Rotor selection

Elmo370z · 01-23-2018, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I run Z1 two piece rotors and so far they worn very well. The unsung weight is very noticeable up front. It makes for better turn it as effort is decreased. I don't think rears are as big a deal but unsprung weight is a good thing. It cracks me up that some will spend thousands on light weight wheels but just as well off buying light weight rotors. I did both and it has a big impact on handling, braking and acceleration. Just my two cents!

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Getting there. I’m broke

Elmo370z · 01-23-2018, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

That would be a negative on increased wear. I am at half pad on a full set of XP8's with Dragon driving and street driving for over 80k miles.

My xp8's last 4 track days

Rusty · 01-24-2018, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Racing Brake makes a 2-piece rotor as well. Not cheap, but very high quality.

I've been running the Racing Brake rotors for a couple of years now. No issues with them. Have about 20 trackdays and who knows how many street miles.

Hotrodz · 01-24-2018, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Getting there. I’m broke

LMAO, prepare to stay that way. There is always something else you need or want to change with a turbo track car. All worth it!

B&W_Evader · 01-24-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

That would be a negative on increased wear. I am at half pad on a full set of XP8's with Dragon driving and street driving for over 80k miles.

Are your running the slotted? Which ones?

SG4247 · 01-24-2018, 09:48 AM

Ive steuggled with the whole brake rotor deal as well.

Been thinking about Z1 two piece. Do they really hold up to severe use without warping?

I have warped the crap out of the OEM rotors, and already turned them twice in 15k miles.

Hotrodz · 01-24-2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

Are your running the slotted? Which ones?

I run slotted and would recommend slotted or sprinkled overe drilled. Drilled rotors tend to get stress fractures under extreme use.

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Hotrodz · 01-24-2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SG4247

Ive steuggled with the whole brake rotor deal as well.

Been thinking about Z1 two piece. Do they really hold up to severe use without warping?

I have warped the crap out of the OEM rotors, and already turned them twice in 15k miles.

My ex with Z1 two piece rotors have been the same as Rusty with the DBAs.

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Elmo370z · 01-24-2018, 10:21 AM

I’m going to with z1 of stop tech rotors and get them cryo-treated. If they fail then I’ll save up for a big brake kit.

Rusty · 01-24-2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

LMAO, prepare to stay that way. There is always something else you need or want to change with a turbo track car. All worth it!

You're so far down that rabbit hole. You'll never see daylight again. Until you come out the other side.

SG4247 · 01-24-2018, 01:20 PM

HotrodZ:

You are saying these 5000 series DBA 2 piece (link below) performs similar to the Z1 rotors?

https://www.ebay.com/i/302424671587?...D1423954813673

Spooler · 01-24-2018, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

Are your running the slotted? Which ones?

Slotted and drilled. If I was doing mostly track days I would only do slotted.

Spooler · 01-24-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SG4247

Ive steuggled with the whole brake rotor deal as well.

Been thinking about Z1 two piece. Do they really hold up to severe use without warping?

I have warped the crap out of the OEM rotors, and already turned them twice in 15k miles.

That might be due to user error. If you get them hot, don't stand at a traffic light with the brakes pressed to hold you. That will create pad deposits and can warp the rotors.

Spooler · 01-24-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

My xp8's last 4 track days

LOL, dang dude. You need a parachute. LOL

Hotrodz · 01-24-2018, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SG4247

HotrodZ:

You are saying these 5000 series DBA 2 piece (link below) performs similar to the Z1 rotors?

https://www.ebay.com/i/302424671587?...D1423954813673

I would say the other way around since DBA were making them before Z!. Anyway I would be careful ordering from ebay. The one you posted are about half the price I have seen from known sources.

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Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,730 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295380	I’m going to with z1 of stop tech rotors and get them cryo-treated. If they fail then I’ll save up for a big brake kit. Hotrodz likes this.

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SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 822 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7843	Ive steuggled with the whole brake rotor deal as well. Been thinking about Z1 two piece. Do they really hold up to severe use without warping? I have warped the crap out of the OEM rotors, and already turned them twice in 15k miles.

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SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 822 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7843	HotrodZ: You are saying these 5000 series DBA 2 piece (link below) performs similar to the Z1 rotors? https://www.ebay.com/i/302424671587?...D1423954813673