xratedrob

hey so are you guys tryin to get a group deal goin on? If so, I'm definately interested. I've had cross-drilled slotted rotors before, and I'm never going back to stock rotors. I can definately feel the difference. Also, the rotors didn't crack on my, which was my #1 concern.

Has anyone bought the rotors yet? I'd like to email the seller and ask for the group buy again. How many people are interested?

mikeschaefer

I can't for the life of me remember which racing team it was but, there is a very professional team racing the rx-8 who have not upgraded the brakes on the car because they work so well straight from the factory . I know it seems like a good idea to be safe and upgrade brakes first but when I learned that little fact I decided I probably don't need to worry about it.

BTW, I wouldn't get hooked on the word "Premium." Lots of things can be "premium."

xratedrob

I'm not sure, but isn't there a team daytona? Think they were the ones.... but don't quote me on that though...

crossbow

Ya...throw on some upgraded pads, and some good rubber, and the 8 will out brake a good # of "sport" cars.

Changing rotors has little actual effect on stopping distance...it just looks nicer. Generally most people feel a difference because they're exchanging a worn item with a new one. You get the same effect if you swap out a worn stock rotor with a new stock rotor. I believe SCC proved this awhile back with one of their 350Z comparison articles. Remember rotors are wear items!

hondaboi

Hmmm I've seen the slotted/drilled/blanks debate on many a forum and it never goes anywhere constructive IMO.

Amongst track drivers the consensus seems to be that solid 2 piece rotors are the way to go due to hi track temps and the the fact that stopping friction is maximized when you have a full rotor surface available to the brake pad. slotting/drilling takes away surface area. What really makes the difference is the pad and caliper.

Pads are usually the best upgrade, as calipers run a lot more ~$1200 for Brembo.

For street use, these will probably be fine, and they do look nice if that's your kind of thing.

HK.RX888

do they come with pads or lines??

mauricio

In Mazdatrix.com You See The Brembo Big Brake System UseS The Same Rotors and comes with a 4 Piston Caliper systme No Pads But The Steel Brake Lines.

Srmotorsport.com Project Mu Big Brake System Comes With Rotors And 4 Piston Caliper system, Pads And steel Brake Lines. And For Around 1500. But To Replace Those Rotors Cost About 500 Dollars.

The Brembo Kit Look Nicer But Brings Lessn goodies