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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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just wondering what rotors do u guys use? im looking to get the rotora slotted rotors or powerslot rotors. any suggestions? thanks
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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stock or pepboys.....honestly there isn't a huge difference in performance. what are the purposes for your car exactly?
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Stock/PEPBOYS/autozone are perfect...
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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i just got some brembo blanks, slotted and crossdrilled stuff is just junk for our cars, just for looks
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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Using different rotors will not make a significant difference in stopping power.

Two-piece rotors will last longer when subjected to heat from track use, but are expensive.

I've found that all better-quality one-piece rotors last pretty much the same amount of time and number of track miles. That's why I'm using the $25 Duralast rotors from Autozone, even on my heavily-tracked car.
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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I am very supprised how much people like the vatozone rotors
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94rs-turbo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am very supprised how much people like the vatozone rotors</TD></TR></TABLE>
im *surprised how many people dont track thier r's

gsr's might have been a better option
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94rs-turbo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am very supprised how much people like the vatozone rotors</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why? Rotors are a wear item. Those that can drive their Hype R near the limit on the track will burn up a set of fronts in a weekend. No sense in paying for the Brembo name when a set of Autozone cheapies will do the same job, and go in the same trash bin.
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Why? Rotors are a wear item. Those that can drive their Hype R near the limit on the track will burn up a set of fronts in a weekend. No sense in paying for the Brembo name when a set of Autozone cheapies will do the same job, and go in the same trash bin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
TRUTH right thur.
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Read it again...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why? Rotors are a wear item. Those that can drive their Hype R near the limit on the track will burn up a set of fronts in a weekend. No sense in paying for the Brembo name when a set of Autozone cheapies will do the same job, and go in the same trash bin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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HEY!!! I OUOTED PAT !st!!!! XXXXX

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Why? Rotors are a wear item. Those that can drive their Hype R near the limit on the track will burn up a set of fronts in a weekend. No sense in paying for the Brembo name when a set of Autozone cheapies will do the same job, and go in the same trash bin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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It needed to be said once more...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Why? Rotors are a wear item. Those that can drive their Hype R near the limit on the track will burn up a set of fronts in a weekend. No sense in paying for the Brembo name when a set of Autozone cheapies will do the same job, and go in the same trash bin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Why, you...... I outta...........

quote it again.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Why? Rotors are a wear item. Those that can drive their Hype R near the limit on the track will burn up a set of fronts in a weekend. No sense in paying for the Brembo name when a set of Autozone cheapies will do the same job, and go in the same trash bin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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thanks guys for the replies. well i just decided to have my stock rotors resurface. i just considered the slotted rotors becuase i thot they would last longer. well since my car is DD and not a track whre.. ill just use my stock rotors and some great pads :D how are the hawks street perf?
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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slotted/grooved discs are a complete waste of time, save you're money mang
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 04:12 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Why? Rotors are a wear item. Those that can drive their Hype R near the limit on the track will burn up a set of fronts in a weekend. No sense in paying for the Brembo name when a set of Autozone cheapies will do the same job, and go in the same trash bin.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The Autozone rotors don't go in the trash. They go back to the customer service desk when they are cracked with and they give you another set for free. That's why I use the Autozone rotors
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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Axles too.
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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yea i just got 2 sets of axles from autozone. gotta love warranty's
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bradstard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

The Autozone rotors don't go in the trash. They go back to the customer service desk when they are cracked with and they give you another set for free. That's why I use the Autozone rotors </TD></TR></TABLE>

I thought the Harris boys had single-handedly ruined that warranty?


Truth - it used to be a year at least, now it's what, three months?
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 05:23 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I thought the Harris boys had single-handedly ruined that warranty?


Truth - it used to be a year at least, now it's what, three months?</TD></TR></TABLE>


hahaha, that'd be a belter
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 05:26 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Truth - it used to be a year at least, now it's what, three months?</TD></TR></TABLE>

According to the website, it's 2 years on the Legend Duralast rotors. I've never had a problem exchanging them. They look at them funny sometimes and ask what the hell happened. They usually say that you probably have a stuck caliper and should get that fixed
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 05:45 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bradstard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

According to the website, it's 2 years on the Legend Duralast rotors. I've never had a problem exchanging them. They look at them funny sometimes and ask what the hell happened. They usually say that you probably have a stuck caliper and should get that fixed </TD></TR></TABLE>


you're a bad man
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bradstard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> They look at them funny sometimes and ask what the hell happened. They usually say that you probably have a stuck caliper and should get that fixed </TD></TR></TABLE>
LMFAO!! "They only get stuck at the end of the straights"
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Rotors are a wear item. Those that can drive their Hype R near the limit on the track will burn up a set of fronts in a weekend.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Use up a set of rotors in a weekend? Nonsense. I put 1,366 actual track miles (over 10K total miles) on my last set of Autozone rotors before I had to replace them.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bradstard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The Autozone rotors don't go in the trash. They go back to the customer service desk when they are cracked with and they give you another set for free. That's why I use the Autozone rotors </TD></TR></TABLE>

for cheating, taking advantage of a warranty that was never intended to replace parts for track use. That is WRONG, and you know it. Shame on you!
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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I'm suprised nobody mentioned using the Legend rotors... It's what I have up front. Just a little bit thicker.

But yeah... wear item.
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