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      07-02-2022, 02:43 PM   #127
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Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep View Post
The reason for the initial brake advantage for the G series car is due to the tires.
G series cars have wider (by 20mm) and newer model tires that simply have more grip than the F series M Cars.
The brakes on the F generation cars are just better. The difference is initial braking vs sustained braking. Swap the tires and I would wager the F car will outperform the G car in both initial and sustained braking.
This is absolutely false.
Front calipers: 2-pieces 4 pot / 380x30mm vs monoblock 6 pot / 380x36mm
Rear calipers: 2 pieces 2 pot / vs floating single pot, same rotors
The brakes on the G80 are clearly better.
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