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New GS owner
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From: Falmouth Ma
New GS owner
Just bought my first GS new from the dealer in September. I look forward to learning and chatting with fellow fans/members. I started learning to drive manual on a Suzuki sidekick before I purchased this car. Boy what a world of difference from a Suzuki sidekick (expected as much). Talk about embarrassing stalls on the ride home. Felt like such a newb and rightly so.
My first mods will be this spring when I purchase carbon ceramic break pads. I absolutely cannot stand the break dust from the stock break pads. Tired of cleaning all the rims every time I drive it. Has anyone else upgraded their pads for this reason?
My first mods will be this spring when I purchase carbon ceramic break pads. I absolutely cannot stand the break dust from the stock break pads. Tired of cleaning all the rims every time I drive it. Has anyone else upgraded their pads for this reason?
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
Just bought my first GS new from the dealer in September. I look forward to learning and chatting with fellow fans/members. I started learning to drive manual on a Suzuki sidekick before I purchased this car. Boy what a world of difference from a Suzuki sidekick (expected as much). Talk about embarrassing stalls on the ride home. Felt like such a newb and rightly so.
My first mods will be this spring when I purchase carbon ceramic break pads. I absolutely cannot stand the break dust from the stock break pads. Tired of cleaning all the rims every time I drive it. Has anyone else upgraded their pads for this reason?
My first mods will be this spring when I purchase carbon ceramic break pads. I absolutely cannot stand the break dust from the stock break pads. Tired of cleaning all the rims every time I drive it. Has anyone else upgraded their pads for this reason?
Yes... Check out the Carbotech 1521 pad.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
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