I just put on a set of front HPS pads last sunday that I got from Ken. I think they have a lot more initial bite than the stock pads do. I've been driving on them for a week now, it does seem there is less dust than stock.
i've been using Hawk pads. I have HP+'s for track use, and I just put on a set of HPS's for street use. I've been very happy with them. Protegegarage.com has the cheapest prices.
I have a set of Falken Azenis 615's I use for track days in that size (225/45). I have them on a set of 18" Momo rims. No issues with rubbing or anything. I had a few sessions in an event at Watkins Glen in the rain last summer and I left them on. I was quite impressed with the grip in the...
2010 MAZDASPEED 3 PICS
Hey everyone!!! Found some '10 pics on mazda3revolution.com of the speed3!!! There's a couple of wallpapers...and spy shots from "the 'ring".
http://mazda3revolution.com/mazda3-guide/breaking-2010-mazdaspeed-3-revealed-official-photos-details-inside/...
topbrakes.com is pretty good. they list everything for "speed" models only so they'll get it right. I bought some hawk hp+ from him for the track last summer and I usually order fluid from them. Free ground shipping and you can probably get a rush order for more $$. Pep Boys carries Hawk...
...and discount tire has 100$ off if you buy online. I bought a set of falkens a few months ago from them. and am going to buy a set of the azenis as well for track tires...
I read today that GT5 should be out early 2009, so expect it around 2011. GT5 Prologue is out April 17 though. 6 tracks, 60 cars, and online racing. No MS3 though, guess I'll have to stick to real life for now!
I just wanted to put a feeler our there on what track days, clubs, driving schools people have been going to. I wanna start planning on when and where I'm gonna go to this year. I've only done one 2 day event so far (BMWCCA at Watkins Glen) But I'll be doing quite a few this year. What else...
I had a great time at a BMW Club ultimate driving school in Aug at Watkins Glen. I'm sure they would have a few events at Road Atl. These types of schools you use your own car, keeps the cost down. PAy around 500$ to register. Put on some good tires and brakes and your goin!!!
I haven't done pads on this car myself. It looks like the brakes are more of a sportscar/racing setup. So probably not the same procedure as in the 3's teardown manual. Like I said, I haven't really done it myself. Just noticed when I was doing my own tire rotation.
I got a reply from Hawk today. All he said was that they didn't have any pads for our size/shape above the HP+, yet. I replied back and said we were expecting blues by aug and asked when they would be offered. Let you know when I hear back.
Hey, I didn't hear from Hawk. But I got some HP +'s from Topbrakes.com. Just got em yesterday, I'll use em at the glen at the end of the month and let you know how they go.
I've been looking for some pads to use at the track at the end of August. Haven't seen the HAWK Blues yet. I found the HP +'s but everywhere I look says that they have a chance of eating away the rotors much faster. Is this going to be a big deal or not something to worry about. And how come...