The FK8 pads are identical sizes to the FL5. The thread below shows the 3 OEM Brembo model #'s over the last 8 years.
https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threads/brake-pad-manufacturer-model-compilation-thread.54351/
Had a recent track incident where my windshield was shattered from a flying piece of debris:
Due to the urgency of the repair, I went to a local windshield shop where they expedited delivery and installed an aftermarket replacement windshield. At the tail end of my drive back home (3 hours...
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Just shy of 1,000 track miles on the car. Looking for consistent laps. As I've improved on track, I have incrementally modified the car - Stock pads -> MX72P -> ME20 or Michelin PS4S -> 615K. Looking to move to coilovers next year.
For brake pads: I'm looking for a...
I had a call with the organizer. They're adding this detail in the classroom curriculum and an email was sent to the run group where we think the negligence occurred.
The track debris appears to be a Corvette jack puck like this one. Somebody must have left it on their car.
The freeze frame below of the debris looks exactly like it.
Wild weekend at MSR Houston last week. I managed to capture some gnarly footage of track debris ending my weekend early at MSRH. Right after the outlap of a session, my windshield shattered from debris kicked up on the track. I consider myself lucky it didn't pierce the windshield or slam into...
For those running a Garmin Catalyst, where are you mounting it? I had mine on the windshield, but hated the loss of visibility. Since then, I used 3M VHB tape to mount it. So far it has stayed on for a couple track days.
Oil temps were nothing crazy. Didn't see anything higher than 255 due to the low ambient temp. I ran all 4 sessions with the long press traction control off.
Bingo! It only happened in my longest session. Came back to pit with less than a quarter. I refill before every session, but the tank is...
Track Details: 54-66 degF and cloudy. 1 track day with Chin Track Days. 4 30-minute sessions. First time at COTA.
Mods:
Falken Azenis RT615K+
Endless ME20 Front Brake Pads
Paragon P3 Rear Brake Pads
PRL HVI
Catted TSP DP
PRL Front Pipe
Acura ADS Module
Front Whiteline Adjustable Ball Joints...
Recently installed whiteline adjustable ball joints (-2.6 front camber) and had some fun at MSR Houston & Harris Hill.
Also just realized you can fit a FULL set of wheels and a car seat in this car. Incredible.