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02-19-2014, 02:11 PM | #1 |
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Winmax USA Brake Pads - Street, Autocross, Track, Endurance!
Just wanted to let you guys know there is another brake pad manufacturer on the block! We've been a huge proponent of testing product profusely to understand the pros/cons of each item. We wanted to let you guys know we've been testing brake pads from Winmax USA and were impressed with the modulation, feel, and brake potential of the brake compounds.
As some of you may know, Winmax has been producing OEM and racing brake pads since the 1960s. Recently, they have decided to bring their experiences and data from the OEM and racing markets and come out with brake pads for the tuning market. There are 8 different compounds available for every type of driving application you can imagine: W1 - Sports - OE Replacement W2 - Sports - Performance / AutoX W3 - Sports Circuit - AutoX W4 - Circuit - AutoX / Novice Track W5 - Race/Rally - HPDE/Track W6 - Race/Rally - Advanced Track WE1 - Endurance - Racecar Winmax W1 & W2 compounds Winmax W3 compound Winmax W4 compound Winmax W5, W6, and WE1 compound Don't hesitate to contact us @CounterSpace Garage regarding these compound types and application for your specific setup! Last edited by CSG David; 05-06-2015 at 05:26 PM. |
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W3 looks like a great street pad in the vain of Porterfield R4S, Ferodo DS2500, etc.
Any comments in a comparison against those pads, @CSG David? |
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W3 is a direct competitor against PF R4S and Ferodo DS2500. The pads in that particular realm is like choosing lug nut colors. The pads all work well for their intended purpose, but have slight variations in terms of feel and how the pad ramps up. Operating temperatures are similar. The W3, like R4S and DS2500, is definitely good for autocross, but I wouldn't run them on track as they quickly diminish in performance when you're hitting the upper ends of the operating temperature.
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Deleted master cylinder? For when there isn't sufficient vacuum to make it whether keeping guessing?
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How do the W4/W5 compare to the Project My HC+800 for mixed street and novice track usage?
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I'll try the W6 or W7 after I burn through my next set of PMU Club Racers.
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HC+800 has a stronger initial bite. W4 has a more linear braking characteristic. Both are good at what they're meant for. Keep in mind, it's a hybrid pad and not a full track pad or a full street pad so there are pros/cons for their particular compound make up.
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W1/W2 are great for street/daily usage. Minimal dust and no noise
Unless you are pushing your car as hard as the CSG guys are, you don't really need more than W4. I've been using the Japanese Winmax Arma AP2 which is a compound between W3/W4 and they've been working great. But again, I not tracking at the level the CSG guys are. Someday... |
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I am excited a little about the WE1s maybe in Integra fitment for the chumpcar. They appear very inconsistent until you consider the car does 2 hour stints in actual racing conditions so brakes temps don't vary as much.. For these I think the average BRZ/FRS track driver would be good with the W4-W6 range, the W5 look good except for the rotor wear part. I wish the W6 were a bit more consistent. This is all based on graphs and stuff though.
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The W5 and W6 work well for the EHP and R-comps. LMAO! And we hold the record for how many pieces a rotor can be blown into on a street car. |
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How would you compare the W3 and W4 pads for autox duty on street tire? Price shipped to 91206?
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