1G Brake Upgrade

[neuralracing]

If I plan on using my car for Time Trials (Autocrossing) and Drag Racing... is upgrading my brakes a good investment considering I have a budget and a lot of it is being consumed by the complete overhaul of my car. I just bought a 90 AWD TSI and am looking at where I should invest my money (Needs engine rebuild, interior, paint job, some mods).

Is going with a 92-94 Brake setup a huge improvement from what I have now? Or should I buy Slotted rotors and where can I get them...

My budget is about $300-$400 for the brakes if I need to do anything to them.

Any advise/suggestions and links to buy are appreciated.

 

[NDgsx]

How long are your "time trial" autox runs?
The stock 90-91 brakes can stop your car well at low speeds, but from high speeds the rotors don't have enough mass to take the heat.
If you can afford it I would do the 93 brakes with good pads (I prefer porterfield R4S) and stainless lines.
Slotted rotors are not needed.

 

[OneSexyDSM]

I say upgrade especially for auto-X. I would also consider a short throw shifter because I hear the '90 had a huge throw.

 

[neuralracing]

What exactly would I need to take off a 92-94 car to upgrade my brakes? Disks, Calipers, what else?

Any good places to get a decent short shifter kit for a 1G?

 

[pneumo]

The shifter throw between 90 and others isn't noticeable to me. I have a 90 and a 92. They're both kinda long.

 

[neuralracing]

Any feedback on a good place to get a Short Sifter kit for my '90?

 

[bigfoot]

Just drill a hole on the transmission arm, drill a couple holes and you can switch untill you find the right throw. It's in the VFAQ

http://mario.germain.com/shifter.html

 

[neuralracing]

Awesome... I love the free mods!!!!

 

[laserturbo91]

yea the 90 being the odd ball it is, is different so short throws dont fit on them all the time. i just have a shorter shift knob, you could also get a momo or something and just cut yours down and use the little screws that come with it to put it on that way. have fun

 

[badboyr66]

Another good brake mod is to get a set off a 3000gt or a Stealth "NON TURBO". or even a Diamante.. you will need the rotors... the calipers and the arm that attaches the calliper to the spindle. Othe than that it works fun and they fit under stock wheels too


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