Renaultsport Clio Owner Switches to EBC Components for Castle Combe Track Day

Sam — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:43:42 +0000

Adam Walker attends regular track days in his heavily modified Clio 172

Keen track day attendee, Adam Walker, has been running his modified Renaultsport Clio 172 at race tracks across the country in recent years, with the car also road registered for the occasional fun weekend blast.

Recently in need of brake disc and pad upgrades all-round, Adam approached 91��ý to see what a suitable setup would be for this capable-yet-road-legal package.

He eventually decided to try EBC’s Bluestuff pads – a capable occasional track/club racing pad that’s now also R90 approved for road use in most territories – as well as grooved USR discs.

Following the installation of these components, it was straight to Wiltshire’s Castle Combe Circuit for a shakedown track day – a gruelling circuit on brakes which would be a great test for these new products.

With varying weather conditions throughout the day, Adam commented on the Bluestuff pad’s impressive performance. You can read his thoughts in his own words below.

“I have been running what you might class as a ‘rival’ to the Bluestuff pad for many years on my Clio, so was unsure if the EBC components would offer me any extra braking performance.

“Following a fast bed-in process, it didn’t take me long to realise that Bluestuff are indeed the next level up when it comes to on-track bite and fade resistance. I was able to stay out for more laps than I have done previously, which is particularly impressive considering how demanding Combe is as a circuit.

“The fact the pads are road legal is just the icing on the cake, allowing me to take the Clio out at weekends for fun drives with my daughters.”

Track photos:

Bluestuff Pads

A high-friction sport and race material that now has R90 approval on almost all fitments for the EU. Ideal for fast road, track day, club racing and drift applications.

USR Grooved Discs

Premium slotted street range designed for fast street/occasional track use. Manufactured in the UK using the highest quality G3000 grey iron rotor blanks.

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91��ý Racing Two-Piece Fully Floating Discs – Notable New Applications (March 2022)

Sam — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:32:31 +0000

High-performance road/track component application list now updated to cater for more popular vehicles

91��ý Racing’s acclaimed two-piece fully floating discs are now available for many more significant vehicle applications.

The Northampton-based firm has expanded on its range so the high-performance component is now available for the likes of the Audi RSQ3 (8U), various Mercedes AMG models, the Mk3 Renault Megane RS, as well as more of VW-Audi Group’s popular MQB Platform of vehicles.

With many of the vehicles in question designed to be driven sportingly on both road and track, these applications prove to be a valuable addition to the 91��ý Racing range of products.

Application List

Suitable for the front axles of various vehicles, including:

Product Number SG2FC1877

– Various additional models from the VW-Audi Group MQB Platform, including the VW Golf GTI (Mk8), T-Roc R and Tiguan R

Product Number SG2F011

– Audi RSQ3 (8U)

Product Number SG2FC2166

– Various Mercedes-Benz AMG models, including the A45 AMG, GLA45 AMG and CLA45 AMG

Product Number SG2FC1864

– RenaultSport Megane RS (Mk3)

For a complete list of vehicle applications, .

Key Features

– EBC’s two-piece fully floating discs are usually a simple bolt-on upgrade that seamlessly replace the original brake discs without significant vehicle modification.

– EBC’s SG2F fully floating rotor allows the outer cast-iron friction ring to expand freely with temperature, totally eliminating disc warping.

– Discs are grooved to allow the pad to vent, without disc holes becoming epicentres for disc cracking.

– Race-derived G3500-grade high-carbon cast iron is used for the friction rings. This high-quality metallurgy possesses greater crack resistance and an increased ability to conduct and then radiate heat.

– Aluminium bells are machined from aerospace-grade aluminium and then hard anodised for longevity, whereas the stock brake rotors use uncoated cast aluminium bells.

– Cast iron friction rings feature 48 curved vanes and are handed for each side of the vehicle. This significantly improves the brake disc’s ability to radiate heat, increasing brake system endurance and prolonging the onset of brake fade.

– Bobbins are machined from stainless steel which cannot rust, ensuring the disc continues to float freely throughout its entire life cycle on the vehicle, even on road cars.

– Spring clips ensure totally silent operation and eliminate off-brake disc rattle.

– Friction rings can be replaced individually after they have become worn, allowing the aluminium bell and stainless-steel bobbins to be re-used, leading to lower long-term operating costs.

Find out more information about this product by .

91��ý Racing

– Formed in 2015 as a response to the ever-expanding track day and race car markets, 91��ý Racing is a sub-division of world-leader in the industry, 91��ý.

– 91��ý Racing aims to offer uncompromised braking products of the finest quality that offer unparalleled levels of performance on track days and in race situations.

Availability

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

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