I'm also stage 1 and daily(ish) driven. I recently went with the EBC slots and EBC red pads. Much improved bite over stock, and definitely less dust. Pretty happy with the setup.
It's done. Thanks all for the thoughts, experiences, and wisdom. Animals bring such immeasurable joy to our lives, and we all know it's time-limited going in, but it's still so hard when you get there.
@toothofwar - I feel ya' as well. Thanks!
The wife and I have decided to have our dog put down this evening due to his failing health. He's been part of our family for almost 15 years and I'm an emotional wreck. I've known this day was coming for months since he's been sick and tried to steel myself to deal with it, but I guess you're...
Thanks, guys. It was a low-speed impact in a parking lot, and the other driver admitted fault. Basically, it boils down to Jeep Grand Cherokee > GTI. :(
I had a Honda 200X back in the day and later, a Kawasaki Mojave 250. It was amazing how much more stable a 4-wheeler was. Still liked my MX bikes best, though!