DS2500 supplier

Simon · 24 Mar 2009

Hey guys,

Anyone know a decent supplier of DS2500 pads, I am some for front of my S2000. Current best price is £100 delivered.

I have had EBC reds in past but want to try something different.

Cheers

Simon

saitrix · 24 Mar 2009

Well I have found the DS2500's for £82 + £8 delivery.

www.motorsportworld.co.uk

Can get yellowstuffs for £72 delivered.

Matthew.M · 24 Mar 2009

You say you've tried reds and fancy something different... have you considered Yellows? I'm bedding a set in on my MX5 at the moment and initial impressions are very, very good. I have also read very positive reviews from others so I'm not the only person with that opinion.

They are cheaper than those pads too IIRC.

I know this isn't a "spec me a pad" thread, but thought I would chime in anyway

I won't say anymore on it!

Simon · 24 Mar 2009

Matthew.M said:
You say you've tried reds and fancy something different... have you considered Yellows? I'm bedding a set in on my MX5 at the moment and initial impressions are very, very good. I've have also read very positive reviews from others so I'm not the only person with that opinion.

They are cheaper than those pads too IIRC.

I know this isn't a "spec me a pad" thread, but thought I would chime in anyway I won't say anymore on it!

Thanks for the idea. I did consider these when I ordered the reconditioned caliper from EBC. My brother has used them in the past, cold bite is certainly meant to be better than the reds.

The DS2500 are well regarded on S2000s and I like the sound of them as they have a good cold bite. Maybe you are right and I should try the yellows.

Firestar_3x · 24 Mar 2009

Give this guy a try he's been great with all my awkward requirements in the past.

http://www.crn-uk.com/

saitrix · 24 Mar 2009

Simon said:
Thanks for the idea. I did consider these when I ordered the reconditioned caliper from EBC. My brother has used them in the past, cold bite is certainly meant to be better than the reds.

The DS2500 are well regarded on S2000s and I like the sound of them as they have a good cold bite. Maybe you are right and I should try the yellows.

Yellowstuffs get used in GT3 racing series, which probably is quite a good testomony of how good they are!

The_Dark_Side · 24 Mar 2009

saitrix said:
www.motorsportworld.co.uk

I could propose to you, just for making me aware of that link.
Thank you!!!!!

saitrix · 24 Mar 2009

Haha

Out of interest what do you want from there?

The_Dark_Side · 24 Mar 2009

saitrix said:
Haha Out of interest what do you want from there?

Yellows.
They seem SOOOO much cheaper than everywhere else that I've looked.

ganesh · 24 Mar 2009

Thought of pagid blues? Expensive but meant to be very much worth it.

loltim · 24 Mar 2009

My DS2500 weren't great when cold, and too dusty.

I've gone with a Brembo blank and OE pad this time.

The_Dark_Side · 24 Mar 2009

ganesh said:
Thought of pagid blues? Expensive but meant to be very much worth it.

They really are worth it, I just don't want to throw that type of money on pads as costs are starting to spiral.

Simon · 24 Mar 2009

Tim said:
My DS2500 weren't great when cold, and too dusty.

I've gone with a Brembo blank and OE pad this time.

How much are the OEM ones for yours?

I must admit OEM ones are nice due to the cold bite

loltim · 24 Mar 2009

Discs are £96, pads £45.

I got Brembo blanks for £64 from the local motor factor and OE pads from ebay, £30 "buy it now".

saitrix · 24 Mar 2009

The_Dark_Side said:
Yellows.
They seem SOOOO much cheaper than everywhere else that I've looked.

I found www.brakes4u.co.uk cheap for yellows too. Free shipping there too if you spend more than £30.

Jamous · 24 Mar 2009

circuit supplies 01525 385888
Not used them for a while but very good

Matt82 · 24 Mar 2009

saitrix said:
Yellowstuffs get used in GT3 racing series, which probably is quite a good testomony of how good they are!

i love them to bits

Virdi · 24 Mar 2009

DS2500's are FAB! - I would never user another pad.

loltim · 24 Mar 2009

Virdi said:
DS2500's are FAB! - I would never user another pad.

I know it's petty because braking performance always comes first, but they are too dusty, especially with white wheels.

My wheels would be black after a mile, straight after washing the car.

Darryn · 24 Mar 2009

I wouldnt use anything other than DS2500s, they are really very good.

Ive applied a few coats of Wax to my alloys and they dont get half as dusty anymore, and when they do it just hoses off and doesnt seem to get baked/caked on.

As for suppliers, i got mine from Unit-8 in Darwen... Not sure how well they compete on price with other places listed already though.