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  1. Bernb6

    Will_s Night Blue GTI daily turned track build

    Will, I appreciate your help in guiding me as I learned to track my own GTI this past year. Best of luck in the GR86. Bern
  2. Bernb6

    My right rear was rubbing on both the fender liner as well as the gas filler under very gentle...

    My right rear was rubbing on both the fender liner as well as the gas filler under very gentle driving. I wouldn't know for sure if these were OK until some high speed maneuvers so I think I still need to pass on them.
  3. Bernb6

    Will, to close the loop on the wheels, I don't think I can use them because of the RS4s. I...

    Will, to close the loop on the wheels, I don't think I can use them because of the RS4s. I wasn't able to use the 245/40-18s I bought and, even thought the 17" are an inch smaller diameter, I am afraid they would still rub on my setup. Good luck with them, Bern
  4. Bernb6

    Why Stoptech ST40 - 3 minute pad changes plus fluid flush

    I've been using Pagid Yellow RS29's for years and am happy with them. I ordered my last set from Zeckhausen for about $360. Bern
  5. Bernb6

    Why Stoptech ST40 - 3 minute pad changes plus fluid flush

    I beg to differ. If you've rebuilt a caliper, it's clear there is little to no void behind the pistons and the through ports are quite small diameter.
  6. Bernb6

    "Official" Lap Times Thread

    Laguna Seca Laptime: 1:55 (previous session), 1:56 below Estimated ambient temperature: 60-75F Year/model: 2017 GTI Estimated total vehicle weight with driver & passenger: 3300 Estimated wheel horsepower: 300 Fuel: 91 Notes on setup: Power train: 034 Stage 2, DSG tune, Racingline oil cooler...
  7. Bernb6

    Why Stoptech ST40 - 3 minute pad changes plus fluid flush

    Scrllock, IMHO if there's no issue with air in the system, there's no need to bleed the inside valve using this method since this method evacuates all fluid in all cylinders. OTOH, there's no harm in doing so. If you're flushing the system in the normal process, then you do need to use the...
  8. Bernb6

    Why Stoptech ST40 - 3 minute pad changes plus fluid flush

    Norm, I just use the outside bleeder valve. As long as you've reasonable compressed both sides, all the fluid will be evacuated since the inside is linked to the outside. If you want to be doubly sure, compress one side, then the other, then the first again. Bern
  9. Bernb6

    Why Stoptech ST40 - 3 minute pad changes plus fluid flush

    I've used ST40's for a number of years, several years on a Cayman and over the past year on my 2017 GTI. I love the pedal feel, etc. but want to talk about how easy it is to change pads and flush brake fluid. So I made this short video. Truly, three minutes to change the pads and flush fluid...
  10. Bernb6

    200tw tires for Track use

    Lowering springs and -2.5 camber.
  11. Bernb6

    Stoptech ST40/328mm BBK

    I'm not doubting the report but there must be more to this story about glowing rotors. You actually don't want the heat going into the calipers - that tends to boil the fluid (ask me how I know). First, to Daily Driver's question: yes, there are performance differences but, frankly, you need...
  12. Bernb6

    200tw tires for Track use

    RT660 245/40/18s are unusable on my GTI. I've run this size in Nitto NT-01 and Hankook RS4 with no problem. But the RT660s wore through a fender liner in about 20 miles. My shop will be putting RS4s on next week. Anyone want a set of near new RT660s? Bern
  13. Bernb6

    "Official" Lap Times Thread

    Track name: Thunderhill with NCRC Laptime: 2:08 The track was nearly empty - two cars visible about 20 seconds ahead - and my tires were shot. In fact, I'd swapped the Nitto NT-01 fronts and rears just before this session because the fronts were completely bald. A friend was coaching from...
  14. Bernb6

    "Official" Lap Times Thread

    Track name: Sonoma Lap time: 1:55.8 At Sonoma with Corsa Club. Nice cool day and a good time chasing Supra and Mustang. Two videos posted: and Bern Estimated ambient temperature: 60-75F Year/model: 2017 GTI Estimated total vehicle weight with driver & passenger: 3300 Estimated wheel...
  15. Bernb6

    Stoptech ST-40 328x28mm

    I love these brakes. Because of their removable bridge over the pads, pad change and fluid flush take about 5 minutes per side! Makes it so easy for me to flip my pads after every track day to ensure even pad wear. Bern
  16. Bernb6

    Bay Area Track Days

    Will, missed you at Sonoma (met Andy) and may go to LS 5/24. Thinking about NCRC Thunderhill East next week. Bern
  17. Bernb6

    WTB: Boxster caliper setup.

    I didn't see anything current but you might check and post on the Porsche forum: https://rennlist.com/forums/market/ You'll need to register to search and post. Bern
  18. Bernb6

    FS: DSC Sport controller

    I agree it's about a 10 minute job requiring minimal tools. There is also a video available showing the step-by-step process. The unit is tucked behind the driver's side taillight. I have it on my GTI and find it really helps at the track to eliminate some instabilities on certain corners at...
  19. Bernb6

    Will_s Night Blue GTI daily turned track build

    "flying into the grass. Luckily there is nothing to hit on that section of the course" That's one of the great things about thunderhill. In most places there's nothing to hit.
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