Dyno testing light weight rotors?

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Apr 6, 2010 | 09:22 PM

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If I come across a set of really light weight wheels and tires other then slicks I will try them out.

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Apr 7, 2010 | 06:08 AM

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If I come across a set of really light weight wheels and tires other then slicks I will try them out.

-Em

Or borrow a set of heavy 18x9-10 rota wheels and compare them to your rfp1s , to see how much power you loose. Are the rfp1 17"s? If so the test would be even better by putting some 18s

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Apr 7, 2010 | 07:03 AM

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Agreed. OTOH, if one already invested in lighter wheels and tires, the rotors are an excellent upgrade. We were able to reduce the rotational mass on my Evo by ~40lbs with Hankook Evos/RPF1s/Baer rotors. The freed-up power is the least of it. The car feels significantly lighter and it's much more fun to toss around. Every aspect of performance is improved. Better yet, a reduction in rotational mass makes life easier for the car, itself, generating an expansive performance envelope while putting less stress on the machine. Win-win.

i am on the same boat...

Baer rotors, Kosei K1ts made close to 40 lbs weight savings and all of them are rotational mass!!!

Apr 7, 2010 | 09:04 AM

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Not sure if anyone has said it yet, but lightweight rotors and wheels technically don't "make" power. The power is already there, but with heavier setups more of the power is lost. With these lightweight setups there is less loss. Just wanted to clarify.

Apr 7, 2010 | 10:15 AM

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Yea it's freeing up power, not making any.

Apr 7, 2010 | 12:28 PM

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We have two mores sets of these left. PM me for great pricing.

-Em

Apr 10, 2010 | 08:15 PM

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Are either the AMS or Brakeman kits streetable though?

Apr 11, 2010 | 07:40 AM

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Are either the AMS or Brakeman kits streetable though?

yes. why wouldnt they?

Apr 22, 2010 | 12:33 PM

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BUMP for the WHEEL TEST

Apr 22, 2010 | 12:46 PM

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Are either the AMS or Brakeman kits streetable though?

I daily drove my red car with the AMS brakes, no problem!

Apr 22, 2010 | 12:59 PM

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I got my Baers installed last week - thanks Emery. My stock rotors weighed a lot more (more material because they were basically new). I think after adding it all up I lost 21.8lb rotational mass

May 12, 2010 | 07:54 PM

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We just got more in!

4 Total Front Sets, and 1 set of Rears!

These are the last Baer had!

PM or Call if you have any questions or inquiries !

May 12, 2010 | 08:29 PM

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as a rule of thumb, the farther it is from the hub, the more difference it makes. So in terms of impact tires are first, followed by wheels, then the rotors. Herein lies the irony in folks installing very aggressive wheel/tire combos, hoping to make their cars look faster, when they're actually making the cars run slower.

+1.