Opinions on brake upgrades...

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

  1. rsutton1223

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    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

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

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

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    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.
     
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    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

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

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

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

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