View Poll Results: Which rotors would you recommend/have?
Racing Brake UP
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32.11%
Powerslot
22
20.18%
Rotora
12
11.01%
Brembo Blanks
40
36.70%
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Rotors Poll: Racing Brake, Powerslot, Rotora, or Brembo Blank
03-16-2006, 01:41 PM
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Rotors Poll: Racing Brake, Powerslot, Rotora, or Brembo Blank
The next upgrade I'm going to do will be my brakes. I've already decided on Hawk HPS pads based on feedback from other threads. I did a search, but I still don't know what rotors I want to get.
Which rotor would you guys recommend?
What is the life span of a typical aftermarket rotor?
Any pros/cons of each brand?
Which rotor would you guys recommend?
What is the life span of a typical aftermarket rotor?
Any pros/cons of each brand?
03-16-2006, 01:56 PM
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I vote racing brake.
If I would have seen them before I would have bought them.
Also check out this company as I have heard good things about them too. http://www.dba.com.au
If I would have seen them before I would have bought them.
Also check out this company as I have heard good things about them too. http://www.dba.com.au
03-16-2006, 02:20 PM
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I like the fact that i can get powerslots front and rear even though the rear is more for looks. can you use racing brakes up front and powerslots in the rear with no ill effects?
voted for RB's btw
voted for RB's btw
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03-16-2006, 04:31 PM
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Thanks for the input so far guys. Right now I'm leaning towards either the Racing Brake UP or Brembo Blanks.
Cost wise the Racing Brakes cost almost twice as much as the Brembo blanks though. I'm trying to justify that cost.
Do you think the Racing Brake UPs will easily outlast the brembo blanks? I'm hoping I can get 80K out of the of the RB UPs. I do mostly highway driving. How realistic does this sound to you guys?
The main thing I'm concerned about is warping. Are the Brembo also designed to be resistent to warping?
Cost wise the Racing Brakes cost almost twice as much as the Brembo blanks though. I'm trying to justify that cost.
Do you think the Racing Brake UPs will easily outlast the brembo blanks? I'm hoping I can get 80K out of the of the RB UPs. I do mostly highway driving. How realistic does this sound to you guys?
The main thing I'm concerned about is warping. Are the Brembo also designed to be resistent to warping?
03-16-2006, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Thanks for the input so far guys. Right now I'm leaning towards either the Racing Brake UP or Brembo Blanks.
Cost wise the Racing Brakes cost almost twice as much as the Brembo blanks though. I'm trying to justify that cost.
Do you think the Racing Brake UPs will easily outlast the brembo blanks? I'm hoping I can get 80K out of the of the RB UPs. I do mostly highway driving. How realistic does this sound to you guys?
The main thing I'm concerned about is warping. Are the Brembo also designed to be resistent to warping?
Cost wise the Racing Brakes cost almost twice as much as the Brembo blanks though. I'm trying to justify that cost.
Do you think the Racing Brake UPs will easily outlast the brembo blanks? I'm hoping I can get 80K out of the of the RB UPs. I do mostly highway driving. How realistic does this sound to you guys?
The main thing I'm concerned about is warping. Are the Brembo also designed to be resistent to warping?
i put the rb rotors and hawk pads up front at 20k.
last week i took the car in for rear pads and rotors at 65k. while i was there, i had them check the fronts.
still alot of meat on the pads, and rotors are within spec..no warping, no rust, nothing.
i can honestly say the racing brake rotors are the best quality ive ever seen.
and i drive like a maniac.
03-16-2006, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 925tsx
well put it this way
i put the rb rotors and hawk pads up front at 20k.
last week i took the car in for rear pads and rotors at 65k. while i was there, i had them check the fronts.
still alot of meat on the pads, and rotors are within spec..no warping, no rust, nothing.
i can honestly say the racing brake rotors are the best quality ive ever seen.
and i drive like a maniac.
i put the rb rotors and hawk pads up front at 20k.
last week i took the car in for rear pads and rotors at 65k. while i was there, i had them check the fronts.
still alot of meat on the pads, and rotors are within spec..no warping, no rust, nothing.
i can honestly say the racing brake rotors are the best quality ive ever seen.
and i drive like a maniac.
Are the RB rotors heavier than the OEM rotors?
Did you notice any difference in acceleration after they were installed?
03-16-2006, 06:08 PM
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I would probably get the G3000 blank rotors at cobaltfriction.com. at 70 dollars for the front rotors and 40 for the rears, i think its a hard value to beat.
03-16-2006, 06:52 PM
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[QUOTE=Tsx536]Thanks for the input so far guys. Right now I'm leaning towards either the Racing Brake UP or Brembo Blanks.
Cost wise the Racing Brakes cost almost twice as much as the Brembo blanks though. I'm trying to justify that cost.
Do you think the Racing Brake UPs will easily outlast the brembo blanks? I'm hoping I can get 80K out of the of the RB UPs. I do mostly highway driving. How realistic does this sound to you guys?
The main thing I'm concerned about is warping. Are the Brembo also designed to be resistent to warping?[/QU
im also in the same boat....i want racing brake front and power slots rear..but where can i get the racing brakes from?
Cost wise the Racing Brakes cost almost twice as much as the Brembo blanks though. I'm trying to justify that cost.
Do you think the Racing Brake UPs will easily outlast the brembo blanks? I'm hoping I can get 80K out of the of the RB UPs. I do mostly highway driving. How realistic does this sound to you guys?
The main thing I'm concerned about is warping. Are the Brembo also designed to be resistent to warping?[/QU
im also in the same boat....i want racing brake front and power slots rear..but where can i get the racing brakes from?
03-16-2006, 11:00 PM
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I have Brembo Rotor Blanks and Hawk Performance Ceramic pads up front. Generally I'm pleased. Performance wise, this setup is much better than stock. Two months already and no hint of the dreaded TSX steering wheel shimmy. Slightly less initial grab than stock when cold (North East winter), but good stopping power overall, especially when warmed. I've gotten on them pretty hard a couple of times so from that I'd say that the combo is a tad better than stock in terms of overall stopping performance. The blanks are rock solid. - No performance vices...just...I was a little disappointed that the rotor isn't protected against rust, especially the hat area. After all it's just a blank, right. I believe the stock rotors had some type of coating or something in the area of the hat (center). Minor gripe I know, but it could be a problem if you have upgraded wheels.
Good luck w/ your choice
Good luck w/ your choice
03-16-2006, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX420J
i want racing brake front and power slots rear..but where can i get the racing brakes from?
http://www.racingbrake.com/ACURA_TSX_s/111.htm
http://www.racingbrake.com/ACURA_TSX_s/111.htm
https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/racingbrake-rotors-available-here-now-316102/
03-16-2006, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Vegito
I'll prob never use Powerslots again.. had them for my av6 on 4 corners.. couldn't tell.. upgraded the brake lines.. was a bit better.
03-17-2006, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Alin10123
You aren't supposed to be able to tell that you've upgraded your rotors. Putting in the slots just helps dissipate the heat better.
Not sure if the Powerslot weights are that different though.
03-17-2006, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rmpage
Aftermarket rotors tend to have a higher thermal mass than OE rotors so they soak up heat better, which means they brake more consistently each time and don't fade as easily when they get hot.
Not sure if the Powerslot weights are that different though.
Not sure if the Powerslot weights are that different though.
If so, what brand are you going with?
03-17-2006, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by lito
yah you don't have Mugen rotors in the list 
so I wont vote
so I wont vote
03-17-2006, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Are you changing your rotors when you do you brake job?
If so, what brand are you going with?
If so, what brand are you going with?
03-17-2006, 05:58 PM
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What about Sp performance? Check it out: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29356 I like those style of rotor brake.
03-17-2006, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tuan209
I would probably get the G3000 blank rotors at cobaltfriction.com. at 70 dollars for the front rotors and 40 for the rears, i think its a hard value to beat.
03-18-2006, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Alin10123
Putting in the slots just helps dissipate the heat better.
03-18-2006, 12:05 PM
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Go with the Racing Brakes. I would want something that is supposed to be better than average brembo blanks if I had a supercharger.
03-19-2006, 01:54 PM
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^ ya man...if you have the dough to invest in a supercharger, invest in something with more stopping power, you will need it!
investment... I say the same thing but its really like an investment for happiness,
like i just wasted all this money on my car i will never get anything for it but it makes me happy as hell to have a sick ride...
03-19-2006, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX420J
im not knocking you but its funny when people say invest because no matter how much $$$ people put into their cars the price will never go up and people will never profit from doing mods to their cars. the value just goes down more and more...only if it was a classic, antique, special edition ,very rare or if the car had zero miles on it and you mod it all up to sell is the only way i can see it as a true
investment... I say the same thing but its really like an investment for happiness,
like i just wasted all this money on my car i will never get anything for it but it makes me happy as hell to have a sick ride...
investment... I say the same thing but its really like an investment for happiness,
like i just wasted all this money on my car i will never get anything for it but it makes me happy as hell to have a sick ride...
03-19-2006, 04:41 PM
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^ 
and by invest, like you said, investing can have multiple definition. Usually people think investment will involve in making a profit. Profit is defined as a gain. Thus, if we tie back everything together, what are you gaining from a supercharger and more stopping power?? Happiness, fun, utils (for economists). We are young, we shouldn't only invest in things that will gain material profit/gain. We should invest in something that will give us a gain in happiness, thus = our car mods. I mean, if all you care is investing in things that will result in a profit of money, then why buy nice clothes? mods of cars? eat nice food? It's just a preception~
and by invest, like you said, investing can have multiple definition. Usually people think investment will involve in making a profit. Profit is defined as a gain. Thus, if we tie back everything together, what are you gaining from a supercharger and more stopping power?? Happiness, fun, utils (for economists). We are young, we shouldn't only invest in things that will gain material profit/gain. We should invest in something that will give us a gain in happiness, thus = our car mods. I mean, if all you care is investing in things that will result in a profit of money, then why buy nice clothes? mods of cars? eat nice food? It's just a preception~
03-20-2006, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Thanks for the response. It definitely helps
Are the RB rotors heavier than the OEM rotors?
Did you notice any difference in acceleration after they were installed?
Are the RB rotors heavier than the OEM rotors?
Did you notice any difference in acceleration after they were installed?
Yes they are definately heavier, but they are fawkin SOLID. I didnt notice any decrease in acceleration at all. buy them!
if u want a discount, pm me ill see what i can do
03-25-2006, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
^
and by invest, like you said, investing can have multiple definition. Usually people think investment will involve in making a profit. Profit is defined as a gain. Thus, if we tie back everything together, what are you gaining from a supercharger and more stopping power?? Happiness, fun, utils (for economists). We are young, we shouldn't only invest in things that will gain material profit/gain. We should invest in something that will give us a gain in happiness, thus = our car mods. I mean, if all you care is investing in things that will result in a profit of money, then why buy nice clothes? mods of cars? eat nice food? It's just a preception~
and by invest, like you said, investing can have multiple definition. Usually people think investment will involve in making a profit. Profit is defined as a gain. Thus, if we tie back everything together, what are you gaining from a supercharger and more stopping power?? Happiness, fun, utils (for economists). We are young, we shouldn't only invest in things that will gain material profit/gain. We should invest in something that will give us a gain in happiness, thus = our car mods. I mean, if all you care is investing in things that will result in a profit of money, then why buy nice clothes? mods of cars? eat nice food? It's just a preception~
man thats what I am talking about.
03-25-2006, 02:02 PM
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^
and by invest, like you said, investing can have multiple definition. Usually people think investment will involve in making a profit. Profit is defined as a gain. Thus, if we tie back everything together, what are you gaining from a supercharger and more stopping power?? Happiness, fun, utils (for economists). We are young, we shouldn't only invest in things that will gain material profit/gain. We should invest in something that will give us a gain in happiness, thus = our car mods. I mean, if all you care is investing in things that will result in a profit of money, then why buy nice clothes? mods of cars? eat nice food? It's just a preception~
and by invest, like you said, investing can have multiple definition. Usually people think investment will involve in making a profit. Profit is defined as a gain. Thus, if we tie back everything together, what are you gaining from a supercharger and more stopping power?? Happiness, fun, utils (for economists). We are young, we shouldn't only invest in things that will gain material profit/gain. We should invest in something that will give us a gain in happiness, thus = our car mods. I mean, if all you care is investing in things that will result in a profit of money, then why buy nice clothes? mods of cars? eat nice food? It's just a preception~
no no no dont get it wrong im just saying its funny im not trying to flame anyone as i said i also say investment as well..
03-25-2006, 05:30 PM
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no no no dont get it wrong im just saying its funny im not trying to flame anyone as i said i also say investment as well..
03-25-2006, 09:10 PM
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too bad the brembo blanks are not rust-proof.. they're cheap and it's brembo!!
any rotors dont get rust easily? or any rust-proof ones?
any rotors dont get rust easily? or any rust-proof ones?
Just don't get them drilled unless you want to be knee-deep in ricer territory.