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I believe they eat through pads faster because of the uneven surface.
And as far as dissipating heat, it's not noticeable unless you're doing a lot of prolonged heavy braking. In which case, you'd be better off with rotors that are slotted only. Almost the same heat dissipation, but they're stronger than slotted and drilled rotors.
And as far as dissipating heat, it's not noticeable unless you're doing a lot of prolonged heavy braking. In which case, you'd be better off with rotors that are slotted only. Almost the same heat dissipation, but they're stronger than slotted and drilled rotors.
Yeah I believe so, but the increased wear from going slotted to slotted and drilled isn't a large amount. I think Kurtz said slotted and drilled resulted in about 25% reduced pad life, so slotted alone is probably about 15% to 20% reduced pad life.
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Here are the pictures from my photoshoot with Velgen Wheels! 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790474814/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790470886/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790468118/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790463534/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790460120/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790456530/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790453122/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790448486/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790446154/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790443540/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790474814/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790470886/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790468118/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790463534/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790460120/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790456530/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790453122/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790448486/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790446154/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/velgenwheels/8790443540/
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Ive been thinking about putting some of my mod plans on hold for a while. Ideally, I would love bags, but I dont feel like spending that amount of money on my car. Ive also been thinking about wrapping my car since I can get it done pretty cheap
Should be going lower in a few months, maybe JDM visors, a vertex rear, and nav unit? Im not 100% sure yet
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Dang that shoot is inspiring.. makes me want to go out and shoot mine (won't be as good as those obviously)...
Your car is beautiful and nicely paired with the scenery.
I did say I liked your old wheels better, but now that I see your current set up more and more....I totally think you made a great decision on these wheels. =)
Your car is beautiful and nicely paired with the scenery.
I did say I liked your old wheels better, but now that I see your current set up more and more....I totally think you made a great decision on these wheels. =)
