i got another ANOTHER FD. what is wrong with me
#279
Sua Sponte
iTrader: (31)
Where are you going? Hope everything goes well. I think you'll like the HT-10's in the rear and they should last you forever. I was getting like 25-30 days out of them. DTC 70(or 60) or PFC 01's are also a really good front pad to use with the HT10 rears. Anything more aggressive than that, and you start running into bias issues I've found.
Can't wait to see video's with the new turbo on track and more "don't lift!" moments!
Can't wait to see video's with the new turbo on track and more "don't lift!" moments!
#282
Rotary Enthusiast
Tennessee Valley and alabama region scca is doing a 2 day time trial and pdx at TGPR. April 12-13. Sunday gives you the most track time as people leave around noon to head home
#284
Where are you going? Hope everything goes well. I think you'll like the HT-10's in the rear and they should last you forever. I was getting like 25-30 days out of them. DTC 70(or 60) or PFC 01's are also a really good front pad to use with the HT10 rears. Anything more aggressive than that, and you start running into bias issues I've found.
Can't wait to see video's with the new turbo on track and more "don't lift!" moments!
Can't wait to see video's with the new turbo on track and more "don't lift!" moments!
brent, i am running Carbotech XP10 for the front pads, and the Hawk HT-10s in the rear. i was running these at RA last time (and HT-10 all around at the previous RA trip) and they worked well.
honestly, the XP10s feel only SLIGHTLY more aggressive and the HT-10s on the track (front pads) if at all, but the Carbotechs seem to have "friendlier" dust, and they didn't eat into the rotors quite as badly as the HT-10s.
i wanted to try out the PF01s, but i couldnt find any retailers who sold the damn things, much less had them in stock. as for pads in general, i am not at the point where i can even notice a different between brands and their different traits, but i can at least notice a difference in the aggressiveness of the pad (like an HP+ vs a DTC-60 for example). it is fun getting into this and getting a real "feel" for the car. now i just need to keep the car long enough to do 5-10+ tack days and figure out what the hell i'm doing
we have a few very experienced friends who are going to be at Putnam (old friends from Louisville) so i will make sure i get one of them to ride along and give me some good instruction.
i'll be a lot more confident with the car now, as #1 this track isn't nearly as "high stakes" as road atlanta, and #2 i have 1.5" more tire at all 4 corners to match my power/tq level better. i am excited.
#285
Junior Member
just saw your whole project, surprising
subcribo me, this might be the turbo kit to mount on my FD since ITV go with dual turbo watesgate and above, I see impossible.
However this turbo kit, is short, and very good! Benefits!
I will continue enjoying your project!
subcribo me, this might be the turbo kit to mount on my FD since ITV go with dual turbo watesgate and above, I see impossible.
However this turbo kit, is short, and very good! Benefits!
I will continue enjoying your project!
#286
Rotary Freak
iTrader: (21)
If your using street tires, pfc 01 may be a bit too aggressive and cause lockup too easily. They bite so damn hard that its counter effective with street tires imo.
I had to do an emergency brake change at the track when I wore out my 01's and installed basic hawk hps or hp+.. Cant remember. To my surprise i was able to brake later and deeper into the turns. This is with the m2 ap racing bbk.
So with that said, carbotech xp12/10 is a good combo for street tires.
I had to do an emergency brake change at the track when I wore out my 01's and installed basic hawk hps or hp+.. Cant remember. To my surprise i was able to brake later and deeper into the turns. This is with the m2 ap racing bbk.
So with that said, carbotech xp12/10 is a good combo for street tires.
#287
If your using street tires, pfc 01 may be a bit too aggressive and cause lockup too easily. They bite so damn hard that its counter effective with street tires imo.
I had to do an emergency brake change at the track when I wore out my 01's and installed basic hawk hps or hp+.. Cant remember. To my surprise i was able to brake later and deeper into the turns. This is with the m2 ap racing bbk.
So with that said, carbotech xp12/10 is a good combo for street tires.
I had to do an emergency brake change at the track when I wore out my 01's and installed basic hawk hps or hp+.. Cant remember. To my surprise i was able to brake later and deeper into the turns. This is with the m2 ap racing bbk.
So with that said, carbotech xp12/10 is a good combo for street tires.
thanks for the input, armen.
i am runnin 265 RE11s, which should be substantially more gripping than the previous 225 RS3s i was running... you could be right --i didnt really think about overpowering my tires. i am guessing the 265s will have a lot more grip, at least.
#289
armen, you maxed out your ZIIs with PF01s? i think the XP10s are a notch down in aggressiveness (XP-12 would be comparable to PF01?)
also, thanks. this turbo is amazing so far. i think the biggest contributor for the good response is the super lightweight gammaTi turbine wheel. and the IWG makes everything super simple. i highly recommend it.
also, thanks. this turbo is amazing so far. i think the biggest contributor for the good response is the super lightweight gammaTi turbine wheel. and the IWG makes everything super simple. i highly recommend it.
#290
had a turbine heat shield made today by my fabricator buddy. very nice and solid, and doesnt interfere with me LIM shield
i should have an update with a nice inconel shield from Turbosource sometime soon. i purchased a 12x12 sheet to make my own LIM shield to replace the gold foiled aluminum one.
i should have an update with a nice inconel shield from Turbosource sometime soon. i purchased a 12x12 sheet to make my own LIM shield to replace the gold foiled aluminum one.
#291
Rotary Freak
iTrader: (21)
armen, you maxed out your ZIIs with PF01s? i think the XP10s are a notch down in aggressiveness (XP-12 would be comparable to PF01?) also, thanks. this turbo is amazing so far. i think the biggest contributor for the good response is the super lightweight gammaTi turbine wheel. and the IWG makes everything super simple. i highly recommend it.
#299
i made it to the track day and back without any issues.
unfortunately, i didn't have the SD card in my camera, so every time i hit the record button the camera didn't record.
here's a video of my good buddy's RX8 who was behind me for a few laps. we had some traffic, but it is good:
unfortunately, i didn't have the SD card in my camera, so every time i hit the record button the camera didn't record.
here's a video of my good buddy's RX8 who was behind me for a few laps. we had some traffic, but it is good:
#300
here's another video of my friend/coworker's G37S 6MT coupe behind me for a while.
(i am so pissed that i forgot the SD card for my camera)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTGq...tailpage#t=820
(i am so pissed that i forgot the SD card for my camera)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTGq...tailpage#t=820