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16" and upgrading brakes. #922181
22/10/2009 12:09
22/10/2009 12:09

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Fellas, i am about to fork out on reconditioning my old 16" but before i do can i pick your extensive knowledge in regards to upgrading, im am planning on increasing performance next year and clearly at some point i would be daft not to improve braking, will the 16" wheels hamper brake improvements or is it possible to greatly improve stopping power inside of the standered wheels?

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Re: 16" and upgrading brakes. [Re: ] #922189
22/10/2009 12:22
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I've had 3G disc's and Carbotech XP8 pads, will work terrific on trackdays up to around 300hp I suppose.

Re: 16" and upgrading brakes. [Re: ] #922198
22/10/2009 12:35
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Thats with standared 16" wheels per is it?

Re: 16" and upgrading brakes. [Re: ] #922204
22/10/2009 12:47
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A good set of discs and pads along with some good fluid and possibly some braided hoses will make a nice difference.

Re: 16" and upgrading brakes. [Re: Hyperlink] #922207
22/10/2009 12:50
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Nobby runs an uprated set of calipers and alloy belled discs under standard wheels if you want to go hardcore, if not, check out the group buy section for pagid and DBA kit, all highly recommended on here.

Re: 16" and upgrading brakes. [Re: Jimbo] #922225
22/10/2009 13:15
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Ahh spot on thanks guys, i dont think i will be in time for the group buy, but you have put my mind at rest for the alloys. I would hate to have to swap halfway through a project.

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22/10/2009 13:31
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The group buy is on going as far as I know so no rush. smile

Re: 16" and upgrading brakes. [Re: Jimbo] #922234
22/10/2009 13:36
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Excellent i shall pay more attention to that area, thanks jimbo.

Last edited by Bez; 22/10/2009 13:38. Reason: grammer talents of a 2 yearold

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