Iain M
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of my dinner. Which to go for Mintex 1155 or 1144
[Edited on 18-01-2010 by Iain M]
[Edited on 18-01-2010 by Iain M]
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chrisritch
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chrisritch
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just to explain my decision lol
Had 1144s on my Gold VTR and didnt rate them highly
Switched to 1144s on the silver track saxo and they were awesome on track, that was coupled with 406 Brembos mind you though
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Iain M
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Right what is the VXR caliper used when using the 308mm disc on the Astra GSi. It's Mot time so trying to order them now. Hope it makes sense
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chrisritch
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no help there mate sorry, ask me something french and ill be helpful lol
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Iain M
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Last one was aimed at the masses lol
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Corsa_Sport21
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quote: Originally posted by chrisritch
just to explain my decision lol
Had 1144s on my Gold VTR and didnt rate them highly
Switched to 1144s on the silver track saxo and they were awesome on track, that was coupled with 406 Brembos mind you though
That dont make sense.
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chrisritch
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i meant switched to 1155s lol made that clear in my first post i suppose and im sure Iain worked out what i meant
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spikedjack
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i've just bought some 1144's for the hispecs, will let you know how they fair on the corsa
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Iain M
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Is it corsa VXR caliper used or Astra VXR caliper used?
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chrex
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i owuld have said corsa. the astra brakes are 330 aint they?
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SAL
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astra gsi / sri / 308mm
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chrex
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yea just checked...the fronts on corsa vxr's are 308mm
but yea the mk4 astra top end models came wit them too.
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Iain M
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Aaaarrrggghhh. Right I have 308mm discs with vxr calipers. A place somone suggested wants to know what vxr caliper it is so that I can order the right brake pad. Or if anyone has part numbers that would be great. Would like mintex but no-one seems to sell them so next are the greenstuff ones. Need to order them by end of play today ideally.
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chrex
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tried tweeks i assume?
Give them a ring, as they dont list everything on net...and can order from mintex direct if need be
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Iain M
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I am fed up of ringing no-one seems to understand what I want.
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chrisritch
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green stuff pads suck balls big time
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SAL
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If its for the corsa, you need the mk4 gsi / sri pads.
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smcGSI16V
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If your getting Mintex use these guys http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-detail.asp?PAGE=/mintex-brake-pads.htm
I cant recommend them enough on service and price, much better than tweeks.
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Kurt
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quote: Originally posted by chrisritch
green stuff pads suck balls big time
+1 we fitted some to a customers Alfa Gt coupled with black diamond combi discs and after one track day they were fubar
They litterally just crumbled to pieces
p.s have you tried Lmf?
[Edited on 18-01-2010 by Kurt]
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SAL
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mintex crubbled on the gsi, replaced with GM ones.
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Iain M
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Cheers pal. i shall look now.
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Iain M
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Right after spending pissing 4 hours + i can't find 1144's, 1155's 1166's anywhere for an astra gsi mk 4 setup i have givern up.
I have found Mintex brakes so these are what i have gone for.
Mintex Brake pads
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