Drilled & slotted brake rotors
09-22-2003, 02:45 PM
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Drilled & slotted brake rotors
Looks like I'm the first kid on my block with drilled & slotted brake rotors for my sweet little 8!
Hmm...tried to post an image...no joy...I'll try again...
Hmm...tried to post an image...no joy...I'll try again...
09-22-2003, 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by wakeech
i gather you've shot the discs on your rear left.
i gather you've shot the discs on your rear left.
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whose brake discs are these??
whose brake discs are these??
09-22-2003, 07:44 PM
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nice
what was the cost if you dont mind. I know a shop in anaheim and they said they would drill my stock ones for 300.
Mazdatrix 8 has slotted and drilled rotors too
what was the cost if you dont mind. I know a shop in anaheim and they said they would drill my stock ones for 300.
Mazdatrix 8 has slotted and drilled rotors too
09-23-2003, 01:31 AM
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Originally posted by mikeb
nice
what was the cost if you dont mind.
nice
what was the cost if you dont mind.
I got "special consideration" for demoing their prototype.
I'd rather not mention prices and risk incurring the wrath of Elara the Mod.
Their web site (Renesis Racing) has more info...
I know a shop in anaheim and they said they would drill my stock ones for 300.
Mazdatrix 8 has slotted and drilled rotors too
09-23-2003, 01:38 AM
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Originally posted by foodiedave
All four? That sounds pretty decent. Just be sure they know what they're doing. Paul, who did mine, pointed out to me that it's important to design the drill pattern carefully to avoid weakening the ribs between the rotor plates.
All four? That sounds pretty decent. Just be sure they know what they're doing. Paul, who did mine, pointed out to me that it's important to design the drill pattern carefully to avoid weakening the ribs between the rotor plates.
09-23-2003, 09:57 AM
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wait, what?? these are just your stock rotors with holes drilled and slots cut into them?? :o hmm... i dunno about that, unless all you cared about was getting the look.
wait, what?? these are just your stock rotors with holes drilled and slots cut into them?? :o hmm... i dunno about that, unless all you cared about was getting the look.
09-23-2003, 11:01 AM
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Originally posted by foodiedave
I'd rather not mention prices and risk incurring the wrath of Elara the Mod. Their web site (Renesis Racing) has more info...
I'd rather not mention prices and risk incurring the wrath of Elara the Mod.
Their web site (Renesis Racing) has more info...
Thats funny!!!:D :D :D
09-23-2003, 01:22 PM
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I'd rather not mention prices and risk incurring the wrath of Elara the Mod. Their web site (Renesis Racing) has more info...
Their web site (Renesis Racing) has more info...
09-23-2003, 01:59 PM
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Originally posted by foodiedave
Looks like I'm the first kid on my block with drilled & slotted brake rotors for my sweet little 8!
Looks like I'm the first kid on my block with drilled & slotted brake rotors for my sweet little 8!
Re drilling stock rotors - it's pretty much guaranteed that if you drive those hard, like on a track, that you'll get cracks and premature failure in them. Even cast hole rotors can have problems with the stress concentrations and heat cycling - drilled rotors are a recipe for disaster.
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09-23-2003, 02:37 PM
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Re: Re: Drilled & slotted brake rotors
Originally posted by Gord96BRG
Was there a problem with the OEM rotors that you're trying to fix by 'upgrading'?
Was there a problem with the OEM rotors that you're trying to fix by 'upgrading'?
And yes, they look kinda cool, too.
Re drilling stock rotors - it's pretty much guaranteed that if you drive those hard, like on a track, that you'll get cracks and premature failure in them.
Even cast hole rotors can have problems with the stress concentrations and heat cycling - drilled rotors are a recipe for disaster.
09-23-2003, 03:48 PM
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Virtually every drilled and slotted "sport" rotor (aka street performance rotor) is based on a stock production brake rotor, mostly aftermarket, and in this particular application since there are no aftermarket replacement rotors yet available, are based on stock Mazda OEM pieces.
Every rotor you see for sale on Ebay or elsewhere is based on an original replacement or aftermarket replacement.
Yes, these rotors are very good looking, but they are absolutely functional as well. Everyone knows the theory behind drilling and slotting brake rotors. These rotors are carefully designed and machined to retain full rotor integrity while providing the best features of drilling and slotting. This was done by carefully machining the holes such that they do not penetrate the cooling vanes and properly chamfering them to prevent cracking.
Every rotor you see for sale on Ebay or elsewhere is based on an original replacement or aftermarket replacement.
Yes, these rotors are very good looking, but they are absolutely functional as well. Everyone knows the theory behind drilling and slotting brake rotors. These rotors are carefully designed and machined to retain full rotor integrity while providing the best features of drilling and slotting. This was done by carefully machining the holes such that they do not penetrate the cooling vanes and properly chamfering them to prevent cracking.
09-23-2003, 05:29 PM
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Originally posted by renesis_racing
Everyone knows the theory behind drilling and slotting brake rotors.
Everyone knows the theory behind drilling and slotting brake rotors.
Originally posted by renesis_racing
These rotors are carefully designed and machined to retain full rotor integrity while providing the best features of drilling and slotting. This was done by carefully machining the holes such that they do not penetrate the cooling vanes and properly chamfering them to prevent cracking.
These rotors are carefully designed and machined to retain full rotor integrity while providing the best features of drilling and slotting. This was done by carefully machining the holes such that they do not penetrate the cooling vanes and properly chamfering them to prevent cracking.
that aside, they do look cool as hell, but are like the "real deal" only in look. sorry to be so cinical, but i'm tired of people (not necessarily you) trying to pass off rice as high performance
09-24-2003, 04:26 AM
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i'll let u guys in on a secret... I have an entire real big brake kit coming in - the 1st one in the states to get them actually . I'll post pics after its installed.
. I'll post pics after its installed.