G-Loc GS-1 vs Stock pads (Base GT)

[draconis123]

Trying to figure this out before dropping some more money.

Back Story:

I bought the G-Loc R10/R8 pads and installed them. I really like them but the dust and noise are excessive for street use. The dust really drives me nuts.

So I wanted to get a street pad and just swap in the R10/R8 pads for track days and autocross. I like the fact that with the GS-1 being the same compound I can save time by not having to clean and rebed the pads every swap.

I ended up buying the stock pads due to price but I'm still looking at the GS-1. My question is: Is the GS-1 worth nearly $300 more ($90 for stock and $387 for GS-1)? Is the only benefit really just having the same compound for swapping out? The stock pads are definitely good for the street but I always felt like they needed more bite as they felt soft to me.

tldr; What does the GS-1 do that makes it cost $400 vs the stock pads >$100?

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[DarkestHour]

Been wondering the same as I'm getting ready to replace my PP pads soon. I'd also prefer not to swap pads for track days but G-LOC says DO NOT use the GS-1 for track days...so $400 and aren't even safe for track days? nice.

 

[BmacIL]

Biggest benefit to GS-1 is that you don't need to resurface the rotor if you change to their R compounds for track use.

 

[DarkestHour]

Biggest benefit to GS-1 is that you don't need to resurface the rotor if you change to their R compounds for track use.

Yeah, that is definitely a good benefit for the more serious track guys. I'm just a noob and haven't yet found the limits of my pads.

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