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Rotorpros, R1 Rotors or other?
11/16/07, 09:15 AM
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Just so there is no misunderstanding - these ARE DBA rotors. As for the $1039 rotors - thats a reasonable price for a set of 2 piece rotors.
11/16/07, 08:29 PM
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Hmm I see, so I assume they are DBA's 5000 series. What is the benefit to the 2 peice rotor? Is it in weight savings? I am looking to lose weight off my rotating parts, so I am pretty interested in these if they can help. I cant find any weight specs on them anywhere.
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11/17/07, 10:16 AM
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IIRC on average a set of 2 piece rotors will save you 3.5 lbs a wheel.
Weight savings and the rotors are less prone to warp due to heat related stress. 1 piece rotors are more prone to warping due to the differing thicknesses found in the rotor.
The nice thing about a 2 piece rotor (when your going to larger brakes) is the effect on unsprung weight. It minimizes the weight gain - is close to or mass neutral - or lighter than the original brakes, all of which helps to maintain or improve handling or minimize the negative effect.
Fat brakes along with big rims can be detriment to handling if they are significantly heavier than the items they replace and no attempt is made to modify the other suspension components (springs, shocks, struts, ect) in order to counter the effect of the heavier equipment.
Lol if you want to round out the weight savings, check out a set of Dymag wheels.
Weight savings and the rotors are less prone to warp due to heat related stress. 1 piece rotors are more prone to warping due to the differing thicknesses found in the rotor.
The nice thing about a 2 piece rotor (when your going to larger brakes) is the effect on unsprung weight. It minimizes the weight gain - is close to or mass neutral - or lighter than the original brakes, all of which helps to maintain or improve handling or minimize the negative effect.
Fat brakes along with big rims can be detriment to handling if they are significantly heavier than the items they replace and no attempt is made to modify the other suspension components (springs, shocks, struts, ect) in order to counter the effect of the heavier equipment.
Lol if you want to round out the weight savings, check out a set of Dymag wheels.
11/19/07, 09:05 AM
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IIRC on average a set of 2 piece rotors will save you 3.5 lbs a wheel.
Weight savings and the rotors are less prone to warp due to heat related stress. 1 piece rotors are more prone to warping due to the differing thicknesses found in the rotor.
The nice thing about a 2 piece rotor (when your going to larger brakes) is the effect on unsprung weight. It minimizes the weight gain - is close to or mass neutral - or lighter than the original brakes, all of which helps to maintain or improve handling or minimize the negative effect.
Fat brakes along with big rims can be detriment to handling if they are significantly heavier than the items they replace and no attempt is made to modify the other suspension components (springs, shocks, struts, ect) in order to counter the effect of the heavier equipment.
Lol if you want to round out the weight savings, check out a set of Dymag wheels.
Weight savings and the rotors are less prone to warp due to heat related stress. 1 piece rotors are more prone to warping due to the differing thicknesses found in the rotor.
The nice thing about a 2 piece rotor (when your going to larger brakes) is the effect on unsprung weight. It minimizes the weight gain - is close to or mass neutral - or lighter than the original brakes, all of which helps to maintain or improve handling or minimize the negative effect.
Fat brakes along with big rims can be detriment to handling if they are significantly heavier than the items they replace and no attempt is made to modify the other suspension components (springs, shocks, struts, ect) in order to counter the effect of the heavier equipment.
Lol if you want to round out the weight savings, check out a set of Dymag wheels.
Hey there,
Excellent post. To add to the unsprung weight discussion, when it comes to acceleration, for every pound of rotating weight (wheels, brakes, etc) you remove from your car, its equivalent to removing two pounds of weight from the weight of the car. Lighter weight brakes and lighter wheels can make a significant difference in acceleration.
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11/20/07, 06:47 AM
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i got the 4 piston ap racing from stillen. awesome brakes!! too bad it requires the right wheel to fit.
as for stock size...2 piece DBA are the BEST out there....
stillen provided me excellent service!
as for stock size...2 piece DBA are the BEST out there....
stillen provided me excellent service!
11/20/07, 08:41 AM
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Thanks for the kudos on the AP Brakes. Brake fitment is something that you need to be concerned with any time you do a brake kit upgrade - no matter whose kit it is. There is always a possibility for caliper/wheel contact. Always better to check ahead of time. We provide a brake fitment guide to help assess the situation.
We also sell DBA here
Let me know if I can be of any help - here to help in any way I can.
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11/25/07, 09:27 PM
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So If I ordered a set of 4 drilled and slotted zinc plated rotors for my 07 GT with low dust pads from Rotorpros, did I do the right thing with the right company. I believe so. Input please.
11/26/07, 05:34 AM
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11/26/07, 07:55 AM
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I sent the guy from R1 a PM like he said if I wanted a" deal that I couldn't refuse" over 10 days ago but he never replied so I guess he doesn't need the business that bad. I have till the end of the week to get the Rotorpros deal for 220 so thats what I'm gonna do
Sorry,I sent it 8 days ago.
Sorry,I sent it 8 days ago.
11/26/07, 08:53 AM
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I sent the guy from R1 a PM like he said if I wanted a" deal that I couldn't refuse" over 10 days ago but he never replied so I guess he doesn't need the business that bad. I have till the end of the week to get the Rotorpros deal for 220 so thats what I'm gonna do Sorry,I sent it 8 days ago.
Sorry,I sent it 8 days ago.$220 seams like a deal to me. I wonder why they charged me $320 over your $220.
11/26/07, 10:55 AM
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Also I'm not getting pads
11/26/07, 02:20 PM
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11/26/07, 02:51 PM
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Keeping stock pads? I heard our pads were ceramic and that Rich said it would be better not to use ceramic with the rotors. Of course I know a few poeple here are still running stock pads. What are the life on our pads? Maybe i can save a buck and keep stock for now.
About the high temp paint thing to prevent rust. How exactly did those of you who did it go about doing it? (confusing sentence hah)
EDIT: I imagine that the $70 for centri pads is for all for corners?
11/27/07, 04:22 PM
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Keeping stock pads? I heard our pads were ceramic and that Rich said it would be better not to use ceramic with the rotors. Of course I know a few poeple here are still running stock pads. What are the life on our pads? Maybe i can save a buck and keep stock for now.
About the high temp paint thing to prevent rust. How exactly did those of you who did it go about doing it? (confusing sentence hah)
EDIT: I imagine that the $70 for centri pads is for all for corners?
About the high temp paint thing to prevent rust. How exactly did those of you who did it go about doing it? (confusing sentence hah)
EDIT: I imagine that the $70 for centri pads is for all for corners?
11/27/07, 11:09 PM
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Keeping stock pads? I heard our pads were ceramic and that Rich said it would be better not to use ceramic with the rotors. Of course I know a few poeple here are still running stock pads. What are the life on our pads? Maybe i can save a buck and keep stock for now.
About the high temp paint thing to prevent rust. How exactly did those of you who did it go about doing it? (confusing sentence hah)
EDIT: I imagine that the $70 for centri pads is for all for corners?
About the high temp paint thing to prevent rust. How exactly did those of you who did it go about doing it? (confusing sentence hah)
EDIT: I imagine that the $70 for centri pads is for all for corners?
if you paint the rotors,buff them with a 3m pad on your angle grinder before you install them on the car that way you wont contaminate the pads with paint
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11/28/07, 11:17 AM
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There is a high temp clear available or you can paint them another high temp color to avoid rusting. The zinc ones will rust in the holes and slots unless they are the painted ones you buy. The painted ones you buy are just painted on the hubs I believe but I could be wrong