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E. Bryant · 11-23-2016, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMEnow

Just curious how are your rotors holding up?

So far, I've had no issues with the rotors.

Stephen12ZL1 · 11-25-2016, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by flipstyledsm22

I'm also following this thread closely. I want all the track capable benefits, but still DD the ZL1. I should have bought a coupe, but I will make due with what I got.

I'm experiencing heat soak right now and I want to get rid of it. Nothing feels worse that loss of power and having to driving normal until temps are normal again.

Also, what are normal oil temps supposed to be when tracking your ZL1's?

expect oil temps to reach 300-310 degrees on a road course like VIR

ZO6 Bryan · 11-25-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by E. Bryant

So far, I've had no issues with the rotors.

I was not as lucky with the rotors. I guess this is what you get with such a heavy car.

Mikamaro · 11-25-2016, 05:38 PM

Z06 Bryan, can you point out what's wrong with your rotor?

ZO6 Bryan · 11-25-2016, 05:48 PM

Uhh, all the blue hotspots!

Stephen12ZL1 · 11-25-2016, 07:57 PM

hot spots aren't so bad...unless there are a bunch of micro cracks associated with them. A track compound pad can help but, as stated, the weight of the car makes it hard on rotors.

ZO6 Bryan · 11-25-2016, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

hot spots aren't so bad...unless there are a bunch of micro cracks associated with them. A track compound pad can help but, as stated, the weight of the car makes it hard on rotors.

They were getting pretty noisy. They would roar when braking very hard at all.
I am actually waiting on the pads to arrive so I can put it back together. I had the rotors turned and they came out OK. But the machine shop was not optimistic when they first looked at them.

Crash76 · 11-25-2016, 10:51 PM

I had my rotors turned before i went to dtc pads... they ended up micro cracking badly...

Mikamaro · 11-26-2016, 09:19 AM

Whats the tickness now?

flipstyledsm22 · 11-28-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

expect oil temps to reach 300-310 degrees on a road course like VIR

That's good to know. Thanks.

What about oil pressure? I've noticed my pressure increasing every time I accelerate heavily. Is that normal, or do I have too much oil? I try to keep an eye on my vitals when I'm at a stop, or when I'm on long straights where I have the opportunity to give them a quick glance. Anything else I should be keeping an eye on engine wise?

ZMEnow · 11-28-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by flipstyledsm22

That's good to know. Thanks.

What about oil pressure? I've noticed my pressure increasing every time I accelerate heavily. Is that normal, or do I have too much oil? I try to keep an eye on my vitals when I'm at a stop, or when I'm on long straights where I have the opportunity to give them a quick glance. Anything else I should be keeping an eye on engine wise?

You are building more RPM'S, which pushes the pump faster which builds more pressure because the engine needs more oil faster..

ZMEnow · 11-28-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ZO6 Bryan

I was not as lucky with the rotors. I guess this is what you get with such a heavy car.

Wow.. Did you paint the hats? My middle near the surface has gone all white from the heat..

ZO6 Bryan · 11-28-2016, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMEnow

Wow.. Did you paint the hats? My middle near the surface has gone all white from the heat..

No, they are just stock rotors

E. Bryant · 11-29-2016, 11:30 AM

I've seen some fine cracking of the rotor face, but nothing deep enough to catch a fingernail. Here is the last set that came off the car:

I haven't had any issues with run-out, either.

11-25-2016, 05:38 PM	#32
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	Z06 Bryan, can you point out what's wrong with your rotor? __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

11-25-2016, 05:48 PM	#33
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	Uhh, all the blue hotspots! __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

11-25-2016, 07:57 PM	#34
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	hot spots aren't so bad...unless there are a bunch of micro cracks associated with them. A track compound pad can help but, as stated, the weight of the car makes it hard on rotors. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

11-26-2016, 09:19 AM	#37
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	Whats the tickness now? __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

11-29-2016, 11:30 AM	#42
E. Bryant Gearhead Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 252	I've seen some fine cracking of the rotor face, but nothing deep enough to catch a fingernail. Here is the last set that came off the car: I haven't had any issues with run-out, either. __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 M6 - JRE 650 RWHP kit, AFCO heat exchanger, JPSS V4 aero, Z28 wheels for the twisties and Weld big-n-littles for the dragstrip. 11.193@128.13 in 515' DA

11-25-2016, 10:51 PM	#36
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	I had my rotors turned before i went to dtc pads... they ended up micro cracking badly...