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What about the wolfrace trackready range? Unsure on fitments but seem reasonably priced________________________________________
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 clen666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 23rd Apr 2013 at 12:09
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #27
Thankyou yes they look intriguing only 8.1 kg in 17 inch Not so sure on the looks still and they appear to just be multiplied drilled with holes so one fit end fits all. Thanks for the that  ________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 23rd Apr 2013 at 12:17
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #28
Ever thought the kad stuff just doesnt work because of what it is, not the size of the rotor.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 23rd Apr 2013 at 13:01
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #29
You could be right. Lets hear you're recommendation Welshpug any other decent brakes other than the Ap's? the reason for the lightweight 17s is to try and lessen unsprung weight as i realise its importance.________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 23rd Apr 2013 at 14:25
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24seven
Seasoned Pro  Location: Derby Registered: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 6,221 Status: Offline |
Post #30
Buy smaller wheels if you want to reduce unsprung weight, not bigger ones. Also just because there are 6 pistons in the callipers, doesn't make them better. If you're finding you need to go up to 17" to put larger rotors under the 6 pots my suggestion would be to see if you can sell them and put the money towards a 4 piston calliper that fits better and then maybe go up to a 16" wheel as well. Aside from the unsprung mass, 17" wheels will require a much lower profile tyre and that will cost you noticeably more traction. ________________________________________ Ph1 306 GTi 6 | RX8 231 S1 | YBR 125 Cafe Racer | MT-03 660 |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 01:33
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #31
As i said 24seven only going to 17s for rotor size. And the thread for lightweight is trying to get some 17 inch wheels that aren't to much heavier than the 15s already have. ________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 13:08
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beez_neez_gt
Seasoned Pro  Location: @ de limit of adhesion ! Registered: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 2,916 Status: Offline |
Post #32
Its not about the weight of wheels its more the size that makes the difference.Its the wheels and tyre forum not wanted forum lol. ________________________________________ Pug fee`ver,Pick a Bogey, buy a Pug. Black 306 GTI 6 Standard, was 60k mileage, bargain!! Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 13:22
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #33
It's the size not the weight? Really !! As for the wanted I'm trying to find information on the lightest 17 inch wheels! ________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 14:11
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beez_neez_gt
Seasoned Pro Location: @ de limit of adhesion ! Registered: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 2,916 Status: Offline |
Post #34
Bigger wheels means higher centre of gravity, car goes higher up, you could lower car to suit but you can only go so far before the arms hits the bump stops or arches etc.________________________________________ Pug fee`ver,Pick a Bogey, buy a Pug. Black 306 GTI 6 Standard, was 60k mileage, bargain!! Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 14:53
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #35
Guessing to keep everyone happy with 17s have to go dimma/wide arch the maxis ran 17s on Tarmac rally didn't they? ________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 15:04
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beez_neez_gt
Seasoned Pro Location: @ de limit of adhesion ! Registered: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 2,916 Status: Offline |
Post #36
My point is if you had 15's on with the same lowering amount it will give the car a lower centre of gravity thus better handling etc than with 17's.At a guess the same goes with having a car really really low is much the same as having too bigger brakes imo. 4pot brakes are more than enough and this means you will have a much bigger choice of lightweight alloys to choose from which means you can be picky on the style you want as well without having to pay too much for them, bigger wheels tend to go for more money. ________________________________________ Pug fee`ver,Pick a Bogey, buy a Pug. Black 306 GTI 6 Standard, was 60k mileage, bargain!! Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 15:22
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #37
Agreed but surely I'd have more suspension travel with 17s?________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 15:24
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #38
It's all bo***cks if the rolling radius of the tyre is the same. 15's, 17's, 10's, 22" chrome spinners...________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 15:36
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #39
Thanks Phillip any recomndAtions on a lightweight 17 inch alloy?________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 15:41
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #40
No idea  However, I would ask what pads you're running in the calipers, you should be able to lock up with ease unless something is wrong or your caliper is designed for a much larger disc? ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 16:20
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #41
Ds2500I thought the same but never worked great and I have overheated them many times, not on track ap racing 5.1 fluid too which has been changed and bled. ________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 24th Apr 2013 at 16:37
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