Sport Package Brake Test vs Non-Sport Package
 

Has anyone seen or done a test to compare the braking performance of a sport package car vs a non-sport package car?

On a standard 60-0 braking test the biggest difference is going to be the wider tires, not the brakes. The number for the sport package was 105 ft, not sure about the base yet, but I would get around 110-115 ft?

I'm just wondering if the sports package is really worth it, or if the money would be better spent getting a Nismo suspension and some aftermarket or the new Nismo wheels that are a bit wider. Really with the sports package you're paying for brakes, wheels, and ltd slip. Oh and the rear spoiler, because I really don't even notice the front spoiler.

Just some thoughts.

I'd be more interested to see how much more fade resistant the sport package brakes are on a road course.

dont forget sync rev :tup:

And all that is only 3k. The brakes alone are worth 2,000. And Rays wheels? You're going to have a hard time getting a comparable car with aftermarket parts.

That's the much more important aspect of having big brakes. It's not the first stop that matters (unless that stop is from very high speed) - it's the fifth.

If you're going to track the car, or even drive it very hard on twisties, I would get the sport package (or buy brakes separately).

x2 the sport package is without a doubt worth the money. The touring I had a much harder time justifying.

The sports package calipers work well, they have a lot of clamping force. The pads on the other hand are pretty much useless for pretty much well ... anything. For auto-x or light track duty get the Hawk HP+. For hard-core track duty the Carbotech XP pads sound good.

Is there a lot more brake dust with either of those?