hawk dtc60 pads
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hawk dtc60 pads
currently running HP+'s, looking to upgrade next year. was going to go with blues, anyone have any info on the dtc60 pads??? lightly moded gsr stock weight here.
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also i didn't have any problems with the hp+, i'm not the most experienced and i've been working on the set up for about 5 years now. i'm very comfortable with my set up, however i would like to add a cam and everything that goes with that next summer also, so i thought i might benifit with some more stopping power. I'm really trying to keep the car in balance so i'm nervious about changing to much too quick. But i guess after everything i said it will be different enough when all is said and done
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Im not sure if they make the dtc60 for the 94-01 Integra yet. I picked up some Hawk HT10's for my last track day, and I was also on 215 xs's and the car stopped great.
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I LOVE the DTC-60s. I use them on my RSXs and S2000. They have a strong initial bite, more than any other pad I have tried, and I prefer this bite to pads that require lots of pedal pressure before they begin to stop hard.
My second favorite pad that I have tried are the carbotech xp-12 or xp-10 pads.
My second favorite pad that I have tried are the carbotech xp-12 or xp-10 pads.
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Re: hawk dtc60 pads
They do. I have them on my Civic (GSR brakes at all 4 corners) and they work great with R-comps (I've used them with 225/45/15: NT01s, R888s, R6s and A6s). You have to bee a little more gentle on the pedal when using high performance street rubber though. I used them w/ a set of 205/50/15 XS tires last year for street tire class time attack and thought they were still a decent match.
My experience:
pedal feel / modulation - advantage DTC60
linear friction level - advantage DTC60
resistence to fade from heat - about the same
time from cold to optimum temp - advantage DTC60
My experience:
pedal feel / modulation - advantage DTC60
linear friction level - advantage DTC60
resistence to fade from heat - about the same
time from cold to optimum temp - advantage DTC60
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Re: hawk dtc60 pads
I think it depends on what you are gonna be doing. I think the biggest factor is that the HP+ is a street/track pad and the Blue/DTC-60 are race pads. I need heat in the 60's before they work to their optimum. In an autocross format I would think this would deter from any advantage.
Agreed. I have switched and will not go back. The 60's are better in almost all aspects than the blues.
Agreed. I have switched and will not go back. The 60's are better in almost all aspects than the blues.
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They do. I have them on my Civic (GSR brakes at all 4 corners) and they work great with R-comps (I've used them with 225/45/15: NT01s, R888s, R6s and A6s). You have to bee a little more gentle on the pedal when using high performance street rubber though. I used them w/ a set of 205/50/15 XS tires last year for street tire class time attack and thought they were still a decent match.
I think the HT10's might be the middle ground between blues and dtc60's or the dtc60's equivalent for certain cars.
Either way I used the HT10's on 215 XS's and they had great initial bite, were easy to modulate, and didnt lock up the tires.
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I LOVE the DTC-60s. I use them on my RSXs and S2000. They have a strong initial bite, more than any other pad I have tried, and I prefer this bite to pads that require lots of pedal pressure before they begin to stop hard.
My second favorite pad that I have tried are the carbotech xp-12 or xp-10 pads.
My second favorite pad that I have tried are the carbotech xp-12 or xp-10 pads.
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Another +1 on the DTC60s.
I ran DTC60s and HT10s on my EG Hatch/GSR swap (engine and brakes) and ran them both with 195 Star Specs. The DTC60s would lock up a little easier than the HT10s. DTCs are definitely more suited towards R comps and the HT-10s more towards street tires. But either seem to work fine. With the extra weight of an Integra GSR that has ABS, I'd just go with the DTC-60s. They even heat up quick, usually during the first application of the brake pedal.
On my 95 M3 however, I drastically overheated some HT-10s, they grooved the hell out of the pads and rotors, and that was on 245 street tires. I only run DTC-60s on that car, they work well with streets and R-comps.
I ran DTC60s and HT10s on my EG Hatch/GSR swap (engine and brakes) and ran them both with 195 Star Specs. The DTC60s would lock up a little easier than the HT10s. DTCs are definitely more suited towards R comps and the HT-10s more towards street tires. But either seem to work fine. With the extra weight of an Integra GSR that has ABS, I'd just go with the DTC-60s. They even heat up quick, usually during the first application of the brake pedal.
On my 95 M3 however, I drastically overheated some HT-10s, they grooved the hell out of the pads and rotors, and that was on 245 street tires. I only run DTC-60s on that car, they work well with streets and R-comps.
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what's your set up???
I notice alot of people are talking about how quick they come up to temperature. I have notice that with the HP+ that it takes almost a lap to have them get to where i like them. I haven't overheated them. I know it's most likely me not braking hard enough, just cirious as to what others thought
I notice alot of people are talking about how quick they come up to temperature. I have notice that with the HP+ that it takes almost a lap to have them get to where i like them. I haven't overheated them. I know it's most likely me not braking hard enough, just cirious as to what others thought
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Good point, since it is a "road racing" section...
But, I do plan to drive my '06 Si on the street some and I was wondering what I could expect with these pads...
I'm on the fence man. I've read about pads until my eyes are about to fall out. I want the car to perform well at Road Atlanta but I'm JUST now starting the HPDE... so, would this pad be too aggressive for my first few events? Would installing a less aggressive pad work better for SOME street driving and still work well at the track until I learn how to drive the car much faster?
I have a feeling that at some point the car will be gutted and be a track only car... BUT, it'd still be cool to make the 45 minute interstate drive to Road Atlanta and not trailer the car there...
Any thoughts you guys can provide would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
By the way, I'm running Nitto NeoGen tires...
But, I do plan to drive my '06 Si on the street some and I was wondering what I could expect with these pads...
I'm on the fence man. I've read about pads until my eyes are about to fall out. I want the car to perform well at Road Atlanta but I'm JUST now starting the HPDE... so, would this pad be too aggressive for my first few events? Would installing a less aggressive pad work better for SOME street driving and still work well at the track until I learn how to drive the car much faster?
I have a feeling that at some point the car will be gutted and be a track only car... BUT, it'd still be cool to make the 45 minute interstate drive to Road Atlanta and not trailer the car there...
Any thoughts you guys can provide would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
By the way, I'm running Nitto NeoGen tires...
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There wont be anything wrong with you changing the pads out for the more aggressive pads when you get to the track.
When you run a more aggressive pad they tend to get more noisy.
So use OEM on the street, switch to the race pads when you track.
More work yes, but you wont kill your rotors as quick, or deal with the noise.
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i autocrossed my car with dtc60s. not pretty. they don't get up to temp so they ate up the rotor a little. i wouldn't street drive these pads. even to and from the track would be pushing it. if thats what you are looking to do, ht-10s will work for that.
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There wont be anything wrong with you changing the pads out for the more aggressive pads when you get to the track.
When you run a more aggressive pad they tend to get more noisy.
So use OEM on the street, switch to the race pads when you track.
More work yes, but you wont kill your rotors as quick, or deal with the noise.
When you run a more aggressive pad they tend to get more noisy.
So use OEM on the street, switch to the race pads when you track.
More work yes, but you wont kill your rotors as quick, or deal with the noise.
- Jim
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Thank you all for your input.
I do like the idea of having 2 sets of pads. I'll give Hawk a call to ask about the compatibility of having 1 rotor.
I also like the idea of swapping the pads a few days before the track event.
Thanks again. I'm just hear to read and learn!
I do like the idea of having 2 sets of pads. I'll give Hawk a call to ask about the compatibility of having 1 rotor.
I also like the idea of swapping the pads a few days before the track event.
Thanks again. I'm just hear to read and learn!