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FB: What brake pads for auto-x?
I am running gsl-se front brakes and a gsl rear, and was wondering what are the best pads to run for auto-x. I was thinking of either carbotech bobcats or the panther xp9s.
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For autocrossing, you want pads that heat up quickly and are effective right out of the start. I have never used the ones you mention, but I use cheap Axxis MetalMasters which seem to work just fine.
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I used the bobcats in my WRX, and they were pretty good for initial bite, that's why I was leaning towards them. The car is going to be run in E-Mod, and will have a 350 hp V8, so I will definitely need a good "whoa" pedal.
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i run the hawk hp+ pads all the way around. they have excellent initail bite, little sensative to lock up if you don't modulate your braking a little once heated up fully though.
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I run Hawk HP+ on the street in my FD, and they are good cold and hot. Mine aren't noisy.
I tried the Carbotech Bobcats and they were poor for fast street driving.
Threw them away even though they were barely worn, that is how much I disliked them.
I tried the Carbotech Bobcats and they were poor for fast street driving.
Threw them away even though they were barely worn, that is how much I disliked them.
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