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Originally Posted by demonspeed
Awesome! I'm bringing another guy who has a 5th gen that does a ton of autocross. I understand the event is sold out, so I'm guessing it'll be packed comparatively to this last time especially if the weather holds out.
I don't have a lot for suspension yet: Hotchkis 1" springs (87k miles on OE 1LE shocks/struts...), Hendrix offset diff & solid cradle bushings, and UMI rod-end toe & trailing arms. I'm also on a set of Supercar 3's (305's in the rear) and running the "aggressive street" alignment specs that have floated around the forum forever.
On the 2nd, I was running fluid of unknown date or type along with OE rotors and Wilwood pads (not sure which type). For the 30th I'll have RL600 with separate reservoirs (I've got the GTO one; however, I have the Tilton 6.8oz setup to go on once I get the bracket thing figured out....), Stop Tech lines, Stop Tech high-carbon rotors, and ST43's.
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Good to hear more Gen5s coming to play, the Gen6s are fast!
When tracking a Gen5/6, the biggest safety variable is brake fluid. You got lucky with the boiling at the last event. You cannot use the brakes to their highest ability until you are confident in them. Been there, done that. While I've never boiled them or faded a pad, I have had Ice Mode and ABS engagement but they were manageable and did not have the same risk like boiled fluid will. The ST43s will run hot. Of course this depends on your straightaway speeds and technique. There are many thing you can do to manage that heat successfully. Brake fluid maintenance and cooling is at the top of the list.