Akebonos vs Upgraded BBK

ChrisSlicks · 11-21-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Chris, have you talked to our brake manager (AP-Chris on the boards here) about some track-dedicated pad options? I'm under the impression if you're pushing them that hard, we have some almost-NASCAR type pads that should take everything you can throw at them. If you're not melting seals and the like, you might just need a heartier pad.

And am I missing some in-car video of your track sessions or what?? You must be wringing the crap out of your Z! LOL!

I had tried the DS3000 that Travis uses but I destroyed them in a few sessions, just too much heat build up. I'm guessing that Travis's car is lighter and has more air going to the brakes because he has the liners stripped (before the ducting).

At this point I'm basically waiting to see if you come out with the brake ducts or if I come up with something on my own. If I can't get some ducting going then I will probably step up to the Mintex F3R.

And yes I do beat the heck out of the car on the track, as evidenced by the fact that I no longer have any letters on my front AP calipers. They curled up and then fell off getting washed.

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