R1 Concepts Group Buy Brake Rotors Brake Pads and more
01-17-2011, 05:28 PM
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Placed my order with Melvin (r1concepts) the other day for new pads and rotors. I ended up going with the slotted/drilled rotors and Hawk ceramic pads. Even though they don't carry those ceramics in stock, Melvin was able to special order them for me. He was very helpful and prompt in getting back to me. Great prices as well. Hopefully I get everything before next weekend so I can get everything put on. Thanks again.
Thanks for the order, I am glad that you were satisfied, let me know how the parts work out for you. If there is anything that is not listed on the group buy even if it is for brakes for another vehicle, send me a pm and I will see what I can get.
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What combo should I get for a noticeably harder bite as far as pads and rotors go.
I'd imagine non drilled, non slotted would bite hardest, but also would need it to sustain that bite when hot.
And which pads would you guys suggest?
(truly don't care about brake dust, or longevity very much)
I'd imagine non drilled, non slotted would bite hardest, but also would need it to sustain that bite when hot.
And which pads would you guys suggest?
(truly don't care about brake dust, or longevity very much)
02-14-2011, 06:48 PM
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What combo should I get for a noticeably harder bite as far as pads and rotors go.
I'd imagine non drilled, non slotted would bite hardest, but also would need it to sustain that bite when hot.
And which pads would you guys suggest?
(truly don't care about brake dust, or longevity very much)
I'd imagine non drilled, non slotted would bite hardest, but also would need it to sustain that bite when hot.
And which pads would you guys suggest?
(truly don't care about brake dust, or longevity very much)
Both Stoptech and Hawks HPS with slotted rotors would give you that improved brake bite. Stoptech and Hawks are comparable. Both offer excellent stopping but Stoptech is less dusty and not as noisy as the Hawks. It also matters what you plan on doing with your RX8, if you plan on tracking it then I would go with slotted only rotors with Hawks HPS. If it is for street everyday daily drivin, then cross drilled slotted with Stoptech pads would be the way to go.
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Both Stoptech and Hawks HPS with slotted rotors would give you that improved brake bite. Stoptech and Hawks are comparable. Both offer excellent stopping but Stoptech is less dusty and not as noisy as the Hawks. It also matters what you plan on doing with your RX8, if you plan on tracking it then I would go with slotted only rotors with Hawks HPS. If it is for street everyday daily drivin, then cross drilled slotted with Stoptech pads would be the way to go.
03-06-2011, 07:05 PM
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I have an '04 GT - how much for one set (front and rear) of slotted only rotors painted with rust preventative black paint that Elysium mentioned, shipped to 83704? How much for the rotors without paint?
Also, how much do these weigh, each?
Also, how much do these weigh, each?
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