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[fasteddy]

Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

Ferrodo ds2500's, rbf660 fluid, DBA t3 and stoptech lines

I had two different sets of those in the past. The first set was quiet as a mouse and dusty. The second set was noisy and dusty. I never did figure out why the second set was noisy. I can handle the dust for a quiet pad that will hold up to track use.

Pat

[Gopherboy6956]

Originally Posted by fasteddy

OK that's what I thought about those pads. You are right both about the 3700 pound GTO and BIR. The GTO was hard on brakes, especially if I was driving real hard.

I find especially on the long track I am not that hard on the brakes. After turn 3 I really don't use them that much until turn 10. On the long track they get a good chance to cool down as well.

I am figuring with more power I will be needing to brake more. I would love to get by with some brake cooling and good fluid/upgraded pads.



Pat

They do have brake cooling ducts available for the FRS i know that replace the foglights. Not sure about for a BRZ though.

[Black Tire]

Originally Posted by fasteddy

Yup, Stock with Castrol SRF. I was mostly on the long course last year which give the brakes a good chance to cool down. With more power i think I will be braking more and harder



I may have to try those. I had pretty good luck with carbotech before (different car, 2005 GTO). I did find that once I got into using the xp10's hard I had heat issues that boiled the fluid. In the end I ended up going with a big brake kit and cooling later.

How are those for noise on the street? I always had noise issues with the xp 10's

Do you know Todd from Tracktime Motorsports?

Pat

I had Carbotech XP10's on my '99 BMW M3 for over 2 years (year round –winter and summer – road and track). They produced a fair amount of noise in some conditions, and did dust a fair amount, but they were worth it for me. I would buy a set for my FR-S right now if it was within my budget. I am harder on brakes than others have mentioned, I doubt I could get more than 3 days on the long or short track at BIR with the front set. Also, I prefer the same compound on all corners.

I ran CL Brakes RC6 pads with AP Racing Super 600 Brake Fluid two years ago at Brainerd on the short track in my FR-S. EPIC braking from this setup (with 225/45R17 BF Goodrich Rivals). On this track setup, I need to brake hard at almost every corner from #3 to the end. No fluid boiling, no fade. Still I am going to try to go back to Carbotech next time I save enough for another big track outing because the CL RC6 was more difficult to modulate than the last time I use the Carbotech (but that was on my BMW M3). The CL RC6 pads also ate the rotors quickly, something the Carbotechs do not usually do.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by MAPerformance

Ouch! Side note, 2015 WRX? How do you like it?

It's a blast to drive especially with all the snow. You lose a little in cornering but gain that in torque and AWD. BRZ is fun and nimble, but WRX is more practical as an everyday driver. If I didn't live in this state, I'd probably stick to an FR car for daily driving.

[MAPerformance]

Nice! I hear ya. I just traded my FRS in for a 2015 Impreza Sport. And my wife is thinking about trading in her Camry from the 2015 WRX. I drove one last weekend and really enjoyed it. I think we might pull the trigger

Originally Posted by ayau

It's a blast to drive especially with all the snow. You lose a little in cornering but gain that in torque and AWD. BRZ is fun and nimble, but WRX is more practical as an everyday driver. If I didn't live in this state, I'd probably stick to an FR car for daily driving.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by MAPerformance

Nice! I hear ya. I just traded my FRS in for a 2015 Impreza Sport. And my wife is thinking about trading in her Camry from the 2015 WRX. I drove one last weekend and really enjoyed it. I think we might pull the trigger

Pretty sure the STI is cheaper to insure than the WRX. I think I would have gone that route if the 2015 STI used the newer FA motors. You'd end up paying more for the WRX over time.

[jdnguyen]

Soon the sti will use an FA but the FA in the new wrx is only direct injected. Not direct and port injected like the frs/brz correct?


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[ayau]

Originally Posted by jdnguyen

Soon the sti will use an FA but the FA in the new wrx is only direct injected. Not direct and port injected like the frs/brz correct?


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Correct. Wonder if it'll have carbon build up issues similar to the Audi and Lexus direct injection only engines.

[MAPerformance]

That's interesting. But I prefer the FA20 over the EJ any day. I see too many of them come through the shop with issues. Plus, I would rather pay the 27k price of the WRX than almost 40k for the STI. But thanks for the heads up

Originally Posted by ayau

Pretty sure the STI is cheaper to insure than the WRX. I think I would have gone that route if the 2015 STI used the newer FA motors. You'd end up paying more for the WRX over time.

[jdnguyen]

My 245/40-17 advan a048's arrived today I hope they have tread left come time for the proving grounds





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[ayau]

Originally Posted by jdnguyen

My 245/40-17 advan a048's arrived today I hope they have tread left come time for the proving grounds

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Isn't it a little early for summer tires? lol Get a good discount or something?

[jdnguyen]

Yeah not bad haha.


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[Black Tire]

Originally Posted by jdnguyen

My 245/40-17 advan a048's arrived today I hope they have tread left come time for the proving grounds

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Sweet tires! I hope you didn't plan on using them tonight on the ice.

[jdnguyen]

Haha Nope. If I did I would imagine it would be a lot like this



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