Enough to make a grown man cry

[gavs]

My Brembos kick in and I stop about 50cm behind him.

Do tell more please....

[marcs]

mate i reversed into a beam only after 5 days of having my polo. Its currently in the shop as we speak. Did 4 grand worth of damage - went through insurance, as they have to replace the boot lid, bumper + brackets and spraying of parts. My repairer said parts are easily and readily available. Dont worry too much. I know how you feel.

[Greg Roles]

Man that sucks.

I find even with dead stock brakes, I usually have to ease off to give the person behind room to pull up, as VW brakes are just so good when used seriously.

[Corey_R]

I'm with you there Greg Roles. I'm often looking in the rear mirror when braking hard...

[noone]

I'd cry, then blame temporary insanity for what happens next...

[pog]

Reiger kit!

[broxigar1983]

Reiger kit!

+1 best excuse you will ever get!

And looking in the rear view mirror when braking is almost second nature.

Had exactly the same happening to me a few years ago. Girl in a VW mk1 used my car as brakes. Didn't look like much damage, but lots of damage behind the bumper.

[GraveDilute]

Yep, I love the idea of a Reiger kit.
Will have to see how good the smash repairer is when I go in to see them tomorrow

[Miles Away]

My Brembos kick in and I stop about 50cm behind him.

Do tell about the brembos. How have you found them to be and what cost etc etc?

[GraveDilute]

Gents, the Brembos are just the pads (from Ebay UK). Still looking into importing something a bit more substantial. The best price for Brembos (complete setup) seems to be from the UK at about $1600 delivered.
I'll see what the car is like after a tune first