[s-cars] going BIG

[Lee Levitt]

So what's the difference between the 312 and 323 rotors, aside 
from slightly more thermal mass? How much larger is the pad 
surface?

I suspect that you won't get much difference in braking. You will 
get heavier rotors and calipers, and you will need to run 18" 
wheels, right?

If he's not tracking the car, I don't see that the additional 
weight and expense is worth it.

Just my .02

Lee



On Mon Feb 23 20:53:14 CST 2009, djdawson2 at aol.com wrote:

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>  I would suggest that you pass on using 312 rotors.? You need all 
> the stopping power you can get with such a heavy car... using the 
> 323x30 rotors would be your best option for a cost effective 
> upgrade.
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> From: Jerry Scott <jerryscott at wispertel.net>
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> Sent: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 6:18 pm
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] going BIG
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> I personally would go with the A8 rotors.  My experience with 
> aftermarket drilled or slotted light weight rotors is that they 
> soon crack and warp. The production rotors are time tested and 
> will last a lot longer.  You will not likely see better 
> performance with the machined rotors, if you are only street 
> driving. That's my 2 cents, and that's just about what it is 
> worth.
> Jerry
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> Subject: [s-cars] going BIG
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>> So, I have been planning on upgrading the "fabulous" stock 
>> brakes on my S6, to some more "meaty" ones out of a boxter. I 
>> need to decide what rotors to get, and I would like to go with 
>> whichever product is lighter [ I guess] Is there going to be a 
>> significant difference in weight between OEM A8 rotors 
>> (312mmx25mm) and aftermarket crossdrilled/slotted Zimmmerman or 
>> similar, or shold I not pay attantion to weight factor and get 
>> the less expensive ones?
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Martin,
>> ------------ '87 Scirocco16v
>> '95 S6
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