Why BMW even the E46>evo ct9a
while we're at it: let me see you drive around the block in first gear, bouncing off the rev limiter, for about 30mins to see if you don't need a better oil cooler.
Last edited by kaj; Mar 19, 2015 at 08:00 AM.
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You keep sounding pretty testy. Get serious getting others to shoot video for you to do development work 
You might want to consider running a low boost map for 91, put good pads on there based on what you know, an optimal brake cooling solution, decrease rake if you run a lot and then drive and see how far you get. At least that should increase your potential track time.
If you want to run a 500whp Evo on a road circuit for extended periods, especially one that is more like a street circuit, you better bring some serious $$$ with expert knowledge and then some to make this work.
You might want to consider running a low boost map for 91, put good pads on there based on what you know, an optimal brake cooling solution, decrease rake if you run a lot and then drive and see how far you get. At least that should increase your potential track time.
If you want to run a 500whp Evo on a road circuit for extended periods, especially one that is more like a street circuit, you better bring some serious $$$ with expert knowledge and then some to make this work.
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there is a full test on a very hot day in Japan done by Best Motoring 20min+ stock cars and resistance to heat, fade, etc. Unsurprisingly, the CT9A was the best of the bunch. Remember, braking has nothing to do with WHP. Search on youtube. My $0.02
Why? I'm not making any claims that my setup is track capable. Your the one making claims. So stop claiming your setup is capable or provide proof. Three stops back to back without fade is a simple test for any track worthy car.
In my experience the second one will start the fade and the third one will really show it. If you can't go 120 to 0, three times how are you going to survive 120-40mph for 20 minutes at a time?
Now it's three times instead of two? Now it's 120 to 0 mph? Who does that at a track and not get kicked out or have other cars end up in their back seat? Is it a reverse drag racing track? NOBODY DOES 120 to 0 MPH on a race track. NOBODY.
There are SOOOO MANY VIDEOS ONLINE of tracked evos with stock brembos doing laps. SO MANY.
Fading your Evo brakes on the street with ST43 pads? COME ON NOW.
Serious troll is serious troll at this point. Ridiculous thread.
There are SOOOO MANY VIDEOS ONLINE of tracked evos with stock brembos doing laps. SO MANY.
Fading your Evo brakes on the street with ST43 pads? COME ON NOW.
Serious troll is serious troll at this point. Ridiculous thread.
It's very clear now those that have never done a couple stops from 120mph still insist it's possible. Buying a car called an evolution yet refusing to admit obvious weakness.
Fine dont evolve just run the same old crap brakes that have been on the car for 3 generations and expect to hang with any modern machinery.
Fine dont evolve just run the same old crap brakes that have been on the car for 3 generations and expect to hang with any modern machinery.
of course you don't need a car that can run for 30mins straight at 7500rpm. just like you don't need a car to do 120-0 repeatedly.
on the bright side, you are extremely entertaining and i sincerely thank you for helping through a long, long work day. and not in a condescending way. i mean this thread actually is fun.
Last edited by kaj; Mar 19, 2015 at 04:18 PM.
OEM Brembo's will not hold up to hard usage. Their tendency to flex under load causing massive pad taper and spongy pedal is well known to those who track them hard.
But no need to reinvent the wheel. AP Racing BBK, done.
But no need to reinvent the wheel. AP Racing BBK, done.
Yeah too bad they are so "new" to north america with the mono6 caliper that they can't even offer a proper template to testfit wheels with.
Ok smart guy my ideal track time is 1:16 at this track so i'll give you that much time between your 120-40 runs to cool off and let me know how many of those you can do before you fade. Of course thats MUCH more generous given there is more than just one stretch in that lap which requires braking hard.
because my facetious request is as ridiculous as yours. when you ask a part do something so pointless and outside of it's purpose, you have to expect failure.
of course you don't need a car that can run for 30mins straight at 7500rpm. just like you don't need a car to do 120-0 repeatedly.
on the bright side, you are extremely entertaining and i sincerely thank you for helping through a long, long work day. and not in a condescending way. i mean this thread actually is fun.
of course you don't need a car that can run for 30mins straight at 7500rpm. just like you don't need a car to do 120-0 repeatedly.
on the bright side, you are extremely entertaining and i sincerely thank you for helping through a long, long work day. and not in a condescending way. i mean this thread actually is fun.
Ok smart guy my ideal track time is 1:16 at this track so i'll give you that much time between your 120-40 runs to cool off and let me know how many of those you can do before you fade. Of course thats MUCH more generous given there is more than just one stretch in that lap which requires braking hard.