*The FL5 Track Junkie Thread*

[BigBird]

What is everybody using for tires and pads on oem suspension? I finally blew through my first set of consumables - Falken 615's and Endless ME20's.

615s last a long time. if you're not looking for outright grip, The V730 are cheap, but don't use them in any precipitation. Conti ECF are very good and last a while.

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[siwelnosaj]

615s last a long time. if you're not looking for outright grip, The V730 are cheap, but don't use them in any precipitation. Conti ECF are very good and last a while.

Pirelli Dhhb slicks, 285 wide. Ferodo 3.12 pads on AP racing kit

 

[J1Avs]

What is everybody using for tires and pads on oem suspension? I finally blew through my first set of consumables - Falken 615's and Endless ME20's.

What's your experience level? Are you looking for just consistent laps? Couple fast laps?

 

[johnny.silva7]

What's your experience level? Are you looking for just consistent laps? Couple fast laps?

(I follow you on IG btw)

Just shy of 1,000 track miles on the car. Looking for consistent laps. As I've improved on track, I have incrementally modified the car - Stock pads -> MX72P -> ME20 or Michelin PS4S -> 615K. Looking to move to coilovers next year.

For brake pads: I'm looking for a step up from ME20's. - longer life, minimal brake fade, more friction. Currently looking at PMU 999's as a strong contender w/ Club Racers in the rear.

For tires: I'm looking at a step up of the 615K - essentially more grip with a similar life span if that even exists.

 

[J1Avs]

(I follow you on IG btw)

Just shy of 1,000 track miles on the car. Looking for consistent laps. As I've improved on track, I have incrementally modified the car - Stock pads -> MX72P -> ME20 or Michelin PS4S -> 615K. Looking to move to coilovers next year.

For brake pads: I'm looking for a step up from ME20's. - longer life, minimal brake fade, more friction. Currently looking at PMU 999's as a strong contender w/ Club Racers in the rear.

For tires: I'm looking at a step up of the 615K - essentially more grip with a similar life span if that even exists.

I think the next logical tire progression would be something like the Conti ECF, Goodyear SC3. They both are consistent, wear well, and have good pace -- without having Super 200 (A052/71Rs/CRS) style pace. ECF are better in the wet and a nice on the street, but directional and limit ease of rotation. I found SC3 a bit faster, nearly as consistent, and you get the added bonus of easy rotation.

If you are an SCCA or USAA member -- you can also get 20-25% off via Goodyear direct, which is a nice perk.

Pad wise -- I'm a Counterspace Garage (CSG) believer. From my own testing (of which was a lot on the tires I mentioned above) -- they are worth the entry fee. C1X Up Front + C11 or C1X rear. I like pairing with the Girodiscs for better thermal capacity, and because they last forever (and are only marginally more expensive than the less impressive OE rotors).

 

[svvitch]

I think the next logical tire progression would be something like the Conti ECF, Goodyear SC3. They both are consistent, wear well, and have good pace -- without having Super 200 (A052/71Rs/CRS) style pace. ECF are better in the wet and a nice on the street, but directional and limit ease of rotation. I found SC3 a bit faster, nearly as consistent, and you get the added bonus of easy rotation.

If you are an SCCA or USAA member -- you can also get 20-25% off via Goodyear direct, which is a nice perk.

Pad wise -- I'm a Counterspace Garage (CSG) believer. From my own testing (of which was a lot on the tires I mentioned above) -- they are worth the entry fee. C1X Up Front + C11 or C1X rear. I like pairing with the Girodiscs for better thermal capacity, and because they last forever (and are only marginally more expensive than the less impressive OE rotors).

The ECF can be flipped per Continental and run backwards in the dry. One of the reasons I picked them up but so far theyhave worn easily. And when trackdaytire runs a sale that's nice too lol.

 

[J1Avs]

The ECF can be flipped per Continental and run backwards in the dry. One of the reasons I picked them up but so far theyhave worn easily. And when trackdaytire runs a sale that's nice too lol.

Very true! I have run them backwards too actually -- I just hesitate, because I live in a rainy climate, and getting caught in the rain with them backwards would'd be my favorite

 

[svvitch]

Very true! I have run them backwards too actually -- I just hesitate, because I live in a rainy climate, and getting caught in the rain with them backwards would'd be my favorite

It's oversteer training lol

 

[BigBird]

Didn't a magazine run tires backwards in the rain and the times were only slightly slower, if not very similar

 

[svvitch]

Didn't a magazine run tires backwards in the rain and the times were only slightly slower, if not very similar

I think damp vs. standing water is the issue.

 

[Rhorn]

I think the next logical tire progression would be something like the Conti ECF, Goodyear SC3. They both are consistent, wear well, and have good pace -- without having Super 200 (A052/71Rs/CRS) style pace. ECF are better in the wet and a nice on the street, but directional and limit ease of rotation. I found SC3 a bit faster, nearly as consistent, and you get the added bonus of easy rotation.

If you are an SCCA or USAA member -- you can also get 20-25% off via Goodyear direct, which is a nice perk.

Pad wise -- I'm a Counterspace Garage (CSG) believer. From my own testing (of which was a lot on the tires I mentioned above) -- they are worth the entry fee. C1X Up Front + C11 or C1X rear. I like pairing with the Girodiscs for better thermal capacity, and because they last forever (and are only marginally more expensive than the less impressive OE rotors).

When you say Goodyear direct Im guessing you mean the website Goodyear? I just did a quick search and couldn't find any conti ECFs in 275/35/R18. I saw the price if the tires on tire rack and I am a USAA member so that 25% discount actually would be really nice. Im using the Hankook RS4s right now

I have those CGS Pads on right now and I will be going out this weekend. I can already feel a significant difference in feel with them compared the Paragon R3s I had.

Front: C1X
Rear: C11

Do you know of measurement of when its time to replace the OE or the Gridisodic rotors? I bought a rotor measurement tool so I can start measuring mine

 

[svvitch]

ECF in 275/35/18 on my wheels at the moment wonder if they're sold out? I got mine from trackdaytire.com

 

[svvitch]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/continental-extremecontact-force

 

[J1Avs]

When you say Goodyear direct Im guessing you mean the website Goodyear? I just did a quick search and couldn't find any conti ECFs in 275/35/R18. I saw the price if the tires on tire rack and I am a USAA member so that 25% discount actually would be really nice. Im using the Hankook RS4s right now

I have those CGS Pads on right now and I will be going out this weekend. I can already feel a significant difference in feel with them compared the Paragon R3s I had.

Front: C1X
Rear: C11

Do you know of measurement of when its time to replace the OE or the Gridisodic rotors? I bought a rotor measurement tool so I can start measuring mine

The Goodyear website would be only of the Goodyear Supercar3 (SC3), not the Continental ECF. You'd need to go to TireRack or TrackDayTire for the ECF.

I do not know the min thickness for the OE Rotors. I believe the Girodisc Min thickness is 30MM, but you'd have to double check what the rotor hat says -- it's printed on it.

 

[TW00Si]

Front is 30mm. Rear is 9mm.

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