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Originally Posted by AZ_1LE
I agree, sure. But just saying "XP10's are no good on a ZL1" is a hugely misguided blanket statement that isn't true. I'm not going to argue with you over physics because of course what you're saying about weight and coefficients of friction is true, but again, pad compounds are not engineered for cars weighing certain amounts, they're formulated to perform a certain way at certain temperatures, period. And again, we have gigantic brakes that are big BECAUSE they're meant to soak up and dissipate heat. So, XP12's on a Miata will theoretically be operating at the same temperature as XP12's on a ZL1.
Sure, if you want to do that, it's your money. Many times I have switch from OEM pads (on a street car, daily driven, not a track car) and either gone straight to XP10's or 12's for track weekends, or OEM to their street compounds without issue. On my ZL1, I had the OEM pads on for around 6k miles, then switched them out for their street compound pads, and there were no issues. 4k miles later, the rotors still look perfect and I have great "daily driver" braking power and feedback. On my old SS 1LE and on my RS4, I went from OEM to race pads and after two heavy stops, the aggressive track pads removed whatever material was still on the rotor and they were good to go.
I think the bigger issue would be going from *another brand* of track pads to G-Loc/Carbotech. Track pads deposit MUCH more pad material on the rotors, and I do understand how that would cause some cross-contamination.
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I understand that. It seems like we are thinking the same thing, just approaching from different directions. I still do strongly believe, this car would be suited for a G-Loc pad with a higher operating temp, bite, COF etc. With MY driving style, the 12’s overheated and could not keep up when I had my SS.
That’s exactly what I was meaning. Another company to G-Loc, not switching within their own compounds. We are on the same page.