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@Nix - thanks, I'm loving it. @VitViper did the install on the blower and the tune. The thing screams. On the straights at the track it was keeping up or able to pass most everything (keep in mind I'm in the complete newbie class with coach in car)... There was a hot Mustang that walked me...

This list has most things, minus some of the supporting engine modes (spark plugs, injectors, fuel pump): Engine / Performance Modifications: PRL 3.5" CAI ZDX TB Ct-e supercharger Vittuned 2.95" pulley & aftercooler Full Race 3" cat-back Full Race catless downpipe Hasport 62a rear motor mount...

FYI - stock brakes held up okay on track at my HPDE. I was definitely aware that they could have problems, so I took it easier on the brakes than I may have otherwise. Probably too easy honestly. This was my first event though, so I had a lot to worry about and didn't want to panic over...

@squiggy - I definitely took into account what @jrotax101 said, but believe based on the experience of others that have run them on the street without issues that I'll likely be fine with it. If I for some reason am not, it's easy enough to get another set of pads for street use. In all...

Decision is final, I'm going Carbotech XP10 in front and XP8 in back. I just spoke with Mike Jr. at Carbotech on the phone and discussed my setup/use. He said as long as I don't mind dust and noise, they'll be just fine on the street (all year round) and likely still provide better stopping...

Thanks @FRDRICE ! I think I'll try out the XP10/XP8 front/rear combo. If it sounds like a dump truck, that'll just give my spouse one more thing to pick on me about... ;-) Also, thanks for the tip on the redshift setup, that looks like it's much more oriented to what I'd want... Don't get...

Stock suspension currently, not sure I'll change suspension other than putting on a 24mm antisway bar in the rear...Seems like a lot of the aftermarket coilovers are more setup for looks than all-out performance, or at least that's my suspicion... I'm on the factory tires still, but plan to...

Oh, almost forgot, @jrotax101 - Any opinions on which Carbotech pads would be a good choice for someone who is clearly way beyond what the stock Honda pads can handle? I'm thinking maybe AX-6 or even XP-8 or XP-10? It is my driver, but I'm willing to tolerate some noise and dust...

I'm leaning toward Carbotech. Oh, and I have some helpful info for others looking to cross-shop! The Carbotech site has pads for the 9th Si, so, using those part numbers (Front CT914, Rear CT537), you can do some comparing here and see if the same pads fit other makes/models...

By the way, lots of places list rear pads, but not fronts... Sort of odd if the parts really do cross over from Accord...

Good idea @Nix. I'm going to see what I can find as well, but I'm giving up the idea that I can get anything before Tuesday... Just have to hope my stock pads hold up for me at the HPDE...

@Dar-Dar - Sorry to dredge up the past, but in an old post regarding the EBC Redstuff pads, you seemed happy after the first year? "After over a year now, my rotors are still in great shape. The EBC redstuff didn't eat away the stock rotors at all. Also, people were saying that they get squeaks...

@Nix - I'll definitely upgrade the fluid as well, though I don't think I had any boiling with the factory stuff (remarkably, those calipers were *HOT*)... I don't mind needing to flush the fluid once a year, though I'm only logging about 4000 miles/year currently... ;-) I didn't experience...

Anyone else experience large amounts of smoke from their stock brakes after some aggressive braking? I drove some twisties pretty hard this evening and when I came to a stop at the end there was so much smoke coming from the front passenger side that I thought I had a fire and pulled off to...

She leaves her purse behind?! Ack! A friend just had a car stolen in broad daylight from a driveway doing that... They couldn't remember if the doors were locked, but still, seems like a bad idea.

Yes and no. Ceramic coating helps with longevity whereas heat wrap can lead to increased corrosion. Also they can coat the inside and outside... As far as heat retention, I'm not sure if one wins out over the other by much, but you could probably find some info on Google. You could ceramic...

I think it's primarily for looks, though perhaps the titanium coating is supposed to help with more than that. You could ask full race to see what they say. The pipe is already stainless, that was good enough for me. Ceramic coatings are functional though for keeping heat in and corrosion...

Oh, and I don't think it's your clutch delay valve, that delay is very minor. I still have mine in and have no trouble doing burnouts through a 1-2 shift, though I wouldn't recommend doing that often. ;)

Sounds like a slipping clutch to me if indeed your speed really isn't picking up. You may have glazed your clutch. Are you basing your speed off of the speedometer? Because if you did have wheel spin you'd see your speed shoot way up past how fast you're actually going...

@Scornio - if it helps, you can't see the downpipe at all once installed unless you go under the car. I went bare with mine. I may be tempted to ceramic coat it just to keep more heat out of the engine bay, but I'm not taking it back out just to do that! Also depending on mods and tune...