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      03-12-2013, 10:59 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by MLSavage
Best pad is different for each intended use. You have your street pad, a street + light performance (light track days) pad and your performance (full track day) pads.

In theory the middle pad is the best compromise, but it's just that on track duty, a compromise. It won't hold up to race conditions like the full track day pad. i.e. The pad you have to install and uninstall at the track, you can't drive to and from with them already installed.

Just an FYI of what to look out for given your use conditions.
As easy as it sounds, It usually doesn't happen.

I run HP+ for autocross, and swap to OEM for DD. The pads are too loud for DDing and sounds like a bus stop. You need to drive like an ass to get them up to temp
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