Pad upgrade

[SpineOnABap]

Originally Posted by rs32

Performance Friction pads are supposed to be as good as the Pagid's but without the squeal - so maybe worth a try as an alternative ?

Apparently yes Not tried them myself but a lot of the serious boys run them on the CSL. A lot of people also run the Pagid RS29, and seem happy with them, but my own experience was that they're terrible. Fade too easily and fall to bits. Which is odd as 'on paper' they should be as good as the RS19.

[Mark CSL]

Originally Posted by SpineOnABap

Yeah but you use Lo-Spec calipers so EBC are fine for you

Come to knockhill and we shall see if your APs are better than my
Lo-spec Calipers LOL ( now theres a Challenge )

[Andyk]

Are the standard callipers the same as a standard M3, as the red stuff is pretty cheap compaired to others and direct you get 10% discount.

I'm with you Mark I like value for money and from what you say they seem to fit the bill.

http://www.ebcbrakesdirect.com/car/p...2000%2D2006%29

[david]

I had some EBC Yellow stuff on standard Csl brakes, well I found them pretty good for OG brakes, got even 11 laps on the ring with them and was happy on the setup (standard Csl with EBC pads)

[Andyk]

Thanks David thats a great help...seems the way to go.

[Mark CSL]

Yes the pads are the same as the standard M3 E46
just the front discs are bigger

Yellow pads are for track and are too hard for every day driving i found.
And not great when cold but brill when HOT on a track

[Andyk]

Red it is then Mark...£116 for rear and front including delivery and VAT..does that sound about right as you quoted £80 for both.

[Mark CSL]

sounds a bit much leave it with me i shall let you know how much i can get them for on monday

[SpineOnABap]

Originally Posted by Andyk

what is the best pad upgrade

... What happened to this requirement?

[Andyk]

Originally Posted by SpineOnABap

... What happened to this requirement?

As mine is for the road and not track it would seem from the comments that these will fit the bill for a small amont of money. If not then I will have not spent much rather than pay a shed load more and find they are not what I'm looking for....plus I will say with Mark having 3 CSL's and doing plenty of track work and do trust his judgement some what....not that I'm saying everyone else is wrong mind you so thanks for all the advice....but we shll see.

Plus I suppose the other thing I need to think about is that I do not do alot of miles...my journey to work is aroung 4 miles so with most of the upgrades the pads will not get warmed up.