05-19-2009, 08:43 PM
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to anyone else considering autocross, check out my Kinko's race numbers.
I printed the number out on Word. They enlarged it and laminated for me.
I trimmed around the edges with skisors. Then I bought a package of these business card magnet things at Staples or Office Depot and they glued right to the back. Total cost was like $20. But just use blue painters tape underneath so that the magnet isn't rubbing on the paint.
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05-21-2009, 06:50 PM
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AutoX and brake pads...
I use different compounds to balance the car's stock braking system. I promise there is a HUGE difference in a Pagid Yellow/Orange/Black pad when used in AutoX or DE/TT/RR. Want more rear bite? Run Oranges in the rear and STOCK in the front. This helps the car rotate RIGHT NOW.
Think of it as a tractor. Tractors use "turning brakes" on the big rear wheels to maneuver. This is no different for a street car with sticky/aggressive rear pads and stock front pads. For years now I have used different compounds F+R to help people with NON ABS cars who locked up expensive slicks only to flat spot them 
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05-21-2009, 07:08 PM
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Guys with Boxster S... you don't run track or auto-x with the stock cross-drilled rear rotors because they crack easily right?
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05-21-2009, 07:39 PM
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I beat up BoxsterS's at the track all the time on stock rotors You can run them until the cracks get to the outer edge (which would be about 6 track days total) depending on whether or not you are a newbie. Newbies are MUCH harder on the rotors
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05-22-2009, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ekam
Guys with Boxster S... you don't run track or auto-x with the stock cross-drilled rear rotors because they crack easily right?
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I hadn't even heard this was a problem. I use the OEM rotors. But I don't brake much. "To brake is to admit defeat!" 
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05-25-2009, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Kirk
I hadn't even heard this was a problem. I use the OEM rotors. But I don't brake much. "To brake is to admit defeat!"
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Well correct me if I'm wrong but all cross-drilled rotors crack before they're worn down to the minimal thickness.
Most track guys go for slotted rotors, while x-drilled/slotted design is only for looks.
I just ordered a set of Performance Friction 2-piece dimpled rotors... we'll see how they work once they're on.
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05-26-2009, 12:19 PM
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Rotors, like pads are normal replacement items for track days. I don't see anything wrong in running the stock drilled rotors. I don't know anyone who runs rotors to minimum thickness on track days anyway. It would be silly to start the day with thin rotors as they heat soak much more quickly.
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05-21-2009, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Brad Roberts
AutoX and brake pads...
I use different compounds to balance the car's stock braking system. I promise there is a HUGE difference in a Pagid Yellow/Orange/Black pad when used in AutoX or DE/TT/RR. Want more rear bite? Run Oranges in the rear and STOCK in the front. This helps the car rotate RIGHT NOW.
Think of it as a tractor. Tractors use "turning brakes" on the big rear wheels to maneuver. This is no different for a street car with sticky/aggressive rear pads and stock front pads.
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Interesting. I might try that.
BTW, you stole my number.
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