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Old 08-21-2013 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewhake
I also decided to stock up on Project µ Club Racer pads so I would have a fresh set for Laguna Seca, and a spare bottle of G-four 335. I love braking and I love this brake fluid. Some people like wheel fitment, I like brake pedal feel. If you are considering trying out ATE fluid, spend the extra money and get Project µ, Motul RBF660, Endless RF650, or Castrol SRF instead. Well worth the extra cost in the long run.
What kind of brake pad and fluid would you recommend for just street driving? Most canyon runs but nothing too hardcore driving, something that dust little as possible is desired as well
Old 08-21-2013 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by caleb2483
What kind of brake pad and fluid would you recommend for just street driving? Most canyon runs but nothing too hardcore driving, something that dust little as possible is desired as well
Many people seem to be pretty happy using OEM AP1 pads for the street. The OEM AP2 pads are pretty decent but they definitely put out more dust than the AP1 pads. The HC+800 put out just as much dust as the AP2 pads and may be a bit more hardcore than you need. It might be worth trying Project µ NS400 pads. (Front / http://speed-freaks.net/i-12820459-p...nda-s2000.htmlRear). I haven't used them myself but it seems like they may be a good fit if they don't produce much dust and possibly last a bit longer than the AP1 pads.

For fluid, really I would recommend spending a bit more and getting a higher end fluid like Project µ, Motul, etc. as i mentioned before. Motul RBF600 is reasonably priced and many people seem to have great luck with it. For me the difference in pedal feel consistency was very noticeable between ATE and the Project µ fluid. So even taking the much higher boiling point out of the equation, I would recommend something better than the ATE I think. Most people should have no problems with ATE though I would imagine.
Old 08-23-2013 | 09:08 AM
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^ thanks for that insight, I'll take a look at NS400 and RBF600
Old 08-23-2013 | 10:11 AM
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I run the Motul 600RBF and would not change it for anything else.
Old 08-24-2013 | 10:04 PM
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Here are some photos from a recent sanctioned motor sport event I attended last night...







































Old 08-29-2013 | 10:03 PM
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How much of the Club Racers did you go through at T-Hill back in June?
Old 08-29-2013 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by s1mba
Great writeup on the rigid collars Btw, what camera/lens combo are you using? I love the quality of the pictures you take of your new parts
co-signed.

the pics alone make me wanna buy everything you post
Old 08-30-2013 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MMisencik157
How much of the Club Racers did you go through at T-Hill back in June?
1-2mm at most. Very minimal, I was definitely impressed and still continue to be. I have been daily driving with the Club Racer actually since I put them on and no major complaints really. The lack of dust is incredible for this type of pad. Noise is minimal if a transfer layer is maintained. The only real issue with them is having to heat them up a bit to really get them to their optimal bite. But they stop just fine from cold and heat up pretty quickly really. No problems getting up to temperature around 55 degrees ambient temperature in the middle of the night.
Old 08-30-2013 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Kojo
co-signed.

the pics alone make me wanna buy everything you post
Thanks!
Old 08-30-2013 | 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewhake
Originally Posted by FISH22' timestamp='1375537429' post='22704667
Fantastic review on the subframe collars! I know the subframes have to be lowered a couple inches to get them in... but what else has to be disconnected/removed? Lines, brackets, mounts, etc.? And holy sh!t @ that deer!
I can't say exactly what is required since I had a shop do it and wasn't there on watch. I can take a look at the included instructions though and see if that stuff is mentioned. I bet the guys at Gotuning would probably know the details on the install.
only thing you need to disconnect for the front is the steering column that goes to the rack (steering linkage/joint, its spline and need to reference marked) other than that lower sub frame for both front and rear just enough to slide collars maybe a 2 inches, just make sure you have a jack to support it! spoon makes it easy as only one collar can fit in the right slots and they are match/size with the bolt!

great review and can agree with you for the normal/street impression as it make a difference on how the cars feels! for the better and more comfortable

and that gif is crazy!



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