Looking for a good deal on rotors

V8Killer · 09-16-2013, 09:37 PM

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has spotted some good deals on rotors with brake pads and fluids. I don't know much about rotors, but I do know I would prefer slotted and for them to be lighter than stock. The application they will be used for is dragstrip on the weekends and daily driving. I have found a couple deals on some sets and wanted to know if you found a better deal and your opinions on the ones I have found.

ZSpeed Performance 370Z G37 DBA Brake Rotors 2 Piece Club Spec Slotted T3

EBC Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package Lines, Pads, Rotors +

Z1 370Z / G37 Brake Upgrade Package (Sport Models)

DEpointfive0 · 09-16-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I sold my DBAs with <200 miles and got the Z1 rotors, much happier now

Only the DBAs you posted are lighter on the front

And Joe has a deal on the DBA 5000's right now, amazing deal

V8Killer · 09-17-2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Only the DBAs you posted are lighter on the front (7lbs less EACH)

And Joe has a deal on the DBA 5000's right now, amazing deal

The Z1 rotors when you add in the light weight 2 piece they posted they save 10lbs. Not sure if it is 10lbs each b/c of the wording

"Tipping the scales at a scant 20 lbs. each, that's a savings of 10 lbs. versus the stock 30lb each for 370Z sport rotors."

Z1 2 Piece Akebono Front Rotors

TXSpeedDemon · 09-17-2013, 08:25 AM

10 lbs each side, 20lbs total. These and rears will prob be my next mod. I shaved 7lbs off each corner with my wheel & tire upgrades and felt an immediate improvement in acceleration and braking. Another 20 lbs off the front (and hopefully similar off the back) will probably have this car handling like a go-cart

osbornsm · 09-17-2013, 10:30 AM

You do not "need" upgraded rotors unless you are doing lapping days at a track... not 1/4 mile.

That being said, should you feel like spending $550... talk to Joe @ Zspeed, i bought my rotors from him

BrianMSmith · 09-25-2013, 09:29 PM

I found dba 5000 two piece rotors, slotted and drilled, for something like $250 each, which was a fabulous price, with Hawk ceramic pads provided vastly improved brake feel over standard oem. a very worthwhile upgrade over oem kit.

jpkirk · 06-06-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by V8Killer

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has spotted some good deals on rotors with brake pads and fluids. I don't know much about rotors, but I do know I would prefer slotted and for them to be lighter than stock. The application they will be used for is dragstrip on the weekends and daily driving. I have found a couple deals on some sets and wanted to know if you found a better deal and your opinions on the ones I have found.

ZSpeed Performance 370Z G37 DBA Brake Rotors 2 Piece Club Spec Slotted T3

EBC Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package Lines, Pads, Rotors +

Z1 370Z / G37 Brake Upgrade Package (Sport Models)

What did you finally do? I was kind of interested in the ZSpeed kit.

DEpointfive0 · 06-06-2014, 12:07 PM

I sold my DBAs with <200 miles and got the Z1 rotors, much happier now

osbornsm · 06-11-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I sold my DBAs with <200 miles and got the Z1 rotors, much happier now

Yes, but how are DBA 2-piece rotors "worse" than Z1 ones?

DEpointfive0 · 06-11-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Yes, but how are DBA 2-piece rotors "worse" than Z1 ones?

They weigh more. That's it

kenchan · 06-11-2014, 05:23 PM

fortunately rotor/wheel/tire lightweight mods have a quite noticable difference in braking distance and handling.

even a few lbs difference is quite noticeable.

09-16-2013, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 16	Looking for a good deal on rotors Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has spotted some good deals on rotors with brake pads and fluids. I don't know much about rotors, but I do know I would prefer slotted and for them to be lighter than stock. The application they will be used for is dragstrip on the weekends and daily driving. I have found a couple deals on some sets and wanted to know if you found a better deal and your opinions on the ones I have found. ZSpeed Performance 370Z G37 DBA Brake Rotors 2 Piece Club Spec Slotted T3 EBC Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package Lines, Pads, Rotors + Z1 370Z / G37 Brake Upgrade Package (Sport Models) __________________ "Punch" Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

09-17-2013, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	You do not "need" upgraded rotors unless you are doing lapping days at a track... not 1/4 mile. That being said, should you feel like spending $550... talk to Joe @ Zspeed, i bought my rotors from him __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

09-25-2013, 09:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 16	I found dba 5000 two piece rotors, slotted and drilled, for something like $250 each, which was a fabulous price, with Hawk ceramic pads provided vastly improved brake feel over standard oem. a very worthwhile upgrade over oem kit. Last edited by BrianMSmith; 09-25-2013 at 09:33 PM. Reason: more info

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TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 330 Drives: 370Z, MSP, R8, 335 Rep Power: 3371	10 lbs each side, 20lbs total. These and rears will prob be my next mod. I shaved 7lbs off each corner with my wheel & tire upgrades and felt an immediate improvement in acceleration and braking. Another 20 lbs off the front (and hopefully similar off the back) will probably have this car handling like a go-cart

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	fortunately rotor/wheel/tire lightweight mods have a quite noticable difference in braking distance and handling. even a few lbs difference is quite noticeable.