Type R Spring Track Day - May 24-25, 2025 VIR

[Rexpelagi]

The total energy dissipated from a given speed is the same, and the peak deceleration rate is limited by tires in most track/race setups. The PFCs don’t conduct as much heat so the rotors get hotter and the caliper stays cooler. Rotors crack heavily, though…. The Ferodos seem to strike a happy medium….

I agree on the total energy dissipated being the same for a given speed, and I also agree that at some point regardless of pad you will be traction limited, but I've had much better success after moving away from some of those high temp / high friction pads, so I feel like there must be some interaction there.

I would have thought the thermal conductivity of the pad itself was a secondary effect at most, because I wouldn't have expected that much variation there for a constant thickness, but maybe that's not correct.

There's definitely a difference between pads on rotor wear, but I'm not sure how much of that is thermal conductivity vs. other factors (although you may be correct).

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[Rexpelagi]

Hey Rex check out the SR series as well: What’s So Special about the All-New SR-Series Sintered Race Pads? - EBC Brakes I daily my SR-11 which is nice they're capable of daily + track and long lasting.

Good to know! Looks like slightly higher friction coefficient than the RPX but generally not that different in temp range - I'll keep that in mind based on how I like this set.

 

[m3bs]

I don’t put much stock in published values for friction coefficient or temperature range. Each manufacturer has their own testing protocols, much like tread wear ratings on tires. I just know what has worked for me after playing this game for 35 years. (50 if you count autocross….)

 

[Rexpelagi]

I don’t put much stock in published values for friction coefficient or temperature range. Each manufacturer has their own testing protocols, much like tread wear ratings on tires. I just know what has worked for me after playing this game for 35 years.

That's certainly valid, and ultimately what works works, no argument there!

 

[svvitch]

I don’t put much stock in published values for friction coefficient or temperature range. Each manufacturer has their own testing protocols, much like tread wear ratings on tires. I just know what has worked for me after playing this game for 35 years. (50 if you count autocross….)

I agree but gotta start somewhere

 

[TW00Si]

Just wanted to do a shout out to @yeaitsahonda @BigBird @Djseto @StingertimeNC @Backmarker for sharing braking points, shifting points, lines and pep talk. I was able to get my lap time thanks to you. But special thanks to @PointByPatrol for instructing me, driving my car for a few laps, sitting passenger and most importantly fixing my car. I believe my car and self would still be in VIR if it wasn’t for you.

I very much enjoyed the event and meeting everyone. So much so, I’m asking how and when can I go back to VIR so I can work on the essess. VIR has taken WGIs spot as my favorite track on the short list of tracks I’ve driven.

 

[PointByPatrol]

Just wanted to do a shout out to @yeaitsahonda @BigBird @Djseto @StingertimeNC @Backmarker for sharing braking points, shifting points, lines and pep talk. I was able to get my lap time thanks to you. But special thanks to @PointByPatrol for instructing me, driving my car for a few laps, sitting passenger and most importantly fixing my car. I believe my car and self would still be in VIR if it wasn’t for you.

I very much enjoyed the event and meeting everyone. So much so, I’m asking how and when can I go back to VIR so I can work on the essess. VIR has taken WGIs spot as my favorite track on the short list of tracks I’ve driven.

Very well put, my friend.

This opens up the opportunity for me to thank all of you for coming. We all spent a ton of money, and continue to encourage each other to make poor financial decisions in the spirit of this culture, but this has now transcended a forum and created lifelong memories and friends beyond what was originally prescribed as an option. I owe it to all of you for the memories that I now have and the experiences that we all shared together. It may just be going around in circles, but it unified us and opened up opportunities for much deeper conversations, on and off the track. I feel truly lucky to have been a part of this.

 

[svvitch]

Just wanted to do a shout out to @yeaitsahonda @BigBird @Djseto @StingertimeNC @Backmarker for sharing braking points, shifting points, lines and pep talk. I was able to get my lap time thanks to you. But special thanks to @PointByPatrol for instructing me, driving my car for a few laps, sitting passenger and most importantly fixing my car. I believe my car and self would still be in VIR if it wasn’t for you.

I very much enjoyed the event and meeting everyone. So much so, I’m asking how and when can I go back to VIR so I can work on the essess. VIR has taken WGIs spot as my favorite track on the short list of tracks I’ve driven.

Later this summer I'd be down for trying another weekend. Would hope for another 3 day to make the trip more spaced out

 

[PointByPatrol]

Later this summer I'd be down for trying another weekend. Would hope for another 3 day to make the trip more spaced out

There is a grand course option in october

 

[Rexpelagi]

There is a grand course option in october

Tell me more! Although, harder to compare lap times lol.

 

[PointByPatrol]

Tell me more!

It's with Track Daze. Not sure on cost.

 

[m3bs]

With 15-20 cars, we can lobby for our own run group!

 

[Vtec87pr1]

i think you can get more ppl to come maybe if you guys shared this on other socials media

 

[PointByPatrol]

i think you can get more ppl to come maybe if you guys shared this on other socials media

I shared this past event on all of the FB groups and it was just crickets.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

I shared this past event on all of the FB groups and it was just crickets.

oh ok welp that sucks

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