ZZP Rotors
03-15-2013, 01:59 PM
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So I'm pulling the SS/TC out of the garage soon in April. When I put the car away I needed brakes but figured ill do it when I start driving sgain. Well it's that time.
I plan on getting drilled,slotted, or both style rotors. I know people love the R1 rotors. Powers lot is a legit company also. My question is has anyone used ZZP drilled and slotted rotors?
I plan on using stock pads despite the dust. Also I'm interested in proven set-ups people have used. What's better slotted drilled or both? Ive even seen dimpled not drilled rotors. My rear set up is just stock rotors with hawk hps pads. They have been great for 25k miles so far. I'm doing this mostly for looks but performance benefits would be welcome as well. Obviously the brake a topic had been beat to death but my main question about the ZZP rotors I haven't found anywhere. Your feed back is appreciated.
I plan on getting drilled,slotted, or both style rotors. I know people love the R1 rotors. Powers lot is a legit company also. My question is has anyone used ZZP drilled and slotted rotors?
I plan on using stock pads despite the dust. Also I'm interested in proven set-ups people have used. What's better slotted drilled or both? Ive even seen dimpled not drilled rotors. My rear set up is just stock rotors with hawk hps pads. They have been great for 25k miles so far. I'm doing this mostly for looks but performance benefits would be welcome as well. Obviously the brake a topic had been beat to death but my main question about the ZZP rotors I haven't found anywhere. Your feed back is appreciated.
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03-16-2013, 01:08 PM
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Price isn't really an issue. I was just more looking for opinions. ZZP is a proven company and I was just hoping to see if anyone had used thier rotors. R1 premiums thoug are pretty nice.
03-16-2013, 01:57 PM
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I have R1C rotors but went with the solid ones because drilled will crack under heavy use (=extreme mountain driving or track use).
Since you mention you've been happy with Hawk HPS for 25k miles, I don't think drilled will be an issue for you. Nice thing about the R1C Premium rotors is that they have a durable black coating which will keep them looking nice and not rust. Again, not under extreme driving, on mine all the paint has burnt off.
Just an FYI, if you ever replace your pads, get OEM ones. They are about 300% better than Hawk HPS.
Since you mention you've been happy with Hawk HPS for 25k miles, I don't think drilled will be an issue for you. Nice thing about the R1C Premium rotors is that they have a durable black coating which will keep them looking nice and not rust. Again, not under extreme driving, on mine all the paint has burnt off.
Just an FYI, if you ever replace your pads, get OEM ones. They are about 300% better than Hawk HPS.
03-16-2013, 02:27 PM
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Cool I'd like to get the feedback. Of course they said they thought they were good but what company wouldn't promote thier own products. Like I said just wanted some feedback since the R1 and power slot are pretty proven already. Yea I plan on using the stock pads in front it just sucks though cause they dust sooooo damn much.
03-19-2013, 12:38 PM
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I've had the ZZP drilled and slotted for about 6 months now and they havent given me any problems. They are definately worth it to buy. Even with the stockish pads break dust is not that bad.
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Under normal driving conditions they wont, but if you track your car and get nickname Devil Cobalt from other drivers on the track (Colodude18) you will destroy your rotors quickly. Wangspeed did a test of them for autox and they cracked, i'm sure his tread is somewhere around here
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Under normal driving conditions they wont, but if you track your car and get nickname Devil Cobalt from other drivers on the track (Colodude18) you will destroy your rotors quickly. Wangspeed did a test of them for autox and they cracked, i'm sure his tread is somewhere around here
03-20-2013, 11:00 AM
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Haha that's right Eric, just give it to me and I'll break it ;-) BTW I'm still on my first two sets of front rotors (stock and R1C) which I alternate so that tells you they're both pretty good (approaching 35k, including many track miles). I have them machined every now and then to get rid of vibrations but other than that they've been solid (no pun intended)
03-20-2013, 11:18 AM
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i got r1's slotted up front. i dont remember what model rotors and pads but i got them to help with braking in the rain and they have made a difference, not what id like but better than stock
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