What did you do to your Supra today?

[razorlab]

Honestly I'm not feeling great about it, but I don't want to bail on the events I already have scheduled and this was the only way to get pads in time. I'm not a good enough driver to take advantage of the extra performance, but I really don't think I had any other viable options.

It's a lot more money than I really wanted to spend, and looking at how much I've spent this summer it makes me feel sick. That said I've spent the better part of the morning calling anywhere that has the PMUs listed for sale and they're all telling me it's going to be 2-6 months.

Lesson learned. Next time I find the PMUs in stock I'm going to grab 2 sets. It's still cheaper than the god damn CSGs.

This also means that my two upcoming track days are going to be my last for this year.

Yea, gotta do what you gotta do. It's INSANE that you can purchase THREE sets of PMU Club Racer front pads for LESS than ONE set of CSG C21 front pads. Absolute insanity.

So... grab three sets of PMU CR next time they are in stock. I know I will.

 

[kaj]

Agree! Nice pads no doubt. But I took that extra money (in my mind) and bought a set of Apex wheels on sale. 18x11 square for track season. Definitely wider, lots of tire choices, and 10mm spacers all around. No longer “needed” with my Ohlins but does look nicer ?. And inexpensive


Dang…. looking good hombré ?. Are you using magnets or vinyl for your numbers? I have both but with the numbers so far back figured that could be magnet.

18x11 and still need spacers? What's the offset????
My numbers are vinyl. I couldn't find metal anywhere on the car that I wanted to put numbers.

As for the great brake pad debate, nobody seems to worry about brake pad wear versus rotor wear, other than me?
We all know either the pad is going to wear or the rotor. You can't have long life in both.
Unless the CSG pads are lasting so long because they are literally so thick that they last twice as long as a standard thickness pad.

 

[razorlab]

Unless the CSG pads are lasting so long because they are literally so thick that they last twice as long as a standard thickness pad.

CSG pads are the same thickness as others and OEM. 18.8mm (with backing plate)

I also factor in rotor wear, like you.

 

[razorlab]

Are you using magnets or vinyl for your numbers? I have both but with the numbers so far back figured that could be magnet.

Only metal that a magnet would stick to is the rear fender panels. Good luck finding a flat surface there.

 

[decodeddiesel]

Yea, gotta do what you gotta do. It's INSANE that you can purchase THREE sets of PMU Club Racer front pads for LESS than ONE set of CSG C21 front pads. Absolute insanity.

Well, it's still better than dropping $1k on some of the bullshit "JDM" CF sun visors or whatever tf the kids are into these days.

 

[razorlab]

Well, it's still better than dropping $1k on some of the bullshit "JDM" CF sun visors or whatever tf the kids are into these days.

Think of how many squash air fresheners you could get for $1,000.

 

[kaj]

Well, it's still better than dropping $1k on some of the bullshit "JDM" CF sun visors or whatever tf the kids are into these days.

Now you're just rationalizing. ?
You had to do it. We ain't hatin' on that ?

 

[decodeddiesel]

Think of how many squash air fresheners you could get for $1,000.

I mean, why would I need that when Verus sends me one of these every time I make a reckless spending decision?

I guess I should go ahead and order a full Stage 3 aero kit to keep my car smelling fresh.

 

[razorlab]

I mean, why would I need that when Verus sends me one of these every time I make a reckless spending decision?

I guess I should go ahead and order a full Stage 3 aero kit to keep my car smelling fresh.

Hope you get at least two of those when you order their $6,000 swan neck wang.

 

[decodeddiesel]

Hope you get at least two of those when you order their $6,000 swan neck wang.

You know it.

I'm going to ask for at least 10 so I can tape them all to that giant wing. I'm sure I'll get black flagged at Lime Rock, for the whistle and the debris, but at least the whole track will smell AMAZING for a few minutes.

 

[Evolution]

While my Supra hasnt been out in the wild for a few weeks now (summer hibernation), I finally stopped being lazy and ordered my ticket to Supras in Vegas! Super excited to track at Spring Mountain as its normally a members only track.

 

[Rocksandblues]

999s really really good track pads- broken record

Think of how many squash air fresheners you could get for $1,000.

Need that spray. Staying track side at VIR and a group of guys are smoking pot right outside my room and it is getting sucjlkedninnthru ac unit. I’m no square and don’t really care but VIR is pretty intense I limit even beers to 2 Good news bet I will sleep well.

Fwiw they have renovated all the track side rooms

 

[NINaudio]

999s really really good track pads- broken record

Need that spray. Staying track side at VIR and a group of guys are smoking pot right outside my room and it is getting sucjlkedninnthru ac unit. I’m no square and don’t really care but VIR is pretty intense I limit even beers to 2 Good news bet I will sleep well.

Fwiw they have renovated all the track side rooms

OMG, that looks fun!

 

[decodeddiesel]

999s really really good track pads- broken record

Need that spray. Staying track side at VIR and a group of guys are smoking pot right outside my room and it is getting sucjlkedninnthru ac unit. I’m no square and don’t really care but VIR is pretty intense I limit even beers to 2 Good news bet I will sleep well.

Fwiw they have renovated all the track side rooms

Now that I've driven The Glen, VIR is on my short list of tracks to visit in the next year or two. It's a solid 9 hour drive for me though.

It would be really awesome if all of the track rats from the East Coast were to meet up there for an event. It's pretty centrally located for just about all of us.

 

[FLtrackdays]

now convince @FLtrackdays to sell me a set of his fronts that he's hoarding.

@FLtrackdays quit hoarding pads and hook another forum member up!

Honestly I'm not feeling great about it, but I don't want to bail on the events I already have scheduled and this was the only way to get pads in time. I'm not a good enough driver to take advantage of the extra performance, but I really don't think I had any other viable options.

It's a lot more money than I really wanted to spend, and looking at how much I've spent this summer it makes me feel sick. That said I've spent the better part of the morning calling anywhere that has the PMUs listed for sale and they're all telling me it's going to be 2-6 months.

Lesson learned. Next time I find the PMUs in stock I'm going to grab 2 sets. It's still cheaper than the god damn CSGs.

This also means that my two upcoming track days are going to be my last for this year.

Feel y’all’s pain. I’ve been there dun that ? & why I keep a spare set. Did you guys try Speed Industry or some of these?

https://www.grperformanceparts.com/...brake-pads-for-the-gr-supra-front-w-4-piston/

https://www.jegs.com/p/Hawk/Hawk-Performance-DTC-60-Circle-Track-Brake-Pads/1524916/10002/-1

or reach out to Hawk?

https://www.hawkperformance.com/contact

Anyone run XP24? *in stock*

https://www.counterspacegarage.com/products/brakes/brake-pads/ct78772-f-xp24-a90supra

Off today, so I’ll climb up in my garage and see what I’ve actually got Chuck.

18x11 and still need spacers? What's the offset????
My numbers are vinyl. I couldn't find metal anywhere on the car that I wanted to put numbers.

As for the great brake pad debate, nobody seems to worry about brake pad wear versus rotor wear, other than me?
We all know either the pad is going to wear or the rotor. You can't have long life in both.
Unless the CSG pads are lasting so long because they are literally so thick that they last twice as long as a standard thickness pad.

Even though I no longer need the spacers, I’ve keep em on. Haven’t measured the offset. Running the OEM wheels offseason. Looks good with both. But ur right, not needed.

Like you, I do like how the Hawks don’t chew through my rotors and last quite a long time. Are yours holding up the same on track so far? I did try the Paragon$ on this Supra. They worked but went through them quickly.

https://www.hawkperformance.com/compounds/motorsports