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Subject: Best Pad for Cold Performance?

stuart638

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Hi all,

Before anyone points me to the search section, I've already visited there, but can't find specifically what I'm looking for.

I need some advice on which pads to look at for my Rallycross car. I've been using OE pads & discs for the last couple of seasons, which have worked adequately. However, I am in the process of supercharging it now and will be using full race slicks as well, so I and thought I'd better get some better pads.

So, what I'm looking for is the pad that will have best performance from cold. This is because my races are quite short (only 3-4 mins) so I don't have much time to generate much heat.

Also, ideally I'd like the pads not to have to be bedded in. I've read some reviews that say that certain pads take a good few hundred miles before they really start to perform.

So, it's over to you knowledgeable lot now!! Smile

Thanks in advance for any help.

Posted 15th Mar 2010 at 22:06

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welshpug!

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best to speak to the other rallycross guys really, its a very specific application that is extremely intense so quite difficult to find the right one Smile

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Posted 15th Mar 2010 at 22:40

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I always found carbon lorraine pads (RC6) to bite straight from cold, i never did much of a bedding in procedure for them either.

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Posted 15th Mar 2010 at 22:44

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I agree with Sean, they don't need bedding in and although they work well from cold they are even better when warm. RC5 are even better from cold but not as good with stupidly high temps.
Mintex F6 are excellent, although Pagid RS42 Blue could be your best option as they are like a Ferodo DS2500 that lasts forever!

Posted 15th Mar 2010 at 22:53

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pinkfloyd

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I use my Rallye for sprints & hillclimbs so I also need pads that work well from cold. I currently run Ferodo DS2500 fronts and Pagid Blue rears on std calipers with Brembo oe discs. This set up works very well from cold (good bite) and remains fade free on track days too (with AP racing fluid). I have tried EBC Green stuff and Genuine Pug pads which where OK but not fantastic.

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Posted 16th Mar 2010 at 01:01

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I found DS2500s to be cracking from cold over 40k of road driving and fade free on the few track sessions I did.

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Posted 16th Mar 2010 at 01:57

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stuart638

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Thanks for your replies guys. I think DS2500 or Pagid blue sounds to be a good starting point for what I'm after.

Posted 16th Mar 2010 at 03:52

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rallyestyle

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I have the Pagid RS42 Blue's on my Rallye and the do bite well when cold Yes

Squeal quite a bit though Doh

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Posted 16th Mar 2010 at 16:11

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