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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: richw911 on 15 March 2008, 19:36

Title: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2008, 19:36
Who would be up for a group buy on some 312mm front discs, Pads + the carrriers??




Obviously depending on cost but interest so far:
                                                                                    The final list:
                                                                                     Richw911
                                                                                     Kke1
                                                                                     
                                                                                     BobBarley
                                                                                    Cannybagatuda
                                                                                     MaXXeH
                                                                                     Ashmond
                                                                                     
                                                                                     



 

 
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: leeroy20vt on 15 March 2008, 19:58
i mite be depends on price and having the money at the time i keep buyin mk1s lol
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Ashmond on 15 March 2008, 20:00
il be interested depending on how soon we need to cough up and price  :cool:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: cannybagatuda on 15 March 2008, 20:53
depends on price but i could be in
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 15 March 2008, 21:39
I'm offended my name didn't go in immediately!!  Depending on price I'm in :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2008, 23:00
I'm offended my name didn't go in immediately!!  Depending on price I'm in :)

 :grin: Didnt know if you got those from ebay  :rolleyes:  :evil:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 15 March 2008, 23:05
I'm offended my name didn't go in immediately!!  Depending on price I'm in :)

 :grin: Didnt know if you got those from ebay  :rolleyes:  :evil:
One day, and the bidding is up to my maximum bid.  Any higher and I'll lose them.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2008, 23:09
I'm offended my name didn't go in immediately!!  Depending on price I'm in :)

 :grin: Didnt know if you got those from ebay  :rolleyes:  :evil:
One day, and the bidding is up to my maximum bid.  Any higher and I'll lose them.

Well if you dont get them we might get a group deal, fair bit of interest already  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 15 March 2008, 23:58
keep me updated but i need bigger wheels as i only have lil old 15's :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :embarassed:                         
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 16 March 2008, 00:01
I'm lucky enough to have 16's.  I'll know by Monday whether I'm won the ones on eBay :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 16 March 2008, 00:03
keep me updated but i need bigger wheels as i only have lil old 15's :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :embarassed:                         

You will soon have 18" tho  :wink: Shall i put you name down?? - You dont have to commit yet (need a price first!), its just to give an idea of how many people are interested. no probs if not tho
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 16 March 2008, 00:33
put my name in there u :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 16 March 2008, 00:39
Oi, Barley has a capital B as well ;)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: J5H VW on 16 March 2008, 00:53
I might be up for this too - depending on cost.  Does the upgrade fit with standard 16" rims?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 16 March 2008, 00:54
I might be up for this too - depending on cost.  Does the upgrade fit with standard 16" rims?
Ohh yes.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: iMation on 16 March 2008, 01:16
whats the price range were looking at? otherthan that im in!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 16 March 2008, 09:31
were just finding out prices 1st mate!!!

i say were but someone's forgot to add me  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :angry: :angry: :angry:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: iMation on 16 March 2008, 09:48
put me up there then
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 16 March 2008, 10:07
were just finding out prices 1st mate!!!

i say were but someone's forgot to add me  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :angry: :angry: :angry:

 :grin: your added now :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Jamm89 on 16 March 2008, 10:30
Im interested.

Depends on price though  :laugh:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 16 March 2008, 11:14
topic stickied :afro:

Good luck lads  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 16 March 2008, 11:32
topic stickied :afro:

Good luck lads  :smiley:

Good man. Ive sent a load of emails to "test the water"  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 16 March 2008, 13:54
topic stickied :afro:

Good luck lads  :smiley:

Good man. Ive sent a load of emails to "test the water"  :wink:

Cheers Rhyso, I have sent off some e-mails to see if there is anything available to us, the other option we could do is all trawl local junk yards and get each other the cheapest parts of crashed cars!!!   :grin:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 16 March 2008, 14:17
topic stickied :afro:

Good luck lads  :smiley:

Good man. Ive sent a load of emails to "test the water"  :wink:

Cheers Rhyso, I have sent off some e-mails to see if there is anything available to us, the other option we could do is all trawl local junk yards and get each other the cheapest parts of crashed cars!!!   :grin:

We will get a deal i will make sure of it :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 16 March 2008, 14:18
9 people so far, that's a great number.  Given the cost of all the parts needed, nearly £300, we should be able to squeeze a great deal from a company, the amount of cash we'll be putting their way.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 16 March 2008, 14:21
9 people so far, that's a great number.  Given the cost of all the parts needed, nearly £300, we should be able to squeeze a great deal from a company, the amount of cash we'll be putting their way.

Yeah i shall let you know if i get any replies from any of the companys  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 16 March 2008, 14:49
ill put there compant sticker on my car for advertisement 2 :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 16 March 2008, 14:51
9 people so far, that's a great number.  Given the cost of all the parts needed, nearly £300, we should be able to squeeze a great deal from a company, the amount of cash we'll be putting their way.

Yeah i shall let you know if i get any replies from any of the companys  :wink:

The only thing I have noticed is that some of the packages seem over priced compared to if you took a similar packagein seperate parts for example caliper carriers £98
Discs £120
Pads £42

Total £260 from Vag Parts yet some companies are asking £300 plus for the entire kit!!  I am sure the Discs can be had new off ebay for around £50 so that takes the price down to £190 so I have asked in my e-mails what the discount is on just the caliper carriers as well as what the dicount would be on the whole package.  We may be as well trying to do group buys on all the seperate parts!! :undecided:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 16 March 2008, 14:54
9 people so far, that's a great number.  Given the cost of all the parts needed, nearly £300, we should be able to squeeze a great deal from a company, the amount of cash we'll be putting their way.

Yeah i shall let you know if i get any replies from any of the companys  :wink:

The only thing I have noticed is that some of the packages seem over priced compared to if you took a similar packagein seperate parts for example caliper carriers £98
Discs £120
Pads £42

Total £260 from Vag Parts yet some companies are asking £300 plus for the entire kit!!  I am sure the Discs can be had new off ebay for around £50 so that takes the price down to £190 so I have asked in my e-mails what the discount is on just the caliper carriers as well as what the dicount would be on the whole package.  We may be as well trying to do group buys on all the seperate parts!! :undecided:

Yeah true we could get our own discs and pads and just do a group buy on the carriers??
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 16 March 2008, 14:58
This is very true, as I don't really want cheap eBay discs, I want some good vented ones.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 16 March 2008, 15:02
This is very true, as I don't really want cheap eBay discs, I want some good vented ones.

The ones I looked at where oem for a octy I think but have a look here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-BEETLE-MINTEX-BRAKE-DISCS-BRAKE-PADS-312mm_W0QQitemZ230228729667QQihZ013QQcategoryZ9889QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-BEETLE-MINTEX-BRAKE-DISCS-BRAKE-PADS-312mm_W0QQitemZ230228729667QQihZ013QQcategoryZ9889QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: l4v15 on 16 March 2008, 15:28
add me to the list mate
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 16 March 2008, 15:32
I can never tell on eBay whether they're 312mm discs that will be compatible for a Golf :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 16 March 2008, 15:33
add me to the list mate

Done :afro: Thats 10 now!!!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Trickyboy on 16 March 2008, 17:52
Count me in if the price is right!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 16 March 2008, 17:57
Come on guys, if we get enough people upgrading their brakes we could single handily improve the safety figures of mk4's  :grin:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 16 March 2008, 20:05
Definitely count me in on the group buy as well, I didn't with the Audi TT auction I was hoping to get.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110232107004&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT&ih=001

Personally I think they were for a bit much.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 16 March 2008, 20:13
Definitely count me in on the group buy as well, I didn't with the Audi TT auction I was hoping to get.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110232107004&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT&ih=001

Personally I think they were for a bit much.

Yeah for second hand anyway. Still we have 11 people at he mo  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 16 March 2008, 20:14
We should jump on top of this, I'd like my brakes fitted and warn in before the end of April!  :cool:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 16 March 2008, 21:50
First reply:

Rich,
        Let me know the numbers you're looking at, we probably have 5 kits currently in stock for this application.
Genuine Red painted Anniversary Caliper carriers with 312mm plain front discs and Mintex Extreme Fast Road Pads.
We can do these for £270 delivered within Mainland UK.

Mike
VW Speed
01603 722639

 Bit much me thinks - Thats using anni carriers tho thay cost £130  :sad: Still at least its a start  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 16 March 2008, 21:51
Yeah bit pricey.  If it included new painted callipers and vented discs it'd be good, but otherwise it's a bit of a rip off :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 16 March 2008, 21:54
First reply:

Rich,
        Let me know the numbers you're looking at, we probably have 5 kits currently in stock for this application.
Genuine Red painted Anniversary Caliper carriers with 312mm plain front discs and Mintex Extreme Fast Road Pads.
We can do these for £270 delivered within Mainland UK.

Mike
VW Speed
01603 722639

 Bit much me thinks - Thats using anni carriers tho thay cost £130  :sad: Still at least its a start  :wink:

hmmm not bad - on the VW Speed site there is a cross drillled set for £348 -
http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/312mm_Cross_Drilled_Front_Upgrade_Kit-1287-323.html

and he sells the carriers at £169.  I think the Mintex pads are at least £50 so the discs would be around £50  :undecided:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: 1688bran on 17 March 2008, 01:01
  apparently u dont need to change the pads , jus needs to change the discs for the 312mm conversion
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 07:07
Aye, but nice shiny new discs etc, I wouldn't want to use my crappy old pads :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 17 March 2008, 10:18
  apparently u dont need to change the pads , jus needs to change the discs for the 312mm conversion

except the pads will wear the discs unevenly due to them being shaped by the old discs.

always best to get both  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 March 2008, 15:51
defo new pads and discs.

ill let u guys decide on the best deal  :afro:

i always end up getting conned on these sort of things!!!!!! :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Ashmond on 17 March 2008, 16:21
If I get 312mm I want either drilled or vented discs tbh
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 17:35
Really Good news lads check out this email from kool vw :afro: :
Love it :afro:
         
Hi Rich,
 
Thanks for the e-mail.
 
Yes this is something we would be interested in, in fact we have done a GB before on the carriers but people went for aftermarket discs and pads etc.

If you give me an idea of numbers and if they want the bare metal carriers or the Anni red ones and I will send you the price
 
Hear from you soon
 
Regards
Chris


Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: iMation on 17 March 2008, 17:47
sweet, sounds good to me
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 17 March 2008, 17:49
Really Good news lads check out this email from kool vw :afro: :
Love it :afro:
         
Hi Rich,
 
Thanks for the e-mail.
 
Yes this is something we would be interested in, in fact we have done a GB before on the carriers but people went for aftermarket discs and pads etc.

If you give me an idea of numbers and if they want the bare metal carriers or the Anni red ones and I will send you the price
 
Hear from you soon
 
Regards
Chris




good work mate - may be the way forward to sort the carriers then people can source their own discs and pads perhaps
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: gtitdi on 17 March 2008, 17:52
stick me down!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: iMation on 17 March 2008, 17:53
a group buy is a group buy, either way we would be saving money along the line so.... im happy with that
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 17:56
Really Good news lads check out this email from kool vw :afro: :
Love it :afro:
         
Hi Rich,
 
Thanks for the e-mail.
 
Yes this is something we would be interested in, in fact we have done a GB before on the carriers but people went for aftermarket discs and pads etc.

If you give me an idea of numbers and if they want the bare metal carriers or the Anni red ones and I will send you the price
 
Hear from you soon
 
Regards
Chris




good work mate - may be the way forward to sort the carriers then people can source their own discs and pads perhaps

Yeah im thinking go for carriers only like you say get your own discs and pad maybe??
Depends if everyone is happy with that........

The carriers are on the website from vagparts for £97+ vat so see what kool vw come up with

Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Trickyboy on 17 March 2008, 18:25
Really Good news lads check out this email from kool vw :afro: :
Love it :afro:
         
Hi Rich,
 
Thanks for the e-mail.
 
Yes this is something we would be interested in, in fact we have done a GB before on the carriers but people went for aftermarket discs and pads etc.

If you give me an idea of numbers and if they want the bare metal carriers or the Anni red ones and I will send you the price
 
Hear from you soon
 
Regards
Chris




good work mate - may be the way forward to sort the carriers then people can source their own discs and pads perhaps

Yeah im thinking go for carriers only like you say get your own discs and pad maybe??
Depends if everyone is happy with that........

The carriers are on the website from vagparts for £97+ vat so see what kool vw come up with


sounds good to me rich
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 18:28
Really Good news lads check out this email from kool vw :afro: :
Love it :afro:
         
Hi Rich,
 
Thanks for the e-mail.
 
Yes this is something we would be interested in, in fact we have done a GB before on the carriers but people went for aftermarket discs and pads etc.

If you give me an idea of numbers and if they want the bare metal carriers or the Anni red ones and I will send you the price
 
Hear from you soon
 
Regards
Chris




good work mate - may be the way forward to sort the carriers then people can source their own discs and pads perhaps

Yeah im thinking go for carriers only like you say get your own discs and pad maybe??
Depends if everyone is happy with that........

The carriers are on the website from vagparts for £97+ vat so see what kool vw come up with


sounds good to me rich

Yeah we should be able to get a good price on the carriers - go for the bare metal ones from the Audi TT that way you can paint them your preferred colour :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 18:33
Really Good news lads check out this email from kool vw :afro: :
Love it :afro:
         
Hi Rich,
 
Thanks for the e-mail.
 
Yes this is something we would be interested in, in fact we have done a GB before on the carriers but people went for aftermarket discs and pads etc.

If you give me an idea of numbers and if they want the bare metal carriers or the Anni red ones and I will send you the price
 
Hear from you soon
 
Regards
Chris




good work mate - may be the way forward to sort the carriers then people can source their own discs and pads perhaps

Yeah im thinking go for carriers only like you say get your own discs and pad maybe??
Depends if everyone is happy with that........

The carriers are on the website from vagparts for £97+ vat so see what kool vw come up with


sounds good to me rich

Yeah we should be able to get a good price on the carriers - go for the bare metal ones from the Audi TT that way you can paint them your preferred colour :afro:
Yeah I agree, let's just go with the carriers.  then we can choose our own brakes and pads.

Although any advice on those items would be appreciated.  I know I want vented/drilled discs, but don't know what a good yet cheap set would be :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 March 2008, 18:45
Really Good news lads check out this email from kool vw :afro: :
Love it :afro:
         
Hi Rich,
 
Thanks for the e-mail.
 
Yes this is something we would be interested in, in fact we have done a GB before on the carriers but people went for aftermarket discs and pads etc.

If you give me an idea of numbers and if they want the bare metal carriers or the Anni red ones and I will send you the price
 
Hear from you soon
 
Regards
Chris




good work mate - may be the way forward to sort the carriers then people can source their own discs and pads perhaps

Yeah im thinking go for carriers only like you say get your own discs and pad maybe??
Depends if everyone is happy with that........

The carriers are on the website from vagparts for £97+ vat so see what kool vw come up with


sounds good to me rich

Yeah we should be able to get a good price on the carriers - go for the bare metal ones from the Audi TT that way you can paint them your preferred colour :afro:
Yeah I agree, let's just go with the carriers.  then we can choose our own brakes and pads.

Although any advice on those items would be appreciated.  I know I want vented/drilled discs, but don't know what a good yet cheap set would be :)

sounds like a bliming good idea to me to! im in on that.

i did go to the motor factors next door to my work today and they had no listings on the 312mm discs or pads? where would be the place to get them from?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 18:46
Are these any good toward getting a rear brake upgrade?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-TT-MINTEX-REAR-VENTED-BRAKE-DISCS-AND-PADS_W0QQitemZ270219048967QQihZ017QQcategoryZ10372QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 18:53
Are these any good toward getting a rear brake upgrade?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-TT-MINTEX-REAR-VENTED-BRAKE-DISCS-AND-PADS_W0QQitemZ270219048967QQihZ017QQcategoryZ10372QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Yes indeed  just need the calipers then jobs a goodn  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 18:54
Callipers, not carriers?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 18:55
Really Good news lads check out this email from kool vw :afro: :
Love it :afro:
         
Hi Rich,
 
Thanks for the e-mail.
 
Yes this is something we would be interested in, in fact we have done a GB before on the carriers but people went for aftermarket discs and pads etc.

If you give me an idea of numbers and if they want the bare metal carriers or the Anni red ones and I will send you the price
 
Hear from you soon
 
Regards
Chris




good work mate - may be the way forward to sort the carriers then people can source their own discs and pads perhaps

Yeah im thinking go for carriers only like you say get your own discs and pad maybe??
Depends if everyone is happy with that........

The carriers are on the website from vagparts for £97+ vat so see what kool vw come up with


sounds good to me rich

Yeah we should be able to get a good price on the carriers - go for the bare metal ones from the Audi TT that way you can paint them your preferred colour :afro:
Yeah I agree, let's just go with the carriers.  then we can choose our own brakes and pads.

Although any advice on those items would be appreciated.  I know I want vented/drilled discs, but don't know what a good yet cheap set would be :)

sounds like a bliming good idea to me to! im in on that.

i did go to the motor factors next door to my work today and they had no listings on the 312mm discs or pads? where would be the place to get them from?

Ask for Audi TT 312mm discs :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 18:57
Callipers, not carriers?

Yeah both, Get a complete rear set up from a skoda Octavia VRS like i did.....
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 19:01
Callipers, not carriers?

Yeah both, Get a complete rear set up from a skoda Octavia VRS like i did.....
Find me one and I'll buy it ;)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 19:02
Callipers, not carriers?

Yeah both, Get a complete rear set up from a skoda Octavia VRS like i did.....
Find me one and I'll buy it ;)

Send these an email:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Skoda-octavia-VRS-2002-2005-Breaking-spares_W0QQitemZ140216390279QQihZ004QQcategoryZ100919QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem  :afro: good aint I :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 19:05
Nice one :)

Are the rear brakes from the Audi TT 215 also the same?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 19:12
Nice one :)

Are the rear brakes from the Audi TT 215 also the same?

Think tho not 100% Also beware i think you need spacers to use Audi TT rears - best to stick with the octavia VRS rears TBH - stright fit :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 19:13
Cheers fella, I'll keep my eyes peeled.  Looks like the one you linked is the only suitable one being broken at the moment, I've fired off an e-mail (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Smileys/modern/afro.gif)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 19:15
Cheers fella, I'll keep my eyes peeled.  Looks like the one you linked is the only suitable one being broken at the moment, I've fired off an e-mail (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Smileys/modern/afro.gif)

Not spending more money...  :lipsrsealed:  :grin: Let us know how you get on mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 19:17
I got my bonus on Friday, I've some cash to spend  :evil:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 19:23
I got my bonus on Friday, I've some cash to spend  :evil:

Its never a good idea telling me that:


http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/Rear_Mk4_Golf_Aero_Wiper_Kit-1927-16.html

http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/Mk4_Golf_Anniversary_GTI_Black_Headlights-1359-16.html

http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/Mk4_Golf_Delock_Kit_Primered_Covers-2207-16.html


http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/Lupo_GTI_Front_Grille_Badge-1925-16.html

http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/Genuine_VW_R32_Steering_Wheel-1326-21.html

 :grin:  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:  :laugh:  :laugh:


Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 19:24
The GTI badge and aero wiper are tempting, I want to get the front brakes sorted first though :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 17 March 2008, 19:46
I maybe interested in some red carriers if the price is right??

I personally would say, that it would be best for everyone to sort out their own discs/pads, as for example, I would want to be using cheap vented, plain discs (grooved and/or drilled ones just wear pads down too quickly), & some quality track day/fast road pads such as the excellent Ferodo DS2500's.  :cool:

I'm under the impression that some people are confusing vented discs with drilled ones, as I didn't think you could get solid 312 discs??  :undecided:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 19:49
I maybe interested in some red carriers if the price is right??

I personally would say, that it would be best for everyone to sort out their own discs/pads, as for example, I would want to be using cheap vented, plain discs (grooved and/or drilled ones just wear pads down too quickly), & some quality track day/fast road pads such as the excellent Ferodo DS2500's.  :cool:

I'm under the impression that some people are confusing vented discs with drilled ones, as I didn't think you could get solid 312 discs??  :undecided:

I didnt think you could get solid 312mm discs!!! - surly all vented??

Would you not want the bare metal ones then ivor? Paint them yourself?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 20:07
Dunno myself, but I know I definitely want discs that look kinda like this :)

(http://www.discbrakesrus.com/caliper.jpg)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 20:13
Dunno myself, but I know I definitely want discs that look kinda like this :)

(http://www.discbrakesrus.com/caliper.jpg)

hmm i will Prob go with OEM ones TBH
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 20:17
Reason I want them is because I could actually feel the difference having them over ones without holes in when I had my C2 :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 20:19
Reason I want them is because I could actually feel the difference having them over ones without holes in when I had my C2 :)

Fair enough mate. I will wait till the end of the week to get as many people as poss then i shall email kool vw to find out what thay can offer us.

 Might have some more  companies by then  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 20:21
Excellent.  Maybe we could get a quote for the Audi TT carriers, then a quote for the anni ones?  Then make a group decision.  to be honest whichever is cheapest will be best.  I could really do with sourcing some callipers from somewhere too, co I can carry on using the car whilst I paint the bits.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 20:22
Excellent.  Maybe we could get a quote for the Audi TT carriers, then a quote for the anni ones?  Then make a group decision.  to be honest whichever is cheapest will be best.  I could really do with sourcing some callipers from somewhere too, co I can carry on using the car whilst I paint the bits.

Yeah will get a price for both tho anni ones WILL be more!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 20:24
I'm gonna spray me bits either red or black anyhow :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 20:25
I'm gonna spray me bits either red or black anyhow :)

Black  :cool:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 March 2008, 20:26
What's everyone's preference on pads then? :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 20:27
What's everyone's preference on pads then? :)

Ferodo or Mintex IMO  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 17 March 2008, 20:29
What's everyone's preference on pads then? :)

Ferodo or Mintex IMO  :wink:

can't fault Mintex :afro:

also go for bare metal; a tin of hammerite smooth is only a fiver which will be considerably cheaper than ready painted Anni carriers  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 20:30
What's everyone's preference on pads then? :)

Ferodo or Mintex IMO  :wink:

can't fault Mintex :afro:

also go for bare metal; a tin of hammerite smooth is only a fiver which will be considerably cheaper than ready painted Anni carriers  :wink:

Very true rhys  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 17 March 2008, 22:08
Reason I want them is because I could actually feel the difference having them over ones without holes in when I had my C2 :)

That was my point!!
Dunno myself, but I know I definitely want discs that look kinda like this :)

(http://www.discbrakesrus.com/caliper.jpg)

They look the dogs..........




But will wear your pads out twice as quick!  :wink:

Each to their own, though!  :afro:

Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 17 March 2008, 22:11
I maybe interested in some red carriers if the price is right??

I personally would say, that it would be best for everyone to sort out their own discs/pads, as for example, I would want to be using cheap vented, plain discs (grooved and/or drilled ones just wear pads down too quickly), & some quality track day/fast road pads such as the excellent Ferodo DS2500's.  :cool:

I'm under the impression that some people are confusing vented discs with drilled ones, as I didn't think you could get solid 312 discs??  :undecided:

I didnt think you could get solid 312mm discs!!! - surly all vented??

Would you not want the bare metal ones then ivor? Paint them yourself?

Been there, done that............

Went to a lot of trouble painting my current ones with red Hammerite, then one track session later, it had virtually all melted off/discloured.  :sad:

Could see how much it'd cost to get them powder coated, though??
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2008, 23:46
I maybe interested in some red carriers if the price is right??

I personally would say, that it would be best for everyone to sort out their own discs/pads, as for example, I would want to be using cheap vented, plain discs (grooved and/or drilled ones just wear pads down too quickly), & some quality track day/fast road pads such as the excellent Ferodo DS2500's.  :cool:

I'm under the impression that some people are confusing vented discs with drilled ones, as I didn't think you could get solid 312 discs??  :undecided:

I didnt think you could get solid 312mm discs!!! - surly all vented??

Would you not want the bare metal ones then ivor? Paint them yourself?

Been there, done that............

Went to a lot of trouble painting my current ones with red Hammerite, then one track session later, it had virtually all melted off/discloured.  :sad:

Could see how much it'd cost to get them powder coated, though??

Ok well if you do want some bare metel ones let us know should have some prices soon  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: J5H VW on 18 March 2008, 10:05
Guys, can I be added to list - as I am interested, just waiting on prices.  Cheers.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Phil.O on 18 March 2008, 10:29
any chance i can be included in this too, depending on price, been after these for ages

cheers all
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 18 March 2008, 12:53
I maybe interested in some red carriers if the price is right??

I personally would say, that it would be best for everyone to sort out their own discs/pads, as for example, I would want to be using cheap vented, plain discs (grooved and/or drilled ones just wear pads down too quickly), & some quality track day/fast road pads such as the excellent Ferodo DS2500's.  :cool:

I'm under the impression that some people are confusing vented discs with drilled ones, as I didn't think you could get solid 312 discs??  :undecided:

I didnt think you could get solid 312mm discs!!! - surly all vented??

Would you not want the bare metal ones then ivor? Paint them yourself?

Been there, done that............

Went to a lot of trouble painting my current ones with red Hammerite, then one track session later, it had virtually all melted off/discloured.  :sad:

Could see how much it'd cost to get them powder coated, though??

Ok well if you do want some bare metel ones let us know should have some prices soon  :smiley:

i want bare metal ones mate :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 18 March 2008, 18:02
Good effort lads thats 15 people now :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: MaXXeH on 18 March 2008, 23:10
yea add me :P  as long is the price is right. :laugh:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 19 March 2008, 09:24
Have we heard anything back from other companies?  I think we should get some fairly confirmed group buy numbers, say for example we have at least 10 interested parties, possibly 15 if the price is right.

We decide on the best deal, get proper confirmation of who's buying, and go in for the kill!  I'd love to have the brakes sorted before 26th April :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 19 March 2008, 17:56
Right guys we have a reply:

Hi Chris,
 
 
Thanks again for your mail.
 
As long as the GB is at least 6+ sets as a minimum! then the cost per pair is 87.95+vat.
The front pads would be @ £38.13+vat is bought at the same time as the carriers
 
P+P we'll do using tracked Parcelforce  service for these at £6.95+vat. This cost of £6.95 is up to 10 kilos so the carriers and the pads could ship for the amount if any one wants to order the pads.
 
On the discs, I'll be totally honest, its best they are sourced by each person themselves from either Audi /VW or after market if they prefer. We have about £1 on each disc and they are a real pain to pack and ship being so heavy! they push the shipping cost up a lot too, so I think its best we keep the GB to carriers and pads, discs the guys can source easily from a dealer or aftermarket if they wanted 'performance' ones.
 
As long as there is at least 6 people please Chris, then I'll set up a Group buy on our secure online shop so all the people can order direct with us through our online shop to keep it easy for you.
 
How's that?
 
Martyn
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 19 March 2008, 18:38
87.95 plus vat?  103.34?  Is so that's a pretty awful deal.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 19 March 2008, 18:43
87.95 plus vat?  103.34?  Is so that's a pretty awful deal.

I think its pretty good, there original price is the best I could find and this is another £10 before VAT.  Second hand prices tend to creep up towards the £100 mark as well from what i've seen.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 19 March 2008, 18:52
Ha ha yeah just got this  :grin: :

Hi Rich,
 
No problem!! it seems a few guys sent me mails about this from the forum!! I sent the details to to Chris Saunders today so hopefully Chris can advise the forum, Here's a copy and paste of the mail I sent him today:
 
 
Hi Chris,
 
 
Thanks again for your mail.
 
As long as the GB is at least 6+ sets as a minimum! then the cost per pair (of carriers)  is 87.95+vat.
The front pads would be @ £38.13+vat if bought at the same time as the carriers
 
P+P we'll do using tracked Parcelforce  service for these at £6.95+vat. This cost of £6.95 is up to 10 kilos so the carriers and the pads could ship for this amount if any one wants to order the pads.
 
On the discs, I'll be totally honest, its best they are sourced by each person themselves from either Audi / VW or after market if they prefer. We have about £1 on each disc and they are a real pain to pack and ship being so heavy! they push the shipping cost up a lot too, so I think its best we keep the GB to carriers and pads, discs the guys can source easily from a dealer or aftermarket if they wanted 'performance' ones.
 
As long as there is at least 6 people please Chris, then I'll set up a Group buy on our secure online shop so all the people can order direct with us through our online shop to keep it easy for you.
 
How's that?
 
Martyn
 
I hope this will be ok Rich? please do let me know.
Many thanks
Martyn


 
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 19 March 2008, 19:37
Ha ha yeah just got this  :grin: :

Hi Rich,
 
No problem!! it seems a few guys sent me mails about this from the forum!! I sent the details to to Chris Saunders today so hopefully Chris can advise the forum, Here's a copy and paste of the mail I sent him today:
 
 
Hi Chris,
 
 
Thanks again for your mail.
 
As long as the GB is at least 6+ sets as a minimum! then the cost per pair (of carriers)  is 87.95+vat.
The front pads would be @ £38.13+vat if bought at the same time as the carriers
 
P+P we'll do using tracked Parcelforce  service for these at £6.95+vat. This cost of £6.95 is up to 10 kilos so the carriers and the pads could ship for this amount if any one wants to order the pads.
 
On the discs, I'll be totally honest, its best they are sourced by each person themselves from either Audi / VW or after market if they prefer. We have about £1 on each disc and they are a real pain to pack and ship being so heavy! they push the shipping cost up a lot too, so I think its best we keep the GB to carriers and pads, discs the guys can source easily from a dealer or aftermarket if they wanted 'performance' ones.
 
As long as there is at least 6 people please Chris, then I'll set up a Group buy on our secure online shop so all the people can order direct with us through our online shop to keep it easy for you.
 
How's that?
 
Martyn
 
I hope this will be ok Rich? please do let me know.
Many thanks
Martyn


 

What's your opinion on this Rich?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 19 March 2008, 19:48
Well the price seem fair to me, tho lets see what kool vw come up with first.

I think we should wait till the end of this week, I shall then put the numbers to kool vw and take things from there? What do you think turbo beast?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 19 March 2008, 19:53
I think we should all give ourselves a pat on the back because I think we are close to getting a killer deal.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 19 March 2008, 19:57
ill give rich and you the pats on the back coz u to have done all the e-mailing were just getting something for what u 2 did!!!! :afro: good effort tho boys
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 19 March 2008, 19:58
Ha ha yeah just got this  :grin: :

Hi Rich,
 
No problem!! it seems a few guys sent me mails about this from the forum!! I sent the details to to Chris Saunders today so hopefully Chris can advise the forum, Here's a copy and paste of the mail I sent him today:
 
 
Hi Chris,
 
 
Thanks again for your mail.
 
As long as the GB is at least 6+ sets as a minimum! then the cost per pair (of carriers)  is 87.95+vat.
The front pads would be @ £38.13+vat if bought at the same time as the carriers
 
P+P we'll do using tracked Parcelforce  service for these at £6.95+vat. This cost of £6.95 is up to 10 kilos so the carriers and the pads could ship for this amount if any one wants to order the pads.
 
On the discs, I'll be totally honest, its best they are sourced by each person themselves from either Audi / VW or after market if they prefer. We have about £1 on each disc and they are a real pain to pack and ship being so heavy! they push the shipping cost up a lot too, so I think its best we keep the GB to carriers and pads, discs the guys can source easily from a dealer or aftermarket if they wanted 'performance' ones.
 
As long as there is at least 6 people please Chris, then I'll set up a Group buy on our secure online shop so all the people can order direct with us through our online shop to keep it easy for you.
 
How's that?
 
Martyn
 
I hope this will be ok Rich? please do let me know.
Many thanks
Martyn


 

What's your opinion on this Rich?

whose that with??
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 19 March 2008, 19:58
I aint done yet, still got a few more emails to send ...... :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 19 March 2008, 19:59
Ha ha yeah just got this  :grin: :

Hi Rich,
 
No problem!! it seems a few guys sent me mails about this from the forum!! I sent the details to to Chris Saunders today so hopefully Chris can advise the forum, Here's a copy and paste of the mail I sent him today:
 
 
Hi Chris,
 
 
Thanks again for your mail.
 
As long as the GB is at least 6+ sets as a minimum! then the cost per pair (of carriers)  is 87.95+vat.
The front pads would be @ £38.13+vat if bought at the same time as the carriers
 
P+P we'll do using tracked Parcelforce  service for these at £6.95+vat. This cost of £6.95 is up to 10 kilos so the carriers and the pads could ship for this amount if any one wants to order the pads.
 
On the discs, I'll be totally honest, its best they are sourced by each person themselves from either Audi / VW or after market if they prefer. We have about £1 on each disc and they are a real pain to pack and ship being so heavy! they push the shipping cost up a lot too, so I think its best we keep the GB to carriers and pads, discs the guys can source easily from a dealer or aftermarket if they wanted 'performance' ones.
 
As long as there is at least 6 people please Chris, then I'll set up a Group buy on our secure online shop so all the people can order direct with us through our online shop to keep it easy for you.
 
How's that?
 
Martyn
 
I hope this will be ok Rich? please do let me know.
Many thanks
Martyn


 

What's your opinion on this Rich?

whose that with??

www.vagparts.co.uk
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 19 March 2008, 20:01
www.vagparts.co.uk

not bad; you're saving about £10-£15 for the pair.  I very much doubt you'll get much more off that.  Keep trying though  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 19 March 2008, 20:11
ill give rich and you the pats on the back coz u to have done all the e-mailing were just getting something for what u 2 did!!!! :afro: good effort tho boys

Why thank you but all we are trying to do is get a good deal for everyone like anyone on this forum would do.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 19 March 2008, 20:14
no no no thank u :grin: :grin: :grin:

yeah truewords there mate but as rich said it aint over yet.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Trickyboy on 19 March 2008, 20:32
Yeah, thanks for the work guys!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 19 March 2008, 20:39
Just emailed these guys: http://www.thettshop.co.uk/ :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 19 March 2008, 20:40
Just emailed these guys: http://www.thettshop.co.uk/ :afro:

Haha I was gonna e-mail these in about 30 mins!!  Good job you let us know you tried them!! otherwise we would have another duplicate e-mail!!!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 19 March 2008, 20:43
Just emailed these guys: http://www.thettshop.co.uk/ :afro:

Haha I was gonna e-mail these in about 30 mins!!  Good job you let us know you tried them!! otherwise we would have another duplicate e-mail!!!

ha haa great minds think alike :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 19 March 2008, 21:16
Just emailed these guys: http://www.thettshop.co.uk/ :afro:

And now these https://sslrelay.com/buypartsby.co.uk/contact.php
 Thanks to ivor :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: linz on 20 March 2008, 12:12
well it will be interesting to see what the outcome is
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Jamm89 on 20 March 2008, 14:58
well it will be interesting to see what the outcome is

Hopefully nice and cheap  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 20 March 2008, 18:35
Well got this email hmmmm  :undecided: :

Hello Richard,

 

Many thanks for your email.

This would be something we could help Golf GTI forum members with.

Here is some pricing for you.

 

Caliper Carriers - £160 for the pair (retail £238.20)
 

Front Audi/VW Brake Pads - £65.00 (retail £80) or Ferodo DS Performance Brake Pads - £99.95 (Retail £115)
 

Front EBC Brake Discs - £60.00 (RRP £72.00) – OEM brake discs - £119.99 (Retail £124.55)
 

In regards to the front brake discs, the quality and manufacturing over the EBC and OEM is identical, I would recommend going for the EBC front discs to help with costing of an overall kit.

 

 

Would you like me to quote a special ‘Forum’ price for fitting as well as an offer on a full pressure bleed of the brake system?

 

Best Regards,

Vince Hickman
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 20 March 2008, 18:37
bit different than previos replies mate?

what do u think? :undecided:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 20 March 2008, 18:38
bit different than previos replies mate?

what do u think? :undecided:

£160 for carriers  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 20 March 2008, 18:44
bit different than previos replies mate?

what do u think? :undecided:

£160 for carriers  :lipsrsealed:

page 10, that bloke said 87.95 for the carriers, hell of a difference there?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 20 March 2008, 18:45
bit different than previos replies mate?

what do u think? :undecided:

£160 for carriers  :lipsrsealed:

page 10, that bloke said 87.95 for the carriers, hell of a difference there?

Yeah thats my thoughts...........
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 20 March 2008, 21:39
anymore news yet u? decided im not happy with that last quote :angry:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 20 March 2008, 22:11
bit different than previos replies mate?

what do u think? :undecided:

£160 for carriers  :lipsrsealed:

page 10, that bloke said 87.95 for the carriers, hell of a difference there?

Yeah thats my thoughts...........
E-mail him back, and thank him, but say we've been offered £87 or whatever for the same package, can he beat that?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 20 March 2008, 22:25
bit different than previos replies mate?

what do u think? :undecided:

£160 for carriers  :lipsrsealed:

page 10, that bloke said 87.95 for the carriers, hell of a difference there?

Yeah thats my thoughts...........
E-mail him back, and thank him, but say we've been offered £87 or whatever for the same package, can he beat that?

get the feeling that £160 would be for Anni carriers - still well overpriced!!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 20 March 2008, 22:27
£160 is definitely way over price, he's having a giraffe!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 21 March 2008, 10:43
£160 is definitely way over price, he's having a giraffe!

No wonder he quoted so high if he's having a giraffe, he needs the money, do you know how much they cost to keep??!!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: linz on 21 March 2008, 10:46
blimey that is a lot

well lets hope something works out so we all get a price we like

no more giraffes :laugh:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 21 March 2008, 16:50
Right ive emailed these guys aswell :afro:
these prices look a bit better  :wink:

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g4brakes.php
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Jamm89 on 21 March 2008, 22:05
Right ive emailed these guys aswell :afro:
these prices look a bit better  :wink:

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g4brakes.php

Lets hope so!

Those last prices seemed silly high?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 22 March 2008, 14:57
Who would be up for a group buy on some 312mm front discs, Pads + the carrriers??

"Turbobeast" says if we get enough interest he will start to find us a deal.


Obviously depending on cost but interest so far:

Richw911
Kke1
Turbobeast
Leeroy8v
Ashmond
Cannybagatuda
BobBarley
IMation
Jamm89
l4v15
Trickyboy
gtitdi
linz
J5H VW
Phil.O
MaXXeH
Consumerway
 

 

I want my name near the top :P
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: THiNK on 22 March 2008, 16:15
I want my name near the top :P

Can my name be in position 13 ? :P

CS
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 22 March 2008, 16:29
 :cry:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 22 March 2008, 17:06
hahahahaha im in 2nd place!!!!!! :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 22 March 2008, 17:11
hahahahaha im in 2nd place!!!!!! :grin: :grin:

haha i've already got them  :tongue:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 22 March 2008, 18:12
What pads is everyone getting?  It seems greenstuff are the way to go?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 22 March 2008, 18:13
What pads is everyone getting?  It seems greenstuff are the way to go?

I got Mintexs on mine; can't fault them really  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 22 March 2008, 18:14
Once the carriers are sorted no doubt we'll be needing to find the cheapest place to buy discs and pads, taking into account any discounts we can bag :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 23 March 2008, 23:19
Right going to email kool vw now 17 possible people good effort :afro:

Still waiting on a few emails from other companys; Will let you all know as soon as i do  :smiley:   :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: iMation on 23 March 2008, 23:35
sweet, lets hope "the price is right"
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 23 March 2008, 23:44
sweet, lets hope "the price is right"

Come on down!!!!!  :grin:

  I have also emailed back mike form vwspeed to see if he can supply the bare metal carriers for us at a good price! :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 25 March 2008, 18:17
sweet, lets hope "the price is right"

Come on down!!!!!  :grin:

  I have also emailed back mike form vwspeed to see if he can supply the bare metal carriers for us at a good price! :afro:

Just got this from vwspeed:

Rich,
        We generally supply the painted Anniversary versions as people like to paint their calipers red.
We have 4 or 5 sets of these on the shelf and for these and the Group Buy items you'd be looking at £135 delivered within Mainland UK.
 
Mike
VWS


Hmmmm  :undecided: Still waiting for reply from kool vw........
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: linz on 26 March 2008, 13:33
so still waiting then

im gonna ask a  girly question lol

for the whole conversion what parts do we need?

Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 26 March 2008, 15:31
so still waiting then

im gonna ask a  girly question lol

for the whole conversion what parts do we need?



just the carriers

and then obvioulsy new discs and pads  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 26 March 2008, 21:34
Not very good news from kool vw unfortunately  :cry:







Hi Rich,

 

Thanks for the e-mail.  I have also been in touch with Chris about this also from the forum, he said he was going to get in touch with you.

 

Understand you have to get the best price for the guys, no worries there.  Be good to get some feedback when you have the price together mind ;-)

 

With those volumes our prices would be as follows:

 

Carriers - £159.99p

Carriers/Discs/Pads - £358.99p - these are all genuine VW parts and VW are well known for being pricey for brake parts compared to performance aftermarket options!

 

As I said be good to have some feedback on them.  All prices include VAT, next day insured delivery etc.  We do not charge extra for PayPal etc

 

Anything else then please let me know

 

Cheers
Chris



Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 26 March 2008, 21:43
So the best so far is vag parts wth £103.34 inc vat (for bare metal carriers)

Now my idea is we ask www.vagparts to do them for £100 each inc vat as there is a lot of us wanting these.

What does everyone think??

 Turbobeast could you drop vag parts an email to ask if thay can do them for £100 each?? As i know you emailed them first.

Who wants to drop out because this is too much? Please let us know.

Rich
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: iMation on 26 March 2008, 23:08
ok this to me is a good price, but im gonna have to pull out for now, as i would rather get it slammed tbh, but pm me just before you send the order and i will have a look at my finances again.

Stu

Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 27 March 2008, 07:44
i had a feeling that it would be up around the £300 mark anyway but as u say if we could get the carriers for £100 how much do u think the discs and pads will come to?

im not dropping out :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 27 March 2008, 16:46
If he'll do it for £100 I'm in.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 27 March 2008, 16:50
Ok lets see what we can do....
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 27 March 2008, 19:56
i had a feeling that it would be up around the £300 mark anyway but as u say if we could get the carriers for £100 how much do u think the discs and pads will come to?

im not dropping out :afro:

Mat i will u know me i will find a deal on discs and pads!! :afro: ive seen some for around £80 for discs and pads  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 27 March 2008, 19:58
Ok lets see what we can do....

Good man :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: linz on 28 March 2008, 10:29
yh im in its good price and well need to buy my baby something nice to make up for her just being sat there :P

would be good if you could get deal on discs and pads as well though :P
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: linz on 28 March 2008, 10:36
as for discs n pads

what about this??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230227129580
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 28 March 2008, 11:19
as for discs n pads

what about this??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230227129580

From previous experience this company is pretty good but not sure about the discs there or the pads as they don't state make, what I will do is when the carriers are sorted I will find the best deals on Discs and Pads around and maybe even try and get a company to agree another group buy on some if we can all agree if not I will find a selection to suite all of us!!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: linz on 28 March 2008, 13:07
so basically were upgrading to the ones that the v5 v6 models have yh?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 28 March 2008, 16:33
have we tried these people?

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=18283.0
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: cannybagatuda on 28 March 2008, 16:47
So the best so far is vag parts wth £103.34 inc vat (for bare metal carriers)

Now my idea is we ask www.vagparts to do them for £100 each inc vat as there is a lot of us wanting these.

What does everyone think??

 Turbobeast could you drop vag parts an email to ask if thay can do them for £100 each?? As i know you emailed them first.

Who wants to drop out because this is too much? Please let us know.

Rich
im still in if we can get them for a ton
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 28 March 2008, 19:25
yh im in its good price and well need to buy my baby something nice to make up for her just being sat there :P

would be good if you could get deal on discs and pads as well though :P

How about these linz?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-TT-MINTEX-FRONT-BRAKE-DISCS-312mm-ALL-MODELS_W0QQitemZ260156974492QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10372QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: cannybagatuda on 28 March 2008, 19:47
what about this? they can be colour coded!! :cool:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEAT-LEON-AUDI-A3-GOLF-BORA-GROOVED-BRAKE-DISCS-312MM_W0QQitemZ360034296858QQihZ023QQcategoryZ23013QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 28 March 2008, 23:13
So have any of the companies agreed to £100 yet? :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 28 March 2008, 23:17
So have any of the companies agreed to £100 yet? :)

Waiting for vagparts to email back bud  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 28 March 2008, 23:21
Good man :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2008, 20:08
Right then Ladies and Gents chris has had this email from vag parts :afro: :

Hi Chris,
 
Bear with me on this please, I am trying to get a better price out the factory if I buy 30 myself. I'm trying to get the best I can for 'all of us', bear with me a little longer can you please?
 
While I am talking with Germany, is there any chance.... we can ship all these to ONE delivery address please?? that will save HUGE amounts of money if we can and time for us to pack 17 orders one at a time, rather than 17 sets in one box which is VERY fast and easy, that brings MUCH cheaper costs!!! because we don't spend as much time packing them or 'handling in general' and of course one shipping charge is a lot less that 17 individual charges!!
 
Let me know if this is possible please, and I'll get pricing confirmed ASAP when the Germans get back to me.
 
Thank you!!
Martyn


We are going to wait for a better price and let you all know asap  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 01 April 2008, 11:15
sounds promising mate, good work :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 02 April 2008, 13:45
if you're waiting for a reply from Kool VW i've just spotted a notice saying they are closed until the 10th April  :sad:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 02 April 2008, 19:04
if you're waiting for a reply from Kool VW i've just spotted a notice saying they are closed until the 10th April  :sad:

No mate kool vw were too much TBH  :cry:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: linz on 03 April 2008, 16:54
so rich what is the latest??
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 03 April 2008, 17:42
so rich what is the latest??

Here is the latest:

ello Chris,

 

Ok, the Germans replied this morning so I can now confirm that the cost per per of callipers for a group buy of 15 pairs minimum is £87.00+vat a pair. As mentioned can we ship to one address though please?  is that possible?

 

Let me know Chris,

Many thanks

Martyn
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 03 April 2008, 17:44
That's still only like £1 less than before, tell him to round it to £100, and he has a deal :P
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 03 April 2008, 17:44
We also don't have 15 people, in fact not even 10.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 03 April 2008, 19:24
whatever is left over sell on fleabay and get our money back!!!! :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: TurboBeast on 03 April 2008, 19:57
We could always offer this group buy out to another forum VWAudi or UKMKIVs what say ye??
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 03 April 2008, 20:45
We could always offer this group buy out to another forum VWAudi or UKMKIVs what say ye??

Yeah true  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 03 April 2008, 20:47
We could always offer this group buy out to another forum VWAudi or UKMKIVs what say ye??
Great idea!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: linz on 03 April 2008, 20:57
oh no and what we gonna do about the shipping thing?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 03 April 2008, 20:58
oh no and what we gonna do about the shipping thing?
Get them all shipped to my place.  Then you can pick them up from here, or I'll sell them and keep all the money :)
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 03 April 2008, 21:16
That's still only like £1 less than before, tell him to round it to £100, and he has a deal :P

As you say only £1 in it SO why dont we get total people and see what thay can do for that, not worth messing around for £1??
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 04 April 2008, 07:47
That's still only like £1 less than before, tell him to round it to £100, and he has a deal :P

As you say only £1 in it SO why dont we get total people and see what thay can do for that, not worth messing around for £1??
yeah i say we get them :afro: aint gonna worry over a pound.

where do u want them sent? im goin to manchester beginning of may so can get mine from bobbarleys!!!! :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 04 April 2008, 09:28
oh no and what we gonna do about the shipping thing?
Get them all shipped to my place.  Then you can pick them up from here, or I'll sell them and keep all the money :)

buy extra sets; paint them read and sell them for a fortune on Ebay as Anni Brakes  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 04 April 2008, 10:51
oh no and what we gonna do about the shipping thing?
Get them all shipped to my place.  Then you can pick them up from here, or I'll sell them and keep all the money :)

buy extra sets; paint them read and sell them for a fortune on Ebay as Anni Brakes  :grin: :grin:

now that sound like a plan :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 04 April 2008, 11:04
oh no and what we gonna do about the shipping thing?
Get them all shipped to my place.  Then you can pick them up from here, or I'll sell them and keep all the money :)

buy extra sets; paint them read and sell them for a fortune on Ebay as Anni Brakes  :grin: :grin:

now that sound like a plan :afro:

my terms are 50% of the profits for coming up with the idea though  :tongue:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 04 April 2008, 11:26
oh no and what we gonna do about the shipping thing?
Get them all shipped to my place.  Then you can pick them up from here, or I'll sell them and keep all the money :)

buy extra sets; paint them read and sell them for a fortune on Ebay as Anni Brakes  :grin: :grin:

now that sound like a plan :afro:

my terms are 50% of the profits for coming up with the idea though  :tongue:

sorry rhyso as much i like u, if u aint part of the group buy no profit!!!!!! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 04 April 2008, 11:33
sorry rhyso as much i like u, if u aint part of the group buy no profit!!!!!! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

b!tch  :tongue:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 04 April 2008, 11:36
now now no need to be like this rhyso!!!!!

ill buy u a present for your car with my profit :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 04 April 2008, 11:37
now now no need to be like this rhyso!!!!!

ill buy u a present for your car with my profit :afro:

much better attitude  :kiss:

i'll have me a nice set of Anniversary Wheels complete with tasty Michelin Pilot Sport tyres  :drool: :drool:

thank you please  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 04 April 2008, 11:39
now now no need to be like this rhyso!!!!!

ill buy u a present for your car with my profit :afro:

much better attitude  :kiss:

i'll have me a nice set of Anniversary Wheels complete with tasty Michelin Pilot Sport tyres  :drool: :drool:

thank you please  :smiley:

UPDATE FROM LAST POST:

ill buy u a present for £20 from my profit!!!!! :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 04 April 2008, 11:45

UPDATE FROM LAST POST:

ill buy u a present for £20 from my profit!!!!! :grin: :grin:

 :rolleyes: in that case i'll just have the £20 and put it towards my R32 wheel  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: GTi-Matt on 05 April 2008, 18:32
was thinking of a sharan badge!!!!!!
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: linz on 07 April 2008, 19:50
lol send him a halfords voucher :laugh:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 08 April 2008, 19:04
Right we have the total eight people- Not as many as we needed BUT im sure vagparts can do us a deal - might be only a few pounds more?

How do you want to play this then turbobeast? Do you want to send them an email to see where we stand now we dont have fifteen people?
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: linz on 09 April 2008, 14:23
oo could be interestig hopefully though they wil still be nice well they better be
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 10 April 2008, 20:25
Ive just sent vag parts an email - see what thay come back with  :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 14 April 2008, 18:37
Still waiting for vag parts  :undecided:

Got another email from another company tho  :laugh:

Shall keep you all updated  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 18 April 2008, 18:00
OK vag parts seem the way to go have a look at the latest email:

Hi Rich,
 
Sorry for then reply, I 've been off for a week, school holidays...
 
Ok, so 8 pair , no problem!! the cost per pair will be £88.06+vat for you, delivery will be either £6.95+vat if we ship each set to each person, or, if we ship all 7 to one person (preferred!) then we'll do shipping at £14.95+vat
 
Which would you prefer? all to one,  or each pair to each person? if you can, call me!! because I was off for a week, our inbox is huge! if you have the time, mail me, if the guys want to get this moving, call me please Rich to finalise this. 01793 487700,
 
Thank you!
Martyn



That works out £103.47 inc vat + £6.95 post

  Total £110.42 Delivered to your door   :afro:

Martyn will also set this up online for us so we can pay direct to the website!!

Is everyone up for this? Because i want to get this order going ASAP

Please let me know  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: cannybagatuda on 19 April 2008, 18:44
OK vag parts seem the way to go have a look at the latest email:

Hi Rich,
 
Sorry for then reply, I 've been off for a week, school holidays...
 
Ok, so 8 pair , no problem!! the cost per pair will be £88.06+vat for you, delivery will be either £6.95+vat if we ship each set to each person, or, if we ship all 7 to one person (preferred!) then we'll do shipping at £14.95+vat
 
Which would you prefer? all to one,  or each pair to each person? if you can, call me!! because I was off for a week, our inbox is huge! if you have the time, mail me, if the guys want to get this moving, call me please Rich to finalise this. 01793 487700,
 
Thank you!
Martyn



That works out £103.47 inc vat + £6.95 post

  Total £110.42 Delivered to your door   :afro:

Martyn will also set this up online for us so we can pay direct to the website!!

Is everyone up for this? Because i want to get this order going ASAP

Please let me know  :wink:

so we are going to save about a fiver?
https://sslrelay.com/s74326199.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn;jsessionid=15480a2d0f5ce0f/shopdata/0015_VW/0030_Golf+MK4/0060_Brakes+and+running+gear/product_details.shopscript?article=0060_Golf%252BMK4%252B312mm%252Bfront%252Bcaliper%252Bcarriers%252B%253D28312mmPAIR%253D29
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 19 April 2008, 19:10
OK vag parts seem the way to go have a look at the latest email:

Hi Rich,
 
Sorry for then reply, I 've been off for a week, school holidays...
 
Ok, so 8 pair , no problem!! the cost per pair will be £88.06+vat for you, delivery will be either £6.95+vat if we ship each set to each person, or, if we ship all 7 to one person (preferred!) then we'll do shipping at £14.95+vat
 
Which would you prefer? all to one,  or each pair to each person? if you can, call me!! because I was off for a week, our inbox is huge! if you have the time, mail me, if the guys want to get this moving, call me please Rich to finalise this. 01793 487700,
 
Thank you!
Martyn



That works out £103.47 inc vat + £6.95 post

  Total £110.42 Delivered to your door   :afro:

Martyn will also set this up online for us so we can pay direct to the website!!

Is everyone up for this? Because i want to get this order going ASAP

Please let me know  :wink:

so we are going to save about a fiver?
https://sslrelay.com/s74326199.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn;jsessionid=15480a2d0f5ce0f/shopdata/0015_VW/0030_Golf+MK4/0060_Brakes+and+running+gear/product_details.shopscript?article=0060_Golf%252BMK4%252B312mm%252Bfront%252Bcaliper%252Bcarriers%252B%253D28312mmPAIR%253D29


hmmmmm no because that price does NOT include vat or post  :shocked:

 Total should be £124.95  :wink: How much do you want off £50  :grin:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: cannybagatuda on 19 April 2008, 22:37
obviously i wasnt expecting to get £50 off(would have been nice though :laugh:) the price on there was £114 including vat,dont know about postage. i was just trying to work out if it was worth rushing to buy them thats all :smiley:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 19 April 2008, 23:03
OK vag parts seem the way to go have a look at the latest email:

Hi Rich,
 
Sorry for then reply, I 've been off for a week, school holidays...
 
Ok, so 8 pair , no problem!! the cost per pair will be £88.06+vat for you, delivery will be either £6.95+vat if we ship each set to each person, or, if we ship all 7 to one person (preferred!) then we'll do shipping at £14.95+vat
 
Which would you prefer? all to one,  or each pair to each person? if you can, call me!! because I was off for a week, our inbox is huge! if you have the time, mail me, if the guys want to get this moving, call me please Rich to finalise this. 01793 487700,
 
Thank you!
Martyn



That works out £103.47 inc vat + £6.95 post

  Total £110.42 Delivered to your door   :afro:

Martyn will also set this up online for us so we can pay direct to the website!!

Is everyone up for this? Because i want to get this order going ASAP

Please let me know  :wink:

I'd go for that.
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 20 April 2008, 10:46
obviously i wasnt expecting to get £50 off(would have been nice though :laugh:) the price on there was £114 including vat,dont know about postage. i was just trying to work out if it was worth rushing to buy them thats all :smiley:

Yeah i know mate was only joking  :wink:  :laugh:

We must also remember that the cheapest I could find a pair anywhere else was £135 a pair not inc post!!!! That was with a group buy discount - most places want £150+!!!  And ive searched everywhere  :wink:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: richw911 on 07 May 2008, 17:40
Just got this from vag parts as there is only four of us now  :cry:  :cry:  :cry:  :angry:  :angry:  :angry:

Hi Rich
 
 
Sorry but that price will not be possible for just the four but we can still offer the normal 10% discount as a forum member
 
I hope this is ok, don't worry about the group buy its not unusual for people to drop out like that
 
 
I hope this is ok
 
 
Regards Alan

  Without Cannybagatuda and MaXXeH we cant go ahead now Unless we get more people

REALLY SORRY GUYS  :cry:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: bobbarley on 07 May 2008, 22:42
We'd have enough if people hadn't gone out out actually pair MORE for the bits themselves  :tongue:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: _Adam_ on 09 May 2008, 18:52
ill got for some big brakes  :grin:

not too late am i?  an the price is the £120 mark if im correct? im not reading the 20 pages im sorry........

also is 'carriers' another name for callipers? im confused as to whayt im buying altogether lol
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: Rhyso on 09 May 2008, 21:43
ill got for some big brakes  :grin:

not too late am i?  an the price is the £120 mark if im correct? im not reading the 20 pages im sorry........

also is 'carriers' another name for callipers? im confused as to whayt im buying altogether lol

calipers are different from carriers - you only need the carriers :afro:
Title: Re: Group buy brake upgrade.
Post by: _Adam_ on 10 May 2008, 00:16
jus did a google on it, i wouldnt know where the carrier goes lol. i wouldnt have thought bigger discs would make a BIG difference in braking with the same calipers? i dont know much about brakes mine obviously...