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Old 18 January 2017, 01:26 PM
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Default Standard wrx calipers good for 400bhp?

Hey all I just came across this ad and pretty stunned its running 400bhp with std brakes they must be good what you all reckon?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122315727806
Old 18 January 2017, 01:31 PM
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lol, good luck with that one
Old 18 January 2017, 01:38 PM
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However, add some decent brakes, remove the decals and that may be the basis of a decent car. I'd also be worried about the state of the gearbox...
The buy it now seems on the high side though, even considering the work that has gone into it.

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Old 18 January 2017, 01:40 PM
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I hate those stupid tow hooks.
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He is most probably running EBC pads LOL.SJ.
Old 18 January 2017, 01:50 PM
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No thank you.


450bhp on std WRX brakes. Yikes!
Old 18 January 2017, 01:54 PM
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there are a lot of "I think's" and "pretty sures" in there. Really fills you with confidence doesn't it

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Old 18 January 2017, 07:17 PM
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Got new calipers/disks/pads all round on my jdm wrx, yes they do haul it down really well (considering the superior power to the sti).

but no way good enough for 400bhp.

my wrx wagon really is different again it needs the brakes sorting out and is shocking in comparison, but it just
goes to show how good they can be when on song!.

300bhp would be about the limit though if top notch, after that its got to be brembos.
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I hated the standard front ones. Had to get rid asap




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