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VK is spot on. If burning off the paint on your pads is a concern that the pads are no good, then your never going to find a set of pads that fit your criteria. Hard braking at HPDE's will burn the paint off the pads and the rotors....it means nothing.
Buy a good set of track brake pads and use the for track only. Stick with street tires on track until you are totally proficient (at least 10 events).

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2004 C5(415whp,390ft/lbs),
1997C5,1997Trans Am, 1986 C4,
1990 Miata, 1976 MGB,1997 Protege, 1989 MR2

I'm actually starting to think just that. Another set of stock rims with good street tires for my HPDE's and autox and enjoy the car. I need pads on it soon so that will be addressed soon as well.

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2005 Mazda RX8 STX 11

NCR Solo Chair & Cape Fear Chapter Coordinator
http://www.ncrscca.com

When I tracked mine, it was almost completely bone stock with these exceptions:
- Aggressive alignment
- Carbotech XP-10 pads in the front
- Carbotech Bobcat pads in the back
- 17x9 wheels w/ Nitto NT-01 tires (yes...17" wheels. they fit fine)

The stock shocks are decent, but not great. With that setup, the car was easy and forgiving to drive. It has a bit of push on track for slow turns, but the rest of the time, it was balanced and fun.

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Tom Freeman
'98 M3/4/5 | '93 Spec3 325i | '12 TSX sport wagon | '03 Tahoe
Team Silver Bullets '91 240SX