10-24-2013, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0
Right from CZP:
That is something I fear with the Z1 rotors, yes, lighter is better, but if there isn't enough meat, the disc are more prone to warping, and if Z1 is choosing a thinner walls for each side of the rotor... I'll pass too, a bit extra life if worth it to me, as well as the warping factor...
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As a LONG TIME member on the team for this project, this was another project that I spent a great deal of time on. The thing you have to keep in mind is that many companies will use what they have to save cost. DBA may already have a hat that will work, but may leave excess weight on the rotor assembly. To save cost on their end, they increase the quantity of a single part # without having to R&D additional parts. This may also be true with the iron portion.
The Z1 rotors have been tested both on and off the track in just about every conceivable way we could. We placed a great amount effort in getting the perfect fit while minimizing the iron portion's size (reducing weight). The hat was designed to be as large as possible while clearing all other components. Since this rotor design was done specifically for this model Z, we were not concerned about using multiple, commonized components.
As far as warping the rotors...anything is possible with the right (wrong) driver and given scenario. Even the most expensive BBK's can be destroyed in a single session by a rookie who doesn't know what they are doing.
In regards to the thickness of the irons, they are appox. the same as OE. The center section may have been widened slightly in order to accomadate increased cooling, but not enought to greatly alter the life expectancy of the rotors.
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