Track prep?
#61
Ive been onto the UK Pagid motorsport distributor today re RSC1s and they said:
"The compound used as OE on that car (GT3 RS) is not RSC1 but a more road focused material only available from Porsche."
Just FYI as I saw it mentioned earlier that the GT3s run essentially RSC1.
#62
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A Pagid USA rep told me "essentially RSC1", but it's a Porsche specific part number for OEM. I've been using them for quite a while and they last longer, grind less, and generally are more friendly if you track the car, but the TTS OEM pads do have a better initial bite on track...they just get shredded and crack up badly with any track use.
I have noticed zero difference from OEM for road use with the Pagid, either.
I have noticed zero difference from OEM for road use with the Pagid, either.
#63
A Pagid USA rep told me "essentially RSC1", but it's a Porsche specific part number for OEM. I've been using them for quite a while and they last longer, grind less, and generally are more friendly if you track the car, but the TTS OEM pads do have a better initial bite on track...they just get shredded and crack up badly with any track use.
I have noticed zero difference from OEM for road use with the Pagid, either.
I have noticed zero difference from OEM for road use with the Pagid, either.
#64
Hoosier will have the R7 available in 20" sizes in 2017. No idea at this point whether they will have diameters/widths appropriate for the turbo.
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Burning Brakes
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Just a little clarification regarding the Pagid RSC1. RSC1 and the OE PCCB pad are definitely different. RSC1 has more friction, higher initial bite and is more heat resistant than the OE pad.
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#69
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With countless hours on track with both pads in a 991.2 TTS, the RSC1 has slightly less initial bite than the TTS OEM pads, but much better consistency and heat resistance, and lasts much longer. It feels and performs very, very similar to the GT3 part, and lasts similarly. Yes, I'm sure something might be different between them, but there's not much diff between the GT3/GT3RS part and the RSC1.
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The OEM TTS and GT3/GT3RS pads are different. I've been saying the RSC1 is "essentially" similar to the GT3 OEM part, which is also made by Pagid for Porsche. I've used the TTS OEM part on my car, the GT3 OEM part on my car, and the RSC1 on my car.
With countless hours on track with both pads in a 991.2 TTS, the RSC1 has slightly less initial bite than the TTS OEM pads, but much better consistency and heat resistance, and lasts much longer. It feels and performs very, very similar to the GT3 part, and lasts similarly. Yes, I'm sure something might be different between them, but there's not much diff between the GT3/GT3RS part and the RSC1.
With countless hours on track with both pads in a 991.2 TTS, the RSC1 has slightly less initial bite than the TTS OEM pads, but much better consistency and heat resistance, and lasts much longer. It feels and performs very, very similar to the GT3 part, and lasts similarly. Yes, I'm sure something might be different between them, but there's not much diff between the GT3/GT3RS part and the RSC1.
#71
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So does everyone with stock car run 32psi front/ 34psi rear, hot?
BTW, whether anyone will need brake upgrades is highly dependent on your driving ability (more experienced drivers brake later and harder) and the track (longer straights, hairpins at the end, etc.). So far I've found no need for any brake upgrades (tells you my ability, ha!).
BTW, whether anyone will need brake upgrades is highly dependent on your driving ability (more experienced drivers brake later and harder) and the track (longer straights, hairpins at the end, etc.). So far I've found no need for any brake upgrades (tells you my ability, ha!).
#74
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A lot goes into the development of a pad compound. The friction materials used and how much pressure and heat is used in the forming of the pad. An OE pad needs to be better in NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) than a race pad. RSC1 isn't as bad in NVH as some race compounds and the fact that you've discovered better performance with minimal downside is a good thing! The whole RSC lineup has proved to be very popular.
RSC1 Lasted about 2 x longer than OE Pads.
MY BIG QUESTION IS " ARE THE TOUGHER, LONGER LIFE RSC1 PADS, WHICH LAST LONGER, CAUSING PREMATURE ROTOR FAILURE"
This could be due to higher temp being generated with RSC1 Pads.
HELP spending to much $$$
#75
Three Wheelin'
Can you get a second opinion on those rotors, or how do you know they are toast? I put 40+ days on my last car and the rotors were still OK when I sold it.
I'm going to Daytona International next month, so let's get to the bottom of this ASAP!! I've never heard of your kind of brake wear schedule, Karl.
I'm going to Daytona International next month, so let's get to the bottom of this ASAP!! I've never heard of your kind of brake wear schedule, Karl.