Has anyone have experience with Rotora Big Brake Kits? Are they a reputable company? I'm seriously considering a front brake kit upgrade. It's $1795 for a 2pc 15in Brake Kit
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09-13-2009, 10:30 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Rotora Big Brake Kit 370Z
Has anyone have experience with Rotora Big Brake Kits? Are they a reputable company?
I'm seriously considering a front brake kit upgrade. It's $1795 for a 2pc 15in Brake Kit 8 piston. Is this a good price? Any feedback would be appreciated. Here's a link to the website with pricing and details.
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Are you getting them for looks or because you're actually running up against the limits of the stock brakes?
If for looks, I'd say spending $2K to have slightly larger brake calipers is ranks high on the list of things humans do that I don't understand - but these are probably the cheapest way to do it. If you actually need better braking, I'd go whole hog with the 6-piston AP kit or else go with the Brembo upgrade calipers (which are the same price as those rotaras). I'm personally taking it easy on the track until someone comes out with a decent two-piece rotor, and hoping that solves any problems. Since I'm tracking for fun, not to shave seconds off my time, that solution will probably work for me. If I were really chasing lap times, I'd follow Travis' lead... |
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I have powdercoated several sets of them, along with every other type on the market and I can't see any physical reason why they would be inferior. When I coat, I totally break them down and reassemble them and these don't have any visible flaws
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Nothing makes me LOL more than a BBBBK (bling bling big-brake kit). Ya know...the one's you see on E46 M3s behind HRE wheels which have never even seen a track? if you are looking for a proper brake setup, look into the upper-end Brembo kits, AP, Alcons, or even StopTechs. |
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get these:
12 Piston with 380mm rotors with a 4 piston 380mm rear http://myg37.com/forums/brakes-suspe...et-on-a-g.html |
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That's why I'm asking. I'm planning to TT the car soon. I'm not buying for looks, that's absurd to spend that kind of money just for looks. I'd rather paint them if I was going that route.Thanks for all those who provided their input.
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I did. I'll pass on that. I'm just gonna wait until I get the TT then I'll look into it.
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I'm planning to track the car. I'll make a decision when the time comes.
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