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Steve B
04-10-2012, 08:56 AM
Drove the 45 miles home in the pouring rain :(

So far I've found 2 things out...

1. The traction control works fine ;)

2. The brakes are shockingly bad in std trim (not for long tho as a BBK has been ordered)


Other than that what an absolutly superb car :smokin:



Now wheres that big brake kit I had on my old Focus RS lol


Steve:beer:
Neil M
04-10-2012, 10:08 AM
Hello Steve B

BBK's are a bit of an expense on top of buying the CSL, a quick fix I've found (till funds permit) is to fit Pagid RS29 Brake Pad's all round, makes a considerable difference to the stopping capabilities over standard.
Steve B
04-10-2012, 10:29 AM
K-Sport 8 pot 356mm kit £999 plus pads (I ran on EBC Bluestuff).... I had them on my 420bhp Focus RS and they were excellent, even punished them at the Ring and they gave me no problems.


Steve
toplad
04-10-2012, 01:50 PM
Welcome

The brake upgrade is worth while.

You should have bought mine :) , (we exchanged a few emails regarding my CSL)

If youre attending a few track days, a pad upgraded isn't going to cut. BBK required

There's a few second hand AP's floating about at the moment, might be worth a look

Good luck
Steve B
04-10-2012, 09:51 PM
Yours was at the top of my list, due to the brakes primerially
shimmy
05-10-2012, 12:05 AM
munich 2013
northernjim
05-10-2012, 12:39 AM
Welcome aboard Steve;):beer:
CraigMillwardCroft
06-10-2012, 11:26 AM
Welcome Steve B, which colour did you get in the end :thumbs:
Steve B
06-10-2012, 11:54 AM
Welcome Steve B, which colour did you get in the end :thumbs:

The fastest colour (so I've been told)...:-D Silver grey


Fitting my brakes this afternoon :supz:

Steve:wink:
83SY
06-10-2012, 12:06 PM
Welcome Steve B, which colour did you get in the end :thumbs:

The fast one SG :birdman:
83SY
06-10-2012, 12:06 PM
The fastest colour (so I've been told)...:-D Silver grey


Fitting my brakes this afternoon :supz:

Steve:wink:

Go for AP'S! :thumbs:
Steve B
06-10-2012, 07:53 PM
Well fitted the brakes and wow what a difference they have made and that's whilst I'm still in the bedding in process...

Would have loved APs but having had K-Sport 8pot 356mm kit on my last car (420bhp Ford Focus RS) and they were superb I went with them again as the CSL is slightly lighter than the RS I can't see there being an issue..


Steve