I believe the V has slotted brake rotors, maybe not. But does anyone have slotted and drilled rotors on the XLR? I know the Vetts have them, and theirs may bolt right on our XLR's. Would there be any fitting issues? I don't know why the XLR's don't have them anyway. Its a nice dress up of the wheel compartment.
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Galen,
That's my next project...I want the rotors to have a zinc coating so they don't rust like the factory ones. Will probably get this done within the next week. I'll keep you updated. :cheers
Regards,
Elfred
I feel the same way about it. I don't like the rust! I wash my car often and its seems the rotors are rusty because I don't get in there and wipe them off. I'm not that ate up. You did good on the stabilizer bar so lets see what you can do on this project! 
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Too Funny,
After buying a low profile jack to get under my V and engine silver paint, then taking off every wheel and brushing the rust off and painting the edges of the rotors, about a month later I hear a ominous screeching sound from the right rear. Sure enough the brakes are out at 11,000 miles and I down shift every chance I get. My dealer agreed that it was abnormal wear and did a complete brake job with zinc painted rotors and new pads. While I'm ecstatic, it sure was a lot of work doing that job for nothing. So you all will see the new Zinc coated rotors at BG.
Too Funny,
After buying a low profile jack to get under my V and engine silver paint, then taking off every wheel and brushing the rust off and painting the edges of the rotors, about a month later I hear a ominous screeching sound from the right rear. Sure enough the brakes are out at 11,000 miles and I down shift every chance I get. My dealer agreed that it was abnormal wear and did a complete brake job with zinc painted rotors and new pads. While I'm ecstatic, it sure was a lot of work doing that job for nothing. So you all will see the new Zinc coated rotors at BG.
I put a set of slotted / crossdrilled on my XLR when I first bought it. Here's the link.
http://www.irotors.com/storefrontpr...l.aspx?sid=1&sfid=149795&c=141705&i=233139128
http://www.irotors.com/storefrontpr...l.aspx?sid=1&sfid=149795&c=141705&i=233139128
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Bob, I did all of the above on the RUF BTR and the hub extensions as well. There on 2 years now and look fantastic. I was going to start the disc's and all painting but decided to wait until after BG. I figured I'd ck all your cars 1st take pics then decide! jim
Thanks Galen! No trades yet but I feel there will be a V in my future within a year. The wheels are 18"x 8.5 Concept Neeper. The rotors come with a zinc dichromate finish that keeps them looking great around the hub area ( no rust ).
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One thing to keep in mind, not that it's a big deal, but with drilled rotorrs you will get more brake dust on your wheels. If I am not misinformed the holes shave off the glaze that is formed on the pads as they heat up.
I don't get too much more dust but I do get a brake growl in hard deceleration.:iagree but they look sooooo good.
Sunburn...how is your brakedust...any issues?
Regards,
Elfred
Well I went ahead and took sunburn's advice and bought from IRotor. Zinc crossdrilled and slotted. They should be here by Mon./Tues. and I will test them on the drive to BG.:cheers
Regards,
Elfred
Elfred,
Did you buy the ceramic pads also? I'll be interested seeing them in BG.
Cubby558:cool
Hey Cubby,
I bought it all:crazy I felt like my wife does when she goes into Neiman-Marcus :glol Uh-oh.....sorry honey...anyway if these things get here on time I will install the rotors and standard pads. I want to monitor pad dust and stopping difference with new rotors prior to going to the Ceramic pads.. Scientific principle #12- one change at a time and monitor/analyze results. (Don't lose the forest because of all the trees.)
I know they will look good, cause they won't rust.
Hey Guys and Gals...I finally got my slotted/cross drilled rotors on today. They stop really good so far and brake dust does not seem to be a problem. Pedal feel is about the same. I will drive them about 1,000 miles and then install the ceramic pads to see the difference.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/vettefred/LFBrakeRotor.jpg
As it is raining now, I will take some photos of the car tomorrow with wheels on and on the ground.
Sunburn...you were right, they are beautiful!:thumbs Had to put on my sunglasses when I opened the box.:cool
Regards,
Elfred
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/vettefred/LFBrakeRotor.jpg
As it is raining now, I will take some photos of the car tomorrow with wheels on and on the ground.
Sunburn...you were right, they are beautiful!:thumbs Had to put on my sunglasses when I opened the box.:cool
Regards,
Elfred
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Elfred,
Yes, they are nice! Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Ed and Sandra
Yes, they are nice! Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Ed and Sandra
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