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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 08:13 PM
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I have approx. 230 track days but new to corvette I've used carbotec XP 24. I'll be running at Watkins Glen which favors high HP cars. I am looking for advice as to the best pads since my XP 24 are used up. The carbotect is a nice pad but is there something out there that's better? I'm not interested in changing the brake package. Thanks for you advice. Drdavid121
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I have approx. 230 track days but new to corvette I've used carbotec XP 24. I'll be running at Watkins Glen which favors high HP cars. I am looking for advice as to the best pads since my XP 24 are used up. The carbotect is a nice pad but is there something out there that's better? I'm not interested in changing the brake package. Thanks for you advice. Drdavid121
If you decide to stick with Carbotech I will be happy to help you. What tires are you using?
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Cobalt XR1 or XR2 pads. Probably the XR1 pads would be best for you especially at Watkins Glen.
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Originally Posted by Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com
If you decide to stick with Carbotech I will be happy to help you. What tires are you using?
Adam, I'm running on Hoosiers' 500hp and will be running at Wakins Glen with speeds up 155 to 160.
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Adam, I'm running on Hoosiers' 500hp and will be running at Wakins Glen with speeds up 155 to 160.
If you want more bite go to XP20. what's your rear pad?
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