SchenPhotography
01-16-2009, 11:38 AM
So...
I actually haven't had the time to check them since it's a wee cold outside. A while back I went on an exotic run. Cruising anywhere between 80-90 mph, moderate braking and I was impressed with the car till we got to the dealer. There was one point while we drove through Times Square I came to an intersection and slammed on it just so I wouldn't get caught on camera.
Anyway, back to the Lambo dealer I parked first and looked at my brakes. They were fine but we could tell they were hot. Everyone was joking how I probably made the best gas milage. On my way off the exit ramp I noticed from 70 down to 30, my steering wheel had quite the vibration. I didn't think anything of it cause when we left the car was fine on the way back to Jersey. However, Since then I'm a little leery cause it comes back when I cruise on the highway between 70-80. So I think the left front disc is warped.
I didn't forget this thing is a 3800lb car and it's not exactly a performance machine (might as well be on drugs for say that, duh..:tinfoilhat:) but I want to continue to have fun with it. My tires are also crap too, at least one of them are. (Goodyear Integrity's, 1 tire has shaved marks on them and that was before I took it to the track for the first time. So I had them rotated.)
I know there's a few guys that have the Hawk pads and R1 rotors and I was looking into that set. Has anyone tried EBC Reds? Any other suggestions? I do alot with this thing (trips, rallies, racing, haul stuff etc.) I know it's better to change all four when the time comes but what about just the fronts since pretty much all the weight shifts to the front of the car?
--RS
I actually haven't had the time to check them since it's a wee cold outside. A while back I went on an exotic run. Cruising anywhere between 80-90 mph, moderate braking and I was impressed with the car till we got to the dealer. There was one point while we drove through Times Square I came to an intersection and slammed on it just so I wouldn't get caught on camera.
Anyway, back to the Lambo dealer I parked first and looked at my brakes. They were fine but we could tell they were hot. Everyone was joking how I probably made the best gas milage. On my way off the exit ramp I noticed from 70 down to 30, my steering wheel had quite the vibration. I didn't think anything of it cause when we left the car was fine on the way back to Jersey. However, Since then I'm a little leery cause it comes back when I cruise on the highway between 70-80. So I think the left front disc is warped.
I didn't forget this thing is a 3800lb car and it's not exactly a performance machine (might as well be on drugs for say that, duh..:tinfoilhat:) but I want to continue to have fun with it. My tires are also crap too, at least one of them are. (Goodyear Integrity's, 1 tire has shaved marks on them and that was before I took it to the track for the first time. So I had them rotated.)
I know there's a few guys that have the Hawk pads and R1 rotors and I was looking into that set. Has anyone tried EBC Reds? Any other suggestions? I do alot with this thing (trips, rallies, racing, haul stuff etc.) I know it's better to change all four when the time comes but what about just the fronts since pretty much all the weight shifts to the front of the car?
--RS