TiSpeed Testimonials from the Race Track

Good part of a brake system upgrade.

Monday 09 August, 2010

I use titanium shims as part of comprehensive brake system upgrades. I dabble in brake system design from time to time and I request that users of my brake systems run titanium shims on track to keep their brake fluid temperatures down.

On my own car I use a mix of Audi / Porsche parts. I find that I'm able to use OE VW/Audi DOT 4 brake fluid which has a dry boiling point of 509*F for track use on my A4 quattro with ~280awhp. In addition to titanium shims I run cooling ducts and Ferodo DS3000 pads. I track my car in advanced group HPDE sessions with ACNA, PCA, BMWCCA and TrackDaze.

Worked Great in Race Conditions

Tuesday 13 July, 2010

With the TiSpeed backing plates installed, we noticed overall improved braking performance in the H-Stock BMW 135i car immediately. With one of the heaviest and most powerful cars in BMW CCA Club Racing, brake performance is very important to us. Although our Hawk DTC-70 brake pads handle the heat quite well, we now have less fade, lower caliper temps, shorter braking distances, more driver confidence and the pads last longer.

[Ed. Note: This testimonial refers to the D1371 model of our titanium brake heat shield for the BMW 135i. The 135i has a well known issue with brakes overheating, due to it being a powerful yet heavy car that sees frequent track time.]

Keeps my caliper seals from cooking.

Thursday 06 May, 2010

The Brembo brakes on my Nissan Sport-sponsored 350Z T2 racecar are a huge strength. Using Hoosier R-compounds generates additional heat over the course of a NASA or SCCA race. The TiSpeed shims definitely help, and anything that keeps those caliper seals from cooking is worth the money.

[Ed. Note: This testimonial refers to the D960 and D961 models of our titanium brake backing plates for the Nissan 350Z and other applications.]

Awesome results for BMW 135i

Thursday 29 April, 2010

How did it go? ... VERY WELL! We can now complete one full session which we have never done before due to the brakes overheating and the pedal going to the floor. As a precautionary measure we bleed the brakes between rounds. We used to see BLACK fluid bleed out of the front calipers after a few laps. Now we are seeing normal looking fluid! These brake shims from TiSpeed are absolutely doing their part in keeping our brake fluid temperatures in check!

Pyrometer shows 110 degrees cooler

Monday 19 April, 2010

I tested these out during a wheel to wheel race on NJMP's Lightning road course. I measured the effectiveness with a pyrometer. I saw a decrease of 110 degrees measured at the rotor, so yes they sure do work. I already had ducting installed and I have not had a fade problem, but hey, 100+ degree drop is worthwhile. Every degree counts toward extending the life of wearing brake parts, and your fluid. With the current cost of high quality pads and rotors, it won't be long until the shims pay for themselves.

The logic behind the product is there and I would love to try a rear set also. I will be racing with these in the NJRRS series within the NeDiv SCCA this season.

[Ed. Note: This testimonial refers to the TS-T-D1001 Brake Heat Shield in the standard 0.5mm thickness.]