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Originally Posted by Wonka2581 I know from spirited driving on the street im pretty hard on them... There is no comparison though. Hard street driving is a easy lap around

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Old 05-24-2016, 09:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I know from spirited driving on the street im pretty hard on them...
There is no comparison though. Hard street driving is a easy lap around the track.
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I know from spirited driving on the street im pretty hard on them...
Hard braking on the track = threshold braking

Most spirited street driving does not involve threshold braking.

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There is no comparison though. Hard street driving is a easy lap around the track.
Thus is why I came here to ask people I know and trust...
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What about Hawk pads for the track?? They are way cheaper...
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Do you have an oil cooler?

There are Hawk pads that will suffice but they are tough on rotors. Carbotech XP10 in front 8 in rear.

If this is your first track event you'll be just fine with an oil cooler and brakes as discussed. Super Blue will suffice; bleed the calipers a day or two before you go.

Bring a fuel can or plan on running to the gas pumps to keep yourself topped off. Fuel starvation is real.
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Do you have an oil cooler?

There are Hawk pads that will suffice but they are tough on rotors. Carbotech XP10 in front 8 in rear.

If this is your first track event you'll be just fine with an oil cooler and brakes as discussed. Super Blue will suffice; bleed the calipers a day or two before you go.

Bring a fuel can or plan on running to the gas pumps to keep yourself topped off. Fuel starvation is real.
Yes I have a 25 row cooler, I also have a trans cooler and after market power steering cooler.
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Hawk pads are for a hard rotor like Racing Brake 2 piece rotors. They will chew up a softer rotor. First time out. Yellowstuffs will work until you get some seat time. Be prepared to top off the tank after each session.
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Hawk pads are for a hard rotor like Racing Brake 2 piece rotors. They will chew up a softer rotor. First time out. Yellowstuffs will work until you get some seat time. Be prepared to top off the tank after each session.
My buddy who owns a local shop told me about Ferodo DS2500 pads.. He told me he runs them and loved them.. Any thoughts?
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