08-07-2016, 05:30 PM
(08-07-2016, 09:50 AM)BiG K Wrote: Yep fit straight on with no issues, vibrations or squeaks. I have a set myself and use the 306 Lucas brake hoses. The 307 calipers have a slightly smaller piston diameter than the GTI6 brakes, so keep the standard MC (my ph3 HDi doesn't have a 23.8mm). On a different note, the wheel weights scraped the caliper on XSi 15", so it is a tight fit. Definitely worth it, the old 266mm were ok but felt overwhelmed over 50mph. With these, 90+mph it just bites down.
Engine wise, possibly intercooler + oil cooler.
Tyres - Bridgestone Potenza RE002 at a minimum. Toyo R888's would be better but are pricier.
Strut braces really sharpen up the front end and to be honest, if you are going through the hassle, you might as well refresh the bushes on the front (I hear Citreon berlingo P bushes and polybush are a good match but haven't done it myself yet so can't comment how it is)
I might have a set of brand new in box H&R Monotube Cup coilovers if you are interested? (debating whether to get it installed on my hdi...hmm)
Not being funny, but if your 266mm brakes struggled over 50mph the issue won't be fixed by bigger discs and calipers. In reality it's typically down to cheap discs and pads, old fluid, weak hoses and/or partially seized calipers/sliders/pads.
Don't worry about mods, you'll be much better off making sure your basic maintenance is well up and together. You'd be amazed at the number of enthusiast-maintained vehicles i've seen with big brakes, expensive tyres, coilovers, etc, then gotten onto the inspection and found flat tyres, bushes that are shot to f*ck, balljoints hanging out, a brake pedal that doesn't work until the last 2" of travel, twisted brake hoses, loose bolts... Bit scary tbh, people are sketchy f*ckers sometimes lol.