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Re: M140i Snetterton Track Evening Review

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:00 pm
by Mike RT4
integrale_evo wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:04 am Are m4 pads likely to be much better. M cars aren't exactly renowned for outstanding brakes.

Wouldn't something like m4 fitment ds2500s suit a road car which might see the occasional track evening for lols?
DS2500s are the crappiest pads you could possibly fit to a heavy car (anything over 1400kg) as they will overheat, melt and leave deposits on the discs that will (if not removed) cause the discs to warp.

Edited as I realise I didn't specify if used on track :oops:

Re: M140i Snetterton Track Evening Review

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:27 pm
by NotoriousREV
They were great on my R33 GTR. <shrug>

Re: M140i Snetterton Track Evening Review

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:35 pm
by Mike RT4
NotoriousREV wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:27 pm They were great on my R33 GTR. <shrug>
Edited my post. Fast road, they're fine.

Re: M140i Snetterton Track Evening Review

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:43 pm
by Swervin_Mervin
Surprising given that they're for fast road use. ;)

Re: M140i Snetterton Track Evening Review

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:53 pm
by Mike RT4
Swervin_Mervin wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:43 pm Surprising given that they're for fast road use. ;)
But it was suggested that they might be okay for the occasional track day, which they or not (unless you don't like discs :P ) :lol:

Re: M140i Snetterton Track Evening Review

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:10 pm
by Swervin_Mervin
Mike RT4 wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:53 pm
Swervin_Mervin wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:43 pm Surprising given that they're for fast road use. ;)
But it was suggested that they might be okay for the occasional track day, which they or not (unless you don't like discs :P ) :lol:
I know. Just being a twat :D

Re: M140i Snetterton Track Evening Review

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:46 pm
by Mike RT4
CSL flyby on the back straight - sound needs to be UP to be fully appreciated ;) !