Addamsonflint
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R32 brake upgrade- anything missing & un-intended install consequences???
Hey everyone,
I'm doing my R32 front brake upgrade this weekend in conjunction with VR6 half-shafts. I'm pretty excited about it, but don't want to miss anything (especially when my whole freakin' front end is apart).
Also, after reading lots of posts here and on vortex, I'm aware of the additional effects on handling/steering due to all the additional unsprung weight. I am amazed at how heavy the rotors are in comparison to my 280mm's.
My questions are:
1- Am I missing anything part-wise???
I have:
2- VR6 half-shafts w/ axle bolts
2- 108mm flanges w/ seals, bolts (flange to trans)
12- bolts axle-to-flange
2- VR6 spindles w/ new bearings, hubs, and ABS sensors
2- new ball joints
2- new R32 dust shields w/ screws (may need add'l modding?)
2- new sway-bar end-links
(using existing tie-rod ends which are new)
2- R32 calipers w/ clips
2- GLI brake lines (R32's are too long)
2- R32 caliper carriers w/ bolts for carrier-to-spindle
2- bigass heavy rotors
2- sets of pads
Running 18's already for any fitment issues.
I did refer to the following posts for some parts:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=239366
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112307&highlight=r32+brakes+ecs
(I know it's MkV- but more for reference and some part#'s are the same)
AM I MISSING ANYTHING?
My second question is:
What should I do suspension-wise to accomodate for the additional weight?
I have inexpensive ($400) Raceland coil-overs on now- but they really haven't performed well for me. Any "moderate" bump knocks so hard I feel it all through my subframe, which is why I was already considering what I should change to, especially now with the added weight.
I know you get what you pay for- but it can be hard to apply that adage sometimes when doing that poor-thing. I want to do something respectable, but balance it as best I can with being cost-effective. Salvage yards are often a good happy-median for that- I picked up my R32 calipers w/carriers for $75 a piece shipped
Any issues with running a OEM GLI spring setup with some really good struts? (I do want to keep my low stance)
Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, especially from anyone who's done the upgrade. Any time, money, and especially frustration I can save learning from others experiences, as well as avoiding any nasty surprises, would help tremendously.
Thanks in advance
Hey everyone,
I'm doing my R32 front brake upgrade this weekend in conjunction with VR6 half-shafts. I'm pretty excited about it, but don't want to miss anything (especially when my whole freakin' front end is apart).
Also, after reading lots of posts here and on vortex, I'm aware of the additional effects on handling/steering due to all the additional unsprung weight. I am amazed at how heavy the rotors are in comparison to my 280mm's.
My questions are:
1- Am I missing anything part-wise???
I have:
2- VR6 half-shafts w/ axle bolts
2- 108mm flanges w/ seals, bolts (flange to trans)
12- bolts axle-to-flange
2- VR6 spindles w/ new bearings, hubs, and ABS sensors
2- new ball joints
2- new R32 dust shields w/ screws (may need add'l modding?)
2- new sway-bar end-links
(using existing tie-rod ends which are new)
2- R32 calipers w/ clips
2- GLI brake lines (R32's are too long)
2- R32 caliper carriers w/ bolts for carrier-to-spindle
2- bigass heavy rotors
2- sets of pads
Running 18's already for any fitment issues.
I did refer to the following posts for some parts:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=239366
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112307&highlight=r32+brakes+ecs
(I know it's MkV- but more for reference and some part#'s are the same)
AM I MISSING ANYTHING?
My second question is:
What should I do suspension-wise to accomodate for the additional weight?
I have inexpensive ($400) Raceland coil-overs on now- but they really haven't performed well for me. Any "moderate" bump knocks so hard I feel it all through my subframe, which is why I was already considering what I should change to, especially now with the added weight.
I know you get what you pay for- but it can be hard to apply that adage sometimes when doing that poor-thing. I want to do something respectable, but balance it as best I can with being cost-effective. Salvage yards are often a good happy-median for that- I picked up my R32 calipers w/carriers for $75 a piece shipped
Any issues with running a OEM GLI spring setup with some really good struts? (I do want to keep my low stance)
Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, especially from anyone who's done the upgrade. Any time, money, and especially frustration I can save learning from others experiences, as well as avoiding any nasty surprises, would help tremendously.
Thanks in advance
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