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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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I need to replace my front rotors, and I'm looking at my options...

Brembo solid front rotors $61 apiece
Powerslot rotors, several options $126 & $134 apiece
Brembo slotted or crossdrilled for $246 apair

How much better are the more expensive Brembos and Powerslots then the $61 Brembos? Are there any other options available for under $300 right now.
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 09:52 PM
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Aimcos from Autozone ... $38ea

Several of us have had very good luck with them on local road courses.
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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Aimcos Extreme (crossdrilled/slotted).....$93each at Autozone
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 08:32 AM
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Are Aimco Extreme's available for the rears?
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 09:48 AM
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What pads are you using with the Aimco's? And are the Extreme's just a crossdrilled/slotted version of the $38 rotors?
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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I've not run the autozone rotors, but I love my Brembo OEM's. I can't seem to warp them (race pads eventually chew through them...but those pads will eat anything, and at least they are not $250 each or anything like that). YOu will gain nothing by spending more money, crossdrilled rotors are "pretty" and no longer needed for performance....

THese may help....

https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...21&fpart=1


and...

https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...21&fpart=1

Have fun!!!
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 04:22 PM
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I am well familiar with the modern day use of cross drilled and slotted rotors. The primary reason for asking if they were the same rotor was to verify the solid rotor was the same design and thus a better buy, knowing there were no performance gains to be had from hacking the rotor up. (Ok, hacking may be a bit harsh, but only a bit)
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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Are Aimco Extreme's available for the rears?
on the their website it says coming soon for the rears
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Yes, they are the same rotor as the Brembo blanks. SO, you are correct, they are a good deal. Ah...the answer you were looking for (sorry for getting to it the hard way...).

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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:41 AM
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The Brembo OEMs (non-slotted or crossdrilled) are on backorder at Tire Rack. Any other recommendations on someplace to purchase them? I've found a few other places through Google, but the prices are a bit higher and I'm not sure about the speed and service of these places. I want to get them ordered today.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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Strano Parts. Great service, very personable. Thanks for the link. New rotors and pads on the way. Oh, also ordered a Lou's short stick while I was at it this afternoon.
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