Tanabe High Performance Brake Pads

Of course with a new set of rubber the occasional "spirited" driving comes in to play. I noticed that my pads were not cutting it anymore. With inspection, lo and behold, the pads were almost gone. I called up Autotech to ask what pads they had in stock and Tanabe Pads for Street Use were available. Went to them the next day and had them installed.

After the bedding in period I tried hard braking and brake feel were over-all improved (comparing from Bosch pads). Brake dust was reduced a lot and squeaks from braking are almost gone. And the life of the pads compared to OEM (according to manufacturer) are almost the same.

I'm still looking forward to trying these on the track. I still some gremlins I can't find on the suspension but as soon as they're sorted out plus extra dough for a track day I'll see what these pads can do.

TOYO Proxes T1-R

My old and almost "racing slicks" Bridgestone GIII's had got to go. They don't grip the road as much because the threads are almost non-existent, the roads here are getting slippery because of occasional rains so the grip on the rain is much worse, i had the tires for the longest time and I guess it is time to say goodbye.

Enter my new Toyo's. I searched through car magazines both local and international for a new set of rubbers and Toyo keep poppin' up. I've used Toyo's before but the T1-s model. Since the stats of the T1-R are good plus it just manages to be in my budget, I got my self 4 (r15/55/195) new rubbers for my ride.

Initial use got me noticing the grip. It's enough for me to handle plus it became more predictable on the road. Cabin noise are reduced compared to my GIII's. I seem to notice that the sidewalls of the Toyo's are quite stiff contrary to what people tell me. Treadware is rated at 280 so these babies will last me a long time even if i take these to track days or the occasional autocross.

Overall this is the best balance for my budget and spirited driving itches.