Are Michelin PS4S's still the flavour of the month?
In the recent Evo tyre test, the PS4S finished 6th out of 8 tyres tested. Main criticism of Michelins was their relative expense.
1st Continental SportContact 7
2nd Bridgestone Potenza Sport
3rd Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5
4th Pirelli P Zero PZ4
5th Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Sport
6th Michelin PS4S
7th Toyo Proxes Sport 2
8th Falken Azenis FK510
Have also sourced some thin wheel spacers and am contemplating grinding away the knobbly bit
front brake pad recommendations
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Previously: Toyota Seras (several), TVR Chimaera 400, Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, Toyota Altezza RS200 etc.,
Fun: 1977 Lancia Montecarlo Evoluzione track car. (wife approves)
Wife: RenaultSport Clio RS200
Previously: Toyota Seras (several), TVR Chimaera 400, Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, Toyota Altezza RS200 etc.,
Re: front brake pad recommendations
Can’t beat PS4S. They are awesome tyres, even in the cold.
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Re: front brake pad recommendations
Ive always been unimpressed with contisports. They were lethal on the M3.
Bridgestones… well they’re called tombstones for a reason (Rule 44)
Actually they’re ok on lighter cars. Just not on the RS6.
What on earth are Maxxis?
There’s an offer on Ling Longs if you want to practice drifting.
Bridgestones… well they’re called tombstones for a reason (Rule 44)
Actually they’re ok on lighter cars. Just not on the RS6.
What on earth are Maxxis?
There’s an offer on Ling Longs if you want to practice drifting.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Re: front brake pad recommendations
found a 'black friday' deal that gave 20% off tyres, so a set of Michelin PS4S is on their way.
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Everyday: 2003 Audi RS6 C5 Saloon in Avus Silver, with black leather upholstery (for sale)
Fun: 1977 Lancia Montecarlo Evoluzione track car. (wife approves)
Wife: RenaultSport Clio RS200
Previously: Toyota Seras (several), TVR Chimaera 400, Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, Toyota Altezza RS200 etc.,
Fun: 1977 Lancia Montecarlo Evoluzione track car. (wife approves)
Wife: RenaultSport Clio RS200
Previously: Toyota Seras (several), TVR Chimaera 400, Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, Toyota Altezza RS200 etc.,
Re: front brake pad recommendations
Nice. 
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: front brake pad recommendations
Any idea of the cause of the odd wear?
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Re: front brake pad recommendations
Not found anything obvious.
All suspension and steering things feel nice and tight
I'd notice a totally shagged wheel bearing
I'm still wonding if the Zimmermann bell is fractionally thinner than an OEM one.
All suspension and steering things feel nice and tight
I'd notice a totally shagged wheel bearing
I'm still wonding if the Zimmermann bell is fractionally thinner than an OEM one.
Everyday: 2003 Audi RS6 C5 Saloon in Avus Silver, with black leather upholstery (for sale)
Fun: 1977 Lancia Montecarlo Evoluzione track car. (wife approves)
Wife: RenaultSport Clio RS200
Previously: Toyota Seras (several), TVR Chimaera 400, Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, Toyota Altezza RS200 etc.,
Fun: 1977 Lancia Montecarlo Evoluzione track car. (wife approves)
Wife: RenaultSport Clio RS200
Previously: Toyota Seras (several), TVR Chimaera 400, Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, Toyota Altezza RS200 etc.,
Re: front brake pad recommendations
Same thing has just happened to my friend's recent Skoda Superbe which is completely standard in every way. It's a mystery, too.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Re: front brake pad recommendations
Car is back on its wheels again ready for tyre man to come round tomorrow.
Car appears to have a yellow brake warning on dash, so need to check this out next. Is there anything else that can trigger it apart from front pads and low brake fluid. Gut feeling is poor connection for the front brake pad sensors.
Car appears to have a yellow brake warning on dash, so need to check this out next. Is there anything else that can trigger it apart from front pads and low brake fluid. Gut feeling is poor connection for the front brake pad sensors.
Everyday: 2003 Audi RS6 C5 Saloon in Avus Silver, with black leather upholstery (for sale)
Fun: 1977 Lancia Montecarlo Evoluzione track car. (wife approves)
Wife: RenaultSport Clio RS200
Previously: Toyota Seras (several), TVR Chimaera 400, Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, Toyota Altezza RS200 etc.,
Fun: 1977 Lancia Montecarlo Evoluzione track car. (wife approves)
Wife: RenaultSport Clio RS200
Previously: Toyota Seras (several), TVR Chimaera 400, Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, Toyota Altezza RS200 etc.,
Re: front brake pad recommendations
No, that’s it I believe. Easy enough to test by short circuiting the pad sensors.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: front brake pad recommendations
Finally got round to fitting these today!!
Haven’t driven it yet as I’m doing the drivers door latch.
Haven’t driven it yet as I’m doing the drivers door latch.
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Re: front brake pad recommendations
If you still have old OEM discs, could you measure thickness of the brake disc bell - where wheel bolts through disc to hub?
Everyday: 2003 Audi RS6 C5 Saloon in Avus Silver, with black leather upholstery (for sale)
Fun: 1977 Lancia Montecarlo Evoluzione track car. (wife approves)
Wife: RenaultSport Clio RS200
Previously: Toyota Seras (several), TVR Chimaera 400, Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, Toyota Altezza RS200 etc.,
Fun: 1977 Lancia Montecarlo Evoluzione track car. (wife approves)
Wife: RenaultSport Clio RS200
Previously: Toyota Seras (several), TVR Chimaera 400, Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, Toyota Altezza RS200 etc.,
Re: front brake pad recommendations
Yeah I still have them, I’ll measure them on Monday and let you know.
Re: front brake pad recommendations
Hi Mate 8mm is what I make it.
Re: front brake pad recommendations
Forgot about this. Remind me on Thursday or Friday and I’ll measure mine too.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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