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Dec 15, 2008 | 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Turbo

PCCBs on a light car? Why the hell would you?

For the same primary reason they would be used on a heavy car, or race cars: the weight savings.

Dec 15, 2008 | 09:56 PM

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F1 brakes are awesome. They are like nothing else on this planet but their stopping power is zero until at operating temps. And guess what F1 cars are no good for streets. Last time I've looked most Porsches are driven on streets with some track days tossed in.

Last time I've looked most, no make that zero, Porsches have F1 brakes.

Dec 15, 2008 | 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by petevb

I've owned about 10 porsches, but my current one is a caged, carbon roof and fenders '69 911 with an over 400 rwhp '06 GT3 cup motor, 2x adjustable JRZs, ~2100 lbs wet, PCCB brakes. Power to weight ratio is a bit better than a CGT.

Pics!! Please!

Dec 16, 2008 | 12:35 AM

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please elaborate.

Adrenaline rush, no bite when cold...

Dec 16, 2008 | 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mousecatcher

please elaborate.

for street use only they are a maintenance free item, typically.

Dec 16, 2008 | 12:45 PM

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The Turbo is infamous around these parts

Uh......lower dust? Everything else sucks.

Dec 19, 2008 | 08:05 AM

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steels will overheat on the track

Dec 19, 2008 | 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ands8

steels will overheat on the track

I think you mean "steels will overheat on the track as well". It isn't a given either will overheat; it all depends on conditions and the driver.

If I go to the track on a hot day and happen to have a heavy foot that day, I would rather pay for new iron rotors than new PCCB. It's as simple as that.