Dual-use pad compound preferrences

[Lil bastard]

Thanks Pat,

Not to diss the Audi, but Porsches are known for their brakes and the Boxster (base or 'S') has some of the shortest 60-0 distances in all of cardom.

But, they're expensive as well which is why I'm not a fan of running agressive pads on the street to accomodate a couple track days. The wear to the rotors the other 363 days will exceed the cost of a 2nd, dedicated set of track pads.

I cannot accept 'saving time' on a track car. IMHO, a car should be prepped for the track, both to maximize enjoyment and safety. It takes me about 90 min. to prep mine which I honestly don't think is too stiff a time penalty considering the penalty, both in treasure and blood, somtimes imposed on a driver with an ill-prepared car.

When the proverbial sun sets, it's your car and your money. If you think it's a wise course, stick with it.

Cheers!

[ekam]

You can get the OEM sport pads if you have a S.

http://www.****************************************************.com/product/99635198000AND99635298000.html?Category_Code=986bo xsters

997GT3 Brake Ducts are also a cheap upgrade for better brake cooling. You can also get 2-piece rotors from GiroDisc or Performance Friction as well that has very little(if any) negative effect on the street.

[Pat]

Originally Posted by ekam

You can get the OEM sport pads if you have a S.

http://www.****************************************************.com/product/99635198000AND99635298000.html?Category_Code=986bo xsters

997GT3 Brake Ducts are also a cheap upgrade for better brake cooling. You can also get 2-piece rotors from GiroDisc or Performance Friction as well that has very little(if any) negative effect on the street.

Thanks, ekam. Yes, I do have an S model.
The site says, "Not recommended for street use." I wonder what compound it is.
When my rotors are ready to be replaced I plan on going with the PF two-piece rotors.

[ekam]

I spoke to suncoast and they said plenty of guys use them for the street. It's not as agressive as most of the aftermarket pads while it has slightly higher operating temp than stock pads.

[stephen wilson]

Lil,
What prep. do you perform for a track day? I'd like to do a DE soon in my '06, and plan on just changing pads. How much tire ( PS2 ) will get chewed up in one weekend? I race a Formula Ford with SCCA, but this will be my first outing with a street car.
Thanks,
Steve

[Topless]

Dual use pad? You can try Pagid yellows. I run them on the front all the time. It's an endurance pad so it lasts a long time and can really take the heat without being too aggressive on the rotors. They are a bit precious though at $225 per axle. The recommendation from the website is that they need some heat in them for full stopping power so on some cars they may not be suitable for the street. I have never noticed this in the Boxster even on a stone cold morning, but I live in Calif.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

Lil,
What prep. do you perform for a track day? I'd like to do a DE soon in my '06, and plan on just changing pads. How much tire ( PS2 ) will get chewed up in one weekend? I race a Formula Ford with SCCA, but this will be my first outing with a street car.
Thanks,
Steve

Cool, I used to race FF also! Love those cars!

Well, I usually have compound Rs on other wheels, so those get swapped which makes sure my lug bolts are properly torqued. I swap pads, If more than 6 mos., I swap brake fluid - Track days go downhill real fast if you start having fade or boiling issues, if less than 6 mos., I just top it all up.

Top off all fluids, make sure battery holdown and terminals are tight, remove front cover and inspect drive belt, pulleys, idlers, etc. Clean radiators from the front with compressed air or vacuum. Remove all unecessary stuff from the car, especially the frunk/trunk. Clean all glass. I also remove the storage box to eliminate any possible rattling.

I can get all this done in 90 min. if I don't dog it.

Cheers!

[stephen wilson]

Thanks, the brakes are my primary worry. I'm used to the Ford, where you can hammer on them all weekend without having to worry about fade, or using up the pads. How hard can you use the breaks for a full session, assuming alternate pad compounds, 80%? Hard for a few laps, then some cool-down laps?

I'm racing in Club FF with a 1980 Van Dieman, but I destroyed the engine when the crankshaft failed, so it looks like I'll be sitting on the side-lines for a while.
Take Care!
Steve