Recent content by brainf18

Yes

I did the third cat delete and did not bother with the valve controller. Happy with the choice and don't feel like I'm missing anything....and as a bonus its one less thing to purchase and install.

As stated in this thread, I think they are great for normal street use

I think this might be the beginning of the end for Lotus. I feel bad for the hard working folks in Hethel. Matt and Geely led them into disaster.

This is a difficult read if you're a Lotus fan. https://www.evo.co.uk/lotus/emira/207957/can-lotus-survive-its-latest-crisis?fbclid=IwY2xjawLTSJhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE5TTdiUnRIRVhLd3g2RXpGAR5_RI8nSk0-nOOr8Od8BcjNKhZEfzFxzK6OxQ6t1dhpO8-IrdLsvfDud-8qwQ_aem_fmqsLl_PPTazaCiBVpqMAw

I wouldn't go back to the stock pads if you paid me. Hawk Ceramics for street driving are 10 out of 10

Damning with faint praise for the i4. They were as "nice" as they could be but clearly both guys are not fans of the 4 pot turbo

Emira out with friends...Cynthiana, KY Walking Dead mural

If the noise is bothersome, I think you'll find a very thin film of caliper grease works wonders and is normal practice even with OEM manufacturers. But up to you....

Mine are still very quite. Did you use proper Hawk caliper grease on the sliding surfaces and between the pad back and caliper pistons?

The Hawk Ceramics make zero noise.

Looking at the numbers electric vehicles have a place. Short trips, daily commute, around town in traffic etc. Range, road trips and towing ICE vehicles are still far superior. That said I'm not ready to jump on the electric bandwagon. Depending on where you live, charging infrastructure is...