R1 Concept Rotors
03-23-2009, 11:48 PM
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R1 Concept Rotors
Ok Im sick of every car I get I warp the rotors Im not looking to stop any better all I want is get a decent rotor better than stock.
So I found R1 concepts drilled and slotted rotors there a really good price. I put them on a friends 05 grand am last year and hes a crazy driver and hes had no issues. I was wondering if anyone has tried these rotors and what they think of them
Remeber I want something better than stock that is not going to warp on me (I dont need anything crazy like 2 piece BBKs)
So I found R1 concepts drilled and slotted rotors there a really good price. I put them on a friends 05 grand am last year and hes a crazy driver and hes had no issues. I was wondering if anyone has tried these rotors and what they think of them
Remeber I want something better than stock that is not going to warp on me (I dont need anything crazy like 2 piece BBKs)
03-24-2009, 12:21 AM
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Here you go fluffynuts, I'm not gonna find the answer for you because I really have no need for this information.
I broke it down for you by titles and even in second gen CL section, just incase some odd ass reason the TLs and CLs wor them differently; just click the link and enjoy.
https://acurazine.com/forums/search....archid=1249278
I broke it down for you by titles and even in second gen CL section, just incase some odd ass reason the TLs and CLs wor them differently; just click the link and enjoy.
https://acurazine.com/forums/search....archid=1249278
I do...
03-24-2009, 01:01 PM
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Here you go, best of both worlds. Same thing I posted in some other threads.
You can get the EBC rotors for under $200 a pair. Thats pretty cheap for a quality rotor.
Here is a great deal. I've used them on many cars and trucks, from racing to towing. Never once have I had a EBC rotor warp or crack. In fact the rotors have always outlasted the vehicle.
You can check there for the pads also. I've used all thier pads Green, Red, and Yellow. All are great.
Free shipping too!!!
http://www.placeforbrakes.com/produc...r=2001&avail=1
You can get the EBC rotors for under $200 a pair. Thats pretty cheap for a quality rotor.
Here is a great deal. I've used them on many cars and trucks, from racing to towing. Never once have I had a EBC rotor warp or crack. In fact the rotors have always outlasted the vehicle.
You can check there for the pads also. I've used all thier pads Green, Red, and Yellow. All are great.
Free shipping too!!!
http://www.placeforbrakes.com/produc...r=2001&avail=1
03-24-2009, 03:07 PM
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R1 Rotors are Horrible!!!!
I bought R1 rotors less than a year ago and the fronts are already warpped. These are extremely low quality rotors. Yes, they are cheaper than most but you will be buying better ones in a year. If I had just bought the EBC rotors as suggested earlier I would have been better in the long run.
03-24-2009, 03:19 PM
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^ Exactly...
Age old argument of quality vs. quantity...
They are a cheap option but you will be looking to replace them sooner then later.
I can't remember exactly but think that if they are drilled...you can't resurface them.
Only slotted.
Age old argument of quality vs. quantity...
They are a cheap option but you will be looking to replace them sooner then later.
I can't remember exactly but think that if they are drilled...you can't resurface them.
Only slotted.
03-24-2009, 07:37 PM
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03-24-2009, 09:19 PM
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Looks like you can resurface both:
http://www.carquest.com/common/downl...QB%2003-05.pdf
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ed-rotors.html
http://www.carquest.com/common/downl...QB%2003-05.pdf
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ed-rotors.html
03-24-2009, 09:21 PM
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Resurfacing a drilled/slotted rotor would probably be very foolish since youre just making it thinner and most likely increasing the probability that there will be stress fractures occuring near the drilled holes.
03-25-2009, 12:46 AM
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For the CLS they are very well priced. Some of thier other applications can get costly. The CLS rotors from EBC are now made in Japan. They just opened a new casting plant for select products. No Chinese/Taiwanese steel used in them.
What are some of the mixed reviews you have read? Like I said, I've never had a problem over the last 10 years using them. I have had a towing application resurfaced at 80K miles due to a glaze. That's it. Never a warp, or crack. At $179.00 a set for the CLS I don't think you can find a better rotor for that price.
No I'm not paid by EBC, just a loyal happy customer.
03-25-2009, 12:52 AM
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The problem with resurfacing driller rotors really is not making them thiner, (your only taking a few thousandths off) but that any good drilled rotor will have a bevel before the hole is drilled to prevent cracking. When you resurface them you are removing that bevel, and heat build up at the drilled hole is no longer uniform, and will promote cracking.
MrFluffy, DBA rotors are very good from what I have seen. Just another option. A little pricey, but it's a quality rotor.
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03-25-2009, 01:12 AM
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I have read that over torquing the lug nuts will lead to warping. So when the dip shit at Big O' Tires decides to put you wheels on with a impact gun at 200+ Ft lbs, STOP HIM!! They claim they use a stop stick, thier full of shit. Make them use a TQ wrech. Not to mention it F's streches the threads.
03-25-2009, 07:12 AM
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still Im getting a set of R1 concept, 4 rotors for $114.99 Drilled and slotted.
But like I siad I warp my rotors, its my driving style, but now that you guys have siad you warp them I think Im going to get the EBC ones for the front and the R1s for the back I think there like $50 for the back.
thanks for the info
But like I siad I warp my rotors, its my driving style, but now that you guys have siad you warp them I think Im going to get the EBC ones for the front and the R1s for the back I think there like $50 for the back.
thanks for the info
03-25-2009, 11:10 AM
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For the CLS they are very well priced. Some of thier other applications can get costly. The CLS rotors from EBC are now made in Japan. They just opened a new casting plant for select products. No Chinese/Taiwanese steel used in them.
What are some of the mixed reviews you have read? Like I said, I've never had a problem over the last 10 years using them. I have had a towing application resurfaced at 80K miles due to a glaze. That's it. Never a warp, or crack. At $179.00 a set for the CLS I don't think you can find a better rotor for that price.
No I'm not paid by EBC, just a loyal happy customer.
What are some of the mixed reviews you have read? Like I said, I've never had a problem over the last 10 years using them. I have had a towing application resurfaced at 80K miles due to a glaze. That's it. Never a warp, or crack. At $179.00 a set for the CLS I don't think you can find a better rotor for that price.
No I'm not paid by EBC, just a loyal happy customer.
03-25-2009, 11:57 AM
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still Im getting a set of R1 concept, 4 rotors for $114.99 Drilled and slotted.
But like I siad I warp my rotors, its my driving style, but now that you guys have siad you warp them I think Im going to get the EBC ones for the front and the R1s for the back I think there like $50 for the back.
thanks for the info
But like I siad I warp my rotors, its my driving style, but now that you guys have siad you warp them I think Im going to get the EBC ones for the front and the R1s for the back I think there like $50 for the back.
thanks for the info
03-25-2009, 03:52 PM
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I have a set currently, i bedded them in right, but they still warped after a while. I'd go with rotoras if I were u
03-25-2009, 04:12 PM
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03-25-2009, 06:02 PM
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If they warp on any car there going to warp on mine
Im getting Rotora for the front and R1s for the back
thats my verdict
Thanks for the info everyone It was extremly helpful
Im getting Rotora for the front and R1s for the back
thats my verdict
Thanks for the info everyone It was extremly helpful
03-25-2009, 06:16 PM
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I put R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors on my CL 2years ago and they warped on me after a year. So yea, id stick with the Rotora ones if I were you.
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03-26-2009, 04:03 PM
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Mr Fluffy, take a look here at post number 7 before you buy Rotora.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/rotora-rotors-warranty-477515/
Also it took 4 or 5 phone calls to Rotora before I was told they use blanks made in China/Taiwan, not a good thing. A vendor on here will argue this fact, but won't say himself where they are made. I've never found any evidence that they are made anywhere else.
99% of thoes rotors you see on Ebay are also China blanks. China uses soft inconsitante steel, this promotes warping.
What ever you decide, good luck!
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/rotora-rotors-warranty-477515/
Also it took 4 or 5 phone calls to Rotora before I was told they use blanks made in China/Taiwan, not a good thing. A vendor on here will argue this fact, but won't say himself where they are made. I've never found any evidence that they are made anywhere else.
99% of thoes rotors you see on Ebay are also China blanks. China uses soft inconsitante steel, this promotes warping.
What ever you decide, good luck!
03-26-2009, 04:28 PM
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I have used Rotora for around 8 years on my car.....never once have I warped a rotor from them. It all goes back to proper bedding, and proper torque on the lug nuts. Liked them so much, I spent 1750 for the 2-piece BBK kit! LOL
03-26-2009, 04:38 PM
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Just giving MrFluffy some other veiws. He seams to be very worried about warping.