GT Performance Mods 2005+ Mustang GT Performance and Technical Information

Rotorpros Cross-Drilled/Gas Slotted rotors install (w/pics)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 9/30/09, 07:22 PM
  #241  
GT Member
 
sp44's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 13, 2008
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...=p4506.c0.m245
Old 9/30/09, 07:58 PM
  #242  
Member
 
Crosschek9's Avatar
 
Join Date: September 8, 2008
Location: Valencia
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com...t_detail&p=135
Old 9/30/09, 08:19 PM
  #243  
GT Member
 
sp44's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 13, 2008
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I like RPI's price better.
Old 9/30/09, 08:25 PM
  #244  
GT Member
 
truckmec67's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 16, 2008
Location: gulfport,ms
Posts: 187
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
finally got my rotopros installed, had a fun time with the clips on the new brake pads, i should have left the old ones on, so far so good good, they really make a big difference in looks, i have got several compliments at the red light so if your thinking about getting these, dont hesitate, buy now .
Attached Thumbnails Rotorpros Cross-Drilled/Gas Slotted rotors install (w/pics)-car3-003.jpg  
Old 10/1/09, 12:49 PM
  #245  
Legacy TMS Member
 
Stoenr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 31, 2005
Location: E. Tennessee
Posts: 3,270
Received 24 Likes on 16 Posts
Originally Posted by sp44
Do these really make a difference or is it more for looks?
Looks only. DO NOT RACE ROAD COURSE EVENTS WITH
Old 10/1/09, 05:12 PM
  #246  
Cobra Member
 
CO_VaporGT_09's Avatar
 
Join Date: August 5, 2008
Location: Arvada, CO
Posts: 1,369
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I got the slotted Roush TrakPak rear discs from Stage 3 Motorsports.

http://www.stage3motorsports.com/pro...Rotor_Kit.html



They look great and match the front Saleen/StopTech BBK with the slotted rotors. Matched them w/ EBC Redstuff pads front and rear, and took them to my first HPDE on a 2.5mile road course last weekend. Worked great! Figure they should hold up fine on the track, right?
Old 3/12/10, 04:08 PM
  #247  
Team Mustang Source
 
Mas35NYR's Avatar
 
Join Date: September 27, 2004
Posts: 964
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Awesome as always Bill, just ordered mine and this will help greatly as I try this install myself!Anything else I might need to know or look out for?
Old 3/13/10, 07:48 AM
  #248  
Thread Starter
 
TacoBill's Avatar
 
Join Date: September 23, 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 10,036
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Mas35NYR
Awesome as always Bill, just ordered mine and this will help greatly as I try this install myself!Anything else I might need to know or look out for?
Pretty much straightforward, just follow the instructions and you'll be fine.

Pay attention on how the e-brake connection attaches, that can sometimes be a PITA.
Old 3/13/10, 08:50 AM
  #249  
Legacy TMS Member
 
metroplex's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 2, 2006
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 4,778
Received 16 Likes on 11 Posts
What's wrong with the stock rotors?
Better pads would solve the overheating issue, along with removing the dust shields and routing ducts.
Old 3/13/10, 09:47 AM
  #250  
Legacy TMS Member
 
Stoenr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 31, 2005
Location: E. Tennessee
Posts: 3,270
Received 24 Likes on 16 Posts
Originally Posted by metroplex
What's wrong with the stock rotors?
Better pads would solve the overheating issue, along with removing the dust shields and routing ducts.
they're not as sexy!
Old 6/5/10, 06:52 PM
  #251  
GT Member
 
06SatinSilver's Avatar
 
Join Date: January 1, 2007
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
brake ducts and HPS pads with rotopros all around held up great at Sebring during 140 miles of camp Steeda.... only casualty was my rear pads i left the factory ones on and they lasted about 80 miles till they were only backing plates!!! needless to say...i now have the stock rear rotors back on the car!!! and a nice set of HPS that were sitting on a shelf in my garage.






track video:
http://www.streetfire.net/video/camp...ng_2016113.htm

Last edited by 06SatinSilver; 6/5/10 at 06:57 PM.
Old 6/6/10, 08:07 PM
  #252  
Legacy TMS Member
 
Stoenr's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 31, 2005
Location: E. Tennessee
Posts: 3,270
Received 24 Likes on 16 Posts
Those suckers didnt crack?
Old 11/3/10, 01:18 AM
  #253  
Mach 1 Member
 
5pointoh's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 24, 2010
Location: Surrey BC, Canada
Posts: 576
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
It sounds like everyone for the most part is happy with the RotoPros.

I talked to Richard today and he told me I can pick up a set of 4 rotors for $200 shipped! He told me to pass the word here on the forum.

How have you guys ordered from him in the past? He told me I can order over the phone from him as this keeps his cost down as oppose to ordering them online from him.
Old 11/3/10, 04:20 AM
  #254  
Cobra R Member
 
Barricade's Avatar
 
Join Date: December 21, 2004
Location: The Alamo
Posts: 1,617
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
...he doesnt get the commission if you do it over the net. lol

Ive heard good things about them. I picked up some R1's and have been happy with them. http://www.r1concepts.com/
Old 11/3/10, 09:22 AM
  #255  
Bullitt Member
 
Sabre's Avatar
 
Join Date: April 12, 2007
Posts: 283
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I am using DBA 4000 series slotted rotors in stock size on the front, for both street and track....they are working great!

Using the Roush slotted, stock size rotors on the rear....great also!

http://www.dba.com.au/

Also using the Agent 47 lower grille and brake cooling duct kit....though I did have to modify the ducting kit just a bit, as it was not made to work around the supercharger intercooler. A little mod here and there and I made it work just fine.
Old 11/3/10, 10:08 AM
  #256  
Mach 1 Member
 
5pointoh's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 24, 2010
Location: Surrey BC, Canada
Posts: 576
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
It sounds like most guys are running the slotted/cross drilled rotors mainly for the looks as there is minimal performance gain if any unless the brake lines and/or pads are changed.

Will probably go the same route as I do a little more research here.

Does anyone know what the advantage/disadvantage is with slotted/cross drilled vs slotted only vs slotted/dimpled vs cross drilled only?
Old 11/3/10, 12:52 PM
  #257  
Cobra Member
 
CO_VaporGT_09's Avatar
 
Join Date: August 5, 2008
Location: Arvada, CO
Posts: 1,369
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by 5pointoh
Does anyone know what the advantage/disadvantage is with slotted/cross drilled vs slotted only vs slotted/dimpled vs cross drilled only?
Drilled look cool, but reduce disc mass (not good for heat tolerance), can promote cracking on the track, and are generally more costly. Dimples basically just give the appearance of drilling without drilling, but perhaps act like slotting in cleaning the brake pad surface and allowing a bit of outgassing from the disc/pad material and the pad itself. Slots/dimples are considered fine on road courses, not so with drilling, generally (don't know how Porsche gets away with it).

Incidentally, many lightweight miatas or other tiny cars will drill ridiculous numbers of holes in the brakes specifically to lighten it, but only for autocross courses where the initial bite is important, but not the ability to absorb and then radiate heat.







Old 11/4/10, 02:04 AM
  #258  
Mach 1 Member
 
5pointoh's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 24, 2010
Location: Surrey BC, Canada
Posts: 576
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
So for someone like myself who only drives his car on nice days in the summer only for street use and occasionally gives it a boot.....would the cross drilled and slotted be OK?
Old 11/4/10, 07:41 AM
  #259  
Cobra Member
 
CO_VaporGT_09's Avatar
 
Join Date: August 5, 2008
Location: Arvada, CO
Posts: 1,369
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by 5pointoh
So for someone like myself who only drives his car on nice days in the summer only for street use and occasionally gives it a boot.....would the cross drilled and slotted be OK?
Absolutely, perfect for YOUR type

Cause they do look cool
Old 11/5/10, 07:59 PM
  #260  
Mach 1 Member
 
ARBO's Avatar
 
Join Date: August 25, 2004
Location: Tri-Cities, WA
Posts: 920
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Do you have phone # for RotoPros? I would like to call. I've run "dimpled & slotted" before on my Lightning from RotoPros with no problem. Not as cool as drilled, but also no cracking issues.


Quick Reply: Rotorpros Cross-Drilled/Gas Slotted rotors install (w/pics)



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:35 PM.