STX Rules and Setup Questions - Page 137 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

smg1138 · 01-04-2016, 06:22 PM

What about Project Mu HC+800's? Those look like a good hybrid pad and seem cheaper compared to similar pads in that range. Anybody used them?

e1_griego · 01-04-2016, 06:24 PM

I think ds2500s are my next pad.

I have HPS now and I guess they're ok, I just have never really liked them on any car that I've had them on.

drewbot · 01-04-2016, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smg1138

What about Project Mu HC+800's? Those look like a good hybrid pad and seem cheaper compared to similar pads in that range. Anybody used them?

Fine for AutoX IMO. Perhaps Carbotech AX6 might be cheaper and just as useful for this application.

Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

Silver Ignition · 01-05-2016, 09:05 AM

I'm wondering about brakes also...I can't pick a pad!

What about rotors? Anyone upgrading rotors too or just leaving them stock?

DocWalt · 01-05-2016, 10:36 AM

Nothing wrong with stock pads for autocross, IMO. The AX6s dust a lot and do squeal occasionally. If I go with different pads I'll go with Carbotech 1521s. No noise and not a huge amount more dust than stock.

14stu · 01-05-2016, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Ignition

I'm wondering about brakes also...I can't pick a pad!

What about rotors? Anyone upgrading rotors too or just leaving them stock?

Rotors are free as long as they are the same size or bigger (no running bike brakes to reduce weight).

strat61caster · 01-06-2016, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Ignition

What about rotors? Anyone upgrading rotors too or just leaving them stock?

No or minimal advantage with slotted/drilled whatever, may even be a disadvantage, less surface area for braking, high brake temp isn't a large issue autox to make the 'pad gasses' a good argument. Some BBK's are lighter which would be the only reason to change imo, but the savings are in the calipers not the discs (OE is cast iron vs. Aluminum aftermarket)

I'll be sticking with OE style blanks for the foreseeable future.

cjd · 01-06-2016, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocWalt

Nothing wrong with stock pads for autocross, IMO. The AX6s dust a lot and do squeal occasionally. If I go with different pads I'll go with Carbotech 1521s. No noise and not a huge amount more dust than stock.

My AX6 squawk no matter what I do.

work well though.

Shark_Bait88 · 01-06-2016, 02:02 PM

Anyone looking for wheels?

17x9 Kosei K6Rs are on closeout at TireRack for $676/set.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...3&autoModClar=

A little heavier than RPF1s in the same size (like 3lbs), but not bad at all. Especially for that price! I may end up selling my 17x8 RPF1s to pick up a set of these.

conedodging · 01-06-2016, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88

Anyone looking for wheels?

17x9 Kosei K6Rs are on closeout at TireRack for $676/set.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...3&autoModClar=

A little heavier than RPF1s in the same size (like 3lbs), but not bad at all. Especially for that price! I may end up selling my 17x8 RPF1s to pick up a set of these.

Good deal. I was looking to replace my dailies (old 17x8 drags) with something a bit better looking...

Shark_Bait88 · 01-06-2016, 04:35 PM

Will be picking up a set of the K6Rs wrapped in 245 71Rs this Saturday from TireRack!

Guess I'll find out how the Bridgestones hold up to a season of autox and a few track days. haha

e1_griego · 01-07-2016, 04:54 PM

Does someone want to weight a stock steering wheel/airbag setup -- you know, for science? Or have access to an uninstalled wheel?

I'm just curious how much heavier it is than a hub/QR/sparco setup.

FastWhite · 01-07-2016, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88

Anyone looking for wheels?

17x9 Kosei K6Rs are on closeout at TireRack for $676/set.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...3&autoModClar=

A little heavier than RPF1s in the same size (like 3lbs), but not bad at all. Especially for that price! I may end up selling my 17x8 RPF1s to pick up a set of these.

Just like to thank you for the heads up. Been looking for something for this next season. I pick them up tomorrow with some Bridgestone.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Shark_Bait88 · 01-07-2016, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastWhite

Just like to thank you for the heads up. Been looking for something for this next season. I pick them up tomorrow with some Bridgestone.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice!

I actually ordered them and then changed my mind and cancelled my order in favor of waiting for a lighter wheel. Probably gonna end up with RPF1s. lol

01-06-2016, 02:02 PM	#1913
Shark_Bait88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Midwest Posts: 1,347 Thanks: 1,667 Thanked 862 Times in 480 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Anyone looking for wheels? 17x9 Kosei K6Rs are on closeout at TireRack for $676/set. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...3&autoModClar= A little heavier than RPF1s in the same size (like 3lbs), but not bad at all. Especially for that price! I may end up selling my 17x8 RPF1s to pick up a set of these. __________________ "Shark_Bait88, the man who’s spent the most money modding his stock FR-S and it’s still stock." -@jdnguyen

01-06-2016, 04:35 PM	#1915
Shark_Bait88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Midwest Posts: 1,347 Thanks: 1,667 Thanked 862 Times in 480 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Will be picking up a set of the K6Rs wrapped in 245 71Rs this Saturday from TireRack! Guess I'll find out how the Bridgestones hold up to a season of autox and a few track days. haha __________________ "Shark_Bait88, the man who’s spent the most money modding his stock FR-S and it’s still stock." -@jdnguyen

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Thoughts on a "component" setup with a 3.5" dash and 6.5" door setup?	PatrickSAN	Electronics \| Audio \| NAV \| Infotainment	22	11-14-2012 03:12 PM
SCCA sway bar rules	gmookher	Suspension \| Chassis \| Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing	0	09-01-2012 07:48 PM
Suggestion for vendor rules...	Tainen	Site Announcements / Questions / Issues	31	08-15-2012 02:53 PM
Rules for posting in this section	Hachiroku	User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments	0	06-25-2012 12:02 PM

01-04-2016, 06:22 PM	#1905
smg1138 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Nashville Posts: 775 Thanks: 968 Thanked 213 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	What about Project Mu HC+800's? Those look like a good hybrid pad and seem cheaper compared to similar pads in that range. Anybody used them?

01-04-2016, 06:24 PM	#1906
e1_griego Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: Many Location: Independence, Ore. Posts: 703 Thanks: 227 Thanked 389 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I think ds2500s are my next pad. I have HPS now and I guess they're ok, I just have never really liked them on any car that I've had them on.

01-05-2016, 10:36 AM	#1909
DocWalt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: '22 BRZ Location: PA Posts: 1,802 Thanks: 2,260 Thanked 1,421 Times in 747 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Nothing wrong with stock pads for autocross, IMO. The AX6s dust a lot and do squeal occasionally. If I go with different pads I'll go with Carbotech 1521s. No noise and not a huge amount more dust than stock.

01-07-2016, 04:54 PM	#1916
e1_griego Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: Many Location: Independence, Ore. Posts: 703 Thanks: 227 Thanked 389 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Does someone want to weight a stock steering wheel/airbag setup -- you know, for science? Or have access to an uninstalled wheel? I'm just curious how much heavier it is than a hub/QR/sparco setup.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password