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01-06-2005, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by rotarenvy
check their site gomez www.dba.com.au and it should explain
But that site visit has raised the question again. Both of the pictured discs above are from the 5000 series tested in motorsport applications for extreme conditions......
01-06-2005, 04:24 AM
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What are they on the pic
Originally Posted by dbasteve
Crikey I am Steve Irwin...... :D
He'd do a great job in the promos wouldn't he?
All the RX8 discs have the pillar vent system known as the K/Paw.
He'd do a great job in the promos wouldn't he?
All the RX8 discs have the pillar vent system known as the K/Paw.
So the one in
FOR TRACK is 5000 series right?
And SHOW is the 4000 series...
01-06-2005, 04:29 AM
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I think the Application Chart on the site is even more useful.
http://www.dba.com.au/dba_catalogue_...tion_Chart.pdf
I am club level (up to 220kmh) - Well certainly I am at 190kmh at the back straight of Sandown. I am looking at it hard - how much is it I wonder :o
http://www.dba.com.au/dba_catalogue_...tion_Chart.pdf
I am club level (up to 220kmh) - Well certainly I am at 190kmh at the back straight of Sandown. I am looking at it hard - how much is it I wonder :o
01-06-2005, 04:30 AM
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Gomez,
I see your point. This web page was made before the 5000 was available in a drilled version.
I think the marketing boys need to do some updating. The drilled 5000 fits into the 4000xs application group. I.E Premium street use.
Thanks for pointing this out.
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Steve
I see your point. This web page was made before the 5000 was available in a drilled version.
I think the marketing boys need to do some updating. The drilled 5000 fits into the 4000xs application group. I.E Premium street use.
Thanks for pointing this out.
Regards
Steve
01-06-2005, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dbasteve
Drilled start off a little better due to some mechanical advantage in the initial bite and slotted finish on top due to slightly more surface area and mass to absorb heat. It's a bit like comparing a 100m sprinter to a 1500m runner.
01-06-2005, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dbasteve
Gomez,
I see your point. This web page was made before the 5000 was available in a drilled version.
I think the marketing boys need to do some updating. The drilled 5000 fits into the 4000xs application group. I.E Premium street use.
Thanks for pointing this out.
Regards
Steve
I see your point. This web page was made before the 5000 was available in a drilled version.
I think the marketing boys need to do some updating. The drilled 5000 fits into the 4000xs application group. I.E Premium street use.
Thanks for pointing this out.
Regards
Steve
01-06-2005, 05:45 AM
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Whcih brand of pad do you recommand for your rotor, or it does not matter.
I guess if you change the rotor, you will advice your customer to change the pad at the same time?
I guess if you change the rotor, you will advice your customer to change the pad at the same time?
01-06-2005, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Hang on, the pic you've posted is a two piece drilled/slotted....that'd be a 5000xs then wouldn't it?
Whether the disc is 4000 or 5000 series if it is drilled (XS) it fits into the premium street catagory.
01-06-2005, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Whcih brand of pad do you recommand for your rotor, or it does not matter.
I guess if you change the rotor, you will advice your customer to change the pad at the same time?
I guess if you change the rotor, you will advice your customer to change the pad at the same time?
I have found it to sometimes be advantageous to exchange new rotors and leave the old pads in for a while (500 + km). Your mechanic may not like the idea but it often allows the new discs to settle in without too much stress. Naturally the old pads will have plenty of life left in them and the friction face cleaned up (redressed).
Fitting new pads and rotors is fine as long as the correct bedding in procedure is followed.
02-23-2005, 02:44 PM
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Part numbers
Front
DBA 42550 - front plain disc
DBA 42550SL & DBA 42550SR - Slotted
DBA 42500XS - drilled and slotted
DBA 52550 - two piece plain
DBA 52550SL & DBA 52550SR - two piece Slotted
DBA 52500XS - two piece drilled and slotted
Rear
DBA 42551 - rear plain disc
DBA 42551SL & DBA 42551SR - Slotted
DBA 42551XS - drilled and slotted
DBA doesn't set retail pricing but I will ask a reseller what they have on them.
Front
DBA 42550 - front plain disc
DBA 42550SL & DBA 42550SR - Slotted
DBA 42500XS - drilled and slotted
DBA 52550 - two piece plain
DBA 52550SL & DBA 52550SR - two piece Slotted
DBA 52500XS - two piece drilled and slotted
Rear
DBA 42551 - rear plain disc
DBA 42551SL & DBA 42551SR - Slotted
DBA 42551XS - drilled and slotted
DBA doesn't set retail pricing but I will ask a reseller what they have on them.
02-23-2005, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rotarenvy
thanks steve.
are you planing on offering a 5000 series disc for the rear?
are you planing on offering a 5000 series disc for the rear?
I'd say we will take note of the feedback to see if it's worth while making a two piece rear.
02-23-2005, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Steve, the website shows a picture of a blue hat for the two piece 5000 series.....but there doesn't seem to be one available?
02-23-2005, 11:33 PM
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DBA 42551SL $235
DBA42550SL $242
DBA52550SL $460
That's each including GST from Specialised Brake and Clutch in Sydney
02 9673 0988
You may be able to do a club deal with them if you wish.
Alternatively you have Repco, Bursons, Autobarn, ECT.
DBA42550SL $242
DBA52550SL $460
That's each including GST from Specialised Brake and Clutch in Sydney
02 9673 0988
You may be able to do a club deal with them if you wish.
Alternatively you have Repco, Bursons, Autobarn, ECT.
04-13-2005, 04:41 AM
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dbasteve
http://www.mrtrally.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36
Having looked into this disscusion i am more confused about pads than ever .
best pads for stock RX8 are ???
BEST PADS FOR UPGRADED ROTORS ARE ??
cheers
michael
http://www.mrtrally.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36
Having looked into this disscusion i am more confused about pads than ever .
best pads for stock RX8 are ???
BEST PADS FOR UPGRADED ROTORS ARE ??
cheers
michael
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dbasteve
http://www.mrtrally.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36
Having looked into this disscusion i am more confused about pads than ever .
best pads for stock RX8 are ???
BEST PADS FOR UPGRADED ROTORS ARE ??
cheers
michael
http://www.mrtrally.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36
Having looked into this disscusion i am more confused about pads than ever .
best pads for stock RX8 are ???
BEST PADS FOR UPGRADED ROTORS ARE ??
cheers
michael
04-13-2005, 05:37 AM
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Fair comment!
It can be very confusing.
It depends on your driving style.
Street use -
Hawk HPS - standard
Ferodo XL - medium
Hawk HP plus - med to aggressive
Ferodo Formula - aggressive
Track
Ferodo formula - club day intermediate
Hawk HP plus - club day intermediate
Ferodo DS2500 - club day spirited
Hawk HT10 - club day spirited
I hope this helps a little.
That thread is mainly focused on the WRX which is under braked. The RX 8 brakes are a better balanced system.
It can be very confusing.
It depends on your driving style.
Street use -
Hawk HPS - standard
Ferodo XL - medium
Hawk HP plus - med to aggressive
Ferodo Formula - aggressive
Track
Ferodo formula - club day intermediate
Hawk HP plus - club day intermediate
Ferodo DS2500 - club day spirited
Hawk HT10 - club day spirited
I hope this helps a little.
That thread is mainly focused on the WRX which is under braked. The RX 8 brakes are a better balanced system.
04-18-2005, 06:28 PM
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Have just organised the Slotted DBA42550 discs for the front with the Hawk HP Plus pads. They are bein fitted this afternoon. Will let you know how they go.
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04-18-2005, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Gibbo
Have just organised the Slotted DBA42550 discs for the front with the Hawk HP Plus pads. They are bein fitted this afternoon. Will let you know how they go.
Gibbo.
Gibbo.
must be on the same wave lenght apart from the choice of Wheels :D let us know how they go together .cheers
michael