a mild lapping session complete - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ill86 · 06-20-2012, 11:47 PM

Had the 86 on track tonight at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. I host events and teach out of PittRace and had a bit of time to put some laps in.

The car performed well other than the stock brake pads as to be expected. The only modification was the Volk wheels and 245/40 Pilot Sports.

All in all I am pleased. I will not be building a track weapon at this time but enjoy knowing the platform is ready and willing. (not that there were any doubts, right?)

#87 · 06-20-2012, 11:53 PM

What wheel specs? Any rubbing?

ill86 · 06-21-2012, 12:25 AM

17x8 +34
No rubbing.

feldy · 06-21-2012, 09:36 AM

To each there own. I think those wheels look horrid on this car. Glad you had it on the track though.

ill86 · 06-21-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by feldy

To each there own. I think those wheels look horrid on this car. Glad you had it on the track though.

Why even bother posting a negative comment? Do you really think I care what your opinion is?

I'm on track quite often due to my profession. I hope the rest of the community here is more pleasant or I won't take the time to post data.

Lonewolf · 06-21-2012, 12:47 PM

Which brake pads are you thinking about running?

ill86 · 06-21-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Which brake pads are you thinking about running?

I'm going to try and retrofit an old TRD (Stoptech ST40 caliper) BBK that I have some Endless ME20 race pads for. If the BBK doesn't fit then I'll grab an Endless pad for the oem caliper for now.

I've run Endless pads for years on my other track vehicles. Expensive, but they work fantastic and can hold up to continous lapping without fade.

Thanks for the comment/question.

Lonewolf · 06-21-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ill86

I'm going to try and retrofit an old TRD (Stoptech ST40 caliper) BBK that I have some Endless ME20 race pads for. If the BBK doesn't fit then I'll grab an Endless pad for the oem caliper for now.

I've run Endless pads for years on my other track vehicles. Expensive, but they work fantastic and can hold up to continous lapping with fade.

Thanks for the comment/question.

Is the endless pad streetable, or is it something that takes some time to warm up and start biting?

ill86 · 06-21-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Is the endless pad streetable, or is it something that takes some time to warm up and start biting?

The pad I am referring to is a true track pad that can easily be driven on the street. They make a little noise when cold, but a few stops bring them up to temp. It is very rare that a race pad can pull double duty. These do and I love it. I have them on my Z33 and also my ZZT-231.

Element Tuning · 06-24-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ill86

The pad I am referring to is a true track pad that can easily be driven on the street. They make a little noise when cold, but a few stops bring them up to temp. It is very rare that a race pad can pull double duty. These do and I love it. I have them on my Z33 and also my ZZT-231.

They can do double duty but they will squeal and eat your rotors

Good racing brake pads these days bite hard even when cold though so they are perfectly safe to run.

ill86 · 06-24-2012, 07:44 PM

Endless pads do not eat the rotors down. I've run them on OE (limited), StopTech and Endless rotors for many years and thousands of laps. Their initial bite, even when cold, will make your teeth fall out of your head.

This is my profession. I'm not a pad salesman. Just giving my experience since I was asked what pad I'll be running.

Endless doesn't make good racing pads? Lol

Have you used the pads I'm referring to?

Tanuki · 08-28-2012, 01:09 PM

what is your profession and how do I get on board?!

ill86 · 08-28-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanuki

what is your profession and how do I get on board?!

I teach and host a variety of motorsports. I'm a professional instructor for circuit, motorcade ops and all sorts of driving in between; on road and off-road.

Tanuki · 08-28-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ill86

I teach and host a variety of motorsports. I'm a professional instructor for circuit, motorcade ops and all sorts of driving in between; on road and off-road.

Very cool. My friend does that hear at the local track. What is tough, is they won't let you take these jobs on unless you have run NASA/ Door to Door a certain amount of time.

06-20-2012, 11:47 PM	#1
ill86 VehicleDynamicsSpecialist Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: iG FR-S Location: illtuned / PittRace Posts: 750 Thanks: 1,185 Thanked 203 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	a mild lapping session complete Had the 86 on track tonight at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. I host events and teach out of PittRace and had a bit of time to put some laps in. The car performed well other than the stock brake pads as to be expected. The only modification was the Volk wheels and 245/40 Pilot Sports. All in all I am pleased. I will not be building a track weapon at this time but enjoy knowing the platform is ready and willing. (not that there were any doubts, right?)

06-21-2012, 09:36 AM	#4
feldy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2013 FRS Asphalt Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 309 Thanked 335 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To each there own. I think those wheels look horrid on this car. Glad you had it on the track though. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S AT Picked up 5/30/2012

06-24-2012, 07:44 PM	#11
ill86 VehicleDynamicsSpecialist Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: iG FR-S Location: illtuned / PittRace Posts: 750 Thanks: 1,185 Thanked 203 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Endless pads do not eat the rotors down. I've run them on OE (limited), StopTech and Endless rotors for many years and thousands of laps. Their initial bite, even when cold, will make your teeth fall out of your head. This is my profession. I'm not a pad salesman. Just giving my experience since I was asked what pad I'll be running. Endless doesn't make good racing pads? Lol Have you used the pads I'm referring to? Last edited by ill86; 06-24-2012 at 08:06 PM.

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