Hawk DTC-80 Race Pads
05-26-2017, 12:37 AM
#1
Supporting Vendor
Thread Starter
Hawk DTC-80 Race Pads
Hawk launched these a few months ago and we have sold some.
They are a steep jump in $$ from DTC-70's so I was wondering what gives. Any feedback?
-Ken
They are a steep jump in $$ from DTC-70's so I was wondering what gives. Any feedback?
-Ken
05-26-2017, 04:46 AM
#3
I don't see DTC-80 compound listed on their website anywhere, just the product for sale - with no details whatsoever.
http://www.hawkperformance.com/motorsports/compounds
http://www.hawkperformance.com/motorsports/compounds
05-26-2017, 12:50 PM
#4
Supporting Vendor
Thread Starter
I don't see DTC-80 compound listed on their website anywhere, just the product for sale - with no details whatsoever.
http://www.hawkperformance.com/motorsports/compounds
http://www.hawkperformance.com/motorsports/compounds
It is a very high friction/high temp pad.
I'll get that update but it will take a few days - thanks for looking so I can tell Hawk to step up the info supply.
06-01-2017, 10:35 PM
#5
Melting Slicks
Ken, I promised I would give you an evil on these pads and try to truly give you a comparison to the 70s.
First ill I'll say that I run with many organizations and a lot of TT events.
I was was able to get a set of 80s for my c7 z51 (with z06 iron brakes) I replaced the dtc 70s with a set of 80s in preparation for a circuit of the Americas trip .
The rear pads were a set of fresh hawk dtc 60s.
Car setup;
16 Z51
z06 iron brakes Castrol fluid
forgeline wheels/Pirelli DHs (325/305)
Lg swaybars
AMT camber plates, granatelli toe links
2.8/2.2 camber setup.
I will I'll say I did not run a set of 70s at COTA, but I have ran them at enough tracks to get some good comparison.
First thoughts, initial bite is stronger and they help heat up the pirellis a little faster. By the end of 1 lap they are good to go with some accelerate/decel to put heat in the tires.
Once everything is warm and you can run full tilt the 80s are clearly stronger than the 70s. I could run on the backstretch at Cota to the 150 feet -170 feet marker every lap and have 0 worries with getting the car checked up. Overall I felt beyond confident in the braking system of the z06 brakes and the dtc 80s. I really liked the strong initial bite they provided combined with slicks this allowed for some solid and consistent braking patterns without being concerned about fading.
Pros;
strong initial Bite.
Must use with a r comp or better tire.
Consistent pedal feel
Really hard to fade the pads. (I intentionally tried)
Cons;
Really pricey compared to 70s for marginal gains
I'm not sure pad life will be longer than a 70. Possibly less/shorter life.
First ill I'll say that I run with many organizations and a lot of TT events.
I was was able to get a set of 80s for my c7 z51 (with z06 iron brakes) I replaced the dtc 70s with a set of 80s in preparation for a circuit of the Americas trip .
The rear pads were a set of fresh hawk dtc 60s.
Car setup;
16 Z51
z06 iron brakes Castrol fluid
forgeline wheels/Pirelli DHs (325/305)
Lg swaybars
AMT camber plates, granatelli toe links
2.8/2.2 camber setup.
I will I'll say I did not run a set of 70s at COTA, but I have ran them at enough tracks to get some good comparison.
First thoughts, initial bite is stronger and they help heat up the pirellis a little faster. By the end of 1 lap they are good to go with some accelerate/decel to put heat in the tires.
Once everything is warm and you can run full tilt the 80s are clearly stronger than the 70s. I could run on the backstretch at Cota to the 150 feet -170 feet marker every lap and have 0 worries with getting the car checked up. Overall I felt beyond confident in the braking system of the z06 brakes and the dtc 80s. I really liked the strong initial bite they provided combined with slicks this allowed for some solid and consistent braking patterns without being concerned about fading.
Pros;
strong initial Bite.
Must use with a r comp or better tire.
Consistent pedal feel
Really hard to fade the pads. (I intentionally tried)
Cons;
Really pricey compared to 70s for marginal gains
I'm not sure pad life will be longer than a 70. Possibly less/shorter life.
Last edited by Chets LS3; 06-01-2017 at 10:39 PM.
06-10-2017, 09:42 AM
#6
Drifting
Ken, I promised I would give you an evil on these pads and try to truly give you a comparison to the 70s.
First ill I'll say that I run with many organizations and a lot of TT events.
I was was able to get a set of 80s for my c7 z51 (with z06 iron brakes) I replaced the dtc 70s with a set of 80s in preparation for a circuit of the Americas trip .
The rear pads were a set of fresh hawk dtc 60s.
Car setup;
16 Z51
z06 iron brakes Castrol fluid
forgeline wheels/Pirelli DHs (325/305)
Lg swaybars
AMT camber plates, granatelli toe links
2.8/2.2 camber setup.
I will I'll say I did not run a set of 70s at COTA, but I have ran them at enough tracks to get some good comparison.
First thoughts, initial bite is stronger and they help heat up the pirellis a little faster. By the end of 1 lap they are good to go with some accelerate/decel to put heat in the tires.
Once everything is warm and you can run full tilt the 80s are clearly stronger than the 70s. I could run on the backstretch at Cota to the 150 feet -170 feet marker every lap and have 0 worries with getting the car checked up. Overall I felt beyond confident in the braking system of the z06 brakes and the dtc 80s. I really liked the strong initial bite they provided combined with slicks this allowed for some solid and consistent braking patterns without being concerned about fading.
Pros;
strong initial Bite.
Must use with a r comp or better tire.
Consistent pedal feel
Really hard to fade the pads. (I intentionally tried)
Cons;
Really pricey compared to 70s for marginal gains
I'm not sure pad life will be longer than a 70. Possibly less/shorter life.
First ill I'll say that I run with many organizations and a lot of TT events.
I was was able to get a set of 80s for my c7 z51 (with z06 iron brakes) I replaced the dtc 70s with a set of 80s in preparation for a circuit of the Americas trip .
The rear pads were a set of fresh hawk dtc 60s.
Car setup;
16 Z51
z06 iron brakes Castrol fluid
forgeline wheels/Pirelli DHs (325/305)
Lg swaybars
AMT camber plates, granatelli toe links
2.8/2.2 camber setup.
I will I'll say I did not run a set of 70s at COTA, but I have ran them at enough tracks to get some good comparison.
First thoughts, initial bite is stronger and they help heat up the pirellis a little faster. By the end of 1 lap they are good to go with some accelerate/decel to put heat in the tires.
Once everything is warm and you can run full tilt the 80s are clearly stronger than the 70s. I could run on the backstretch at Cota to the 150 feet -170 feet marker every lap and have 0 worries with getting the car checked up. Overall I felt beyond confident in the braking system of the z06 brakes and the dtc 80s. I really liked the strong initial bite they provided combined with slicks this allowed for some solid and consistent braking patterns without being concerned about fading.
Pros;
strong initial Bite.
Must use with a r comp or better tire.
Consistent pedal feel
Really hard to fade the pads. (I intentionally tried)
Cons;
Really pricey compared to 70s for marginal gains
I'm not sure pad life will be longer than a 70. Possibly less/shorter life.