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  1. BThayer23

    BThayer23 Well-Known Member

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    #42 BThayer23, Sep 30, 2010
    The Dragon can be handled with dedicated track pads - you're braking often but not severely, as your top speed probably isn't that high. But any track less than 2.0 miles where you reach triple digits multiple times will shred R53 non-JCW brakes.

    These are my calipers after a weekend at NHMS, a 1.6-mile NASCAR roval. VIR South Course (1.65 mi) has a similar effect. Pads were new and properly bedded XP10's.*

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    *Should I have used XP12's? Yes. Would they have made a difference? Yes. Enough of a difference? I don't know.
     
  2. BlimeyCabrio

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    #43 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 30, 2010
    Agreed, except for the thing about "top speed" on the dragon. You just don't have enough torque or enough cajones if you're not hitting triple digits on the straights :devil:
     
  3. minimark

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    #44 minimark, Sep 30, 2010
    12s on the front worked well for me on the Dragon. :)
     
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    #45 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 30, 2010
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    ... on your JCW calipers?
     
  5. ScottinBend

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    #46 ScottinBend, Sep 30, 2010
    Portland International is just under 2 miles and I can easily get to 120+ on both straights and my OEM R53 brakes are fine. Am I the fastest driver in my group....no, but I am always near the top.

    Maybe this has more to do with driving style and how hard are you wanting to push the car. I know I am not trying to push for every single second, but I have more than enough fun to make up for it.
     
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