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About time ...i agree Bec. I'm not sure where the year has gone. The "mods" are a Christmas present. With no more travel planned for the year i can just hang out until Dean has the springs in stock. Won't be too long.
Port philip council are also about to fix the drriveway at the office so i should be able to park the car without fear of its nose dragging on the ground.
Well I finally got around to having my Q7 Brembo Brakes fitted up today.
It ended up being done slightly different to how they mount them in the US and Europe... We used a helicoil insert into the upright and used the OEM bolt to secure the Caliper to the upright... This was on the recommendation of a Brake Engineer.
This is a far better method then a bolt and spring washers...
Stopping power is monstrous...yet very progressive... no drama with balance between front and rear.
There are a few crappy iPhone pics but they really dont show how big these things are.
You can see the difference in Pad area... quite dramatic.
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_0492.jpg
Disc and Caliper mounted
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_0489.jpg
Plenty of clearance with my BBS wheels...
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_0490.jpg
One last one of the Pads
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_0491.jpg
The overall beauty is that I am running Standard OEM spec Ceramic pads from ATE and the wear sensor is connected.
Now to fit my other Mod on the weekend for some wonderful intake noises and I will stop... for now :)
Nice Andrew looks great did you weigh them by any chance?
Hi Kevin
No.. I should have though. The Calipers themselves are around half the weight of the OEM ones... maybe even lighter but as I am using Single piece discs there isnt going to be a huge weight saving...
It is more about looks and stopping power as I was starting to find the OEM brakes wanting when getting aggressive on some twisty roads...
I am pretty sure these will surpass my level of commitment, not to mention driving skills ;)
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Originally Posted by Rev 555
A couple of better pics of the brakes and wheels... plus a few of my new Intake...
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_1963.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_1975.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_1971.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_1972.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_1965.jpg
Those wheels look awesome with the Brembo's on 'em.
Would you mind sharing where you got the VF intake? I like the large piping diameter and the enclosure. Is it the generic kit for K04s? Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andych
I bought it from HomeQuote:
Originally Posted by eccentric
There is a lot of info on it here.... DIY Tarmac Volant CAI install for Golf R/Scirocco R, Gti & Jetta
Excellent value for money...and it isnt a difficult DIY either...;)
Installed H&R 35mm today. I must say the ride was very very compliant and comfy that i even double checked if i was on 'comfort' on ACC or not. Somehow the spring rate is much better than stock. Happy!