SUPER lightweight Carbon fiber rotors, interested?
Mar 5, 2008, 01:28 PM
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SUPER lightweight Carbon fiber rotors, interested?
Over a year ago I made a thread about dyno testing some rotors. The car gained power by running lighter weight rotors (Giro Discs) on the car. We had planned to make some even lighter weight rotors and everything seemed to fall through.
Right now there is a good possibility, if there is enough interest, that we can have a 3/8", carbon fiber blade rotor made for the EVO 8-9's. The rotor would use an aluminum hat and the entire assembly would weigh in at 3.5 pounds per rotor. The kit would come with two front rotors (rears can be made too) and new brake pads.
The weight savings is rediculous.
The kicker is the price. For two front rotors with pads the cost is going to be very close to $2,000.
These have not gone into production yet, maybe they won't. I am trying to get a feel for who would spend that much money on a set of rotors and then we can go from there.
The rotors would be fine for street use, drag use and autocross. Road racing will be determined after testing.
Just chime in if you are interested.
Thanks
Right now there is a good possibility, if there is enough interest, that we can have a 3/8", carbon fiber blade rotor made for the EVO 8-9's. The rotor would use an aluminum hat and the entire assembly would weigh in at 3.5 pounds per rotor. The kit would come with two front rotors (rears can be made too) and new brake pads.
The weight savings is rediculous.
The kicker is the price. For two front rotors with pads the cost is going to be very close to $2,000.
These have not gone into production yet, maybe they won't. I am trying to get a feel for who would spend that much money on a set of rotors and then we can go from there.
The rotors would be fine for street use, drag use and autocross. Road racing will be determined after testing.
Just chime in if you are interested.
Thanks
Mar 5, 2008, 01:58 PM
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I would like more info as well,
How long would the rotors last?
Dust?
would they be more prone to warp? or even crack on rough terrain?
the basic stuff but very interesting.
How long would the rotors last?
Dust?
would they be more prone to warp? or even crack on rough terrain?
the basic stuff but very interesting.
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Mar 5, 2008, 02:53 PM
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Dude... no really... DUDE!
Your gonna do a version for the OEM size for the track ***** too right?!
For the right price I'll throw in my wife AND my girlfriend on the deal!
Your gonna do a version for the OEM size for the track ***** too right?!
For the right price I'll throw in my wife AND my girlfriend on the deal!
Mar 5, 2008, 04:46 PM
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I have no idea how long they last, how much dust they make.
The rotor since it is called a "blade" rotor I am assuming it not vented. These are for the stock sized brakes. Road racing use will have to be determined after they are tested, for now I am going to so no.
I will try to get some more information on wear and dust etc.
The rotor since it is called a "blade" rotor I am assuming it not vented. These are for the stock sized brakes. Road racing use will have to be determined after they are tested, for now I am going to so no.
I will try to get some more information on wear and dust etc.
Mar 5, 2008, 05:57 PM
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They are not going to be legal for ANY class of SCCA autocross racing. They will not be legal for many classes of drag racing if you are doing an officially sanctioned event.
If they are made correctly they will be KILLER for road racing/time attack if rules allow. That is what many LMP and GT cars run.
They should have excellent wear and very low dust. At the NAIAS I was told by the rep for the new ZR1 that the carbon ceramic rotors it comes with will probably never have to be replaced under "normal" use. . .
I would think they would be horrible on the street because I think carbon rotors and the pads to go along with them have to get really hot before it has much "optimal" friction. Kind of like slipping a C/C clutch to get some heat and bite in it . . .
This is an interesting proposition. I'm sure you'll see quite a bit of interest in it!
EVOlutionary
If they are made correctly they will be KILLER for road racing/time attack if rules allow. That is what many LMP and GT cars run.
They should have excellent wear and very low dust. At the NAIAS I was told by the rep for the new ZR1 that the carbon ceramic rotors it comes with will probably never have to be replaced under "normal" use. . .
I would think they would be horrible on the street because I think carbon rotors and the pads to go along with them have to get really hot before it has much "optimal" friction. Kind of like slipping a C/C clutch to get some heat and bite in it . . .
This is an interesting proposition. I'm sure you'll see quite a bit of interest in it!
EVOlutionary
Mar 5, 2008, 07:28 PM
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