gus the bus Posted October 15, 2006 Author Posted October 15, 2006 Quote Gus, What other scooby mods do you sell? You seem to be the man in the know for alot of stuff. I dont sell but have have access to Spoilers, exhaust parts (all) strut braces, dump valves (very,very loud tho) I wouldnt have one myself[] quick shifts eh detango bulbs, upgrade bulbs. basically I know a GOOD few folk in the trade who pass on the savings.[] If there is something in particular you are after just ask and I'll ask my contacts. Cheers Gus' Subaru Emporium[]
mctwistuk Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Gus, next on my list i think is either defis or upgraded brakes. Do you know anyone that can deals in either. Brake wise i am not sure what i want to do all i know is that i want to make them better but not spend loads of money e.g. £1k. any suggestions on either?
gus the bus Posted October 16, 2006 Author Posted October 16, 2006 I'd speak to Wuz about Defi's. What do you want to do on the brakes front? Braided hoses with dot 5.1 and decent pads would be a great start. There was a group buy on braided hoses and fluid recently. You MIGHT be lucky if you phone tomorrow and get it on it as they extended the closing date. A great cheap mod.[Y] http://forums.sidc.co.uk/forums/791069/ShowPost.aspx Cheers Gus
STi_Bandit Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Gus, When can you get the bulbs and your spare time for a detango?? Bandit
mctwistuk Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Am thinking about either new pads and discs or maybe a conversion?
st3ph3n Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Chris, the 4 pots have their limitations, but you can work within them. The standard discs are really only pushed beyond their limits with track work or very fast road use. They're not vetned, drilled, grooved, nothing, just solid, so their big problem is heat dissipation, which obviously spreads to the lines, and subsequently the fluid in them, and of course to the pads themselves. By fitting better hoses, filling them with better fluid, and by fitting better pads you can have a setup which works pretty well for average and fast road use, with a view to installing better discs when the standard ones wear out. I've managed to get 33K out of my standard front discs but I'm on my third set of pads. In that time I've done 5 trackdays. Some people will think that I've not been using my brakes, but I'm quite efficient on them, and I like to go round the corners faster [] So depending on what life you have left on the front discs you could possible get in another set of pads or 2 before they'll need replaced, saving yourself a bit of money in the process. If you want to really upgrade then the first option would be to move to the Godspeed kit. This retains the calipers, but spaces them out to fit thicker pads, and moves them further out from the centre to fit larger discs. This is supposed to be a very good kit and comes in about the £650 mark I think. That includes the pads and discs and all the gubbins required to do the work. Not braided lines though I think. Downsides - need to get the discs from godspeed in the future as they're made to measure AFAIK. Upsides - no need for larger wheels etc, and relatively cost effective. Next option - Brembos off an STI. Cost depends on if they're new or used and varies wildly. Upsides - direct fit, plenty of options in terms of discs and pads etc. Downsides - need to fit bigger wheels as the WRX ones wont clear them Option 3 - full replacement kit from AP or Wilwood etc. - COSTLY but GREAT! Personally, I think I'm going to stick with the stock setup but get better discs next time round. I know the godspeed kit would give brembos a decent run for their money, but ultimately I'd just want APs, so the cheapest option will suffice. MAYBE!
fai17 Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Quote Option 3 - full replacement kit from AP or Wilwood etc. - COSTLY but GREAT! Personally, I think I'm going to stick with the stock setup but get better discs next time round. I know the godspeed kit would give brembos a decent run for their money, but ultimately I'd just want APs, so the cheapest option will suffice. MAYBE! Was it the shot of my car that made you relised how good AP's are??[]
st3ph3n Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 They were very nice indeed Peter. I couldn't believe how it wanted to stop with minimal pressure on the pedal and with no warming up. I had to adjust my heel and toeing so that I didn't put you and Terzo Neil through the windows. Should take a few seconds off your KH lap times. If we can get you to finish off an event that is []
Racing Snake Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 I put a set of STI Brembo calipers and discs with red stuff pads on mine yesterday along with braided hoses all round and Motul 5.1 dot fluid. The difference is amazing. I've got a set of Rota GRA 17 inch wheels which are designed to fit over the Brembos. Next up will be new rear discs and pads. You can pick up Brembos quite cheap if you look around mine came off an 04 STI a guy at work bought them for his Nissan ZX 300! they didnt fit so I took them off his hands for 300 fat ones. A bargin!!
gus the bus Posted October 16, 2006 Author Posted October 16, 2006 Quote Gus, When can you get the bulbs and your spare time for a detango?? Bandit Soon(ish) [:$] a couple of folk to do infront of you but a bit busy with finishing off work for my old job before the move on 6th Nov[] Oh aye, n when you give me the cash I can actually buy the bulbs[][] Gus
STi_Bandit Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Remind me again of the price Gus, and ill see what i can do for pay day at the end of the month, Got to buy a rear strut brace off someone first :-) Bandit
gus the bus Posted October 16, 2006 Author Posted October 16, 2006 £25 sheets for the full set! Strutbrace is getting despatched today so should be with me tomorrow. Gus[]
STi_Bandit Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Lol ~Gus you know you want to fit the rear as well to mine when you are at 4hero's iam sure there will be zero light... Bandit
4Hero Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 Martin, I'll pay for yours just now if you like [] Gus, you upto much tomorrow night []
gus the bus Posted October 17, 2006 Author Posted October 17, 2006 Neil, If they arrive tomorrow I'll pop through the morra night 6pm? If not same time Wednesday? Gus[] PS pm me your address and mobile number.
4Hero Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 yyyyyyyooooooooouuuuuuuuuuu haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavve pppppppppppmmmmmmmmmm
STi_Bandit Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 Neil ill try and get over tommorow evening, but it will be after 6pm maybe more 7pm, so i dont know if youll be out testing your new purchase [], I can see mine being on the 5weeks to fit list. Bandit
gus the bus Posted October 17, 2006 Author Posted October 17, 2006 Neil, (and bandit) Strut Braces are here[Y] be with you toinght c6pm. Cheers Gus
4Hero Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 cool, I dont get in until 6.30'ish and I lost my mobile this morning [:@] You haver another pm Gus.
STi_Bandit Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 If your not into till 6:30pm neil i cn be at your house for 6:30 - 7.00 if you can hang around gus
4Hero Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 I should be in for 6.30 Martin, pm me your mobile number and I'll give you a buzz if anything changes!
STi_Bandit Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 Sorted :-) All your cash in one night eh gus cant argue with that Bandit
4Hero Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 thanks for fitting my front strut tonight Gus, top effort [] now, what can I do next....
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