Reviving this thread in lieu of the upcoming convention since my car is sitting in my garage for 2 more months probably. I was looking for recommendations specific for my car:
1992 Sentra SE-R
HP/TQ: 210HP, 168 ft-lbs (at wheels - full VE swap w/ almost every bolt on)
Current brake setup:
Front: full NX2000 upgrade w/ x & slotted front rotors
Rear: stock (rotors need to be replaced soon)
Lines: Goodridge stainless steel
Brake Fluid: Genuine Nissan heavy duty
Pads: Old stoptechs that need replacing soon
Other:
Wheels: 15" Rota Slips streams (12.6lbs per wheel)
Tires: Unknown at this time. Will be getting a new set in the spring, something good, 205/50's
Weight of car: 2,000 lbs without driver. No power steering, no A/C, rear spoiler, no sunroof, all sound deadening tar removed, stripped interior except for two front seats, dash, door panels and stereo
Was looking at these pads:
http://thmotorsports.com/carbotech/carbotech_xp10_brake_pads/ct511xp10/i-242168.aspx in the description of the pads, it says: "Due to the high level of friction and bite, this material is recommended for cars weighing around 2,000lbs or more, not including formula cars and cars with brake bias bars weighing less than 2,000lbs."
The stoptechs I had on the car for the last 2 years are OK but nothing spectacular. I have a feeling I need to upgrade. Pedal feel is good though and the front rotors are in excellent shape. They're about 18 months old. The rear rotors need to be replaced as last time I replaced the pads they were quite thin. Any reason I shouldn't just go with a set of new OEM's? Should I bother with slotted?
This is my "track car" and it's rarely driven more than once a week except for SCCA events both auto-x and track, occasionally at the drag strip and, occasional Honda Hunting' (lol) and of course this years convention.