Don't over flame this brake question please...
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Originally Posted by blznsdl
How foolish is it to put drill slots on -just the front?
So, your question isn't foolish at all. If you like the look they would give you, then go for it. Personally, I like a more balanced look and put them on all four wheels on my car.
On a base or F55 suspension car (which I guess you have if you're thinking of doing this), I actually think the rear is what needs a cosmetic upgrade. The OE rotor is small and with the rear 19" wheel there is a lot of empty area behind the wheel. I put the larger (2 inch greater diameter) rotors on my car to fill in that area.
Bob
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Foolish cosmetically? No biggie. If that's what you want, go for it. I saw a new Benz like that yesterday.
Foolish for performance? Makes no difference, you can't even tell the difference between the rotors without looking at them.
Foolish for performance? Makes no difference, you can't even tell the difference between the rotors without looking at them.
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Originally Posted by blznsdl
I was thinking that with a few bolt ons it may be a good idea to get a little more stoppin' support.
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Originally Posted by mlongo99
If that's what you're after, keep your rotors and upgrade your pads. Any improvement from just upgrading your rotors would not be noticeable, and you'd feel like you wasted your money. For more stopping power, pads are where it's at.
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Originally Posted by Hoonose
And then, only for the track.
Drill or cast in holes and slots are for BLING BLING ONLY
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Originally Posted by blznsdl
How foolish is it to put drill slots on -just the front?
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
NO drilled ( or cast in holes ) rotors for any track. Solid side for performance and best braking.
Drill or cast in holes and slots are for BLING BLING ONLY
Drill or cast in holes and slots are for BLING BLING ONLY
We took our C6 to Sebring earlier this year, and prior to going I installed some Carbotech pads and what a difference! I was told drilled rotors will warp easier. Kevin
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People need to realize one thing about brakes... Slotted/ cross drilled does not make you stop shorter , it keeps the brakes cooler so you can stop more consistantly. So unless you plan on roadracing/ autocrossing, you dont really even need them, unless you like the look... 
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Originally Posted by beezeye
On a base suspension car I actually think the rear is what needs a cosmetic upgrade. The OE rotor is small and with the rear 19" wheel there is a lot of empty area behind the wheel. I put the larger (2 inch greater diameter) rotors on my car to fill in that area.
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Bob, I looked at your profile and see you used the Baer Eradispeed rotors.
Thanx for listing.
Thanx for listing.
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Originally Posted by Ginny C6
. . . was told drilled rotors will warp easier. Kevin
And will crack.As someone else stated drilling dissipates heat better but under constant stress from AutoCross they may crack at the holes.
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
Originally Posted by blznsdl
How foolish is it to put drill slots on -just the front?