GODSPEED - 335mm Brake conversion
01 August 2003, 11:31 PM
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I have it, they are awesome, not got any pics, could take a few tomorrow if you like, I have the grooved only option.
I did a track day last week, drove the wheels off the car, did 145 miles on the track, and used 17 gallons of fuel!!!!
The brakes were faultless all day, I had no judder, and no fade, and even when you think you've left the braking a tad late, you just push some more, and you've got more, couldn't really believe it, had a hoot, they are just soooo good, need I say more???
I did a track day last week, drove the wheels off the car, did 145 miles on the track, and used 17 gallons of fuel!!!!
The brakes were faultless all day, I had no judder, and no fade, and even when you think you've left the braking a tad late, you just push some more, and you've got more, couldn't really believe it, had a hoot, they are just soooo good, need I say more???
02 August 2003, 10:43 AM
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Yep. Brilliant.
I've done two trackdays with mine now and the stopping and repeatability of the stops is amazing. Ian is a hard man to get hold of, but his brakes are excellent.
Steve
I've done two trackdays with mine now and the stopping and repeatability of the stops is amazing. Ian is a hard man to get hold of, but his brakes are excellent.
Steve
03 August 2003, 07:03 PM
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The discs are clearly a lot heavier than standard, and yes it does make a slight differencr to the weight of the steering, but as far as I'm concerned, it's not a bad thing, it actually help with high speed stability.
No pics yet, sorry!!
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04 August 2003, 12:47 AM
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I have the Godspeed kit too. They are good, but I wouldn't say they were awesome, although just how good or bad they are is a personal thing without some scientific tests. They are certainly a good deal better than the OE setup with more feel through the pedal and they stand up too abuse well.
The discs and bells weigh a hefty 9.5kg each, so that adds a lot of un-sprung weight, but I can't say I've really noticed it - in a negative way anyway.
TSL 6pots
Rotors + Bells = 17Kg pair
Calipers + Pads = 6Kg pair
Brackets/Fixings = 1Kg
Standard Subaru 4pot
Solid Disc = 12Kg pair
Calipers + Pads = 10.5Kg pair
Brackets/Fixings = 0.5Kg
Godspeed Kit
Discs + Bells = 18kg pair
Calipers + Pads = 10.5Kg pair
Brackets/Fixings = 1Kg pair
As you can see there's no escaping large weights with big rotors and alloy bells, but this is usually offset with lightweight replacement calipers.
Stefan
The discs and bells weigh a hefty 9.5kg each, so that adds a lot of un-sprung weight, but I can't say I've really noticed it - in a negative way anyway.
TSL 6pots
Rotors + Bells = 17Kg pair
Calipers + Pads = 6Kg pair
Brackets/Fixings = 1Kg
Standard Subaru 4pot
Solid Disc = 12Kg pair
Calipers + Pads = 10.5Kg pair
Brackets/Fixings = 0.5Kg
Godspeed Kit
Discs + Bells = 18kg pair
Calipers + Pads = 10.5Kg pair
Brackets/Fixings = 1Kg pair
As you can see there's no escaping large weights with big rotors and alloy bells, but this is usually offset with lightweight replacement calipers.
Stefan
05 August 2003, 07:10 AM
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Had them on mine for well over 12 months now, and have been really impressed. I don't think there is any doubt that they are not as good as say an AP 6 pot set up, but then they are miles cheaper.
I would say, that they are a vast improvement over the original and well worth the money.
I would say, that they are a vast improvement over the original and well worth the money.
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