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Jun 10, 2007 | 06:22 PM

johnodrake

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Brake Rotors

There have been numerous threads on drilled rotors. I am watching the NASCAR race at Pocono and Larry MacReynolds just did a piece on the brake package...The Rotors were not drilled per se, but did have squiggly slots cut in the rotor that went all the way through.

Jun 10, 2007 | 06:39 PM

AU N EGL

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Could be could be. But then again, the rotors are tossed after each race too.

Jun 10, 2007 | 08:26 PM

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alot of the brake company will tell you drilled rotors are not made for track, sloted rotors are made for track.

Jun 10, 2007 | 08:30 PM

johnodrake

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Originally Posted by blackvett

alot of the brake company will tell you drilled rotors are not made for track, sloted rotors are made for track.

These were definitely slotted but not just a groove cut into the face, the slot went all the way through.

Jun 10, 2007 | 08:53 PM

TommyV

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12, '16

Solid=cheap, drilled=bling, slotted=race.

Jun 10, 2007 | 09:26 PM

TCW

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St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19

Opinions on brake rotors are like a$$holes. Everyone has one.

Tom

Jun 10, 2007 | 11:39 PM

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St. Jude Donor '08

I saw those also, and started to wonder what the hell. Looked kind of cool

Jun 12, 2007 | 11:35 AM

LOS ANGELES PI

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What we need is a reasonable cost, slotted rotor to replace the drilled.

Anyone hear of any yet?

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Jun 12, 2007 | 01:28 PM

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Power Slots are available for the non-Z51; I've used those before and liked them. No Z51-sized rotors from them yet, though.

I've seen some slotted rotors that are drilled in the slots - no idea why, but I guess it seemed like a good idea to someone. There are more fashions in rotors than women's clothes - and more markup, it would seem.

Jun 12, 2007 | 02:16 PM

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I just ordered some DBA 4000 Series 6X6 WIPER-SLOT rotors for $650 delivered. I've seen these rotors in action and these are the real deal for the serious weekend warrior:
http://www.dba.com.au/2006/PR_DOCS/P...0chevrolet.pdf

And they look great too.

Tom

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Jun 12, 2007 | 02:48 PM

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Those look good, did you order them from DBA or Tire Rack?

Jun 12, 2007 | 02:49 PM

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Those look good, did you order them from DBA or Tire Rack?

A guy over on the 350Z forum, he's not a CF supporting vendor but beat Tire Rack's price by $100.

If you want more info PM me.

Tom

Jun 12, 2007 | 04:19 PM

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LOS ANGELES PI

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DBA4000 Series

I found the DBA slotted rotors, series 4000 are 174.95 each.

The web site is www.autoanything.com

I called 1-800-974-8888, ask for Robert at x109. They are dealing off list. Robert says to mention the Corvette Forum and Los Angeles PI for a discount.

Jun 12, 2007 | 05:43 PM

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andyandy98

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These rotors look nice, but "Kangaroo Paw Ventillation" ??

Jun 12, 2007 | 05:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyV

Solid=cheap, drilled=bling, slotted=race.

Exactly what i was gonna say lol

Jun 12, 2007 | 05:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyV

Solid=cheap, drilled=bling, slotted=race.

What if you have drilled and slotted?

Jun 12, 2007 | 07:43 PM

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saplumr

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What if you have drilled and slotted?

Blingn'-Race????

Jun 13, 2007 | 12:55 AM

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Quote:

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These rotors look nice, but "Kangaroo Paw Ventillation" ??

That is the only part I found a little leary, that and the Australian voice over on the video. Sounded like Outback steak house.

BUT, does look like a nice product.

Anyone using the DBA setup?

Jun 13, 2007 | 06:44 AM

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AU N EGL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LOS ANGELES PI

That is the only part I found a little leary, that and the Australian voice over on the video. Sounded like Outback steak house.

BUT, does look like a nice product.

Anyone using the DBA setup?

Many of the Z06 guys are going to the 2 piece DBA set up.

Jun 13, 2007 | 08:14 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LOS ANGELES PI

That is the only part I found a little leary, that and the Australian voice over on the video. Sounded like Outback steak house.

BUT, does look like a nice product.

Anyone using the DBA setup?

I learned of these after a few of my Z06 buddies started using them at Road America. RA is notoriously hard on brakes so much so that a buddies Z06 OEM rotors actually "SNAPPED" and a crack appeared across all three of the drilled holes on a rotor after 3 laps.

Tom

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