Just an update we are now Porterfield dealers

bill harvey · 12-12-2001, 02:05 PM

we will have them instock for all the subaru's even the 4-pots the order will ship tomorrow so hopefully we will have them by next week. i have both rs4 and r4 coming in for all the cars pricing will follow. www.subaruwrxparts.com and for people like redobs who want the 4pots we can do them now with the r4s instead of the stock subaru pads.

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redobs · 12-12-2001, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bill harvey
and for people like redobs who want the 4pots we can do them now with the r4s instead of the stock subaru pads.

I love you, man (in the most non-homosexual way, not that there's anything wrong with it)!!!!!

Same price???

redobs · 12-12-2001, 02:38 PM

BTW, you should throw in a bottle of wheel cleaner with these pads!

Thug · 12-12-2001, 02:39 PM

I am most interested in a set for the RS. Im looking to do brakes soon.

bill harvey · 12-12-2001, 02:42 PM

nate the street or the race set? I will have both except i didn't bring in the rears in race.

pete give me some time to figure out pricing but it shouldn't be a problem.

redobs · 12-12-2001, 03:07 PM

Cool! No rush...just inquiring. As you know, I need to buy something else from you first!

JGard · 12-12-2001, 03:15 PM

hmmm, I am having a bit of a squealing coming from my pads... I need new ones, soon...

what are prices on the street pads, F and R? Also, stock rotors, how much are those, guys?

Thug · 12-12-2001, 03:15 PM

the race ones take a lot to get heated up?

probably the street ones

rkkwan · 12-12-2001, 03:30 PM

Nate - I've driven the R4 race pads around town for a week and to/from the track day in Canada. My experience is that the R4 stops as well as the stock Subaru pads when cold. I was expecting poor stopping performance, but was actually pleasantly surprised. However, the noise and dust, especially noise, would drive me crazy if I were to keep them on. And they cost like 50% more than the R4S street pads.

And for others who're considering Porterfields... I'll say that they have awesome stopping power. However, their "fit and finish" quality is kind of infamous. So, be prepared to take out a metal file and spend some time. Also, they don't come with the anti-rattling clips, nor the notches on the back for the backing plates.

So, if you like your pads to fit perfectly like stock ones, look elsewhere. But if you want stopping power, these are nice pads.

I think Pat Olsen and redobs will agree.

-Ray

Thug · 12-12-2001, 03:35 PM

Thanx Ray.
Once I get a motor in the Honda I wont be driving the RS much except for when Im racing etc. So the R4s might not be a bad choice.

bill harvey · 12-12-2001, 03:36 PM

Ray the fitment of the rear pads should be fixed because they have a pad just for the rear of the wrx.

Fitz · 12-12-2001, 03:46 PM

What are the prices on these?? I'd be interested in a set of Street pads for both my 4 pots front and my stock rear brakes.

Thanks,
Fitz

rkkwan · 12-12-2001, 03:48 PM

Bill - Actually, I have no problem at all with the R4 pads I have. But we have to file down Pete's R4S (same fitment number, 770, for WRX rears), and I have heard similar stories from others. I even called them up and ask about it. What I am trying to say here is that perfect fitment isn't a priority with Porterfields. They specialize in race pads, and expect people to accomodate the little flaws they have. Personally, I love them and highly recommend them.

Just to warn those who are expecting a pad that's quiet, no-dust, stops incredibly at any temperature, and fit perfectly.

Such pad doesn't exist but some whiners may be expecting that, which Exeter should be aware of.

-Ray

Siper2 · 12-12-2001, 04:44 PM

Yyyyyyahoooooooooo!!!! Thanks, Exeter!!

Bill, I'm going to drop you an Email.

-Chris

paultg · 12-12-2001, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Just to warn those who are expecting a pad that's quiet, no-dust, stops incredibly at any temperature, and fit perfectly. Such pad doesn't exist but some whiners may be expecting that, which Exeter should be aware of.

Who you taking about Fool! - in my best Mr. T voice.

I want it all. It must keep my rims pretty, stop like a supercar all the time, and fit better than stock!! If we all "compromise", then they will never make it the way it should be.

Just kidding by the way...

When I need new pads Mr. Havery, I'll be contacting you.

Paul G.

M.Coffman · 12-12-2001, 08:38 PM

Bill what is Porterfield anyway? Oh yeah...those are them brake pads we now sell.

-Mike

bill harvey · 12-13-2001, 08:13 AM

Jgard i will let you know pricing when we actually have the product in our hands, i try not to sell things i don't have

etam · 12-13-2001, 08:55 AM

Bill, how much are they? R4? R4S?

Ray, what other alternative do we have? stock? endless? project mu? where to get them?

Ernest

JGard · 12-13-2001, 09:08 AM

sounds good to me, Bill. Let me know when you get them in, and I'll give you a call...

bill harvey · 12-13-2001, 11:09 AM

Etam, you looking for pads for the stock brakes on the gt or do you have 4-pots?

Thug · 12-13-2001, 11:18 AM

Bill,
When you get pricing I'll be looking for:
-all 4 stock rotors
-front Porterfield pads
-stock rear pads

etam · 12-13-2001, 11:55 AM

Bill, 4pots please.

Ernest

bill harvey · 12-13-2001, 11:58 AM

etam when i get them in i will pm you.

etam · 12-13-2001, 12:09 PM

thx, Bill, I prefer email: bo550@yahoo.com

Ernest
PS.. I don't know why a lot of people prefer pm over email? don't want to give out email address? for pm, you get email notice when there is new pm coming and then need to go to i-club to check another page for pm.. so much trouble for me.. email for me please unless you don't want me to know your email.

Pilot · 12-13-2001, 02:07 PM

Good lookin' Bill.

I've been using the R4-S for quite a while now and I've been very pleased with them. They do dust more than stock but they stop much better, don't fade (well there was that one time on rt17 in VT...) and they have great modulation characteristics.

My front pads fit perfect but I also had to grind the rears just a wee bit. No big deal we even have to do it on Porsches sometimes with stock pads.

-Drew

12-12-2001, 02:05 PM	#1
bill harvey Scooby Specialist Member#: 10 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Aisle 3 next to the nuts Vehicle: 2005 Legacy Gt wagon Garnet red pearl	Just an update we are now Porterfield dealers we will have them instock for all the subaru's even the 4-pots the order will ship tomorrow so hopefully we will have them by next week. i have both rs4 and r4 coming in for all the cars pricing will follow. www.subaruwrxparts.com and for people like redobs who want the 4pots we can do them now with the r4s instead of the stock subaru pads. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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redobs NASIOC Supporter Member#: 1501 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH Vehicle: 2009 WRX wagon Dark grey	BTW, you should throw in a bottle of wheel cleaner with these pads!

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bill harvey Scooby Specialist Member#: 10 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Aisle 3 next to the nuts Vehicle: 2005 Legacy Gt wagon Garnet red pearl	nate the street or the race set? I will have both except i didn't bring in the rears in race. pete give me some time to figure out pricing but it shouldn't be a problem.

12-12-2001, 03:07 PM	#6
redobs NASIOC Supporter Member#: 1501 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH Vehicle: 2009 WRX wagon Dark grey	Cool! No rush...just inquiring. As you know, I need to buy something else from you first!

12-12-2001, 03:15 PM	#7
JGard pooptastic Member#: 1904 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Foster City, CA Vehicle: 2013 Tundra '02 BMW R1100S	hmmm, I am having a bit of a squealing coming from my pads... I need new ones, soon... what are prices on the street pads, F and R? Also, stock rotors, how much are those, guys?

12-12-2001, 03:30 PM	#9
rkkwan Scooby Specialist Member#: 5596 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2010 Honda Fit Sport Black	Nate - I've driven the R4 race pads around town for a week and to/from the track day in Canada. My experience is that the R4 stops as well as the stock Subaru pads when cold. I was expecting poor stopping performance, but was actually pleasantly surprised. However, the noise and dust, especially noise, would drive me crazy if I were to keep them on. And they cost like 50% more than the R4S street pads. And for others who're considering Porterfields... I'll say that they have awesome stopping power. However, their "fit and finish" quality is kind of infamous. So, be prepared to take out a metal file and spend some time. Also, they don't come with the anti-rattling clips, nor the notches on the back for the backing plates. So, if you like your pads to fit perfectly like stock ones, look elsewhere. But if you want stopping power, these are nice pads. I think Pat Olsen and redobs will agree. -Ray

12-12-2001, 03:35 PM	#10
Thug Choke Artist Moderator Member#: 603 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH	Thanx Ray. Once I get a motor in the Honda I wont be driving the RS much except for when Im racing etc. So the R4s might not be a bad choice.

12-12-2001, 03:36 PM	#11
bill harvey Scooby Specialist Member#: 10 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Aisle 3 next to the nuts Vehicle: 2005 Legacy Gt wagon Garnet red pearl	Ray the fitment of the rear pads should be fixed because they have a pad just for the rear of the wrx.

12-12-2001, 03:46 PM	#12
Fitz Scooby Guru Member#: 1426 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Goffstown, NH Vehicle: '07 335xi, '07 ZX6R SV650 Race Bike	What are the prices on these?? I'd be interested in a set of Street pads for both my 4 pots front and my stock rear brakes. Thanks, Fitz

12-12-2001, 03:48 PM	#13
rkkwan Scooby Specialist Member#: 5596 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2010 Honda Fit Sport Black	Bill - Actually, I have no problem at all with the R4 pads I have. But we have to file down Pete's R4S (same fitment number, 770, for WRX rears), and I have heard similar stories from others. I even called them up and ask about it. What I am trying to say here is that perfect fitment isn't a priority with Porterfields. They specialize in race pads, and expect people to accomodate the little flaws they have. Personally, I love them and highly recommend them. Just to warn those who are expecting a pad that's quiet, no-dust, stops incredibly at any temperature, and fit perfectly. Such pad doesn't exist but some whiners may be expecting that, which Exeter should be aware of. -Ray

12-12-2001, 04:44 PM	#14
Siper2 Scooby Guru Member#: 1134 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Dillsburg, PA Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328xi wagon Silver	Yyyyyyahoooooooooo!!!! Thanks, Exeter!! Bill, I'm going to drop you an Email. -Chris

12-12-2001, 08:38 PM	#16
M.Coffman Scooby Newbie Member#: 12613 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Toledo, OH Vehicle: 2010 Legacy Azurite Blue	Bill what is Porterfield anyway? Oh yeah...those are them brake pads we now sell. -Mike

12-13-2001, 08:13 AM	#17
bill harvey Scooby Specialist Member#: 10 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Aisle 3 next to the nuts Vehicle: 2005 Legacy Gt wagon Garnet red pearl	Jgard i will let you know pricing when we actually have the product in our hands, i try not to sell things i don't have

12-13-2001, 08:55 AM	#18
etam Scooby Specialist Member#: 439 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: yyz Vehicle: www	Bill, how much are they? R4? R4S? Ray, what other alternative do we have? stock? endless? project mu? where to get them? Ernest

12-13-2001, 09:08 AM	#19
JGard pooptastic Member#: 1904 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Foster City, CA Vehicle: 2013 Tundra '02 BMW R1100S	sounds good to me, Bill. Let me know when you get them in, and I'll give you a call...

12-13-2001, 11:09 AM	#20
bill harvey Scooby Specialist Member#: 10 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Aisle 3 next to the nuts Vehicle: 2005 Legacy Gt wagon Garnet red pearl	Etam, you looking for pads for the stock brakes on the gt or do you have 4-pots?

12-13-2001, 11:18 AM	#21
Thug Choke Artist Moderator Member#: 603 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH	Bill, When you get pricing I'll be looking for: -all 4 stock rotors -front Porterfield pads -stock rear pads

12-13-2001, 11:55 AM	#22
etam Scooby Specialist Member#: 439 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: yyz Vehicle: www	Bill, 4pots please. Ernest

12-13-2001, 11:58 AM	#23
bill harvey Scooby Specialist Member#: 10 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Aisle 3 next to the nuts Vehicle: 2005 Legacy Gt wagon Garnet red pearl	etam when i get them in i will pm you.

12-13-2001, 12:09 PM	#24
etam Scooby Specialist Member#: 439 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: yyz Vehicle: www	thx, Bill, I prefer email: bo550@yahoo.com Ernest PS.. I don't know why a lot of people prefer pm over email? don't want to give out email address? for pm, you get email notice when there is new pm coming and then need to go to i-club to check another page for pm.. so much trouble for me.. email for me please unless you don't want me to know your email.

12-13-2001, 02:07 PM	#25
Pilot Scooby Specialist Member#: 513 Join Date: Nov 1999	Good lookin' Bill. I've been using the R4-S for quite a while now and I've been very pleased with them. They do dust more than stock but they stop much better, don't fade (well there was that one time on rt17 in VT...) and they have great modulation characteristics. My front pads fit perfect but I also had to grind the rears just a wee bit. No big deal we even have to do it on Porsches sometimes with stock pads. -Drew