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Anyone have Porsche Big Reds on their A4s yet? Impressions, thoughts?

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Old 05-23-2003, 09:02 AM
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Default So they sell their "own" systems?

Or do you have to shop around for the components yourself? "Have access to their bracket designs"???
Old 05-23-2003, 09:37 AM
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Default I disagree

It's not as simple as "let's tack on a larger caliper and rotor". The Stoptech brakes are designed for Audi. You have different weight distribution, drive wheels and engine placement. On top of that the A4 is between 200-700Lbs heavier depending on specs.

There have been plenty of people on the S4 forum who have preferred the Stoptech over Brembo. In fact C&D did a shootout between the Brembo, Stoptech, Prodrive, and others. The Stoptech came out ahead in fade reduction.

Don Istook has also used the Stoptech rotors in the past an gave a glowing review. Check the S4 forum. There are plenty of reviews and information there. The AP Racing also seems to be a good upgrade and if you're looking for the best, go Alcon. I'm not biased towards StopTech by any means, but it is a great upgrade, and at 2K a good deal. The Brembo fronts are 3K.

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Default What they do is design brackets to fit on an Audi car with Porsche or Audi parts.....

They have people in that group who know their stuff. I tested my car with their set up in 95F weather on a race track 30 minutes at a time and got no fade. The brake pedal remained hard and constant throughout the events.
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How much did the front brake set up cost you are using? I was also looking at Stasis & Mov'it
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Thanks!
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