I'm thinking about getting a set of Carbotech pads made in the Panther Plus Compound. I'm waiting to hear on price, but I expect $100-120 per set of 4 for fronts and $80-100 for rears. This compound should be similar to but better than the Hawk HP+. These are streetable pads that start working at 150 degrees, but they'll also take serious track use. They're not a hardcore track-only pad, but from what I hear they're completely fine to run even on the most brake-intensive tracks. Carbotech has promised a discount if we can get a group together. Is anyone interested? If not, I'll just grab a set or two for myself, and leave info on the site about how to do the same. If there's any interest, there should be a good discount. It might be worth grabbing a set if you plan on wanting something like this in the future.

I plan on getting the fsvt front brake/csvt rear thing warmonger/stazi are working on. If I can get pads that work with that (is it just stock pads needed?), I'm definitely in.

They should work as the combo stazi and tom are working on utiilze stock SVT calipers front and rear

Well count me in. I've heard nothing but good things at auto'xs about carbotechs.

People who want them!
1. Kremithefrog
2. Tour4reak

They're $107/$96 if I buy two sets. I'm working on getting a price for more - I'm going to shoot for 8-10 sets, probably. I expect another 10% off, but I'm not sure. I hope to finalize this soon, since I hate GBs that drag on for weeks, months, or years.

These are the only truly track-worthy pad available for the Contour. They are also probably the best option for a serious autocross pad. They will dust, they will be noisier than stock, and they will stop your car like a freaking anchor. They're also long life and pretty good on rotors for a pad this grippy.

People who want them!
1. Kremithefrog
2. Tour4reak
3. sonza68

Email from Carbotech for you to see:

Yes, the AX6 compound (panther plus) is the way to go for everyday street driving mixed with autox and track day events. They do create some dust and noise, but it's not that big a deal. Yes, if you put together a group of contour guys I will give you a good discount. We can order those backing plates from one our suppliers, or you guys can send us some used ones (no damage). Tell me how many guys you think you can get together to do a group buy and I will let you know what I can do. Our pads are all Ceramic based, so they have excellent modulation and are very rotor friendly. Please let me know if you have any other questions or comments.

For the front in AX6, the price is $119 and $107 for the rear. If you order two sets I will take off 10% from the total.

Wow! I've wanted these for a while, but the timing is off. Don't need new pads right now, and don't want them sitting in my cluttered garage.

I think they'd be awesome pads, though--just as you describe. I read about them in GRM.

Well, this is a good time to get a deal. Even if you don't grab them now, you can get them anytime at the full price, just ask me and I'll PM you the contact info.



I think I'm going to wrap this up. Should I ask for a price for four sets, or does anyone want two sets? Also, these are all for regular Contour or E1 calipers, and 4-wheel discs, right? No drums or E0 calipers?

I'll take two sets IF it helps get a lower price, otherwise, I'll just take one set.

I'm interested, but let me check my current pads to see if theres a lot of life left or not


Also, I realize that these aren't made as a low dust pad, but how will they compare to the stockers for brake dust?

These pads will dust, probably more than the stock pads. I have not run both so I can't compare.

Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:

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Also, these are all for regular Contour or E1 calipers, and 4-wheel discs, right? No drums or E0 calipers?

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Mine are for a Cougar which is the same as the E1 calipers, and yes, it has rear discs.