Originally Posted by Scott @ RA Yes the weight difference is night and day when it comes to responsiveness. Yes, we do offer a fixed/ solid mount design as well
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05-05-2010, 07:54 PM | #61 (permalink) | |
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rotor weight (f/r)
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What is the inside/outside diameter of the rotors? Can you get the rotors without slots or cross-drilled holes? Are are the floating rotors attached to the hats? Do they need to be wired to prevent the bolts from loosening? 10:1 dead/unsprung weight seams overstated IMHO. Were did you come up with this ratio? |
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^^ I'm pretty sure all these questions are answered in the first couple posts, please read it again carefully for your answers ... Here you go anyways....
Both front and rear rotor hats are made of 7074 Aircraft grade billet aluminum, then is hard anodized Yes, it is and works great The front is 14" OD, 8" ID The rear is 13.8" OD with a 8.378 ID Sure, if that is what you want The rotors are attached to the hats with aircraft grade stainless steel alen bolts, T-Locks, and locking fasteners No need for wire tieing Quote:
Most 18-19+ wheels depending on where the mass is on the wheel (moment of ratio), is about 10 to 1 (as a rule of thumb) static weight vs rotating wheel weight. That rule of thumb of 10 to 1 has been used by racers for decades. Since these rotors do not carry the same mass in the same area as a wheel does (moment of ratio/ inertia) but is further in twords the axis point, it is a close ratio estimate to say 8.9 to 1 or so. Using this approximate ratio, it is safe to say that adding these light weight rotors as apposed to the stock Akebono's is roughly 26+ pounds lighter (static weight). Multiply that by the estimated 8.9 to 1 as that of static weight and you get about 231 pounds.... 26 lbs x 8.9 = 231.4 lbs that the car should/ will react lighter to acceleration, braking, and corner G loads. That my friends is a sizable advantage, to say the least. Last edited by Scott @ RA; 05-06-2010 at 06:51 AM. |
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A suggestion. Perhaps if you split the package up and let people purchase fronts only at 50-60% of the cost (whatever you deem appropriate) it might be more palatable. I'm not really interested in replacing my rears (especially not at that package price). But for half the price the benefits of replacing the fronts is very tempting.
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But please feel free to spread the word and let people know that these rotors exist and are the best and ONLY front and rear light weight two piece rotor option available for the popular Akebono brake kits... Thanks |
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05-11-2010, 05:21 AM | #69 (permalink) |
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hey Scott. I have been trying and talking to the admins on Our VQ on your behalf. Matbe they will change their minds.
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Cool, well on that note, I am sure ANYONE who visits that retarded "my350z" forum can see just why I despise that forum... I mean I haven't had a membership on that forum in like 2-3 years and I'm still one of their biggest childish topics... Rumors, hearsay, lies, and corruptness rules that forum...
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Scott of RA told me my 2 piece rotors are coming soon. Even though the group buy didn't go as expected he is honoring my order. I found out in conversation with him, he is very particular with what he ships out. My left side rotors were not as he wanted and they are being made again. I will let the forum know how the rotors turn out. As a blatant plug, he will still sell a set (front/rear) for the group buy price. Hoping to get his rotors on some Z's that will see a little track time.
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