Differences between Supersport and older VXR Brembos

[humbucker]

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me what the difference between Insignia VXR and later Supersport front calipers is? As far as I can tell, it's just the colour of the Brembo sticker, but I thought someone who has first hand experience of these stoppers might be able to clarify?

Thanks in advance.

[IanJ]

No difference from memory the car just had the restrictor removed and some revision to the suspension etc

http://media.vauxhall.co.uk/media/gb/en/vauxhall/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/gb/en/2013/vauxhall/08-29-vauxhall-takes-bow-at-frankfurt.html

[dvinell]

They are the same brakes, just the logo is a different colour.
The speed limiter is removed, and the word "unlimited" appears in the display.
Rear Suspension and software was changed on the facelift model.

[humbucker]

Thanks guys. EPC lists the earlier VXR calipers as 'not for Supersport', and I figured that the Brembo sticker colour was likely to be the only difference, but thought it worth double checking with you guys. Cheers m'dears!

[humbucker]

Second question: how do you rate the brakes themselves? Discs appear to be horrendously expensive, but I'm considering a brake upgrade for my Irmscher MV6 project (http://www.facebook.com/irmscherMV6) and Insignia VXR stoppers are on my current shortlist of potential candidates.

[JamesPD1975]

Second question: how do you rate the brakes themselves? Discs appear to be horrendously expensive, but I'm considering a brake upgrade for my Irmscher MV6 project (http://www.facebook.com/irmscherMV6) and Insignia VXR stoppers are on my current shortlist of potential candidates.

Absolute c**p the callipers are quite good but the discs and pads are very weak. A few (Thorney, Regal not sure about Courtney) are offering upgraded discs, pads along with bradded lines and fluid. Don't know prices but not to different on OEM Replacements.

I know Thorney are just about to go to market with theirs you might want to give them a call. I am going up to 6 pot callipers and bigger discs on mine as I am increasing the power.


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[AJG]

What he said.

[humbucker]

Absolute c**p the callipers are quite good but the discs and pads are very weak. A few (Thorney, Regal not sure about Courtney) are offering upgraded discs, pads along with bradded lines and fluid. Don't know prices but not to different on OEM Replacements.

I know Thorney are just about to go to market with theirs you might want to give them a call. I am going up to 6 pot callipers and bigger discs on mine as I am increasing the power.


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Which brake kit are you using for your six-pot configuration? I have a set of six-shooters on my shortlist (Brembos again), but I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

[JamesPD1975]

What he said.

Lol


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[JamesPD1975]

Which brake kit are you using for your six-pot configuration? I have a set of six-shooters on my shortlist (Brembos again), but I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

I am going through Thorney on mine he is using AP Racing I think. However he is coming up with a few options on OEM 4 Pot, upgraded 4 Pot and 6 Pot. Really is best if you call him as I don't want to miss inform you.

But I know a member called Spidasingh had his car in having the 6 pot development work done on his Siggy so maybe drop him a line to see what he had done in the end.

Hope this helps.


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[glynmitch]

No difference from memory the car just had the restrictor removed and some revision to the suspension etc

http://media.vauxhall.co.uk/media/gb...frankfurt.html

Restrictor?

[vr55vxr]

Restrictor?

Std car limited to 155 mph, super sport around 172mph

[AJG]

In the real world the original 2010 model wasn't limited. I have had 169 MPH on the clock on German Autobahns and I'm not alone in that. I currently drive the 2014 face-lifted model but haven't had the chance yet to squeeze the firewall. I'm sure the maxxed out figure would be the same.

That is a helluva speed for a car like this, and it was as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar when flat out.

[JamesPD1975]

In the real world the original 2010 model wasn't limited. I have had 169 MPH on the clock on German Autobahns and I'm not alone in that. I currently drive the 2014 face-lifted model but haven't had the chance yet to squeeze the firewall. I'm sure the maxxed out figure would be the same.

That is a helluva speed for a car like this, and it was as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar when flat out.

Yep I agree had 163 out of mine (tuned) and it had loads left didn't feel like I was near the limit had to lift off as traffic ahead! 😁😁😁😁


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[Dows]

I must say, I went from the Astra J to the siggy vxr and the brakes in comparison are terrible! Astra brembos were ace and I know the insignia's a heavy car n all but still shouldnt be that much diff! I had the callipers professionally sprayed and whilst they were off i put in new pads, braided lines and changed the brake fluid and they are still terrible! I asked the garage to bleed them again which they said they did but still no good! Is it just mine or are the insignia brakes generally pants?