AP 9668 pad choices

spooni · 09-21-2022, 11:23 AM

Have been running DS1.11 for about 6 events now. Outstanding wear characteristics but I want something with more bite. Thinking Cobalt XR2, or Hawk DTC60. Other options I should look at? I was also thinking DSuno front and keeping the DS1.11 in the rear. But I really can't seem to find good info about how to split F/R compounds.

I previously ran DTC70 F/R on my stock calipers on the old E92, and did quite like them.

leftfootbr8king · 09-21-2022, 12:07 PM

Which tires are you running?

I run 70's with RR and R1. Work quite well. If you're threshold braking I don't think it makes sense to run a more aggressive compound up front.

spooni · 09-21-2022, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by leftfootbr8king

Which tires are you running?

I run 70's with RR and R1. Work quite well. If you're threshold braking I don't think it makes sense to run a more aggressive compound up front.

V730 right now. Plan to try RT660 next, but I don't see slicks or anything like that in the future

RickyBobby · 09-21-2022, 12:34 PM

I've been real happy with the cobalts. XR2's have been my sweet spot on NT01's, but if you're looking for more bite, you can consider the XR1's. I never liked the hawks. In my experience, once they wore down to 50%, they became inconsistent.

dogbone · 09-21-2022, 01:06 PM

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V730 right now. Plan to try RT660 next, but I don't see slicks or anything like that in the future

In the Cobalt Friction line, if you're on street-class tires, I would do XR2. XR1 can send a street-class tire into ABS very easily. I've driven my friend's E90 M3 with XR1 on 200TW tires, and the brake pedal would grind with ABS quite easily.....not a pleasant situation.

For a street-class tire, the guy who created the Cobalt compounds recommended XR2-front/XR3-rear. When I moved into slicks, then I moved up to XR1-front/XR2-rear, which is what I'm on now.

spooni · 09-21-2022, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by spooni

V730 right now. Plan to try RT660 next, but I don't see slicks or anything like that in the future

In the Cobalt Friction line, if you're on street-class tires, I would do XR2. XR1 can send a street-class tire into ABS very easily. I've driven my friend's E90 M3 with XR1 on 200TW tires, and the brake pedal would grind with ABS quite easily.....not a pleasant situation.

For a street-class tire, the guy who created the Cobalt compounds recommended XR2-front/XR3-rear. When I moved into slicks, then I moved up to XR1-front/XR2-rear, which is what I'm on now.

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Originally Posted by RickyBobby

I've been real happy with the cobalts. XR2's have been my sweet spot on NT01's, but if you're looking for more bite, you can consider the XR1's. I never liked the hawks. In my experience, once they wore down to 50%, they became inconsistent.

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Originally Posted by dogbone

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Originally Posted by spooni

V730 right now. Plan to try RT660 next, but I don't see slicks or anything like that in the future

In the Cobalt Friction line, if you're on street-class tires, I would do XR2. XR1 can send a street-class tire into ABS very easily. I've driven my friend's E90 M3 with XR1 on 200TW tires, and the brake pedal would grind with ABS quite easily.....not a pleasant situation.

For a street-class tire, the guy who created the Cobalt compounds recommended XR2-front/XR3-rear. When I moved into slicks, then I moved up to XR1-front/XR2-rear, which is what I'm on now.

How many days do you guys usually see out of those pads?

fsmtnbiker · 09-21-2022, 01:57 PM

I did DS3.12s with mine and was very happy with them. 200TW tires.

You could also look at the new Hawk ER1 pads if they're available in that pad shape - I've been very impressed with that pad in my limited interactions with it so far.

roastbeef · 09-21-2022, 02:51 PM

Cobalt Friction.

omgzirra_exe · 09-21-2022, 04:31 PM

Carbotech - I run XP12

spxxx · 09-21-2022, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dogbone

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Originally Posted by spooni

V730 right now. Plan to try RT660 next, but I don't see slicks or anything like that in the future

In the Cobalt Friction line, if you're on street-class tires, I would do XR2. XR1 can send a street-class tire into ABS very easily. I've driven my friend's E90 M3 with XR1 on 200TW tires, and the brake pedal would grind with ABS quite easily.....not a pleasant situation.

For a street-class tire, the guy who created the Cobalt compounds recommended XR2-front/XR3-rear. When I moved into slicks, then I moved up to XR1-front/XR2-rear, which is what I'm on now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyBobby

I've been real happy with the cobalts. XR2's have been my sweet spot on NT01's, but if you're looking for more bite, you can consider the XR1's. I never liked the hawks. In my experience, once they wore down to 50%, they became inconsistent.

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Originally Posted by dogbone

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Originally Posted by spooni

V730 right now. Plan to try RT660 next, but I don't see slicks or anything like that in the future

In the Cobalt Friction line, if you're on street-class tires, I would do XR2. XR1 can send a street-class tire into ABS very easily. I've driven my friend's E90 M3 with XR1 on 200TW tires, and the brake pedal would grind with ABS quite easily.....not a pleasant situation.

For a street-class tire, the guy who created the Cobalt compounds recommended XR2-front/XR3-rear. When I moved into slicks, then I moved up to XR1-front/XR2-rear, which is what I'm on now.

How many days do you guys usually see out of those pads?

Hoping I don't have an answer for you anytime soon.

09-21-2022, 11:23 AM	#1
spooni Lieutenant 481 Rep 498 Posts Drives: '11 E92 comp Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Sacramento CA iTrader: (0)	AP 9668 pad choices Have been running DS1.11 for about 6 events now. Outstanding wear characteristics but I want something with more bite. Thinking Cobalt XR2, or Hawk DTC60. Other options I should look at? I was also thinking DSuno front and keeping the DS1.11 in the rear. But I really can't seem to find good info about how to split F/R compounds. I previously ran DTC70 F/R on my stock calipers on the old E92, and did quite like them. __________________ IG: @M3spooni Last edited by spooni; 09-21-2022 at 11:32 AM..
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09-21-2022, 12:07 PM	#2
leftfootbr8king Lieutenant 570 Rep 512 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (2)	Which tires are you running? I run 70's with RR and R1. Work quite well. If you're threshold braking I don't think it makes sense to run a more aggressive compound up front.
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RickyBobby Captain 108 Rep 697 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (3)	I've been real happy with the cobalts. XR2's have been my sweet spot on NT01's, but if you're looking for more bite, you can consider the XR1's. I never liked the hawks. In my experience, once they wore down to 50%, they became inconsistent.
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fsmtnbiker First Lieutenant 620 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Evora S, E36 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	I did DS3.12s with mine and was very happy with them. 200TW tires. You could also look at the new Hawk ER1 pads if they're available in that pad shape - I've been very impressed with that pad in my limited interactions with it so far. __________________ Chris
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omgzirra_exe Lieutenant Colonel 1490 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 4.4L M3, IS300 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Carbotech - I run XP12 __________________ Build: ZillaSpec M3 N1 Build M3Post Track General Discussion: Discord #fakeGTS Last edited by omgzirra_exe; 09-21-2022 at 04:39 PM..
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