TRACK DAY: Nelson Ledges Race Complex – July 2014 - 2013 Audi Allroad B8
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Not to steal your thread Shaka, but somewhat related. I find the OEM brake pads on the Allroad excessively dusty, especially of course the front. Far more so than my prior A5 (presumably it had a ceramic blend?).
What would you recommend for street use low dust pads? Akebono? Thanks.
What would you recommend for street use low dust pads? Akebono? Thanks.
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Shaka
Not to steal your thread Shaka, but somewhat related. I find the OEM brake pads on the Allroad excessively dusty, especially of course the front. Far more so than my prior A5 (presumably it had a ceramic blend?).
What would you recommend for street use low dust pads? Akebono? Thanks.
What would you recommend for street use low dust pads? Akebono? Thanks.
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I have StopTech rotors and Akebono pads.
The brakes performed brilliantly.... very little smoke and damn near no fade ---- even on the fifth loop around the track.
My bigger issue was with traction control and not being able to completely shut it down..... and by the 5th loop.... turbo lag was becoming more noticeable.
As for everything else.... the Yokohama's performed brilliantly..... no squealing, but scuffed up the outer patches of the tires (of course).
I am also surprised at how I was able to get the rear end to rotate a bit on some of the sharper corners ----- did it with no fuss and as predictable as the sun coming up.
Temps at the track: mid to upper 70's. Humidity: +-30%. Cloud cover kept things comfortable.
Overall ---- very impressed with how this thing did on the track.... completely stock (except for my upgraded brakes.).
The brakes performed brilliantly.... very little smoke and damn near no fade ---- even on the fifth loop around the track.
My bigger issue was with traction control and not being able to completely shut it down..... and by the 5th loop.... turbo lag was becoming more noticeable.
As for everything else.... the Yokohama's performed brilliantly..... no squealing, but scuffed up the outer patches of the tires (of course).
I am also surprised at how I was able to get the rear end to rotate a bit on some of the sharper corners ----- did it with no fuss and as predictable as the sun coming up.
Temps at the track: mid to upper 70's. Humidity: +-30%. Cloud cover kept things comfortable.
Overall ---- very impressed with how this thing did on the track.... completely stock (except for my upgraded brakes.).
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My bigger issue was with traction control and not being able to completely shut it down..... and by the 5th loop.... turbo lag was becoming more noticeable. As for everything else.... the Yokohama's performed brilliantly..... no squealing, but scuffed up the outer patches of the tires (of course).
Yes, the turbo lag/power drop was noted. Hence why I have a FMIC being installed this week Tuesday. I feel that will hopefully help retain more power. And of course cooler temps outside are nicer--- which is why I always look forward to spring/fall track events and yes my outside tread of my tires also have some wear/tear.... as to be expected, like you said.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.... you should look at getting the Harry's Lap Timer Pro app for your next track day, and share some videos
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