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

Would the wear rate of the pads be comparable to that of the street oem setup?

What about dust buildup?

wow.... sounds amazing, ill put $500 down now

I WILL definitely be a buyer...

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.

if you compete in some drag racing carbon fiber rotors are not allowed as of this years rules

Just somethings that are ambiguous here:

Carbon fiber (woven)
OR
Carbon Ceramic - i.e. rotors on the ZR1, GT3, Space Shuttle

And 3/8in is the thickness per side of the rotor (aka venting in the middle) - correct?

Woah! Lets see some specs on the wear and tear!

I would love them.. just checked street class rules and it says " no carbon fiber rotors ".. ughhhhhhh

Dude... no really... DUDE!

Your gonna do a version for the OEM size for the track sluts too right?!

For the right price I'll throw in my wife AND my girlfriend on the deal!

i think for most people, they would be either more or less interested after the testing.

How long would the rotors last and how much would new pads cost?

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.

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

I have read in the past that thse rotors and pads last a REALLY LONG TIME.

CF rotors and CF pads, tell me how baller is that? I know its too baller for me:(