Non-drilled C6 Z51 Rotors?
10-21-2009, 12:07 PM
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Drifting
10-21-2009, 12:12 PM
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I am doing a C6 Z51 brake conversion on my C4 and I am looking at Racing Brake's 2 piece slotted rotor. Comparable to the DBA 5000 series but they claim they last longer and replacement rings are cheaper.
http://www.racingbrake.com/Z51_FRONT...p/2068-311.htm
I should add, if you are going to use them for track use, the Racing Brake rotors are designed to vent air to the front face of the rotor as well to prevent cracking.
http://www.racingbrake.com/Z51_FRONT...p/2068-311.htm
I should add, if you are going to use them for track use, the Racing Brake rotors are designed to vent air to the front face of the rotor as well to prevent cracking.
10-21-2009, 12:13 PM
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Any that are just solid. I looked on Tirerack, and it appears the Centric ones are plain, but I read some other posts mentioning they are drilled as well. Not sure if they changed that. I may try going by Tirerack since they are only a mile from me and see if i can take a look at them.
10-21-2009, 02:40 PM
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We make the Z51 size as well. We use Coleman Racing rotors and machine the aluminum hats ourselves. Our rotors are 100% made in the USA, directional, correctly vented, slotted only - no holes, are a direct bolt in replacement, and weigh 7.5 pounds less then the stock rotor. That is per rotor. Ours weigh less and cost less then DBA. Fronts are $373.50 each, replacement rings are $196.00 each.
Give us a call if you are interested or have any further questions.
Robert Finlayson
Performance AFX Motorsports
815-254-2631
Give us a call if you are interested or have any further questions.
Robert Finlayson
Performance AFX Motorsports
815-254-2631
10-21-2009, 03:21 PM
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Drifting
The OEM rotors will last just as long (probably longer) than any of the aftermarket stuff and cost 1/3-1/4th the price .... why in the world would you want to pay $1600 for a set of rotors 
when the OEM's at $92each will work, at a minimum, just as good. 
when the OEM's at $92each will work, at a minimum, just as good.
10-21-2009, 03:23 PM
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Burning Brakes
Not sure about the "cost less" part unless you're talking about the 2-pc DBA5000 rotors. The 4000 series slotted are $140/corner+shipping (http://www.darinuperformance.vpweb.c...DBARotors.html).
The AFX rotors are a very nice option though.
The AFX rotors are a very nice option though.
10-21-2009, 03:23 PM
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I'm trying to avoid drilled and just find a nice cheap solid replacement. Trust me I don't want to spend more...I'm looking for cheaper than OEM if possible. Don't want to pay extra for something that doesn't work.
10-21-2009, 03:23 PM
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Burning Brakes
I cracked my OEM drilled rotors, so that's why I moved to slotted. No blank options available unless I step down to standard C5/C6 size rotors.
10-21-2009, 03:25 PM
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Burning Brakes
For what it's worth, my DBA4000 slotted are holding up perfectly after 2 days at Laguna Seca and 2 days at Infineon. In comparison, my OEMs started cracking at the holes after 1 day at Thunderhill, but I made them last for a total of 5 days before the cracking got so bad that I felt uncomfortable driving on them anymore.
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10-22-2009, 08:34 AM
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Drifting
There is no substitute that I am aware of for the OEM and going to C5 brakes is very foolish since the $40-50rotors will last about 1/3-1/4th as long. The old day of $25 rotors are a myth today
Get over the holes .. we have seven in out head already so a few more in the rotors won't matter! I watched Chris crank out 2:02's all weekend at VIR on those OEM rotors (that looked cracked but good) so they can't be all bad
10-22-2009, 01:07 PM
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Former Vendor
Chris runs OEM rotors because T1 rules require them to. Once the new brake package is approved for T1, he won't be running OEM rotors anymore. Neither will any of the other T1 drivers. OEM rotors will not last as long on a racetrack as our Coleman Racing rotors.
Robert Finlayson
Performance AFX Motorsports
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10-22-2009, 02:07 PM
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Drifting
I've used them for track days and autox without incident.
--Dan
10-25-2009, 11:02 PM
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Racer
10-25-2009, 11:09 PM
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Drifting
Odd, because they're still listed online as I said -- Oreilly Auto Parts -- and I bought 3 ea. last week coming in tomorrow -- #145167 & 145168. 
--Dan
--Dan
10-25-2009, 11:12 PM
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Racer
Odd, because they're still listed online as I said -- Oreilly Auto Parts -- and I bought 3 ea. last week coming in tomorrow -- #145167 & 145168.
--Dan
--Dan
145168 is showing not avail
good find btw
Last edited by drivinhard; 10-25-2009 at 11:21 PM.
10-25-2009, 11:21 PM
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Drifting
