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3rd June 2011, 00:35
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Good setup?
Hi
Got a VTR 02
Has team dynamics pro race 3's
Been lowered 40mm on Spax Vsx kit
Now I've chosen to go for braking before all out engine!
Its not a track car, just 'fast road'
I was looking for advice on the best setup?
I've seen the brake kits on kamracing and wondered if they're suitable? Any experience?
I'm not planning to spend the thousands on a brembo/wilwood/Alcon setup 
Just looking at like black diamond/mintex stuff?
Drilled/grooved/combi discs?
Just looking for what you guys recommend?
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3rd June 2011, 07:37
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Ive heared good things about the hi specs 
There are a set on the for sale section, get in there !
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3rd June 2011, 10:57
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I haven't got access yet!
72 posts!
Need to get posting quickly or I bet they will have gone!
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3rd June 2011, 10:59
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apparently the 266 pug 206 setup are good with decent pads/discs
i personally feel the standard's are cr*p on my 02 vtr
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3rd June 2011, 14:05
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Im feeling the same and since my front pads need more meat on them, then I could do with getting new!
But thought a whole setup would be better than just updated pads!
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3rd June 2011, 14:18
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Pads wise Mintex 1144's are awesome. Brake setup wise it depends what your budget is. You could go all out and get 4 pots (Hi-spec, Wilwoods, Brembos etc) but they are pricey unless some come up second hand and even then you'll be looking at £250-350 for a full setup most of the time. (there are some in the FS section as said). Other alternatives are the 266mm 206 setup or the 283mm 306 GTI-6 setup. If your on a budget the GTI-6 setup with some 1144's (or other good pads) and some good brake fluid will be more than enough 
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3rd June 2011, 14:21
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Have spotted those pads around so will probably invest in those
Discs wise, go for Peugeot? Or choose drilled/grooved black diamonds?
I can't access the FS yet but am working my way there!
Can't put 'thanks' on your post - so - THANKS
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3rd June 2011, 14:26
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Have spotted those pads around so will probably invest in those
Discs wise, go for Peugeot? Or choose drilled/grooved black diamonds?
I can't access the FS yet but am working my way there!
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Yeah they are great pads i'm running them on my hi-specs. Disc wise i'm not too clued up on them tbh.. I bought my hi-spec setup which came with brand new discs so i've never had to shop around for discs. Someone on here will be able to advise though - No worries.
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3rd June 2011, 14:32
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Id get either 266mm Bosche 206 Calipers or Hispecs, wilwoods etc depending on your budget.
Id ignore the 283mm single pot setups as theyre stupidly heavy. I had to weigh my old 283 GTI180s which are heavier then GT6 and they were silly.
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Just weighed the 283's and with the tiny box and a tiny amount of bubble wrap it came to 4 stone exactly! 2 x calipers pads and the discs. 25kgs!
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Nice amount of unsprung mass there for hardly any advantage over the 266's. thats like adding another wheel and tyre on each side so you have 4 wheels on the front.
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3rd June 2011, 14:42
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Mintex pads sound like the good choice
It's those discs that matter now
I'm not too fussed about changing the calipers if I'm honest
Pads/discs/fluid is probable port of call!
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3rd June 2011, 14:58
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Personally think spending money on discs and pads on the standard setup is false economics and standard brakes are a waste of time. For the sake of £40-£60 for 266mm calipers which occasionally have discs and pads if just do that.
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3rd June 2011, 15:34
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So look for a full setup
266mm seems a popular size too!
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3rd June 2011, 15:46
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266mm 206GTI/HDI calipers with decent discs and pads will be plenty and prbably cheaper than spending loads on super awesome discs and pads for the standard set up.
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3rd June 2011, 22:54
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Need to find those then!!
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5th June 2011, 11:24
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checking ebay now
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5th June 2011, 11:37
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any form of 4pots is major over kill on a car that won't see track.
they sure do look cool though...
266mm brakes will be more than appropriate for your use. EBC yellow stuff pads are made of win too
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5th June 2011, 13:30
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This is true!!!
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7th June 2011, 21:54
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What's the biggest size i should go for?
Got 15" team dynamics pro race 3's
Should i go to 266?
Or is bigger possible?
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