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Topic: bang for my buck

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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bang for my buck

Posted: 9/7/07 6:11pm Message 1 of 15
frstvette
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Fresno, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 corvette
I am looking for drilled rotors for my 80 vette. I have noticed alot of them on ebay,are these good for my car?. I  am not going to  race I just want something better then stock I also see some with a large price. what is the best bang for my buck?   does anyone know a good price on power coated red calipers for 80 vette want a little better then stock. Not trying to pay for name but best bang for my buck


  
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bang for my buck

Posted: 9/8/07 8:01am Message 2 of 15
VTHokie77Vette
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Vette(s): 1977 EX-L48
I think I may have to try some.  For some reason I never looked on ebay for them.  I found some on Muskegon brake for about $120 each, but I was holding off because I didn't want to spend $480 on rotors right now.  Anybody have any experience with rotors from ebay?  Recommend a seller? 
 
As for powder coated red calipers, I know VBandP.com and Vansteel.com each offer powder coated calipers.  If you want to save some cash and your calipers are fine for now, then I'd try the epoxy paint from Advance Auto.  I know someone who used it on a C5 and its held up very well.



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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's

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bang for my buck

Posted: 9/10/07 6:41am Message 3 of 15
frstvette
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I guess guys here dont do after market


  

bang for my buck

Posted: 9/10/07 7:41pm Message 4 of 15
ranger3
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Most of the past posts on this subject indicated that the majority of folks here believe in spending a little more on good quality brake components. After all, going fast is great but stopping fast is better.

Scott


bang for my buck

Posted: 9/11/07 6:43am Message 5 of 15
frstvette
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I guess you are right ranger. I still would like to know a good source to find good drilled rotors. Not sure about the ebay rotors dont know if they are any good


  

bang for my buck

Posted: 9/12/07 9:28am Message 6 of 15
PSU 98
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[QUOTE=ranger3]... the majority of folks here believe in spending a little more on good quality brake components. After all, going fast is great but stopping fast is better.[/QUOTE]
 
So true.  A friend of mine bought a set of "cheap" drilled rotors for his Trans Am.  Well, after a few months of use they developed noticeable cracks around each hole and were basically worthless (and unsafe).  I've installed a set of Baer crossdrilled and slotted rotors and they perform head and shoulders above stock.  They aren't cheap, but definitely worth the extra cost.
Most of the Corvette parts houses (Eckler's, Mid-America, Corvette America, etc.) carry several brands of aftermarket rotors.
PSU 982007-09-12 09:30:25


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Posted: 9/12/07 8:23pm Message 7 of 15
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Vette(s): 1972 Steel Cities Gray T Top. Original Owner, Original Paint and Interior. The running gear has been rebuilt. only 250,000 miles on the clock..
Check out Pro Rotors on ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/ROTORPROS_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm
I bought a set of slotted and cross drilled from them for my 72. Good fit and they are zink coated. http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb193/WETVET/2007Vette43.jpg   Thumbs%20Up
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bang for my buck

Posted: 9/13/07 9:10am Message 8 of 15
frstvette
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thanks a lot guys I will try pro rotors


  

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Posted: 9/13/07 6:20pm Message 9 of 15
LuvMyGezrToy
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Fallon, NV - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Coupe, Red w/black leather interior, L48, Auto, A/C, Power Windows, Cruise, Tilt/Tele.
You might also try Summit Racing at:
 
 
 
Sorry, to tired to remember HTML to make it easy for you, so you'll have to cut and past the link.



bang for my buck

Posted: 9/13/07 9:27pm Message 10 of 15
Gale Banks 80
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Vette(s): 1980 with a Banks Twin Turbo 1969 Convert Big Block 1996 Grand Sport Convert
  If You are going to Use the Brakes real hard as in Autocross and or Road Racing You can exspect the Cross Drilled Rotors to Crack. Dosn't matter who made it or Sold it just Consider it a Fact of Raceing. Thats why there have been a lot of Slotted Rotors put on the Market. If Your not going to run the Car hard then they will probably hold up Ok but then why do You need them. Sometimes You just can't Win. I'd check with VB and P as they have about every Option including C5 Brake Options. Keep in Mind that the C3's had about the best Brakes of any Car out there in its Day and untill the Latest C6 Z06 with its 6 Piston Calipers very Few Production Cars have had 4 Piston Brakes at all Four Corners.Richard...


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