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Definitely run a true track pad. I run Gloc pads and recommend the R12 in front at minimum. Pads will make the biggest night and day difference. A BBK(a true track spec, not just a look pretty kit) will offer better rigidity, heat tolerance and dissipation. I ran non-pp front calipers, ST-40...

What's the explanation for the 245 being faster? I run 255 and it never crossed my mind that going to a 245 would be faster.

Have been competing in mine for years. 10+ track days per year pushing it to the limit and not one issue. Have seen dozens of people do the same with no issues. Of course, pay to play anyway. Mine is my dedicated track car, so if it blows up or gets into a fender bender with the wall it's fine.

17x9 - better brake clearance than my 18s. You can't tell from the photo, but the calliper has about an inch gap to the inner barrel.

I can confirm the G-Loc pads for my rear(oem) comes with the clip.

I estimate that the wheels may not even be in balance after some hard sessions of picking up marbles, wear, and possibly the tire shifting on the wheel. Personally I attempt to balance the wheels when mounting new tires, and then don't care from there.

Actually what I've seen is that they fall off in the paddock where the rotor heats up the wheel while not moving and gravity pulls them off the top of the wheel.

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I have not used Powerstop Track Day, but have used EBC Yellow(briefly). EBC Yellow is not really meant for any form of track use if you're pushing hard. They may be fine for a few events if you're easy on the brakes.

Ok so the car is running good and seems to be normal other than a slight buzzing inside the cabin. I'd check mounts and exhaust.

Post some more info about your car, and your issue. It sounds like a normal straight piped GTI. - mods - when does it vibrate/what is vibrating - is it running fine otherwise etc.

-2.5 front -1.8 rear 0 toe F/R Found the car to be stable on the high speed stuff with my current setup(h&r/b8). I was adjusting rear tire pressure to get more rotation when needed. Does not rotate well on the slow speed corners. I have a buddy that recommended adding toe out in the rear --...

I ran the Maxxis VR-1 in our time attack series last season and loved them. I find that tire width also has a major impact on performance depending on what you're doing with them. For example, running a 255+ width will take longer to heat up and won't overheat as easily. Different tires may...

This is what we tell ourselves :D

Minimum isn't usually something that I would feel comfortable with on track, especially considering that the rotor can wear unevenly(inside vs outside), and is a key item that is keeping yourself and others alive. Usually cracking starts slowly and develops into a problem over time. If you're...

They're the Jesus tire, literally walking on water.

It's not uncommon for inner pads/rotor to wear faster You don't need stainless lines. Rubber lines are the norm, are easier to spot damage/leaks, and don't make any difference unless you're going for 11/10s on the track. HPS will be fine for the street -- may squeak a bit. Also realize this...

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Good tip here. No point in spinning out on your first track day.

There is no sticky thread because it turns into a large argument -- it's a subjective matter. The truth is, you can go to a HPDE with a bone stock GTI, or any car for that matter. Your limitations will be brakes - If you brake hard over and over, you will fade your pads and/or boil your fluid...