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New rotors - Slotted and Dimpled - Any thoughts?

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Old 11-22-10, 09:02 AM
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Default New rotors - Slotted and Dimpled - Any thoughts?

I want to buy nicer looking rotors since I'll be buying new rims soon. I already painted the calipers. I was thinking about these rotors. They are slotted and dimpled (not drilled), and cost about $450. I would get the bright zinc plating option. Any thoughts?

http://catalog.brakewarehouse.com/it...AKES&weight=45

http://catalog.brakewarehouse.com/it...AKES&weight=30


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I like these. I personally have drilled rotors...I like them. The braking power has increased for me personally, but there are reports that some drivers have lost braking power when switching. I have a 2005 SC which has different brakes from the 02-04 SCs though, so maybe that is the difference? Either way, I like these. Go for it!
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Thanks, I was also considering drilled instead of dimpled. But these seemed different, which I like.
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I to have a 2005 PB I put on slotted and drilled rotors . They brake better but be advised they are a bit noisy. If the top is down you definately can hear them. It does not bother me at all. i am used to it now. They really look cool. Instead of painting The calipers I had Lexus decals made in Metallic Red and they show up great against the dark iron of the OEM calipers. You think that by 2005 Lexus would of figured out that the calipers they were using are ugly. In later years at least on other models they are aluminum looking or some other bright silver metal.
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Yea, the stock calipers are really ugly...and the stock rims for that matter. It's tempting to buy slotted instead of dimpled.

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Hi guy
I have always used Power Slot Cryo Rotors/w Satisfiel GS6 Street/Sport Pads. I have found this to be best on all the cars I have owned.
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