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Post by tcooper4653 on Mar 15, 2009 13:27:14 GMT -5
I would like to go to slot or drilled rotor that both look good and will work with a nice set of track pads. Ideally, would love to have a track/daily set of pads but I don't see anything out there that really fits the bill.
Any thoughts from you frequent track day attendees?
Thx.
TC
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Post by minidiver on Mar 16, 2009 6:50:39 GMT -5
You should probably talk to Way. He will know what the best out there is for the best price. That way you don't get rotors that shine up and don't work or pads that won't work on a track day.
If you don't have his number on speed dial, look at waymotorworks.com
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Post by tcooper4653 on Mar 16, 2009 9:38:04 GMT -5
I did send him a message.
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Post by minidiver on Mar 17, 2009 6:11:59 GMT -5
You might look at the web site bavauto.com They have several rotor choices and some decent pads, including the Cool Carbon street/track pads. There are also several rotors listed on sites like outmotoring.com and all the other Mini parts sites.
Way can get just about anything you want and install it for you when he is in town.
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Post by tcooper4653 on Mar 17, 2009 12:44:02 GMT -5
Way's recommendation was to avoid combo pads, just change them before and after the track.
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Post by minidiver on Mar 18, 2009 6:59:06 GMT -5
Way is probably the best source of info. I just thought I'd throw that info out if you were looking for someplace else to get some parts. I use separate track pads in front and green stuff pads for street. I don't use different pads in the rear, they are a little more difficult to change.
Way installed my brakes and I have never had a problem with them.
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Post by tcooper4653 on Mar 21, 2009 22:51:28 GMT -5
He also made the recommendation, I should run the factory brakes this time out and finish them off. I'm looking at a BBK after that, are you running the special pads only or also a BBK?
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Post by minidiver on Mar 22, 2009 14:36:55 GMT -5
I run the Wilwood 12.25" kit in front and Wilwood rotors with stock calipers in back. I also run track pads in front.
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Post by tcooper4653 on Mar 23, 2009 20:50:14 GMT -5
I'm looking at the Wilwood kit as well, I'm running 16" run flats. What size/combo are you running and did you have to install spacers?
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Post by minidiver on Mar 24, 2009 6:22:31 GMT -5
I run 16" SSR wheels in the summer, no spacers needed. I run 17" non stock in winter, no spacers. I can't run stock s-lites without spacers. There is one type of 16" OEM wheel that will clear the brakes if the balance weights aren't in line with the caliper. Way would know which wheels will clear. I also thing the stock R56 wheels might clear.
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Post by tcooper4653 on Apr 8, 2009 22:27:11 GMT -5
Just back from my first track weekend. Still running stock wheels and All Season tires. New wheels and tires came in today, should be set for the next track weekend.
Pretty much decided to upgrade the rotors and pads but not the BBK at the moment.
I was very surprised at how little wear there was on the factory pads, thought I would wear them out but not much wear at all.
Since Way is not around, I'll likely do the install myself.
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