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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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what brake pads to buy??

i'm looking to but cross drilled slotted rotors and was needing to know what is a good brake pad to buy?
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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For the street?

Bönez Stage 1 Pads:
http://rx7.com/store/rx7/fdbrakes.html

or Carbotech Bobcats:
http://www.dpeweb.com/ProductsList.a...oductTypeID=14
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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EBC Greens are also a good choice, the tire rack carries them.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Bönez Stage 1 Pads are badass im running a set right now and love them..
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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i liked the hawk hp+ i had on my previous fd
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Back from the Big List days, Hawk HPS was known to brake almost as strongly as HP+ but dusts significantly less.

I have not tried HP+. HPS was good for many years, until I got tired of the dust.

Tried R4s Porterfield subsequently. I'm happy.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx7@Rocketship.com
Back from the Big List days, Hawk HPS was known to brake almost as strongly as HP+ but dusts significantly less.

I have not tried HP+. HPS was good for many years, until I got tired of the dust.

Tried R4s Porterfield subsequently. I'm happy.
ooo ya...hp+ the braking was good ^_^...but if i washed my car and drove around the block id already have brake dust on my rims...haha
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Taikutsu
i liked the hawk hp+ i had on my previous fd
i HATED my HP+. Dusted like crazy, and oh the squeeeeeeling. Never ever again. Not a street pad in my opinion.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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I run PBR/Axxis Metal Master pads.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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axxis or ebc greenstuff are really good and wont hurt your pocket tobad
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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I'm running ebc redstuff ceramics, love em!
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