EVOBrakes

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http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1634376

I'm testing a set on an STi now - the results are quite good so far.

I'd like to try them on an EVO as well - mostly to see if they remain quiet like they do on the STi.

-Ken

Smike

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I asked Hawk engineers months ago about producing this for an Evo. They must have had more inquires since I asked. They stated if people kept asking they would make them.

Post up here findings and impressions.

286bhp

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I too am curious about these pads. I hope someone tries them at the track to see how they hold up to higher temps.

EVOBrakes

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I only did a quick bedding in and short drive before Roman had to leave - we'll get some more solid info this weekend.

The bite is definitely good - and they feel great though.

I have no more track time this year - but I can throw a set of R888's on Romans car and see how they do with grip.

286bhp

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The NASIOC thread makes it sound like these pads are no better suited to track duty than Ferodo DS2500s. Is that your impression too?

MR Turco

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if so what is the price difference? Ferodo's are pretty expensive so if these are as good at cheaper the prices i see them becoming a pretty commonly used pad.

spool_sample

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This is going to sound a lot like another post I've done on this subject but...

I have a set of these on my Evo and I can vouch for how good they are. I've driven cars with a number of different pads: DTC-60 and 70 and all the major Carbotechs (AX6, XP8, XP10, XP12) and I would say the best approximation to the DTC-30s performance is something like an XP8 with more modulation, or maybe an HP+ on steroids.

They have about the same noise and dust levels as the HP+ do (guessing from other cars I've had with HP+), but have a LOT more initial bite and likely won't fade as easily as the HP+ does on the track. They're also very consistent and easy to modulate, probably the two best characteristics of the DTC pads. I've done a few fast autocross events (as in, being well into 3rd gear) on them and have been REALLY happy with them so far. For autocrossing and running good street tires, I don't think there's a better pad out there.

If you're a reasonably hardcore track guy on R-comps, though, the DTC-60 and 70 will be better options, but then again, they're designed to be. It's also worth mentioning that you can daily drive on the 30s - it's been fine for me and I've had no trouble other than some occasional squeakage, even in the recently colder temps in OH.