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Old 05-23-2005, 07:08 AM
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O.K., I posted this in tehdrag racing tech page, no results. I have to replace the rotors on my car.. ( warped up nicely ) and want to try to buy the lightest aftermarket rotors that I can get.. I'm not looking ot go to a drag brake setup, as I still drive around on the street about 90% of the time, but if I can find some rotors that are lighter then the stock piecves, I'd prefer to buy those, I have a raceweightof about 3780, and am looking for any way to remove weight that I can without anyone knowing it (going for a stealthy apperance)

Anyone out there weighed all the aftermarket rotors? What was the results?

I don't drive the car hard, no road racing, just a trip to the drags every now and then.. and I have 15 inch drag rims, so nothing bigger then stock will work. Thanks.
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I'de like to know myself. Probably something that is slotted and crossdrilled like crazy.
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Rotors are the one part where the more weight the better. Bigger, thicker rotors take longer to absorb the heat and disipate it more. A heavier rotor is LESS likely to warp, whereas a light rotor is MORE likely.

Other than that, I don't think I can help you.




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