Rear Porterfield R4-S Pads and Front Callipers for WRX and More - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

cody · 2009-10-02, 08:54 AM

I've got some used R4-S pads for the rear brakes off an 04 WRX. I'm pretty sure they're hardly worn at all. They won't fit my 03 WRX calipers but due to midyear changes, may fit some. I'm really not sure. $20

Front WRX calipers. I bought them from Andy for $25 but it turned out I don't need them. $25

I also have a used K&N filter with a mostly used K&N cleaning/oiling kit. $15

After the last autocross, I'll have 6 Enkei RP02's (17X7.5 ET48 Silver) for sale. 4 of them will have 225/45/17 RE-01R s worn to the tread bars (20% left?) that are still very sticky and 2 of them will have old not-sticky-anymore Azenis RT-615's in the same size as the Bridgestones. These two make great full size spairs and have come in handy during autocrosses out of the area. The wheels weigh only 15.5lb according to Edge Racing, where I bought them. You can see pics in this old thread. $500 Firm

I'm thinking I'll keep the wheels now.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-10-02, 09:25 AM

I really like those wheels. Those are the same ones moose has I think. Cody trade me for my stockers and winter tires.

cody · 2009-10-02, 09:29 AM

Thanks. They are sweet and even come with centercaps, lugs, stickers, valvestems, hubcentric rings, etc.

I already have stockers with Winter tires, but thanks. Let me know if you come across some black RPF1's in 17X8.

sperry · 2009-10-02, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

Thanks. They are sweet and even come with centercaps, lugs, stickers, valvestems, hubcentric rings, etc.

I already have stockers with Winter tires, but thanks. Let me know if you come across some black RPF1's in 17X8.

Wait, you're getting rid of 17x7.5 RP02's for 17x8 RPF1's? Don't they weigh basically the same, and both fit the same size tires (since you're limited by wagon fenders rather than by wheel width)? Seems like a silly upgrade unless you're doing it solely for looks.

cody · 2009-10-02, 10:16 AM

The RPF1's are a touch lighter, a touch wider and I should be able to fit 245/40/17 since my fenders are roled and the RPF1's have a 45 offset.

And yes, they come in black, which I like better than silver.

sperry · 2009-10-02, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

The RPF1's are a touch lighter, a touch wider and I should be able to fit 245/40/17 since my fenders are roled and the RPF1's have a 45 offset.

And yes, they come in black, which I like better than silver.

Hrm. I'm surprised that 3mm offset makes the difference between 225s and 245s. If that's the case, a 3mm spacer would be all you need for 245's on your current wheels... that and a couple rattle cans of flat black.

Wait, who am I, Dean? Just get some new wheels.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-10-02, 10:38 AM

I will trade you my gruppe-s flywheel for 4 of those wheels. FINAL OFFER!

cody · 2009-10-02, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Hrm. I'm surprised that 3mm offset makes the difference between 225s and 245s. If that's the case, a 3mm spacer would be all you need for 245's on your current wheels... that and a couple rattle cans of flat black.

Wait, who am I, Dean? Just get some new wheels.

I hear ya, but I was thinking that the 245's would be a little wide for the 7.5" wide rims. Totally doable, but not ideal.

The 3mm difference in offset actually puts them closer to the fenders, but I think I'll need it to clear my stock shaped struts. I test fit Matt R's (same wheel/tire setup I'm going for) at the fender rolling party and they seemed to fit just right.

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

I will trade you my gruppe-s flywheel for 4 of those wheels. FINAL OFFER!

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-10-02, 11:17 AM

I'll even throw in an ABS sensor.

cody · 2009-10-02, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

I'll even throw in an ABS sensor.

I hate you.

Dean · 2009-10-05, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Hrm. I'm surprised that 3mm offset makes the difference between 225s and 245s. If that's the case, a 3mm spacer would be all you need for 245's on your current wheels... that and a couple rattle cans of flat black.

Wait, who am I, Dean? Just get some new wheels.

Now wait a minute!!! I have never rattle canned a wheel in my life, but have had 2 or three sets powder coated, and bought 2 new full sets of RPF1s of which someone (Scott) desperately "booughrrowed" for a year or so...

Senior cheap bastard is about bang for the buck, not just cheap for cheap's sake and pays for quality and performance where appropriate.

sperry · 2009-10-05, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Now wait a minute!!! I have never rattle canned a wheel in my life, but have had 2 or three sets powder coated, and bought 2 new full sets of RPF1s of which someone (Scott) desperately "booughrrowed" for a year or so...

Senior cheap bastard is about bang for the buck, not just cheap for cheap's sake and pays for quality and performance where appropriate.

So you would trade functionally identical wheels for aesthetic reasons and call it "paying for quality and performance"?

Dean · 2009-10-05, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

So you would trade functionally identical wheels for aesthetic reasons and call it "paying for quality and performance"?

Roll your eyes all you want. You don't like it when I make jokes at your expense. I was responding to your quip about rattle canning and using my name in vain, not about Cody's wheel choice.

sperry · 2009-10-05, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Roll your eyes all you want. You don't like it when I make jokes at your expense. I was responding to your quip about rattle canning and using my name in vain, not about Cody's wheel choice.

cody · 2009-10-05, 10:17 AM

They are not functionally identical damnit!

Looks like my RP02's actually weigh closer to 16.5Lb (Source)

RPF1's in 17X8 weigh 15.6Lb (almost a pound less) and they're half an inch wider. (Source)

I don't mind opening it up for discussion though. If y'all think that 245/40/17's will be just fine on a 7.5" wide rim. I'll just keep them and rattle can them like Scott's suggesting.

sperry · 2009-10-05, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

They are not functionally identical damnit!

Looks like my RP02's actually weigh closer to 16.5Lb (Source)

RPF1's in 17X8 weigh 15.6Lb (almost a pound less) and they're half an inch wider. (Source)

I don't mind opening it up for discussion though. If y'all think that 245/40/17's will be just fine on a 7.5" wide rim. I'll just keep them and rattle can them like Scott's suggesting.

245's will be a bit wide on a 7.5"... but not really any worse than 255's are on an 8", which work pretty well. My point was that the shoulders of a 245 on either rim should be in the same location if you've got a 3mm spacer on the RP02's, and that the RP02's aren't much different in weight and strength as the RPF1's. Hell, even aesthetically, the RP02's are good looking wheels...

So, I'm not trying to say that the "upgrade" to RPF1's isn't worth it, just that from a pure performance standpoint, the gains will be minor since the RP02's are pretty good wheels performance-wise. But if you like the RPF1's just for looks, or really want that little extra bit of performance, go for it.

sybir · 2009-10-05, 12:31 PM

I approve the move to new wheels.

This message brought to you by the king of wheel whores.

cody · 2009-10-05, 01:34 PM

Nobody's buying my shiz though and I have to buy a new ABS sensor so I'll probably just keep 'em.

DaveWRX · 2009-10-05, 06:49 PM

actually if you still have the rims later on in the year i may buy them off you!!

cody · 2009-10-15, 01:34 PM

Bump. I'm thinking I'll keep the wheels now though.

Kevin M · 2009-10-15, 02:48 PM

Are the front calipers the same as for RS/TS?

cody · 2009-10-15, 02:55 PM

I don't know. I can check though.

cody · 2010-01-27, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

Hmm. How much with the pads? Front and rear.

$45 for the rear pads and front calipers, since I have no use for them.

$80 for the front pads, since I don't really want to sell them.

2009-10-02, 08:54 AM	#1
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Rear Porterfield R4-S Pads and Front Callipers for WRX and More I've got some used R4-S pads for the rear brakes off an 04 WRX. I'm pretty sure they're hardly worn at all. They won't fit my 03 WRX calipers but due to midyear changes, may fit some. I'm really not sure. $20 Front WRX calipers. I bought them from Andy for $25 but it turned out I don't need them. $25 I also have a used K&N filter with a mostly used K&N cleaning/oiling kit. $15 After the last autocross, I'll have 6 Enkei RP02's (17X7.5 ET48 Silver) for sale. 4 of them will have 225/45/17 RE-01R s worn to the tread bars (20% left?) that are still very sticky and 2 of them will have old not-sticky-anymore Azenis RT-615's in the same size as the Bridgestones. These two make great full size spairs and have come in handy during autocrosses out of the area. The wheels weigh only 15.5lb according to Edge Racing, where I bought them. You can see pics in this old thread. $500 Firm I'm thinking I'll keep the wheels now. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo. Last edited by cody; 2009-10-15 at 01:35 PM.

2009-10-02, 09:25 AM	#2
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I really like those wheels. Those are the same ones moose has I think. Cody trade me for my stockers and winter tires. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-10-02, 09:29 AM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Thanks. They are sweet and even come with centercaps, lugs, stickers, valvestems, hubcentric rings, etc. I already have stockers with Winter tires, but thanks. Let me know if you come across some black RPF1's in 17X8. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-10-02, 10:16 AM	#5
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	The RPF1's are a touch lighter, a touch wider and I should be able to fit 245/40/17 since my fenders are roled and the RPF1's have a 45 offset. And yes, they come in black, which I like better than silver. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-10-02, 10:38 AM	#7
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I will trade you my gruppe-s flywheel for 4 of those wheels. FINAL OFFER! __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-10-02, 11:17 AM	#9
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I'll even throw in an ABS sensor. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-10-05, 10:17 AM	#15
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	They are not functionally identical damnit! Looks like my RP02's actually weigh closer to 16.5Lb (Source) RPF1's in 17X8 weigh 15.6Lb (almost a pound less) and they're half an inch wider. (Source) I don't mind opening it up for discussion though. If y'all think that 245/40/17's will be just fine on a 7.5" wide rim. I'll just keep them and rattle can them like Scott's suggesting. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo. Last edited by cody; 2009-10-05 at 10:20 AM.

2009-10-05, 12:31 PM	#17
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I approve the move to new wheels. This message brought to you by the king of wheel whores. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2009-10-05, 01:34 PM	#18
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Nobody's buying my shiz though and I have to buy a new ABS sensor so I'll probably just keep 'em. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-10-05, 06:49 PM	#19
DaveWRX EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: N Reno Posts: 239 Car: 03 WRB WRX	actually if you still have the rims later on in the year i may buy them off you!! __________________ "I know how to drive a stick...just put it in 1st and go"

2009-10-15, 01:34 PM	#20
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Bump. I'm thinking I'll keep the wheels now though. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-10-15, 02:48 PM	#21
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Are the front calipers the same as for RS/TS? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-10-15, 02:55 PM	#22
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I don't know. I can check though. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.