[rob_watti]

Hi guys, im getting a anni petrol soon and am getting a brembo gran turismo kit for the front. will it fit behind the 18inch anniversary bbs's wheels or will i need spacer?

thanks rob

 

[Bowdie]

I think you do need spacers for the anni wheels (5 or 10mm) - I'm sure Bill (Badger5)will be along soon with the definitive answer[]

 

[rob_watti]

i was hoping i wouldnt need spacers

 

[Reflex TDI]

The ECS kit doesn't require spacers (but is better kit and more money....)

 

[GaryM]

Quote: posted by Reflex TDI on 17/11/2004 20:40:16

The ECS kit doesn't require spacers (but is better kit and more money....)

Which is what I aim to get sometime next year.

The fact that it doesnt require spacers is a big bonus over Brembo's.

 

[rob_watti]

whats the ecs kit??

 

[Bowdie]

Hmmmm porsche brakes[]

 

[Reflex TDI]

Quote: posted by rob_watti on 17/11/2004 20:56:13

whats the ecs kit??

The ECS Stage 2v2 kit is available from JBR Performance (forum sponsors).

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Volkswagen&engine=1.8T&model=337/20AE&submodel=&category=Braking&subcategory=ECS%20Stage%202v2

 

[Giddy]

The Brembo kit fitted behind my BBS RC's without spacers (I have the 18x8" version if that makes any difference?)

 

[rob_watti]

which brembo kit was it giddy? was the the gt kit?? are the anniversary wheels 18x8 or are they 18x7.5

 

[GaryM]

Anniversary wheels are 18x7.5.

 

[flynntech]

A friend of mine recently fitted Brembos behind his RCs but they are not the Anni ones.

 

[Tabs]

It's the offset thats the key here. OEM RC's are ET32 whereas the VW supplied wheels are ET38 so your looking at 5mm additional clearance.

 

[EddyH]

Gary, you can try a wheel over mine at some point if you're still considering brembos.

 

[rob_watti]

does anybody know a definate answer to whether they fit directly or not?? if they dont what exact size spacer do i need and where do i get them from?

 

[Bowdie]

One of the guys that comes to the Glasgow meets has the Brembo kit on his anni and I'm sure he had to have spacers. He doesn't come on here, but I think he is friends with Phatphil, could try PM'ing him[?]

 

[Giddy]

Quote: posted by rob_watti on 17/11/2004 22:38:24

which brembo kit was it giddy? was the the gt kit?? are the anniversary wheels 18x8 or are they 18x7.5

Erm pass, its the kit Bill supplies.. think its off a SEAT of some description?

 

[GaryM]

Quote: posted by EddyH on 18/11/2004 09:51:38

Gary, you can try a wheel over mine at some point if you're still considering brembos.

Thanks Eddy, that will be sometime next year.

I'd be quite happy with the Brembo's as Im sure they are just as good but for much less money but spacers on my front wheels is the last thing I want after the wobble I experienced with my last set of spacers.

 

[B15ETJ]

Quote: posted by Bowdie on 18/11/2004 18:44:44

One of the guys that comes to the Glasgow meets has the Brembo kit on his anni and I'm sure he had to have spacers. He doesn't come on here, but I think he is friends with Phatphil, could try PM'ing him[?]

think that's correct Ian he deffo has the spacers and i'm sure there 11's

 

[Badger5]

The critical dimension is 50mm caliper clearance as per this picture>> http://badger-5.com/bin/wheel-section-view.gif

minimum diameter of 17" wheel req'd.

Spacer to around 5mm max on plain disk type is ok, with sufficient length wheel bolts. Wheel wobble wont happen on correct fitting, correctly dimensioned and chosen spacers..

There is no equal brake kit for the money of Brembo's.. IMHO - stop tastic!

I run AP Racing calipers and disks on my Ibiza for track use and they cost me trade over ?1200+vat... are they x3 better than Brembo's?? Not a chance.. marginally better on braking and cooling (from 2 piece disks)