Issues with Carbotech Pads
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Nothing wrong with using TC of VDC on track except that the VDC is going to cause your rears to wear as fast or faster than the fronts.
Also, compared to more modern version of traction control (think GTR or C7) our systems are very crude and have no 'sport' or 'competition' mode. In that regard, at some point in the near future as your skills improve both TC and VDC are going to start holding you back rather than improving your lap times.
Also, compared to more modern version of traction control (think GTR or C7) our systems are very crude and have no 'sport' or 'competition' mode. In that regard, at some point in the near future as your skills improve both TC and VDC are going to start holding you back rather than improving your lap times.
This explains why my rear brakes wear before the fronts. Moving up the Akebono BBK has helped... I actually trust these brakes now. The factory '03 setup even with Motul fluid were not what I would call "confidence inspiring" 
I know VDC doesn't adjust brake bias, but it does (I'm pretty sure) apply the brakes (fronts, rears, sides, any/all) in an effort to get the car pointed the right direction again. In that regard it seems to work well. The problem with VDC is the power-cut - it basically kills the RPM anytime the infamous slip light blinks. Thus I agree it sucks on track for time attack runs... however at my skill level I don't mind, right now I'm more focus on refining my line (braking zones, apex points, etc) and not looking for all out speed, just consistency.
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