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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Default 2nd Gen rotors are here

I just got my set from Rotor Pros. I will be putting them on in the next day or two. I will post pics when I am done. I have these on the site as well. Mine are cheaper then said price above as well.
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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blanks > slotted/drilled rotors unless you have a Ferrari or Lambo type car
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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I had great luck on my tC with these exact style rotors.

So you are saying the TRD upgraded brakes are worse then the factory blanks also? Please explain. I want to hear this.
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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heads up your description on that page has a typo.
it says "..upgrade no only make your car.." it should be not.. just a heads up.

good to know there are more parts being released
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Is that front and rear???
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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The benefit is the drilled and slotted part... you know to keep the rotor a little cooler to prevent brake fade... It may not seem like a little old xB can benefit from this, but when the rotor spins as fast as they do that little bit of air being able to move through and around the rotor helps... and the amount of brake surface that is lost because of said hole and slots is very small... all this being said better pads and ss brake lines would probably be more benefical, but lets face it Drilled and slotted rotors are sexxy...
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Originally Posted by ShaffNasty
Is that front and rear???

Yes it is both.
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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so its $200 for all 4 rotors how much to ship?
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i'm sure it'll help increase the brake performance. if i were to have an area to test the difference i'll do it just for good info.
but i'm luving how sexxy it's looking :D
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Originally Posted by mnscionxb
so its $200 for all 4 rotors how much to ship?
I will do it for $20 shipping. I have it higher on the site, but I am going to change that.
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Let us know what you think of the rotors... ya know if you notice any improvement or more noise?
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