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 Apr 9 2005, 05:43 AM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 52 Joined: 24-February 05 From: Plano, TX Member No.: 666  |
Funny thing my buddy noticed about his Z51 C6 is that he has the exact same "cross-drilled" rotor on both sides of his car, meaning that both the right and left rotor have the same part number. The problem is that they look to be directional fin-wise. He thought Chevy had put the wrong rotor on one side but he verifed with the parts department that indeed the right and left, even though they look to have directional fins, both are listed under the same part number. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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Apr 9 2005, 09:33 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,947 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 16 |
QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Apr 8 2005, 20:11) ...anybody who has picked up a Porsche rotor will THANK GOD that they drilled the damn things.....my car would weigh 500 lbs LESS without them boat anchors... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) And yet I've apparently glowed my boat anchors red. I'm not so sure how much lighter I'd want them. The hat on those things isn't where most of the weight is. |
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Apr 9 2005, 10:09 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Louis ... check your PMs and answer my damn questions ...
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Apr 9 2005, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (Jon A @ Apr 9 2005, 03:33) QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Apr 8 2005, 20:11) ...anybody who has picked up a Porsche rotor will THANK GOD that they drilled the damn things.....my car would weigh 500 lbs LESS without them boat anchors... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) And yet I've apparently glowed my boat anchors red. I'm not so sure how much lighter I'd want them. The hat on those things isn't where most of the weight is. ....MUCH lighter......PLEASE! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) ....didn't know Porsche cross drilled the hats....mine aren't (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) |
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Apr 9 2005, 05:15 PM
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Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 863 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 5 |
No, no pics, but personally I'll take Tom's word considering the experience and training he has on Porsche cars. I think he probably knows what he's talking about if Porsche uses him as a technical resource on their own cars.
That being said, I have to agree. What difference does it really make. Porsche rotors are track proven to be way better than just about anything else out there. My rotors off my 944 Turbo (16" wheels) are way heavier than the rotors that were on my Z06. |
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Apr 9 2005, 06:25 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
I think there is a general assumption that an Aimco rotor from Autozone has the same metallugy that a Brembo rotor would have.
I doubt it's the case at all .... |
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Apr 9 2005, 07:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 366 Joined: 27-December 03 From: TEXAS Member No.: 54 |
From what I've seen on all the GT3R Porsche's and the ALMS things that run...the first thing they do is throw the stock Porsche rotors away. Fine for a hi-po street car....there are better rotors/hats out there for race cars. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Apr 11 2005, 02:44 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,947 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 16 |
QUOTE (1LEThumper @ Apr 9 2005, 11:20) ....there are better rotors/hats out there for race cars. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) There certainly are. The Brembo racing replacements for that application look very nice indeed: (IMG:http://www.hrpworld.com/client_images/ecommerce/client_39/products/3285_1.jpg) Those teams probably don't mind the nearly $800 per rotor as much as I would though. |
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Apr 11 2005, 03:06 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (Jon A @ Apr 10 2005, 21:44) QUOTE (1LEThumper @ Apr 9 2005, 11:20) ....there are better rotors/hats out there for race cars. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) There certainly are. The Brembo racing replacements for that application look very nice indeed: (IMG:http://www.hrpworld.com/client_images/ecommerce/client_39/products/3285_1.jpg) Those teams probably don't mind the nearly $800 per rotor as much as I would though. That's enough to make me want to find a set of calipers to go with them and drag it all home. Besides, I just got practice installing a set of Porsche brakes this weekend. |
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Apr 11 2005, 04:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (Jon A @ Apr 10 2005, 20:44) QUOTE (1LEThumper @ Apr 9 2005, 11:20) ....there are better rotors/hats out there for race cars. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) There certainly are. The Brembo racing replacements for that application look very nice indeed: (IMG:http://www.hrpworld.com/client_images/ecommerce/client_39/products/3285_1.jpg) Those teams probably don't mind the nearly $800 per rotor as much as I would though. ....your KILLING me Jon....I LOVE THOSE THINGS... :drool: |
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Apr 11 2005, 05:53 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 43 Joined: 10-May 04 Member No.: 336 |
I never meant to infer that the new Z06 rotors would be inferior pieces due to being cross-drilled, but it's generally accepted that the cross-drilling is unnecessary. Just eliminates a potential future upgrade path, as this pretty much means blank Z06 rotors are going to be non-existant, and I'm just not going to pay more money for a treatment that doesn't add any value.
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Apr 11 2005, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (jraskell @ Apr 11 2005, 11:53) I'm just not going to pay more money for a treatment that doesn't add any value. ...well, if you want C6 Z06 rotors...it looks like YOU WILL... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Apr 11 2005, 09:10 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
QUOTE (Jon A @ Apr 10 2005, 22:44) QUOTE (1LEThumper @ Apr 9 2005, 11:20) ....there are better rotors/hats out there for race cars. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) There certainly are. The Brembo racing replacements for that application look very nice indeed: (IMG:http://www.hrpworld.com/client_images/ecommerce/client_39/products/3285_1.jpg) Those teams probably don't mind the nearly $800 per rotor as much as I would though. actually, $775 each (including hat + rotor) but then to replace the rotor, it's only $300 each... not too shabby. |
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Apr 12 2005, 12:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 366 Joined: 27-December 03 From: TEXAS Member No.: 54 |
Now Now...there are a couple other brake companies out there......AP, Alcon, Brembo, and lets not forget the guys at StopTech. And you can pick up rotors that are just as good as the brembo's for less than 1/2 that cost...just gotta shop around.
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Apr 12 2005, 04:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (1LEThumper @ Apr 11 2005, 18:46) Now Now...there are a couple other brake companies out there......AP, Alcon, Brembo, and lets not forget the guys at StopTech. And you can pick up rotors that are just as good as the brembo's for less than 1/2 that cost...just gotta shop around. ...if you got some sources up your sleeve....DO tell! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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