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Bad@ssCamaro · 11-19-2012, 03:53 AM

I've read that slotted rotors are helpful with dissipating heat and dust and run a little cooler. They also might have a tendency to be a little weaker rigidity wise since you are relieving unsprung weight from them. I'm wondering who has installed them and what their experience has been with them, ie., brake fade, stopping, dust on wheels, warping, cracking, etc. I'm looking for a something that is utilized for autocross, roadcourses. I've looked at Stoptech and their Sport Brake set and they seem like a good set seeing they are made of cast iron. Any cons about that other than they may be heavier than other types of rotors? Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Bad@ssCamaro · 11-20-2012, 07:35 PM

Bueller?......Beuller?......Bueller?

GunnyG · 11-20-2012, 07:37 PM

I've got DBA drilled and slotted rotors. I like them, check out the pics on my build or profile page.

pyr0b0y · 11-20-2012, 07:38 PM

Slotted rotors are great for autox. If you are looking to do some road racing as well, I would look into dimpled and slotted rotors. Those will help dissipate heat and help with brake fade. I would recommend to stay away from drilled rotors, as they sometimes have a tendency to crack!

Bad@ssCamaro · 11-20-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GunnyG

I've got DBA drilled and slotted rotors. I like them, check out the pics on my build or profile page.

Hi Gunny, first off your car IS badass

though the drilled and slotted rotors look and perform great , my concern is with them experiencing cracking from the duress of a road course event. Those DBA's aren't cheap. Thanks for your input.

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Originally Posted by pyr0b0y

Slotted rotors are great for autox. If you are looking to do some road racing as well, I would look into dimpled and slotted rotors. Those will help dissipate heat and help with brake fade. I would recommend to stay away from drilled rotors, as they sometimes have a tendency to crack!

Thanks pyr0b0y, this is what I'm interested in hearing from those who have bought aftermarket rotors for specifically handling high stress situations like road courses . Do you recommend a specific brand ?

Rob@WretchedMS · 11-20-2012, 11:48 PM

I run the 5000 Series DBA's on my GTO and the 4000 Series on my SRT8, both cars are street/Track cars, they work great!

check out our page, you have to add the parts to your cart to get the real pricing, and if you have any questions feel free to ask, i'm here to help.

GunnyG · 11-20-2012, 11:55 PM

Thanks! Yeah I'm just a regular street driver, no road courses, auto-x, or track. Good luck!

Bad@ssCamaro · 11-21-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

I run the 5000 Series DBA's on my GTO and the 4000 Series on my SRT8, both cars are street/Track cars, they work great!

check out our page, you have to add the parts to your cart to get the real pricing, and if you have any questions feel free to ask, i'm here to help.

Oh I have a feeling that we will be doing some business together

I'm already hearing that big sucking sound

thanks for the info Rob. Be talking to you early spring for some enhancements

Rob@WretchedMS · 11-21-2012, 02:01 AM

ya, i seem to have the effect, lol

let me know if i can help with anything,

Bad@ssCamaro · 11-21-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

ya, i seem to have the effect, lol

let me know if i can help with anything,

Will do

CHMSC · 11-21-2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

ya, i seem to have the effect, lol

let me know if i can help with anything,

Wow nice rotors but dayum they are not cheap! Are these really worth it? I have wrapped my stock rotors three times!

Rob@WretchedMS · 11-21-2012, 02:39 AM

on my GTO i was getting 6-8k out of the stock rotors before i needed to machine them, once i installed the DBA's they went about 25-30k before i needed to do anything with them.

I'm very hard on my brakes, and both cars see Track Days (the GTO more so) every year.

Don't forget, the pricing on the rotors will change once they are added to the shipping cart.

Edit, any other questions on the DBA's PM me, i don't want to take over this thread

CHMSC · 11-21-2012, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

on my GTO i was getting 6-8k out of the stock rotors before i needed to machine them, once i installed the DBA's they went about 25-30k before i needed to do anything with them.

I'm very hard on my brakes, and both cars see Track Days (the GTO more so) every year.

Don't forget, the pricing on the rotors will change once they are added to the shipping cart.

Edit, any other questions on the DBA's PM me, i don't want to take over this thread

Will do as soon as I am ready to buy. Thnx for the info!

pyr0b0y · 11-21-2012, 11:22 AM

I have run the DBA with no problems, but like other people stated, they arent cheap!

When I was strapped for cash. I ordered a set of GMS slotted/dimpled rotors for a track day. They actually did great, and had to be turned after after 7 track days. I think that's pretty decent for the price. I still have them on my car a year later.

11-19-2012, 03:53 AM	#1
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,781 View My Garage	Anyone with experience with slotted rotors only for SS? I've read that slotted rotors are helpful with dissipating heat and dust and run a little cooler. They also might have a tendency to be a little weaker rigidity wise since you are relieving unsprung weight from them. I'm wondering who has installed them and what their experience has been with them, ie., brake fade, stopping, dust on wheels, warping, cracking, etc. I'm looking for a something that is utilized for autocross, roadcourses. I've looked at Stoptech and their Sport Brake set and they seem like a good set seeing they are made of cast iron. Any cons about that other than they may be heavier than other types of rotors? Any recommendations would be appreciated. __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten! Last edited by Bad@ssCamaro; 11-19-2012 at 10:10 AM.

11-20-2012, 07:35 PM	#2
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,781 View My Garage	Bueller?......Beuller?......Bueller? __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

11-20-2012, 07:37 PM	#3
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,867 View My Garage	I've got DBA drilled and slotted rotors. I like them, check out the pics on my build or profile page. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

11-20-2012, 07:38 PM	#4
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	Slotted rotors are great for autox. If you are looking to do some road racing as well, I would look into dimpled and slotted rotors. Those will help dissipate heat and help with brake fade. I would recommend to stay away from drilled rotors, as they sometimes have a tendency to crack! __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

11-20-2012, 11:55 PM	#7
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,867 View My Garage	Thanks! Yeah I'm just a regular street driver, no road courses, auto-x, or track. Good luck! __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

11-20-2012, 11:48 PM	#6
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	I run the 5000 Series DBA's on my GTO and the 4000 Series on my SRT8, both cars are street/Track cars, they work great! check out our page, you have to add the parts to your cart to get the real pricing, and if you have any questions feel free to ask, i'm here to help.

11-21-2012, 02:01 AM	#9
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	ya, i seem to have the effect, lol let me know if i can help with anything,

11-21-2012, 02:39 AM	#12
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	on my GTO i was getting 6-8k out of the stock rotors before i needed to machine them, once i installed the DBA's they went about 25-30k before i needed to do anything with them. I'm very hard on my brakes, and both cars see Track Days (the GTO more so) every year. Don't forget, the pricing on the rotors will change once they are added to the shipping cart. Edit, any other questions on the DBA's PM me, i don't want to take over this thread

11-21-2012, 11:22 AM	#14
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	I have run the DBA with no problems, but like other people stated, they arent cheap! When I was strapped for cash. I ordered a set of GMS slotted/dimpled rotors for a track day. They actually did great, and had to be turned after after 7 track days. I think that's pretty decent for the price. I still have them on my car a year later. __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims