In the market for new rotors for reasonable $$

bluestreak · 09-02-2006, 05:25 PM

What do you guys think of this set-up?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subar...QQcmdZViewItem

It's about $469 for fronts/rears. I found another comparable set (Rotoro's for $410 new shipped for the STi) as well. JUst wanted to get some feedback since I'd like to make a change from the stock rotors in the near term.

Thanks

KiTsuNe · 09-02-2006, 07:18 PM

http://www.wholesaledirectparts.com/...0-105-142-0-34

bluestreak · 09-02-2006, 07:41 PM

^^^Those are a nice choice as well...anyone have experience with either?

KiTsuNe · 09-03-2006, 11:56 AM

I just got the pads, if i like the pads im gonna try out the rotors.

calisti · 09-04-2006, 05:50 PM

Before I spend money on ebay rotors I'd try the EBC rotors or powerslots.

cliff257 · 09-04-2006, 08:48 PM

im sorry but you pay for cheap rotors all you get is cheap rotors bought some off ebay lasted less than the pads. but that was my experience. now i have a full set of dba 4000 and i dont think you can beat those. they have outlasted the other pads and i didnt even have to resurface them. thats my suggestion anyways.

bluestreak · 09-04-2006, 09:09 PM

I actually decided to go with the Rotoras based on their reputation in the braking world. We'll see how they fare, but they seem to be a well manufactured kit.

***Rac10000*** · 09-04-2006, 09:42 PM

BrakeMan Rotors FTW

... -20 pounds of rotating mass!

bluestreak · 09-05-2006, 07:50 AM

^^^Me likey...How much did those run you?

***Rac10000*** · 09-05-2006, 08:45 AM

They are pretty expensive ~$1000. Check SOJDM.com ... I think they have some special pricing going on.

***BoostJunkie*** · 09-05-2006, 01:57 PM

I love my Performance Friction rotors, check them out at gtworx.com

calisti · 09-05-2006, 03:38 PM

Those are nice also but pricey. EBC makes dimpled rotors also. I heard the Brakeman's rotors are forged.

**Z1 Performance** · 09-06-2006, 06:16 AM

we've been running the DBA's for the last 6 months or so in both 1 and 2 piece configurations on STi's and Evo's and most recently, my Z. They hvae done incredibly well with a variety of pads and don't cost an arm and a leg (and have a US based office as well)

09-02-2006, 05:25 PM	#1
bluestreak Professional STI Racer Car: 04 STi WRB Fav Mod: Lasik Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 676 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	In the market for new rotors for reasonable $$ What do you guys think of this set-up? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subar...QQcmdZViewItem It's about $469 for fronts/rears. I found another comparable set (Rotoro's for $410 new shipped for the STi) as well. JUst wanted to get some feedback since I'd like to make a change from the stock rotors in the near term. Thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-06-2006, 06:16 AM	#13
Z1 Performance Authorized Vendor Location: St James, NY Posts: 1,796 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (46)	we've been running the DBA's for the last 6 months or so in both 1 and 2 piece configurations on STi's and Evo's and most recently, my Z. They hvae done incredibly well with a variety of pads and don't cost an arm and a leg (and have a US based office as well) This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-02-2006, 07:18 PM	#2
KiTsuNe Spec C Club Car: The Vroom-mobile Fav Mod: JDM Gears Location: San Jose, California Posts: 2,323 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	http://www.wholesaledirectparts.com/...0-105-142-0-34

09-02-2006, 07:41 PM	#3
bluestreak Professional STI Racer Car: 04 STi WRB Fav Mod: Lasik Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 676 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	^^^Those are a nice choice as well...anyone have experience with either?

09-03-2006, 11:56 AM	#4
KiTsuNe Spec C Club Car: The Vroom-mobile Fav Mod: JDM Gears Location: San Jose, California Posts: 2,323 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	I just got the pads, if i like the pads im gonna try out the rotors.

09-04-2006, 05:50 PM	#5
calisti Professional STI Racer Car: 04 WRB STI Fav Mod: vf36 Location: 315 awhp 371 ft/lbs Posts: 810 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Before I spend money on ebay rotors I'd try the EBC rotors or powerslots.

09-04-2006, 08:48 PM	#6
cliff257 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 sti/08 335xi. Fav Mod: doug topspeed Location: spartanburg, sc Posts: 178 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	im sorry but you pay for cheap rotors all you get is cheap rotors bought some off ebay lasted less than the pads. but that was my experience. now i have a full set of dba 4000 and i dont think you can beat those. they have outlasted the other pads and i didnt even have to resurface them. thats my suggestion anyways.

09-04-2006, 09:09 PM	#7
bluestreak Professional STI Racer Car: 04 STi WRB Fav Mod: Lasik Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 676 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	I actually decided to go with the Rotoras based on their reputation in the braking world. We'll see how they fare, but they seem to be a well manufactured kit.

09-04-2006, 09:42 PM	#8
*Rac10000* ADMIN Car: 2005 BMW COMP ///M3 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (13)	BrakeMan Rotors FTW ... -20 pounds of rotating mass!

09-05-2006, 07:50 AM	#9
bluestreak Professional STI Racer Car: 04 STi WRB Fav Mod: Lasik Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 676 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	^^^Me likey...How much did those run you?

09-05-2006, 08:45 AM	#10
*Rac10000* ADMIN Car: 2005 BMW COMP ///M3 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (13)	They are pretty expensive ~$1000. Check SOJDM.com ... I think they have some special pricing going on.

09-05-2006, 01:57 PM	#11
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,658 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	I love my Performance Friction rotors, check them out at gtworx.com

09-05-2006, 03:38 PM	#12
calisti Professional STI Racer Car: 04 WRB STI Fav Mod: vf36 Location: 315 awhp 371 ft/lbs Posts: 810 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Those are nice also but pricey. EBC makes dimpled rotors also. I heard the Brakeman's rotors are forged.