Track forum general chit chat.

roastbeef · 11-14-2017, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ayao

Do you street this car i.e. are you swapping pads for street/track and if so what compound with XR1?

Ferodo ds2500's up front for the street. I swap at the track.

dogbone · 11-14-2017, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Almost forgot to mention, I tried some new racing pads Sunday, and I'm in love.
Thanks dogbone for the recommendation! I'm now using cobalt friction xr1's up front. Great bite, great torque, and I don't have to go way into the pedal to get it. I was impressed with these pads, and I'm a fan.
They are easy to jab in the shorter braking zones without activating abs. These pads are supposed to be easier on the rotors than my previous dsUNO pads.

The owner Andie is very generous with his time in the way he talks to you about your specific setup. I'm impressed with the service and the pads!

I'm glad you are having a good experience!

ayao · 11-15-2017, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Ferodo ds2500's up front for the street. I swap at the track.

How aggressively do you bed and all that? It will be interesting to see what your assessment of pad compatibility will be. One of the things I loved about PFCs on the OEM setup was a complete lack of pad compatibility drama. Swap a few days before track day, drive, swap a few days after track day, drive. Never had to do any aggressive bedding. No deposits, vibrations, judder, or any of that nonsense. I'm wondering if the XR1 and DS2500 will play well together.

elim11 · 11-15-2017, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ayao

How aggressively do you bed and all that? It will be interesting to see what your assessment of pad compatibility will be. One of the things I loved about PFCs on the OEM setup was a complete lack of pad compatibility drama. Swap a few days before track day, drive, swap a few days after track day, drive. Never had to do any aggressive bedding. No deposits, vibrations, judder, or any of that nonsense. I'm wondering if the XR1 and DS2500 will play well together.

I use the XR1 for track as well, dont really bed. I just swap out my PFC Z rated street pads a day before and drive with the XR1 to the track. Typically by the time i get to the track, it is bedded, otherwise the first session it is fully bedded.

I have not experienced any compatibility drama. Just my 2 cents.

ayao · 11-15-2017, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by elim11

I use the XR1 for track as well, dont really bed. I just swap out my PFC Z rated street pads a day before and drive with the XR1 to the track. Typically by the time i get to the track, it is bedded, otherwise the first session it is fully bedded.

I have not experienced any compatibility drama. Just my 2 cents.

Appreciate this feedback. My DS1.11 pads on a front BBK are down to backing-pad thickness and it's time to start looking for something - the pads were fine on track but overall I wasn't in love with the initial bite. Pad longevity was also only so-so. I run DS2500 on the street so want minimal pad swap compatibility issues.

inTgr8r · 11-15-2017, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Almost forgot to mention, I tried some new racing pads Sunday, and I'm in love.
Thanks dogbone for the recommendation! I'm now using cobalt friction xr1's up front. Great bite, great torque, and I don't have to go way into the pedal to get it. I was impressed with these pads, and I'm a fan.
They are easy to jab in the shorter braking zones without activating abs. These pads are supposed to be easier on the rotors than my previous dsUNO pads.

The owner Andie is very generous with his time in the way he talks to you about your specific setup. I'm impressed with the service and the pads!

How did you find the release on the xr1's???

A couple of years ago I was using Hawk DTC70 and found that they were absolutely horrible for pad release under trail braking after they came up to temp.

Last year I switched to PFC-11s and really liked them except I felt that they were a little lacking on torque.

If the xr1's release nicely under trail braking, I might give them a go next season.

roastbeef · 11-15-2017, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ayao

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Ferodo ds2500's up front for the street. I swap at the track.

How aggressively do you bed and all that? It will be interesting to see what your assessment of pad compatibility will be. One of the things I loved about PFCs on the OEM setup was a complete lack of pad compatibility drama. Swap a few days before track day, drive, swap a few days after track day, drive. Never had to do any aggressive bedding. No deposits, vibrations, judder, or any of that nonsense. I'm wondering if the XR1 and DS2500 will play well together.

I had a tiny bit of judder while bedding in during my first session, but my rotors are just about done, and it was my first time with these pads.
No drama at all on the ride home.

I don't try to bed on the street anymore. It's just not safe or ideal where I'm at.

roastbeef · 11-15-2017, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Almost forgot to mention, I tried some new racing pads Sunday, and I'm in love.
Thanks dogbone for the recommendation! I'm now using cobalt friction xr1's up front. Great bite, great torque, and I don't have to go way into the pedal to get it. I was impressed with these pads, and I'm a fan.
They are easy to jab in the shorter braking zones without activating abs. These pads are supposed to be easier on the rotors than my previous dsUNO pads.

The owner Andie is very generous with his time in the way he talks to you about your specific setup. I'm impressed with the service and the pads!

How did you find the release on the xr1's???

A couple of years ago I was using Hawk DTC70 and found that they were absolutely horrible for pad release under trail braking after they came up to temp.

Last year I switched to PFC-11s and really liked them except I felt that they were a little lacking on torque.

If the xr1's release nicely under trail braking, I might give them a go next season.

They release great. Lots of trail braking at Sonoma. I've posted before about how the 1.11's left more to be desired when compared to the UNO's. I liked the uno's, but I like the xr1's more.

chamba002 · 11-15-2017, 08:34 PM

Taking the M3 drifting this weekend! I saw the Turner aluminum underbelly kit and looked very temping. But I went with OEM underbelly since it was cheaper and I could the extra cash for tires.... Since Ill be needing some lol.

///Mobbin · 11-16-2017, 07:42 PM

Loaded up and headed to COTA for early check in today, absolutely insane how many folks trailered in, brought RV's, enclosed trailers etc. This event is co-sponsored by 4 local PCA Chapters and BMWCCA, based on how many folks showed up today, sure to be a well attended and exciting event! Weather and forecast looking good so far also, can't wait to hit the track tomorrow.

spxxx · 11-16-2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Loaded up and headed to COTA for early check in today, absolutely insane how many folks trailered in, brought RV's, enclosed trailers etc. This event is co-sponsored by 4 local PCA Chapters and BMWCCA, based on how many folks showed up today, sure to be a well attended and exciting event! Weather and forecast looking good so far also, can't wait to hit the track tomorrow.

Some day I will trailer out there from SF! Such a bucket list track (west of the Mississippi)

admranger · 11-16-2017, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by spxxx

Some day I will trailer out there from SF! Such a bucket list track (west of the Mississippi)

It's a fun track. Drove from Vegas and that was long. Add a day each way from SF. Towing? Ugh, even longer unless you're a he-man and do 12 hour days.

///Mobbin · 11-17-2017, 06:11 AM

COTA before sunrise!

roastbeef · 11-17-2017, 10:38 AM

Spent some time in the beautiful NorCal mountains pulling a little gold out of the hills. Not enough for a set of brake pads, but a man can dream... headed down to Carmel today for Laguna Seca tomorrow!

///Mobbin · 11-17-2017, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Spent some time in the beautiful NorCal mountains pulling a little gold out of the hills. Not enough for a set of brake pads, but a man can dream... headed down to Carmel today for Laguna Seca tomorrow!

Gold Rush fan here, looks like fun!

SQ13 · 11-17-2017, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

COTA before sunrise!

I wish they allowed one or two day registration.

///Mobbin · 11-18-2017, 07:24 AM

McLaren had some sort of track event at COTA the day before we arrived, full support crews, race prepped cars, slicks a plenty, was neat to see it all.

roastbeef · 11-18-2017, 01:39 PM

Having trouble putting the power down. Temps were in the high 30's driving in. Now they are at about 60. Tire psi's are a roller coaster and of course I forget my gauge and hose. Got my track pals got my back.

Woofie is having a great time.

spxxx · 11-18-2017, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Having trouble putting the power down. Temps were in the high 30's driving in. Now they are at about 60. Tire psi's are a roller coaster and of course I forget my gauge and hose. Got my track pals got my back.

Woofie is having a great time.

Afternoon sessions should be awesome! It was ~ 70* and dry by 1pm yesterday. Wish I stayed for the whole weekend.

roastbeef · 11-18-2017, 03:35 PM

Track is warmed up now and after the tire pressure adjustment, it's gripping better. I'm still slow today though.

spxxx · 11-19-2017, 05:51 AM

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Track is warmed up now and after the tire pressure adjustment, it's gripping better. I'm still slow today though.

For me, Laguna Seca (...MRLS) is one of the only tracks that I can go to, not repeat or improve my PB and still leave satisfied. I've been stuck at 1:45 for a month but I have plenty of excuses if you want to hear why

My favorite excuse is Miatas at T11...

spxxx · 11-19-2017, 06:20 AM

Picked up an E92 carbon sunroof delete today - supposedly it "kinda fits" on the E82. We'll see how much epoxy & filler I have to use.

Besides saving ~50 pounds from the highest point of the vehicle... It's a great excuse to justify the racecar owning the garage as it's not quite waterproof anymore

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