Stoptech brake rotors

ChrisSlicks · 05-28-2009, 08:41 PM

Got my Stoptech front slotted rotors today. You can really appreciate just how damn big the rotors on our cars are once you are holding them in your hands ... just massive. The Stoptech rotors are crazy heavy @ 29 pounds, I've got to imagine that the stock ones weight about the same. Looks like 2-piece will definitely be the way to go long term to save on unsprung weight.

I'll be installing these on Saturday so I'll have some pics and more accurate weight measurements then.

miguez · 05-28-2009, 09:09 PM

Cool Chris, congrats! Which ones did you get, and from where? Good service?

molamann · 05-28-2009, 09:14 PM

Selling your old rotors anytime soon?

GreenJalapeno · 05-28-2009, 09:19 PM

pics please!

ChrisSlicks · 05-28-2009, 09:21 PM

They are the Stoptech direct replacement rotors ordered from Concept-Z. The only real difference from stock is that they are slotted, and I'm hoping that they hold up to heat a little better than stock.

Have to say the service from Concept Z was outstanding. They were right on top of the order and had it shipped out same day.

miguez · 05-28-2009, 09:36 PM

Nice, thanks for the quick review of their service.

Did you have problems with the stock rotors?

ChrisSlicks · 05-28-2009, 09:53 PM

I'm having an issue with the brakes seemingly related to heat during auto-cross events. The problem usually surfaces after about 2-3 runs once the brakes have managed to build up some heat. I can't confirm that the rotors are the issue, it could also be a sensor malfunction related to the electronic brake force distribution, but the rotors were the easiest thing to try first. RCZ had a similar situation on the track.

miguez · 05-28-2009, 09:56 PM

Yep, now I remember, thanks!

RCZ · 05-28-2009, 10:05 PM

Cool, can't wait to see if they perform well on the track.

ChrisSlicks · 05-28-2009, 10:06 PM

Notice the slightly recessed hat.

This sucker weighs in at 29 pounds!

They are fully cadmium coated, also available with the black painted hats.

Minicobra1 · 05-28-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Got my Stoptech front slotted rotors today. You can really appreciate just how damn big the rotors on our cars are once you are holding them in your hands ... just massive. The Stoptech rotors are crazy heavy @ 25+ pounds, I've got to imagine that the stock ones weight about the same. Looks like 2-piece will definitely be the way to go long term to save on unsprung weight.

I'll be installing these on Saturday so I'll have some pics and more accurate weight measurements then.

I have the slotted and drilled Stoptechs, yes they are heavy, but hopefully that means strong and durable :-) I will definitely upgrade to a 2 piece when the time comes, saving a little rotating mass here with definitely help improve acceleration and suspension performance. Lighter wheels and lighter rotors can make a big difference.

GreenJalapeno · 05-28-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

This sucker weighs in at 29 pounds!

They are fully cadmium coated, also available with the black painted hats.

pretty pretty haha heres some rep

CBRich · 05-28-2009, 11:23 PM

I had no idea they were so heavy. I wonder what the base rotors weigh in at.

ChrisSlicks · 05-29-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

I had no idea they were so heavy. I wonder what the base rotors weigh in at.

I'll let you know tomorrow.

FlashBazbo · 06-05-2009, 08:00 AM

Got weight on the stock rotors yet?

05-28-2009, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Stoptech brake rotors Got my Stoptech front slotted rotors today. You can really appreciate just how damn big the rotors on our cars are once you are holding them in your hands ... just massive. The Stoptech rotors are crazy heavy @ 29 pounds, I've got to imagine that the stock ones weight about the same. Looks like 2-piece will definitely be the way to go long term to save on unsprung weight. I'll be installing these on Saturday so I'll have some pics and more accurate weight measurements then. Last edited by ChrisSlicks; 05-28-2009 at 10:22 PM.

05-28-2009, 10:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Notice the slightly recessed hat. This sucker weighs in at 29 pounds! They are fully cadmium coated, also available with the black painted hats. Last edited by ChrisSlicks; 05-28-2009 at 10:09 PM.

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05-28-2009, 09:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	Cool Chris, congrats! Which ones did you get, and from where? Good service?

05-28-2009, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Selling your old rotors anytime soon?

05-28-2009, 09:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 291	pics please!

05-28-2009, 09:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	They are the Stoptech direct replacement rotors ordered from Concept-Z. The only real difference from stock is that they are slotted, and I'm hoping that they hold up to heat a little better than stock. Have to say the service from Concept Z was outstanding. They were right on top of the order and had it shipped out same day.

05-28-2009, 09:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	Nice, thanks for the quick review of their service. Did you have problems with the stock rotors?

05-28-2009, 09:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I'm having an issue with the brakes seemingly related to heat during auto-cross events. The problem usually surfaces after about 2-3 runs once the brakes have managed to build up some heat. I can't confirm that the rotors are the issue, it could also be a sensor malfunction related to the electronic brake force distribution, but the rotors were the easiest thing to try first. RCZ had a similar situation on the track.

05-28-2009, 09:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	Yep, now I remember, thanks!

05-28-2009, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Cool, can't wait to see if they perform well on the track.

05-28-2009, 11:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I had no idea they were so heavy. I wonder what the base rotors weigh in at.

06-05-2009, 08:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
FlashBazbo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 97 Drives: '09 370Z T-SP-7AT Rep Power: 0	Got weight on the stock rotors yet?