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Old 06-10-2019, 10:29 AM
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New guy to HPDE... was told by a racing mechanic I'd be OK with only 3500 miles on my 2019 Z06 doing my second ever 3 day HPDE... at the Glenn...

I had 5 previous track days under my belt before this last Friday - Sunday event... and all 5 of those days (2 of which were COS @ Spring Mountain) had rain / snow for part or all of the sessions...

First session out on sunny, dry track @ 75F - pads rebelled a bit... Looked after - instructor and I thought "we should be ok"... second session, little more aggressive - after - about 1/2 of all that was left was now gone... Ok - knew we needed to do something - 3rd session - now we are like "let's get on the phone"...

Friday night - 4:50pm - Ken answers... has Carbotech XP12's for the front and XP10's for the rear IN STOCK... Only pads I could find anywhere with a chance of salvaging my weekend!

Ken personally ran them to a UPS facility to get them overnighted 9:30 am Saturday delivery for me... AND he sent text messages to show me the box, the tracking number, everything...

I will never buy another brake part from anyone - anywhere - ever again... customer for life - awesome guy!!! So far above and beyond...

@KNSBrakes - thank you - you let me keep learning for all 3 days of the event and achieve a pretty darn respectable 2:15:00 PB @ the Glenn! And super consistent 2:18:xx laps... as a Novice...

As an aside - for new to HPDE guys that might read this - you can NOT IMAGINE the difference a track pad will make on your car, your confidence, and not having to worry about a different brake experience in every - single - turn - on - every - single - lap...
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Ken is the best!!

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As an aside - for new to HPDE guys that might read this - you can NOT IMAGINE the difference a track pad will make on your car, your confidence, and not having to worry about a different brake experience in every - single - turn - on - every - single - lap...
This is a must for anyone looking to do activity on track. Pads and fluid are the first things to do before you go out.
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Old 06-10-2019, 02:54 PM
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Ken rocks! Bump for KNS
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Old 06-11-2019, 12:10 PM
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Pretty fun to help this happen

We all need the Glen in our life
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Old 06-11-2019, 01:14 PM
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They helped us out on some brakes for our WRX. The pads we wanted were backordered so they bumped us up to the better set!

They rock!

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Old 06-11-2019, 03:30 PM
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Good work Ken!
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I've always had excellent advice and prompt service from Ken and Nick at KNS. Highly recommend them.
Old 06-18-2019, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by fishpick
New guy to HPDE... was told by a racing mechanic I'd be OK with only 3500 miles on my 2019 Z06 doing my second ever 3 day HPDE... at the Glenn...

I had 5 previous track days under my belt before this last Friday - Sunday event... and all 5 of those days (2 of which were COS @ Spring Mountain) had rain / snow for part or all of the sessions...

First session out on sunny, dry track @ 75F - pads rebelled a bit... Looked after - instructor and I thought "we should be ok"... second session, little more aggressive - after - about 1/2 of all that was left was now gone... Ok - knew we needed to do something - 3rd session - now we are like "let's get on the phone"...

Friday night - 4:50pm - Ken answers... has Carbotech XP12's for the front and XP10's for the rear IN STOCK... Only pads I could find anywhere with a chance of salvaging my weekend!

Ken personally ran them to a UPS facility to get them overnighted 9:30 am Saturday delivery for me... AND he sent text messages to show me the box, the tracking number, everything...

I will never buy another brake part from anyone - anywhere - ever again... customer for life - awesome guy!!! So far above and beyond...

@KNSBrakes - thank you - you let me keep learning for all 3 days of the event and achieve a pretty darn respectable 2:15:00 PB @ the Glenn! And super consistent 2:18:xx laps... as a Novice...

As an aside - for new to HPDE guys that might read this - you can NOT IMAGINE the difference a track pad will make on your car, your confidence, and not having to worry about a different brake experience in every - single - turn - on - every - single - lap...
I was at this event. The OP came around asking who could get him brake pads quickly. When he said he was talking with Ken I said you are talking to the guy that can help you if anybody can. Ken came through in a big way.

Bill
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Old 06-28-2019, 04:17 AM
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Just installed the AP brakes on the ZR1 from Ken. He genuinely appreciates the patronage and makes sure your needs are covered. I only do business with those that appreciate it. I will do repeat business with Ken.
Old 06-28-2019, 05:23 PM
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I have had many transactions with Ken in the last couple of years. Great guy to deal with and incredibly knowledgeable.!
Old 06-28-2019, 11:05 PM
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yep, on my second car now purchasing all my braking needs from him. awaiting an order to arrive as we speak!
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One more Kudo for Ken. I was at VIR last week with NCM and noticed the front brake pads seemed to be over heating. Went by Kens trailer and he looked the rotors over and suggested moving from XP-10 to a XP-12. he did not have the pads but called around and found that the track store had them. Bought and installed them at lunch and had great brakes the rest of the event. Super nice guy who goes out of his way to help.

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Old 07-15-2019, 04:02 PM
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Who is ready for Fall and cooler track weather!!
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