferodo ds2500 (you don't mention anything about this unless i've miread your post) - these are the most important components in the system, the fluid and hoses only help feel and temp. capability NOT stopping power!!
hope this helps.......
alyn - asperformance.com
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Alyn,
I have had Mintex M1144 pads on my previous scoob, but didn't really notice a massive difference unless under heavy braking. As for a performance disc upgrade, i have my doubts as to whether grooved/drilled standard size discs add any significant benefit - I have not fitted these to a scoob before but I have to other vehicles and was never really impressed.
I am open to advice on this subject though as I can well believe if you get the right disc/pad combo performance will be improved no end!
Cheers,
Leeroy
I have had Mintex M1144 pads on my previous scoob, but didn't really notice a massive difference unless under heavy braking. As for a performance disc upgrade, i have my doubts as to whether grooved/drilled standard size discs add any significant benefit - I have not fitted these to a scoob before but I have to other vehicles and was never really impressed.
I am open to advice on this subject though as I can well believe if you get the right disc/pad combo performance will be improved no end!
Cheers,
Leeroy
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some of the "fashion" discs can be worse than O.E.!!
depends on your budget, but the options i have suggested are much better than 1144......this range of pads is getting a little old hat now and there are better more modern compounds available!!
if you need any specific help, feel free to mail me......
alyn - asperformance.com
depends on your budget, but the options i have suggested are much better than 1144......this range of pads is getting a little old hat now and there are better more modern compounds available!!
if you need any specific help, feel free to mail me......
alyn - asperformance.com
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