Opinions on brake upgrades...

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by rsutton1223, Sep 29, 2011.

  1. rsutton1223

    rsutton1223 Obsessed Supporting Member

    First, let me just start of by saying this is purely a cosmetic upgrade as I have found the 2011 braking on the WRX to be adequate for mountain runs/daily use. However, they do look a little bit off with my open wheel design, so I am looking into possible upgrades for the calipers/rotors that will finish off the outside look of the car.

    So far...from what I can gather with searching around online, I have the following options in regards to the 2011 WRX.

    • Red 4 Pot Subaru Calipers w/matching rears
    • 04 Brembos - They fit 5x100 but removing the stock gold and painting red or black would be a pain
    • StopTech - Fantastic brakes but expensive.
    I am looking to see what you guys think would be a good option and if I am missing any other options that should be on the list. Also, good sources for actually getting them in.
     
  2. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    why didn't you just buy an STi....
     
  3. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    a rattle can of red and good prep work.
     
  4. rsutton1223

    rsutton1223 Obsessed Supporting Member

    Because I wanted to make the car my own and I am still not up to STI cost. I won't be going north of 400hp so the 6 speed was not as big of an issue for me.

    I still would have done downpipe, tune, sways, suspension, bushings, etc. with a STI...so I would have been spending a lot of money on some of the differences I would have been paying extra for. If I was planning on keeping the car stock...probably would have went STI.

    Also...if the WRX had not gotten the widebody for 2011...I would have been in a STI.
     
  5. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

  6. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    there was a wilwood group buy on red or black 4 and 6 pots over at 3gwrx...maybe you can still get in on it somehow
     
  7. gfred024

    gfred024 Member

    ^ Wow!! Those are awesome! They sure would look good with some glowie valve stems.
     
  8. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

    I ask my self this question every morning.
     
  9. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Maybe it's the $10,000 diff in price?
     

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