Time to start spending money...

[ChrisZang]

Gary, going to the track ?

the reason why I am asking is unless you either go to the track or drive at absolutely illegal speeds you won't get any bang for the buck out of any of your brake upgrades (I think the suspension upgrades are great, btw).

So if I had the extra Dollar (or in your case Pound Sterling) to spend I'd put them somewhere else.

One big word of advise about the Pagid pads:
They are race pads and are designed to work at race temperatures (and I mean race temperatures), where they shine. At normal temperatures they are only so-so. But if your intention is to use them for daily driving you will hate them (trust me). They are amongst the noisiest pads ever made and they will drive you (and everyone else on the road) absolutely bonkers with their loud, high pitch squeal. When I go to the track (with my daily driver) I put them in the night before I leave for the track and I usually get a lot of stares and some "friendly advise" from fellow motorists: "Hey buddy fix your f***ing brakes!"

I am not trying to patronize you here, just trying to help you in avoiding a costly mistake.

[Gary H]

Hey Chris, no problems.

I do around 10-12 track days a year in the car, with a trip to Spa and Nurburgring at least twice a year...first trip in 4 weeks :dance:
The Track set up is a set of 17's running R888 tyres and the Pagids, road set up is a set of 18's running Conti-Sports and OEM braked pads

[Perfectlap]

"and a trip to Spa and N-Ring"

yeah screw you too buddy!!!


p.s.
How much more UNcomfortable is the M030 for regular driving? Do you know the spring rates of your new set vs. the old? That's the crucial bit. I once had to completely redo ths supsension on a previous car, the new set up sat lower but was far far far better for the real world roads. I added those KYB orange dampers with the little knobs that had 9 different setting you could quickly adjust from the outside. I later installed rear suspension mounts that added some more travel and then I was in love. too bad I sold the car less than six month later!

[ChrisZang]

Originally Posted by Gary H

Hey Chris, no problems.

I do around 10-12 track days a year in the car, with a trip to Spa and Nurburgring at least twice a year...first trip in 4 weeks :dance:
The Track set up is a set of 17's running R888 tyres and the Pagids, road set up is a set of 18's running Conti-Sports and OEM braked pads

green with envy...

OK here's the list of track I MUST drive one day:

Laguna Seca - check
Infineon (SEARS Point) - check
Nuerburgring - on my todo list
Spa - on my todo list
Monza - on my todo list

2 down, 3 to go