Appearance & Detailing Interior & Exterior Appearance Modifications

Black Rotors?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 07:11 PM
  #1  
Camarokidd24's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 274
Likes: 0
From: Ocala, Florida
Default Black Rotors?

My car is in the shop still from my accident, but when it comes out I already have some SOM paint and some decals for my calipers. I was thinking about getting some new slotted / drilled rotors and painting the hub black and then came across these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Never saw these before and behind my Chome 10's (soon to be widened/narrowed ) on an SOM (got a black theme with the rear fills and possibly a manta stripe - still debating) would look pretty sick?

What do you think? I would photochop it but have no skills....sorry
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 07:21 PM
  #2  
Blue's_Z28's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 748
Likes: 2
From: 77089
Default

I prefer to see rotors in my wheels, dunno why, just think it looks cool.

BUT, if you like the black rotor idea, go for it! It's all about what you like.
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 07:24 PM
  #3  
texasreb18's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
From: Tomball, TX; B/CS, TX
Default

those black ones look like super lightweight ones to me, like for a motorcycle or bike
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 07:31 PM
  #4  
Phoenix 5.7's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,809
Likes: 0
From: Prairie de Femme, LA
Default

the only part that is goin to stay black is the center hub. the black plating is goin to wear off very quickly. do urself a favor and just get some brembo blanks and paint the hub with black paint
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:13 AM
  #5  
Hugger Z's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,363
Likes: 1
From: Holly, MI
Default

Yeah that is just a coating. When I bought my KVR Cross drilled rotors I had them coated Silver. The coating wore off where the pads contact the rotor. But it is good to prevent rusting on the rest of the rotor. If you get the black you will still see silver where the pads contact the rotor and black for the rest of it. It's up to you and what look you are going for.

On my Trans Am, I just bought replacement rotors, taped off the rotor surfaces and painted the hub portion black to keep it from rusting. That is another option and it looks nice. Good luck.
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:29 AM
  #6  
richieg's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 525
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
Default

a website I ran across on the subject. http://www.blackdiamondperformance.com/ I don't know how they're made, so I can't comment on how long they would stay black. But I'm sure they would answer any emails. This company has a very good reputation in the uk for what it's worth.
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:39 AM
  #7  
The Black Pearl's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,039
Likes: 0
Default

I think the black rotors would look really neat on a black car thats trying to be stealthy looking!
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 08:43 PM
  #8  
Camarokidd24's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 274
Likes: 0
From: Ocala, Florida
Default

Thanks for the comments. I didn't think about the color coming off.

Richieg I will contact them to see what they say about the color issue, thanx.

If it doesn't come off, than I think these would look good and make the SOM calipers stand out better, I'm just worried that if I go with the standard silver rotors and the chrome 10 spokes would hide the painted calipers, I'm looking to be different and showy. (I've only seen one other car with orange calipers and it wasn't the greatest match in color, I got a buddy to mix me some SOM and it matches perfectly!)

Thanx again, and keep others comments comming...
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:30 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE