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    hi guys! just wondering whats out there for me to replace my standard pads. Im located in springvale melbourne. any suppliers around me i can ring for prices.
    just looking for a better breaking pad compared To the soft standard ones.
    APRV2:H&R SPRINGS:SEAT INTAKE:CUPRA R BUSHES: FORGE STRUT BRACE

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    Check out the Sponsors section as we're supported by a few providers, offering really good products. Most of them ship too.

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    Business Name: GSL RallySport
    Nick: gslrallysport
    Name: Greg Latham
    Web Site: http://www.gslrallysport.com
    Email: sales@gslrallysport.com
    Street Address: PO Box 6657
    Suburb, State: Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122
    Phone: 1300 884 836
    Fax: 1300 884 837
    Description: European Brake Specialists
    Last edited by seangti; 05-04-2011, 11:31 AM.
    Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
    Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
    Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
    ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **

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    • #3
      I went to GSL pads. WAAAY better than the very ordinary standard pads.

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      • #4
        Not sure if they are available for PoGs, but Carbone Lorraine pads are probably the best I've ever used.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by PeterHBne View Post
          I went to GSL pads. WAAAY better than the very ordinary standard pads.
          Ditto.

          Greg hooked me up with Remsa pads (matched with RDA slotted rotors), and it was a nice positive upgrade from the stock pads/rotors. Definitely had more bite, but more impressively had far less fade when hot.
          Previous Rides: Polo GTI, Mx5 10AE, MY05 WRX WRP10, Renault Sport Clio 172
          Current Ride: Evo 8 MR, Fabia MK3

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          • #6
            Greg A++++++++++
            2008 VW Polo TDi
            GIAC | REMSA | PD160 | DECAT | MUFFLERECTOMY | ECS | SUPERPRO | PXL KIWI WIFI | 312mm BRAKES | OZ RACING | KUMHO V70A
            To Buy: VNT 17/22 or K3 Turbo | R783 Nozzles | Intercooler | Water meth kit.

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            • #7
              I still remember the first time i braked in anger in the new pog and i nearly ended up wedged under the truck in front of me. i thought, hmmmm new euro car does not always mean better brakes than the 14yr old Daihatsu Charade it replaces. Remsa pads are sooo much better than the standard sponges.

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              • #8
                Euro's have soft pads... It also keeps braking very quiet.

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                • #9
                  Slight hijack here - best place in melb for RDA rotors and Remsa pads?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Bflat View Post
                    Slight hijack here - best place in melb for RDA rotors and Remsa pads?
                    Yes thats what i would like to know as well.
                    APRV2:H&R SPRINGS:SEAT INTAKE:CUPRA R BUSHES: FORGE STRUT BRACE

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Bflat View Post
                      Slight hijack here - best place in melb for RDA rotors and Remsa pads?
                      Just call Greg at GSL Rallysports here in Qld and I'm sure he'll post a set down for a competitive price.

                      Fitting is easy, and if you don't want to do it yourself any old mechanic will be able to fit them for a small outlay.
                      Previous Rides: Polo GTI, Mx5 10AE, MY05 WRX WRP10, Renault Sport Clio 172
                      Current Ride: Evo 8 MR, Fabia MK3

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by break View Post
                        Just call Greg at GSL Rallysports here in Qld and I'm sure he'll post a set down for a competitive price.

                        Fitting is easy, and if you don't want to do it yourself any old mechanic will be able to fit them for a small outlay.

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                        Ive bought discs and pads for 3 of my cars from Greg, and have had them fitted at my local Brakes Plus. after paying them to fit them, i still came out in front $$$ wise



                        Edit: If you are really, really wanting to buy locally (will probably cost you more in the long run) id suggest searching for an RDA stockist in your area for discs:
                        Stockists VIC

                        As for Remsa, im not sure where to get them from locally unfortunately
                        Last edited by hazrd; 07-04-2011, 10:13 PM.
                        MY07 Polo GTi
                        Last run - 114.8kw atw
                        Winton - 1:52.7130

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                        • #13
                          Did a driving course last week and to my surprise the stock brakes actually pull you up ahead of most cars, in the pull up from 65 i outbreaked late model Toyota corolla's, Holden captiva's and peugeo 206's actually stopping directly on the cones, these cars were about 2 - 3 meters furthur.

                          I was impressed, yet the stock brakes could use some extra feel
                          2016 Golf R, APR Stage 1
                          2010 Polo GTI 9n3, 4 Program APR Tune, PD160, White line front and rear sway bar

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                          • #14
                            They pull up fine, for one or two times but don't cut it for spirited driving through twisties.

                            Good pads will help

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