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Then we'd be dead.

What are you talkin' about, I can handle a Lancia with a turbo AND a S/C-er, no problem

Do you really have to have good brakes? Running the dragon isn't gonna trash my brakes is it? And will my contiextremes do OK?

Your tires should do fine. You brakes will be ok as long as they're not worn to a frazzle. There is not much elevation change on the Dragon. tailofthedragon.com has a cross section elevation map if you wanna see it. Someplace like the Overlook in Chattanooga has some relentless hills that will push the limits on stock brakes when you're on the way back down, but the Dragon won't do you much harm there. I run stock brakes and have had no problem - even when fully loaded.

As long as you don't push harder than your car is capable, you'll be fine. Roger is making fun of my old 205 Kumho's and stock blue rotors. Each part of your car has a limit, and as long as you don't cross that, you'll have a blast.

I only ran the Dragon/Cherhola Skyway one way, going from Tellico Plains into the Skyway and then into the Dragon, not the other way around, but I will. I did notice a sign on the way to the Dragon that said 12% grade Lucky for me I was going up it, not down it, but I'll experience that too


I'd atleast check your brakes before the trip and if they're over half worn, replace them. I went ahead and replaced mine at 44K and even though I had over 1/2 the pads left in the front, I replaced the pads w/ carbon/ceramic and also replaced the front rotors. I figured the $150.00 I spent is alot cheaper than paying my deductable for a new front clip


Eric, I hope you and Josh have some good tires for the run, I worried about you guys last year As far as your rotors go, I'm surprised you haven't gotten a set of CSVT brakes on it by now, with everyone upgrading to the FSVT brakes and all.


All I can say about the Dragon is this, DON'T BE STUPID

I will have to have new tires and suspension before then. Left front shock is KAPUT!! Still debating between Kuhmo ASXs and Dunlop FM901s again. But I should be prepared by then, would also like to get the crappy hood painted.

I've got the ASX's and they won't do you justice, Josh. They'll last a lot longer than your Dunlops and especially the wonderful Conti's. But grip is not their forte. If you want longevity, then yeah these are great, but high performance; eh, so-so.



Brake rotors shmake rotors! I'll be sure to spray on some Armor All and WD-40 so they'll shine like the sun.

Gotta get the lifetime breaks from Midas. They all know me by name.