Rotors
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Originally Posted by THEO C5
People,
It's the picture on sport brakes web site that is causing the confusion.
Here's the corvette garage rotors
Here's what I got in the mail from sport brakes..same as the Bremo as ET said.
Here's the old picture on sport brakes web site that they never updated
It's the picture on sport brakes web site that is causing the confusion.
Here's the corvette garage rotors
Here's what I got in the mail from sport brakes..same as the Bremo as ET said.
Here's the old picture on sport brakes web site that they never updated
This debate would have been so much lighter if their website layout(font, pics/positioning) was half way decent. The rotors they sell are fine, but their website
SUX. 
Instructor
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From: Stocholm Bromma
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From: Alta Loma CA
Originally Posted by Mickelina
Why not www.gmpartsdirect.com 160 $ for a set
NOt sure about the Zinc was so please double check.
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From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
Are these zinc coated?
Please don't say yes. If I spend any more before the Christmas visa comes in, my wife will have me singing suprano.
Please don't say yes. If I spend any more before the Christmas visa comes in, my wife will have me singing suprano.
Oh and I would be interested!
Last edited by jrose7004; Jan 1, 2005 at 01:52 PM.
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Burnout
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From: South Surrey (White Rock) British Columbia
Rotors Group Purchase
Originally Posted by D.K.
This debate would have been so much lighter if their website layout(font, pics/positioning) was half way decent. The rotors they sell are fine, but their website SUX.
SUX. 
Not only would this thread have been much lighter it may have never happened, as we could now choose based on visual appeal!
The only place I found any pictures of the sportbrakes rotors was on their web site( and as D.K. so aptly put it "their web site SUX " and It also states they use blanks fron 4 different vendors. "(Brembo, Bradi, ATE, Zimmerman)."
From Corvette Garage "Finally, a great looking rotor set without the name brand price! Dont confuse these with modified GM rotors, these are Brembo blanks custom made to our specs! Rotors are CNC drilled/slotted for better cooling and heat dissipation and silver zinc coated for rust prevention. Easy installation with no modifications."
If you want the very best go buy RED DEVIL's Titanium Rotors and Ceramic Pads They'll stop ya 60-0 in 80-85 ft for Mucho Denaro.
Lets continue with my original intent to try & get some interest in what I think is one of the best looking Drilled and Slotted Rotors available.
mrgil
Last edited by mrgil; Jan 1, 2005 at 04:21 PM.
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Burnout
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From: South Surrey (White Rock) British Columbia
Rotors Group Purchase
Originally Posted by WhiteC5Vette
That's quite a statement that sportbrakes are not even a close second to Nates. Is this based on knowledgeable research or research based on photos; photos mean nothing. (Ever been to a restaurant and the menu shows the prefect meal, and it comes out looking very different?)
I have the sportbrakes and they are excellent; especially for the price. Before installing I put them on a lathe and checked the runout of each rotor with a dial indicator. I was amazed at the specs; these are some fantastic rotors.
So, what type of research, and please no mention of photos, no mention of he said/she said this about how great their product is, only verifiable research such as runout specs (independently done), metallurgical tests, etc.
(I have nothing against Nate's rotors, I have never owned them; therefore, never tested them. Just curious as to the statement made by the person who started this thread.)
I have the sportbrakes and they are excellent; especially for the price. Before installing I put them on a lathe and checked the runout of each rotor with a dial indicator. I was amazed at the specs; these are some fantastic rotors.
So, what type of research, and please no mention of photos, no mention of he said/she said this about how great their product is, only verifiable research such as runout specs (independently done), metallurgical tests, etc.
(I have nothing against Nate's rotors, I have never owned them; therefore, never tested them. Just curious as to the statement made by the person who started this thread.)
Second what metalurgical tests did you do?
Why would you compare Rotors to a restaraunt menu? We're not buying a Burger. We're buying Rotors.
If The picture in their brochure is of the product they make it should look like what came off the Machine. Not some visually enhanced photo setup to make it look like what it isn't.(As on a Menu)
Anyway since both claim to be CNC Machined I would expect very tight tolerances for placement of drilled holes and slots and also Face Runout, so these should be a non issue.
In regards to being the same I submit the following Comparison Chart Based on Brochure photos that were posted on this forum.(That's all I have unless you want to send me one of your rotors.)
Corvette Garage ----------Sportbrakes
Front 9 Slots --------------Front 5 Slots
Rear 9 Slots --------------Rear 5 Slots
Front 72 Holes ------------Front 45 Holes
Rear 54 Holes -----------Rear 36 Holes new pic
If the idea behind drilling and slotting rotors is to disspate heat, brake dust, water etcetera, to reduce brake fade then I think is is reasonable that the more the better.
In additon they are more visually appealing.
End of discussion!
Anyone interested in a GP or not.
I've got better things to do than to respond to everyone's opinion
mrgil
Last edited by mrgil; Jan 1, 2005 at 09:14 PM. Reason: Spelling
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Burnout
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From: South Surrey (White Rock) British Columbia
Rotors Group Purchase
These rotors are regularly $399.00 on http://www.corvettegarage.com
I think Nate is offering them at a fair value to cf members.
here's his pricing for the GP
1-4......$350.00
5-8......$330.00
9-12....$310.00
13-16...$290.00
17+......$270.00
Shipping is extra about $20.00 lower 48
So the more he sells the cheaper it will be.
so if you're interested place your order and mention the GP
mrgil
I think Nate is offering them at a fair value to cf members.
here's his pricing for the GP
1-4......$350.00
5-8......$330.00
9-12....$310.00
13-16...$290.00
17+......$270.00
Shipping is extra about $20.00 lower 48
So the more he sells the cheaper it will be.
so if you're interested place your order and mention the GP
mrgil
Racer
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From: Walker LA
Originally Posted by mrgil
These rotors are regularly $399.00 on http://www.corvettegarage.com
I think Nate is offering them at a fair value to cf members.
here's his pricing for the GP
1-4......$350.00
5-8......$330.00
9-12....$310.00
13-16...$290.00
17+......$270.00
Shipping is extra about $20.00 lower 48
So the more he sells the cheaper it will be.
so if you're interested place your order and mention the GP
mrgil
I think Nate is offering them at a fair value to cf members.
here's his pricing for the GP
1-4......$350.00
5-8......$330.00
9-12....$310.00
13-16...$290.00
17+......$270.00
Shipping is extra about $20.00 lower 48
So the more he sells the cheaper it will be.
so if you're interested place your order and mention the GP
mrgil
Just a thought.
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Burnout
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From: South Surrey (White Rock) British Columbia
Originally Posted by C5 MANIAC
I thought the Group Buy was for $270? Also, how about offering a package with pads, brake lines, fluid, and pads?
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
mrgil
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Burnout
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From: South Surrey (White Rock) British Columbia
Originally Posted by MSGvette
I will be over 300.00 with 270.00. I get popped sales tax. If he could make free shipping I would be in. Thanx anyway mrgil.
take $270 US + $20 Shipping=$290X 1.23=$356.70 (CDN) X 1.14(2 taxes)=$406.63 by the time I get it home.
mrgil
However I'm only doing this mod
ONCE!
Last edited by mrgil; Jan 3, 2005 at 08:25 PM.