NOVA/DC/MD - Z's & Coffee Saturday's at 10AM in Fairfax, VA & Columbia, MD

shadoquad · 04-14-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Just XP8's all around? Or 10's front, 8's rear? If so, see if you can switch the front's to 10's...I THINK its the same price...

Xp8 all around. I'm not changing to them until we actually go to an HPDE.

Dustin tells me the brake dust is ridiculous. He runs XP10's up front in his Z, but I want to start with something less aggressive.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-14-2012, 06:10 PM

Yeah after talking to Steve today I'm gonna go with XP8 all around since they are a bit more streetable than the XP10.

MightyBobo · 04-14-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Yeah after talking to Steve today I'm gonna go with XP8 all around since they are a bit more streetable than the XP10.

Its too easy to swap pads with the sport package - I'd prefer to keep my track pads off the street at all times, myself.

XwChriswX · 04-14-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Its too easy to swap pads with the sport package - I'd prefer to keep my track pads off the street at all times, myself.

But to swap the pads, you need a tune right?

m4a1mustang · 04-14-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Its too easy to swap pads with the sport package - I'd prefer to keep my track pads off the street at all times, myself.

I wouldn't worry one bit about running xp8 all the time. In fact I'd prefer it to the HPS or standard Akebono. I want aggressive bite 24/7.

Not that kind of bite, Bobo.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-14-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Its too easy to swap pads with the sport package - I'd prefer to keep my track pads off the street at all times, myself.

Too bad I don't have the sports package :|

shadoquad · 04-14-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Too bad I don't have the sports package :|

The non-sport calipers make swapping pads a royal b*tch compared to the Akebonos.

When Kirk's Garage did my swap, I was pretty taken aback.

I believe on the non-sports, you actually have to remove the caliper to do it iirc.

m4a1mustang · 04-14-2012, 09:27 PM

Good 'ole floating caliper. The 5.0 uses those in the rear. Royal PITA to change pads because you have to use a special compressor tool that spins the piston as it compresses so you can fit the new pads.

MightyBobo · 04-14-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I wouldn't worry one bit about running xp8 all the time. In fact I'd prefer it to the HPS or standard Akebono. I want aggressive bite 24/7.

Not that kind of bite, Bobo.

Oh, I agree about XP8's - they're good enough on the street not to bug me. I more meant running my 10's in the front on the street. Oh, they bite hard, alright....they also get me dirty looks for how loud they squeal...

MightyBobo · 04-14-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Too bad I don't have the sports package :|

Still easy to do on a non-sport.

MightyBobo · 04-14-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Good 'ole floating caliper. The 5.0 uses those in the rear. Royal PITA to change pads because you have to use a special compressor tool that spins the piston as it compresses so you can fit the new pads.

You can thank Ford and Mazda, among other manufacturers, for that ********...

eastwest2300 · 04-14-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

You can thank Ford and Mazda, among other manufacturers, for that ********...

hehe

eastwest2300 · 04-14-2012, 10:45 PM

Boy you guys are really serious about this track stuff..

m4a1mustang · 04-14-2012, 10:45 PM

Anyone have any experience with the Corbeau FX1 line of seats? I am thinking about buying either one or a pair for the 5.0 as a temporary seat until the leather Recaros are available on the aftermarket (and I am willing to dish out $3k for them).

XwChriswX · 04-14-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Boy you guys are really serious about this track stuff..

Because Racecar.

04-14-2012, 06:10 PM	#2552 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Yeah after talking to Steve today I'm gonna go with XP8 all around since they are a bit more streetable than the XP10. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Good 'ole floating caliper. The 5.0 uses those in the rear. Royal PITA to change pads because you have to use a special compressor tool that spins the piston as it compresses so you can fit the new pads. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,973 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Boy you guys are really serious about this track stuff.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

04-14-2012, 10:45 PM	#2564 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Anyone have any experience with the Corbeau FX1 line of seats? I am thinking about buying either one or a pair for the 5.0 as a temporary seat until the leather Recaros are available on the aftermarket (and I am willing to dish out $3k for them). __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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