Genuine Porsche rotor vs. Zimmerman rotor
09-02-2005, 10:57 AM
#16
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$225, I like your source better!
I pulled out the old quote, and this is what I was offered exactly a year ago:
Front 968 M030
965 351 041(2) 01 List $317.14 Discounted $249.83
Rear 968 M030
951 352 041 91 List $234.68 Discounted $167.33
Even at the $250 price, that was high enough that I have continued to use solid rotors.
I just checked Paragon Products (who may not be the cheapest) and their Zimmerman solid rotors are $97.33 for the Turbo S/928 rotor and $85.33 for a plain 944T rotor. For Porsche rotors, I was paying $92-99 for the 928 rotor (which is why it was a no brainer to use Porsche vs. Zimmerman), and $112 for the smaller 944T rotor (which is 24% higher than the Z rotor - so then I need to decide if I think the Porsche rotor will last 24% longer than the Zimmerman).
<EDIT: However, if you want the crossdrilled or slotted, the Zimmerman from Paragon are $116 for Crossdrilled 928 rotors, and $137.33 for slotted. And for a 100% price difference, Im positive that a factory crossdrilled will not last twice as long as a Zimmerman.>
Sorry for not being able to quote any 964 rotor info, but I just drive mine on the street and rotors last an eternity with that use. The 944s that I have tracked hard go through rotors like gasoline, so Ive purchased plenty over the years and keep closer track of prices for those cars.
I pulled out the old quote, and this is what I was offered exactly a year ago:
Front 968 M030
965 351 041(2) 01 List $317.14 Discounted $249.83
Rear 968 M030
951 352 041 91 List $234.68 Discounted $167.33
Even at the $250 price, that was high enough that I have continued to use solid rotors.
I just checked Paragon Products (who may not be the cheapest) and their Zimmerman solid rotors are $97.33 for the Turbo S/928 rotor and $85.33 for a plain 944T rotor. For Porsche rotors, I was paying $92-99 for the 928 rotor (which is why it was a no brainer to use Porsche vs. Zimmerman), and $112 for the smaller 944T rotor (which is 24% higher than the Z rotor - so then I need to decide if I think the Porsche rotor will last 24% longer than the Zimmerman).
<EDIT: However, if you want the crossdrilled or slotted, the Zimmerman from Paragon are $116 for Crossdrilled 928 rotors, and $137.33 for slotted. And for a 100% price difference, Im positive that a factory crossdrilled will not last twice as long as a Zimmerman.>
Sorry for not being able to quote any 964 rotor info, but I just drive mine on the street and rotors last an eternity with that use. The 944s that I have tracked hard go through rotors like gasoline, so Ive purchased plenty over the years and keep closer track of prices for those cars.
09-02-2005, 01:00 PM
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Power Slot Rotors
Has anyone tried the Power Slot rotors on their P-Car?
I have a set on the front my 99 Grand Cherokee that ate the stock solid rotors on a very consistent basis. My dealer had replaced the rotors 4 times under warranty and again on his nicklel as they would warp in 10-12K miles.
Finally after living with a set of warped rotors after they stopped buying, I went back to the dealer who had also become fed up with the Mopar rotors. The service department began stocking the Power Slot rotors. I had him put on a set for which I'm 100% satisfied. Great braking and the feel is good. No warpage or even a hint of shudder in the last year. Best part, dealer installed for $170 including labor. I couldn't buy them that cheap so I was thrilled that I had a beer/sandwich while watching a ballgame as they did the brakes.
I see Performance has them at $180 each! Ouch, that is some serious $$ for rotors. I wonder if they are that much different than other rotors or are we paying a Porsche tax on these. The model for my Protege is $78 from the TireRack. When I went to the local dealer for rotors for the Mazda the stock rotors where $105 each. Can't figure out this pricing.
I have a set on the front my 99 Grand Cherokee that ate the stock solid rotors on a very consistent basis. My dealer had replaced the rotors 4 times under warranty and again on his nicklel as they would warp in 10-12K miles.
Finally after living with a set of warped rotors after they stopped buying, I went back to the dealer who had also become fed up with the Mopar rotors. The service department began stocking the Power Slot rotors. I had him put on a set for which I'm 100% satisfied. Great braking and the feel is good. No warpage or even a hint of shudder in the last year. Best part, dealer installed for $170 including labor. I couldn't buy them that cheap so I was thrilled that I had a beer/sandwich while watching a ballgame as they did the brakes.
I see Performance has them at $180 each! Ouch, that is some serious $$ for rotors. I wonder if they are that much different than other rotors or are we paying a Porsche tax on these. The model for my Protege is $78 from the TireRack. When I went to the local dealer for rotors for the Mazda the stock rotors where $105 each. Can't figure out this pricing.
09-02-2005, 06:46 PM
#18
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Has anyone tried the Power Slot rotors on their P-Car?
03-26-2019, 12:08 PM
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Rear is: 951.352.041.02 L&R rotors are identical
What you quoted above is for C4 Turbo Look front rotors L&R are identical
