Yeah, I've done two track days and several autocrosses plus 5k or so street miles, and my rotors look practically new. This is on RC6 F/R. The pads also look fairly fresh... Kind of spooky.

/\ yup, will be switching out to 10/8 combo w/in the next year.

we run 8/8 combo all the time, no issues, can't hear any brake squealing since the exhaust is so loud, so therefore, if i can't hear it, then it must not be happening. ;)

I run project mu CR(club racer) both front and rear with no ice mode issues....

I'm glad I've never had a single issue of/ with ''Ice mode''.

That "ice mode" is highly dependent on a lot of factors I think, which is why it's hit and miss (or mostly miss, for some). That the track I hit the most has some ripply/bumpy/not-ideal pavement in some hard braking zones is probably a huge factor. Being a little light in the rear on weight distribution doesn't help either (and/or having a very stiff rear sway). Lack of cooling to the fronts and/or under-specced front pads relative to rear would contribute as well. Then of course I'm sure personal habits on how you use the pedal and how you set up the car's ... what's the right term? dynamic weight distribution? ... during certain braking sections will affect it as well.

damn bro I gotta see the car... Everytime I see it, its different lol

Sounds like Turn 1 @ TWS... lol my inner monologue was regularly "**** **** **** **** **** **** shiiiiiit! Wheew okay turn in..." So bumpy it's hard to slow down sometimes, even without brake fade or ice mode.

Yea, all tracks I've been to are smooth so I'll hopefully never experience that. Does CL makes pads for after market BBK's?

Definitely.

CL Brakes - Catalogue Auto

Bah their catalog is out of date.

Use this site: Essex - Essex Parts - Brake Pads

You can choose aftermarket calipers, then AP, and pick your model.

Edit: Also, you want 'Full Race' category and RC8 are rally pads, just FYI.

Thanks for the info. Repped

Yeah TWS is next on my list to conquer, but I've only done a few laps there. MSR-Houston is the ripply one I'm referring to (which has actually been great for being my primary learning track. Having the pavement be a bit unpredictable really teaches you to be smoother and feel things out better).

Spohn, when looking at your stock radiator, do you think it's possible to cut the condenser off? It looks like its held on only by some little brackets....

What say you?

I look at it briefly but I noticed the same thing. It's welded on but it looks as it can be cut off. There's definitely no way there connected fluid wise.

Final wire harness delete. I've clipped and pin backed all the deleted harness for a cleaner look

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Also reinstalled my gauges on the mid brace bar. Still have to buy a aftermarket oil temp and volt gauge.
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