Originally Posted by woody
Just put together the footage of myself and fellow track addict Carl (in the Yellow Leon Cupra) from the morning track session. Yes, it was the same day as monsoon! It was great fun and interesting to compare the two cars - that Leon Turbo has 220 BHP to my 215, and he's just fitted brakes that wouldn't disgrace a train!
I didn't have time to complete all the brake ducting but out of interest we checked some brake temperatures after we had both been out for a session. Mine were 200 degC, his were only 80! I had to check several times before I believed it. We were both running EBC Green Stuff pads. I can't say that the these pads were a vast improvement over stock, plenty of stopping power but they felt a bit mushy.
Anyway here's the vid:
Caught in the Crossfire
(Sorry its a 14mb download, but it should stream OK)
Simon, you humble me with your production skills. I guess I'll now have to work even when I'm at the track, just to match your last video, BRAVO.
I am so happy to see that you were matched with equal HP cars, because I'm a bit distraught about my showing this weekend, even though I placed second in my class, I keep looking at my video and seeing all the cars passing me like I was waiting for a bus, and forgetting about the cars that were behind me.
It would be fun to drive against you. It would be a little whacky though, seeing you in the passenger seat... LOL
PS: Take a look at the Porterfield brake pads. And you might want to check out Goodridge braided brake lines (UK company). I noticed that you had OEM lines in your photo essay of the ducting project. That is one thing I think I have tuned perfectly now, brakes.
Cheers