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suspension and braking database #270854
06/01/2007 15:07
06/01/2007 15:07
Joined: Dec 2005
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Lisbon, Portugal
BrianMay Offline OP
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BrianMay  Offline OP
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Everybody is always asking if bilstein+eibach are better against coilovers, or if they should buy 3g discs and pagid pads...

So, why not build up a database, similar to the one in the FAQ about suspension, but with pros and cons of the "usual" setups, also if there is any tranformation needed (like the top mount on the kw that I think must be changed for the bravo ones), on the disc and pads it would be nice to include other brands other than 3g pagid and ebc...there isn't a lot of information on the forum about brembo max, tarox, ferodo....

just an idea...hope someone has the knoledge to star such a topic <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

oh...and thank you in advance

Last edited by BrianMay; 06/01/2007 15:42.
Re: suspension and braking database #270855
06/01/2007 18:41
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Sounds like a great idea - i'm umming and arrring over which set-ups to get.

Had new Brembos and standard pads fitted about 3 months ago (20VT): After a "fairly" mild session at the Nurburgring i'm sure they're slightly warped already (very gentle pulsing on the pedal at slow speed). I know i should have gone for something a little more up-rated. Service next week so shall get them proper checked, and then take it from there.

Now looking at suspension up-grade as well, and it's a minefield out there! Have been trawling the FAQs and Tuning, so have some ideas, but a single Thread on brakes and suspension would be definately welcomed.

Excellent site - a world of knowledge! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: suspension and braking database #270856
08/01/2007 01:15
08/01/2007 01:15
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BrianMay Offline OP
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BrianMay  Offline OP
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dead at birth my idea....too bad

By the way...people keep saying coilovers are to harsh but they just talk about FK ones...has anyone tried the KW V1s? From what I've read, on other cars with sporty suspension, they don't decrease the confort that much.


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