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Offline jhunter_83

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Help on bigger brake upgrade
« on: 01 June 2013, 14:35 »
Hello,

I was looking at getting some bigger brakes for my GTI but the car only has 17" Monza's on it.

What do people recommend? I was looking at R32 and S3 kits but not too sure if they'll fit behind the wheels.

What do people recommend/have on their mk6's?

Also, are the mk5/mk6 brakes interchangeable?

Thanks
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Offline sustanon400

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Re: Help on bigger brake upgrade
« Reply #1 on: 01 June 2013, 14:42 »
What about golf R brakes ? They fit 17's and should be easy to source s/h
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Offline Obbzi

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Re: Help on bigger brake upgrade
« Reply #2 on: 01 June 2013, 14:59 »
I know someone who will be selling a set of R8 brakes soon  :cool: :evil:
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Re: Help on bigger brake upgrade
« Reply #3 on: 01 June 2013, 15:11 »
Quote from: Obbzi on 01 June 2013, 14:59
I know someone who will be selling a set of R8 brakes soon  :cool: :evil:

Hmmmmm, tempting !!!!
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Offline wigit

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Re: Help on bigger brake upgrade
« Reply #4 on: 01 June 2013, 15:38 »
R/S3 is cheapest option, the boxster nqsbbk that runs on 312s may fit all be it you'd need spacers anything else and you run into 4 figures
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Re: Help on bigger brake upgrade
« Reply #5 on: 01 June 2013, 15:57 »
Well , my golf R brakes may well be upgraded by September if someone wants a mint set of brakes for their mk5/6 gti - make me an offer  :grin:
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Offline jhunter_83

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Re: Help on bigger brake upgrade
« Reply #6 on: 01 June 2013, 17:40 »
well I need to get something that will fit, I don't mind having to use spacers really.

I have seen some S3/RS3 kits on ebay for about the £450 mark
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Offline Exonian

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Re: Help on bigger brake upgrade
« Reply #7 on: 02 June 2013, 01:47 »
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Offline jhunter_83

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Re: Help on bigger brake upgrade
« Reply #8 on: 02 June 2013, 08:27 »
They look good but would they fit under my wheels?
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Re: Help on bigger brake upgrade
« Reply #9 on: 02 June 2013, 16:32 »
Bargain I've got some black rear GTI calipers that would go well with them
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