Derbo's ZHP

[PirateZHP]

LOL BP. Yes the moto x camera sucks

Today's highlights:

Adjusted front sway bar to full stiffness.
Installed carbotech brake pads and BMW performance rotors for track day.
Installed recaro spg back in.
Cleaned front wheel sensors and hub.
Replaced broken exhaust hanger
Washed the car to look prettier while racing.


The BMW performance brakes sure look pretty with the matching rotors.





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Looking dang good, Derek!

With fingers touching the screen...

[derbo]

Thanks guys


Carbotech looks to have its last trip to the track. I will need to order some new brake pads after this trackday. I still have to brake flush the car and it will be ready

[az3579]

Thanks guys


Carbotech looks to have its last trip to the track. I will need to order some new brake pads after this trackday. I still have to brake flush the car and it will be ready

What will you be ordering?
Once I wear out my Hawk HP+ pads, I will be going with the EBC Yellowstuff. I hear it's the same grade of pad, but without the horrendous screeching you get when coming to a stop on the street. They say the HP+ is streetable but my bleeding ears beg to differ, not to mention the fact that a trip down the street will turn the wheels black.

And BTW, I friggin' love ambers on your car. They look perfect, and despite not being a perfect match, are still a great combo with those calipers.

[derbo]

What will you be ordering?
Once I wear out my Hawk HP+ pads, I will be going with the EBC Yellowstuff. I hear it's the same grade of pad, but without the horrendous screeching you get when coming to a stop on the street. They say the HP+ is streetable but my bleeding ears beg to differ, not to mention the fact that a trip down the street will turn the wheels black.

And BTW, I friggin' love ambers on your car. They look perfect, and despite not being a perfect match, are still a great combo with those calipers.

Thanks BP! The best part is that the car comes with them and I didnt have to shell out anything for ambers!


I had HP+ experience in my brother's honda fit and my old civic. Great set of pads for track days, horrendous for daily driving because of the screeching. The compromises of a track pad that can deliever low dust, low noise but loads of track bite is a hard pad to find.



I've actually been very happy with my Carbotech XP10s. They screech but not as bad as the HP+ but their brake dust is high too. This is the SOLE reason I use OEM brake pads and rotors for regular driving.. But I might switch to XP12s in the front and rear instead of the XP10 front and XP8 rear.



You might be interested in the autocross compound that is lower temp range.

Carbotech™ AX6™

The AX6™ is specifically engineered for Autocross applications. A high torque brake compound delivering reliable and consistent performance over a very wide operating temperature range of 50°F to 1100°F + (10°C to 593°C+). The advanced compound matrix provides an excellent initial bite, high coefficient of friction at lower temperatures along with very progressive brake modulation and release characteristics. AX6™ offers high fade resistance, rotor friendliness at all temperatures and excellent cold stopping power. As a result, AX6™ is an excellent choice for Autocross and has gained tremendous popularity with SCCA Prosolo/Solo2 competitors for its outstanding all around performance. Many drivers use the AX6™ for street driving as well, even though Carbotech™ doesn't recommend street driving with AX6™ due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise. AX6™ is NOT recommended as race compounds in most applications. For application questions please call or email Carbotech™.

http://www.ctbrakes.com/brake-compounds.asp

[derbo]

Debating what to do with the driver seat bolster damage like this. :/

I tried to take a rear fog pic with the Moto X but it was terrible. Results displease me. Its super bright and no one can see my license plate. LOL



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[Avetiso]

Is that just wear and tear on the seat, or did something happen?

[QC_ZHP]

How does the car feel on the street with sways at full stiffness? I have my Hotchkis' in the middle setting up front and the PSS9's at 6 all the way around. It can be a bit harsh on bad roads, so I'm thinking of softening the damper and stiffening up the sway bars for DDing. I'm still tinkering with the setup.

[Johal E32]

Debating what to do with the driver seat bolster damage like this. :/

I tried to take a rear fog pic with the Moto X but it was terrible. Results displease me. Its super bright and no one can see my license plate. LOL



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I have great experience with Alex's auto-upholstery in Walnut Creek.
http://www.alexautoupholstery.com/Al...y/Welcome.html

[derbo]

Is that just wear and tear on the seat, or did something happen?

Normal wear and tear. Definitely looks terrible.

How does the car feel on the street with sways at full stiffness? I have my Hotchkis' in the middle setting up front and the PSS9's at 6 all the way around. It can be a bit harsh on bad roads, so I'm thinking of softening the damper and stiffening up the sway bars for DDing. I'm still tinkering with the setup.

I haven't driven the car yet. LOL. I will let you know. However as Kyle would start to mention, too much stiffness can cause more under steer. I am running 3 degrees of camber up front and 2.2 in the rear. This in part may allow the sway bars to be stiffer than a less aggressive camber setup. I'm also setting up the car with the inclusion of my LSD. With an open differential, it may be too stiff up front as well.

I have great experience with Alex's auto-upholstery in Walnut Creek.
http://www.alexautoupholstery.com/Al...y/Welcome.html

Thanks man. I'll shoot them an email while the seat is still out and see what they can quote me. Hopefully it's not an arm and a leg.



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[QC_ZHP]

I haven't driven the car yet. LOL. I will let you know. However as Kyle would start to mention, too much stiffness can cause more under steer. I am running 3 degrees of camber up front and 2.2 in the rear. This in part may allow the sway bars to be stiffer than a less aggressive camber setup. I'm also setting up the car with the inclusion of my LSD. With an open differential, it may be too stiff up front as well.

Good info, I'm scheduled for an alignment in a week. I'm thinking of going around ~1.4 up front and 2.1 out back. Please stop rubbing the LSD in our faces: