Project Polo - 1min10 around Wakefield

[clubracer]

Rotor thickness isn't the issue - the caliper will fit around them just fine, it's making sure you've got the wheel clearance. I would think the 330s would require 18" wheels. In saying that they may fit inside certain 17s.. Just so you know, the 330mm kit has an 8 spot caliper and RRP is $2400. There is also a fully floating disc option on the 330mm too. There will be sales from time to time and a group buy would definitely make things cheaper.

I'm looking forward to testing these things next week although it might be a couple of months before I hit the track again for the real test.

[Corey_R]

Lol... to Alcon and Brembo's specs, for the Golf GTI and R, the correct number of pots are 4. So 6 pots on a Polo is already overkill. 8 pot is just being silly

[clubracer]

And more pistons doesn't necessarily mean bigger brakes... for those who aren't aware most pistons simply spreads the load on the pad and distributes it more evenly. It's not about more clamping load. That is why the good calipers have different sized pistons to counter the taper on the leading/trailing edge. The pads on the D2 6 spots are a standard sized pad actually the same as AP/Brembo and a whole host of other brands.

[vwthunder]

Rotor thickness isn't the issue - the caliper will fit around them just fine,

I need them to fit into my Porsche calipers

Porsche FTW lol

[clubracer]

Finally got the brakes fitted. Went on without any fuss although some slight wheel clearance issue (caliper to spokes) meant I have had to add some small spacers to bring the wheels out a touch. Am buying some 17x8s later so this isn't an issue, will just need to make sure the new wheels have the right offset.

First impressions were great. Pedal feel was much better and initial bite was much better too. Have only driven 5 kms so not going to go pushing yet. I'm also running the standard pads which are fine for every day driving but rubbish for anything else. AM having some new pads made which I'll be selling with the kits just for track work.

Looking forward to heading track side with these once I get the new pads. I should have the rear sway bar on my then too!

[MeTsU]

Nice one Clubracer. I look forward to hearing more.

[Eddy]

Well done Eddy. I love the functional approach you've taken to achieve such a solid outcome.

Now when are we going to get to a track day so I can steal your racing lines

Hoyhoy.

Me plan to be at Waky again in the middle of Oct. NSCC Trackday.

If you're going in October, I'll either be there spectating the Polo in action, or watching you in my rear mirror - lol!

Hoyhoy.

Me will be there as planned, Oct. the 15th with NSCC (Nissan Sports Car Club), these days are the best organised event ever.
Me just hoping for a fine day to attack the sub 1:10's. & if not me, me stig my SON has the knackers to it.

[Eddy]

A carbon ceramic plate should hold up fine and insulate better than any metal (though stainless steel is better than most). I'm not sure where to source some from - maybe ask some of the brake suppliers?
You may have to trim the pads down when new to make room for them, though

Hoyhoy.

Me have these on their way.

D687 Titanium Brake Backing Shim for Audi TT, VW Golf, VW GTi, VW Jetta [TS-T-D0687] : Hard Brakes - TiSpeed Titanium Brake Backing Plate Heat Shield Shims

[kaanage]

Good stuff - I hadn't considered titanium's poor thermal conductivity

With those + your uprated rotors, pad fade should hopefully be a thing of the past.

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.


P.S. The target at Wakefield Park for the 9N Polo is now sub 1:10.0 (9's) chaps.

Hoyhoy.

DONE.

[noone]

Awesome. Wish I was there...

[clubracer]

Hey guys I've got my 302mm 6 spot D2 brake kit for sale. It is an awesome brake package. The only reason I'm selling is because the misses is driving the car everyday and I've got a new project. Initially cost $2150 but will be happy to let them go for $700. Less than 5000km so still plenty of pad life. Discs are straight and true. Perfect upgrade for someone wanting to do track days. The pedal feel is much firmer and allows you to heel and tow much better under hard braking. Come with braided lines, all mounting hardware etc.

[seangti]

I don't suppose these would fit over standard gti wheels??

Also, are they ADR compliant?