On my NC, I experimented with slotted discs and pads and eventually end up using upgraded pads but standard discs, as anything else resulted in very fast pad wear. But back then, the NC occasionally saw track use and is bbr tuned (stage 2 turbo).
So if you don’t care about aesthetics, I suggest sticking to standard discs but upgrading the pads. The standard discs are plenty enough.
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Thx, Any particular replacement pads (for road use)?
I look after our family fleet (seven cars including those of my offspring) and over the last twenty years or so have bought so much stuff from my local motor factor that they recognise my voice on the phone and they have given me my own discount account! They’re a great bunch of people, always willing to provide sound advice and it’s always a pleasure to go there.
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I use EBC yellow stuff with standard discs. I occasionally used to track the car once or twice a year and my NC is tuned (+300bph), but this combo has worked rather well, including longevity-wise.
Otherwise, with exclusive road use, and a normal driving style, I wouldn’t mind the EBC green stuff.
Thing is, those cars are so light that most pads will be just fine, with not that much difference in price, so long as you driving style remains sensible. If you have a specialist near you, call them.
If you have specific requirements in terms of “pedal feel”, brake dust, etc then better to talk to a specialist. Or be patient and accept a little bit of trial and error.
Gotit! TYVM
iv just put EBC Greenstuff pads on my 5 and they are definatly better than standard road pads.
greenstuff pads are sold as a fastroad pad!
so they will work great at all temperatures. in normal road use.
yellow stuff is a road and track pad so they handle sustained heat better than the greenstuff pads
basically if your a normal road user who occasionally puts the foot down for over taking etc then greenstuff will be fine!
however if your sort of driver that gives it the hammer all the time and keeps the discs hot then yellowstuff is the way to go!
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I ended up with TMD Pagid discs. One interesting thing is the two plates on the original disc are joined by closely spaced vanes(?) towards the circumference of the disc, whereas the pagids aren’t:
Also fitted some EBC Yellow Stuff pads on the front. I’ll see how they perform at the Nurburgring in a couple of weeks. I don’t think I’ll have the winmax pads in time.
Can I put my old brake discs in my household recycling bin?!
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yes you can. its just metal after all
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Check your local council what’s allowed.
We used to put most metals in our bin, now they only allow food/drinks cans.
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I take heavier metal components to my local recycling centre where they have a dedicated scrap metal skip.
I go there to take glass bottles and jars anyway, which otherwise go to landfill in our area.
actually i think you are correct.
the council here have really tightened up on whats allowed!
that being said the bin men dont check whats in the middle of the bin!!
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I put a large tree stump in my bin once, must have been nearly 1ft in dia. The ideal max size for twigs/branches they say is around 2 inches dia. I watched and heard the crushing machine give out a massive groan and crunching sound as it devoured the stump, not doing that again.
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I put polystyrene in my bin from a fridge/freezer once and they didn’t take it, due to the fact that it wouldn’t come out when tipped up.
When I rang the council for a polite chat and asked why the Refuse Collectors/Bin Men (or Ladies!) didn’t dislodge it.
I was told that their workers are not allowed to put their hands in a bin, no matter even if it’s on the surface, due to Health and Safety…
Put the discs in the bottom of the bin, that will dislodge anything on top when emptied. 
Or some old house bricks🤣
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Perhaps this is a bit much.
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I occasionally take mine on track and fitted bigger discs with Wilwood calipers. No problems so far.
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Ooohhh shiny shiny. I want some.
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@BlueAgave what diameter are the discs? What size wheels are you running?
The discs are 12.88 " (available from Goodwin Racing) and wheels are 17".
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