So, I need a new front set (a new lower set probably wouldn't be bad either but way out of my price range, not to mention the pain)

I've been running the Carbotech pads for the last couple of seasons and really like them. They stop the car and they wear out over 2 seasons ( ~12 weekends ) not wear out the rotors in 2-3 weekends like Hawk Blues. However they have gone from $95 to $145...Dang!

I was talking to a Hawk representative at the ARRC last year and he said they have a new compound that is easier on rotors. Has anyone run them, what is the compound, and what is the cost.

Thanks