Feeler thread for 2 piece hat and SLOTTED rotors for Big Red brakes??
02-03-2010, 07:03 AM
#1
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Feeler thread for 2 piece hat and SLOTTED rotors for Big Red brakes??
I just thought I'd check in here as I've been on a bit of a quest to find some slotted rotors for the track. (I don't consider the OEM vented GTS or 965t X drilled rotors an option anymore).
I became interested in a 2 piece setup for a couple of reasons. Firstly the reduction in unsprung weight. Don't have the figures but it will be lighter. Secondly the design and material of the more modern slotted rotors is superior to OEM and they're also cheaper to replace....once you get some hats made up. So then this brought me to finding these components. I have found a rotor that is actually made down here in Australia however there is actually plenty of stock in the US according to the tech guy I spoke to today. So then it's a matter of having some custom hats made. If anyone has been involved with custom parts that are designed, drawn, and CNC'd it can be expensive, especially for one off parts. So I'm in the process of checking out what a couple of guys can do as far as numbers and costs. At this stage I was only getting the fronts done but I would entertain all 4 if there was enough interest?
This idea may prove fruitless if you guys have already found a solution. I just see the question asked in many of the forums about where they can obtain some slotted rotors for their 951/928/964 (and 993, though different offset). Essentially anyone using the Big Red/Black calipers.
So if you are interested let me know and I'll continue this quest. I am speaking to the CNC guys in the next few days.
Oh and for those of you who have a line on some hats, it would be extremely fortunate if they fitted other rotors. I've already asked.
I became interested in a 2 piece setup for a couple of reasons. Firstly the reduction in unsprung weight. Don't have the figures but it will be lighter. Secondly the design and material of the more modern slotted rotors is superior to OEM and they're also cheaper to replace....once you get some hats made up. So then this brought me to finding these components. I have found a rotor that is actually made down here in Australia however there is actually plenty of stock in the US according to the tech guy I spoke to today. So then it's a matter of having some custom hats made. If anyone has been involved with custom parts that are designed, drawn, and CNC'd it can be expensive, especially for one off parts. So I'm in the process of checking out what a couple of guys can do as far as numbers and costs. At this stage I was only getting the fronts done but I would entertain all 4 if there was enough interest?
This idea may prove fruitless if you guys have already found a solution. I just see the question asked in many of the forums about where they can obtain some slotted rotors for their 951/928/964 (and 993, though different offset). Essentially anyone using the Big Red/Black calipers.
So if you are interested let me know and I'll continue this quest. I am speaking to the CNC guys in the next few days.
Oh and for those of you who have a line on some hats, it would be extremely fortunate if they fitted other rotors. I've already asked.
Last edited by 333pg333; 02-03-2010 at 07:34 AM.
07-10-2010, 07:18 AM
#2
Three Wheelin'
Just a bump as i'm keen to move away from the OEM drilled discs / rotors.
Is there any alternative available yet?
I've been searching here and have also e-mailed Perfomance Friction who whilst their product is great, a friend runs them on his 996.2 GT3, weren't sure what would fit a 3.6T.
Is there any alternative available yet?
I've been searching here and have also e-mailed Perfomance Friction who whilst their product is great, a friend runs them on his 996.2 GT3, weren't sure what would fit a 3.6T.
07-19-2010, 05:47 PM
#6
Getting close to crazy high but probably not there for slotted/floaters. Whose slotted discs are you using if I may know and is there an option to keep with cross-drilled just to keep the car looking original and not have a mismatch with the rears?
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