opinions on Performance Friction Carbon-Metallic pads?

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  • trashcop 80s 80s
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Jun 2004
    • 1130

    #1

    opinions on Performance Friction Carbon-Metallic pads?

    These are now available for the front at Autozone for a nice price of $26. I had to look them up for an IS they didn't show up under an I. I remember they were like $40 the last time I looked and today I saw the new price which is dirt cheap. Plus I get 20% off so about $21 for the set. They also have a two year no questions asked warranty where I can just take in the worn pads and get a new set.

    I bought a pair today and will install them soon. Any opinions on these pads??
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  • trashcop 80s 80s
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Jun 2004
    • 1130

    #2
    anyone?
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    • Dave
      E30 RAT
      • Nov 2003
      • 11675

      #3
      I dunno, but I tried it and the same thing - shows up for an "IS", but not an "I".
      Current Cars
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      • IS
        Grease Monkey
        • Jul 2005
        • 366

        #4
        If you already bought them - install them and tell us your opinions.
        87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal

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        • 2002maniac
          R3V Elite
          • Feb 2005
          • 4260

          #5
          i know that PF makes bitchin race pads. I have no clue about these though. Let us know.

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          • ptownTSI
            E30 Fanatic
            • Jun 2005
            • 1265

            #6
            how do you get 20% off . i want some o dat piece of pie.

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            • trashcop 80s 80s
              E30 Enthusiast
              • Jun 2004
              • 1130

              #7
              Originally posted by ptownTSI
              how do you get 20% off . i want some o dat piece of pie.
              work there part-time, lol
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              • trashcop 80s 80s
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Jun 2004
                • 1130

                #8
                I installed them today and they are much more powerful than the semi-metallics I had on there previously. I haven't been able to push them hard but so far they stop with considerably more power, but I'm not sure about fade yet. I didn't seem to need as much pedal to get the car to stop. They are quiet but I think they might end up dusting a little.

                I read through the catalog and they are advertised as a more powerful pad compared to other semi-metallics and ceramics, but they are not as powerful as the PF Z-rated. They also advertised that they will last longer and won't fade at higher temperatures. Overall for the price range I don't think they can be beat.
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                • ptownTSI
                  E30 Fanatic
                  • Jun 2005
                  • 1265

                  #9
                  good to hear, i liked them on my jeep grand cherokee but felt they took a bit to warm up.

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