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[Clockwork]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

Inital bite when cold/wet is instantanious, brakes are RIGHT there, RIGHT now. Wet stops are shorter by the 1 or 2 second delay of the OE solid rotors when wet.

thats what I wanted/needed to hear. then I'm getting a set for my 8
thanks a bunch

[pezho405]

Originally Posted by Clockwork

thats what I wanted/needed to hear. then I'm getting a set for my 8
thanks a bunch

Love the 8

[tmv]

clockwork, pics of the E31 or banned.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by tmv

clockwork, pics of the E31 or banned.

x2, I don't get enough E31 action here at the office.

[740ilDuke]

Originally Posted by romeokc10

You need to tint those windows ASAP!!!!

Yeah I know! I can't pick my nose in privacy.

[J.Belknap]

Stopping distance is limited by the traction of the tires.

Edit: also I <3 87's. Someone sell me a rear. Daddy needs a full size spare.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by J.Belknap

Stopping distance is limited by the traction of the tires.....

Agreed.

The stopping distance is shorter with drilled'slotted rotors when WET due to ZERO delay in braking force. Solid rotors allow pads to hydroplane.

One second of pad hydroplane at 80 mph causes 117ft of additional stopping distance. HUGE difference!

[bcredliner]

The best looking wheels are the wheels you think look best.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by Clockwork

TiAGX5, do those crossdrilled and slotted rotors stop you any faster, or are they just for looks?

I have drilled and slotted rotors with pads that are supposed to be 20% better than stock. My primary goal was looks and if braking power did not exceed the traction of the tires I would have taken them off. I have no trouble getting the ABS to kick in so when I need new rotors I will go the same route.

I didn't measure stopping distance before and after so I don't know for sure if they stop better in any condition. What I do know is I really like the way the pedal feels, especially under hard braking. I feel much more comfortable, more in control.

My choice of rotors and pads is different than TiAGX5. So, at least two of us are pleased with the results going different routes to get there.

[z168]

Originally Posted by DSAviate

z168 - Here you go. Painted them in BMW Space Grey Metallic. After I found the 4 front 87s (used all the way around for tire choice flexibility), I had to hunt down a wheel refurbishment shop that would actually sand and paint the entire wheel, not just the outside face.

Thanks DS - thats a clean X btw