Need new rotors
12-30-2008 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyP912' date='Dec 29 2008, 10:11 PM
offers still on table... 50 bucks plus ship.. all 4 rotors.. off my ap1
Kool, u think u can send me some pics of the rotors xxlap1xx@yahoo.com Thanks
12-30-2008 | 11:58 AM
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Powerslots appears to be a great bang for the buck...I've had my EBC rotors for 2 years now...love them...they are slotted and dimpled (notice not drilled so the structurally integrity is not an issue as with some drilled rotors)...of course that discussion can go on for hours...anyway...I believe they are pretty affordable...look into them but Powerslots have good reviews on S2KI and they'll cost you less...Tirerack has them for sure...good luck
12-30-2008 | 01:34 PM
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Most people who track usually buy the NAPA specials w/ race pads. They run through rotors in a few track days so why spend extra when they are gonna last a few track days. NAPA rotors are ~ $30 each last time I checked.
12-30-2008 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RAIN H8R' date='Dec 30 2008, 04:41 AM
Their is a guy selling drilled/slotted with pads for like 240 shipped. i think his username is ilovemys2000 or ilovemyhonda or something like that.
I know drilled/slotted is not the best because it takes away the contact surface, but they are cheap...brand new...and better than stock...
I know drilled/slotted is not the best because it takes away the contact surface, but they are cheap...brand new...and better than stock...
less surface area=less friction
more prone to crack=unrepairable damage
more prone to warp/thermal mass=less material per disk
12-31-2008 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by iam7head' date='Dec 30 2008, 03:24 PM
how is it better than stock?
less surface area=less friction
more prone to crack=unrepairable damage
more prone to warp/thermal mass=less material per disk
less surface area=less friction
more prone to crack=unrepairable damage
more prone to warp/thermal mass=less material per disk
01-02-2009 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by iam7head' date='Dec 30 2008, 03:24 PM
how is it better than stock?
less surface area=less friction
more prone to crack=unrepairable damage
more prone to warp/thermal mass=less material per disk
less surface area=less friction
more prone to crack=unrepairable damage
more prone to warp/thermal mass=less material per disk
The only thing drilled rotors are better at is looking pretty and even that's subjective. If you want an OEM replacement try the signature series from http://www.raceshopper.com/best_brakes_rotors.shtml or the Brembo Blanks from tirereack.com
01-02-2009 | 07:29 PM
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So are you guys really wearing down the OEM rotors this fast?
A dealer where I just got front pads replaced, stated they resurface the rotors with every pad change and they can usually turn OEM rotors 3 times with 3 pad changes before the OEM rotors need replaced.
Dealer ????
A dealer where I just got front pads replaced, stated they resurface the rotors with every pad change and they can usually turn OEM rotors 3 times with 3 pad changes before the OEM rotors need replaced.
Dealer
????