drilled and slotted rotors on ebay for sale

[05HemiC]

Has anyone heard of these guys?

I understand these aren't going to compete with the Brembo's of the world, but they are a hell of a lot cheaper and wondered if they would be a good mild upgrade?

Has anyone heard of this company?

Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tego ry=33564

[415_300C]

personally, I think the most important part of the brake upgrade is the caliper, but for something mild i think it would work.

i would only go slotted though, drilled weakens the rotor and isn't really necessary unless you are using the brakes for racing and need the extra cooling.

[II kings 9:20]

I agree, drilled rotors develop stress cracks that spider out and won't last long, useless for street. I would add that SS lines will improve feel. Even with new calipers, slotted rotors yada yada, stopping distanced may not improve much, of course fade resistance and feel will greatly improve. If a system could show me an improvement in distance from 126 to say 105 on the same day, pavement, and tires then I would be interested. This could translate into real world benefits, I can't remember the last time I had to do 10 full on panic stops in a row.

[415_300C]

good point II Kings, SS Lines are crucial in the whole equation. Sometimes just changing pads, SS lines and fluid are enough to make the car feel like it has a full big brake kit. it was surely the case with my STi... stock the brakes were horrible, once i put the lines, pads and fluid in the car felt like it had 14.1" AP Racing 8 Piston Monoblock racing brakes.

Anyone know about SS lines for the Cs? (it may have them already, i don't have my car quite yet so i wouldn't know... 1 hour away, i can feel it getting closer by the minute...)

[05HemiC]

Excellent points and I agree with the SS brake lines/pads that's two of the best upgrades. I was interested in improving slightly over stock to compensate for the 20X8.5's tire/wheel combo I have on order.

I don't think that I need to go with Brembo's for all the money involved, since I don't competition drive the car.

[Projekt 300C]

Where would be get calipers for our car? And is there a clearence problem with 20'? Anyone put on BBK with 20' or 22'?

[II kings 9:20]

Originally Posted by 05HemiC

Excellent points and I agree with the SS brake lines/pads that's two of the best upgrades. I was interested in improving slightly over stock to compensate for the 20X8.5's tire/wheel combo I have on order.

I don't think that I need to go with Brembo's for all the money involved, since I don't competition drive the car.

Unlike most guys, you are thinking about the increased unsprung weight and inevitable longer stopping distances. It would be good to weigh each combo and compare, if your new wheels are forged the difference may be minor.

[5point7]

Good thread guys, no cross-drilled and SS lines and good pads can make a big difference.

[Northern Rider]

Originally Posted by 05HemiC

Excellent points and I agree with the SS brake lines/pads that's two of the best upgrades. I was interested in improving slightly over stock to compensate for the 20X8.5's tire/wheel combo I have on order.

I don't think that I need to go with Brembo's for all the money involved, since I don't competition drive the car.

the wider 8.5's will give better grip, depending what brand of performance tire you are going with. The brakes on the C seem to handle the extra 20" weight well. You may even get a better stopping distance over the OEM contis.

As others have said, stay away from drilled rotors. they are only for competition cars and they really shorten the rotor life.

[LWOOD]

The OEM manufacturers like Porsche/Ferrari actually cast the holes into the rotors and then just machine them to clean the up. In the aftermarket they add the holes after the casting/forging process. They may disperse heat and reduce gas build up, but they weaken the rotor. II Kings, didn't you put on SS lines? If so what was the source and do you like them?