Diary of a Madman; TitaniumTT's see you @ DGRRXI RE-REbuild

2gslse · 05-24-2011, 10:22 AM

Any traction control or aftermkt diff?

so far no. just my right foot and a spare pumpkin

MaczPayne · 05-24-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Thanks Johnson..... something tells me you won't though... what are the sizes you're running again?

They're 12.76 x 1.18 in the front, and 12.68 x .87 in the rear, I may shell out for a set of Stoptech 2pc's for less weight, but I'm really satisfied with what i have now. First set of brake pads are almost done!

***TitaniumTT*** · 05-24-2011, 04:43 PM

Nice.... what pads?

EJayCe996 · 05-24-2011, 08:02 PM

Shouldn't your license plate read 14 pstns now?

***TitaniumTT*** · 05-25-2011, 12:35 PM

Har har..... har haaaaaaarrrrrrrrrr.... Which reminds me I need to order my new Carbotech XP8's for the F&R

So last months Exxon Mobil bill, closing on like 5/8 was $658..... this months so far is $112

PhillipM · 05-25-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

So last months Exxon Mobil bill, closing on like 5/8 was $658..... this months so far is $112

Think yourself lucky, I can spend that in a weekend on fuel over here

MaczPayne · 05-26-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Nice.... what pads?

Hawk HP+, I really enjoy them for some reason. They have a pretty hard initial bite that takes some getting used to, but after that - they're wonderful!

They dust like mad though.

I think I want to try some Endless MX12 or Porterfield R4-S, but the Hawks have been so cheap and so good that I might just buy them again.

***TitaniumTT*** · 05-26-2011, 07:26 AM

I was torn between the XP8's and the HP+'s, cost believe it or not almost swayed me to the Hawks than I looked at the cost of everything else, slapped myself in the face, shook my head and decided to try the Carbotechs. After talking to Glenn, and now hearing about your hard initial bite, I'm looking forward to the CT's. Hard initial bite and dust are something that I'm trying to avoid. The wilwood BP20's that are on there now can lock up pretty easy and there isn't much modulation... modulation is something that I'm trying to get the most of.

Are you running an adjustable prop valve?

PhillipM · 05-26-2011, 05:24 PM

The XP8's are so far above BP20's in terms of outright power, bite, modulation, fade resistance and wear it's unreal.
Wilwood really need to bring some newer compounds to the table.

hades · 05-26-2011, 06:20 PM

More car porn. I am done with the current pictures.

***TitaniumTT*** · 05-26-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillipM

The XP8's are so far above BP20's in terms of outright power, bite, modulation, fade resistance and wear it's unreal.
Wilwood really need to bring some newer compounds to the table.

I've heard this about thier pads from a few different people now but I hardly ever believe anything unless I experience it for myself.... I'm looking forward to the CT's.... and I'll hopefully be at an auto-x next Sunday... then a few weeks until LimeRock.

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More car porn. I am done with the current pictures.

I'll get you a few in the next couple days.... I spent about 13 hrs yesterday working on the Landi..... le sigh..... next day off is going to be a rotary day damnitalltohellmotherfucker!

MaczPayne · 05-26-2011, 11:48 PM

I'm running the oem prop valve, which has been working excellent so far! We calculated that bias would shift to the rear 3%, which was acceptable since FC's were biased more than needed to the front anyway

The Carbotechs are really great pads, they're also on my to-try list. Glenn got me interested in them too

Where's the best place to buy them?

And yeah, I remember taking my car out to an auto-x with the hp+ for the first time... tiresmoke everywhere, I was lucky not to get any flat spots on the tires! Now I'm used to them, especially with even stickier tires hehe

***TitaniumTT*** · 05-27-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MaczPayne

I'm running the oem prop valve, which has been working excellent so far! We calculated that bias would shift to the rear 3%, which was acceptable since FC's were biased more than needed to the front anyway

Yeah.... WAY too much front bias. I understand the reason for it, but damn it you're giving up a braking distance..... do want more rear braking powa, which is why I did XP's on both axles

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Originally Posted by MaczPayne

The Carbotechs are really great pads, they're also on my to-try list. Glenn got me interested in them too

Where's the best place to buy them?

From the research I did, they're price fixed. I bought them direct from CT

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Originally Posted by MaczPayne

And yeah, I remember taking my car out to an auto-x with the hp+ for the first time... tiresmoke everywhere, I was lucky not to get any flat spots on the tires! Now I'm used to them, especially with even stickier tires hehe

I'm in need of stickier tires..... tires that I should tow with me to the track and then put them on.... but I still need to biuld a trailer for that

hades · 05-27-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Yeah.... WAY too much front bias. I understand the reason for it, but damn it you're giving up a braking distance..... do want more rear braking powa, which is why I did XP's on both axles

From the research I did, they're price fixed. I bought them direct from CT

I'm in need of stickier tires..... tires that I should tow with me to the track and then put them on.... but I still need to biuld a trailer for that

your gonna put a hitch on the 7?

tweiss3 · 05-27-2011, 09:33 AM

Hey, if you now of a hitch for 7's, i wana know where to get one, im looking for one for my bike rack

05-24-2011, 10:22 AM	#1216
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05-24-2011, 04:43 PM	#1218
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05-25-2011, 12:35 PM	#1220
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Har har..... har haaaaaaarrrrrrrrrr.... Which reminds me I need to order my new Carbotech XP8's for the F&R So last months Exxon Mobil bill, closing on like 5/8 was $658..... this months so far is $112 __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

05-26-2011, 07:26 AM	#1223
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	I was torn between the XP8's and the HP+'s, cost believe it or not almost swayed me to the Hawks than I looked at the cost of everything else, slapped myself in the face, shook my head and decided to try the Carbotechs. After talking to Glenn, and now hearing about your hard initial bite, I'm looking forward to the CT's. Hard initial bite and dust are something that I'm trying to avoid. The wilwood BP20's that are on there now can lock up pretty easy and there isn't much modulation... modulation is something that I'm trying to get the most of. Are you running an adjustable prop valve? __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

05-26-2011, 05:24 PM	#1224
PhillipM The Newbie Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	The XP8's are so far above BP20's in terms of outright power, bite, modulation, fade resistance and wear it's unreal. Wilwood really need to bring some newer compounds to the table.

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05-26-2011, 11:48 PM	#1227
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