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10-02-2009, 08:19 PM

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akebono euro pads.... same bite as oem... light dust... and quiet...

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10-03-2009, 04:11 PM

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My Ride: 2004 545i, Sport and Premium package, Titanium Silver with Black Dakota Leather interior

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Originally Posted by Anthony@F1 Autoha?s' post='1023539' date='Oct 2 2009, 10:04 PM

IDK How I missed this Thread. The Difference between the Performance Rotors and Premium Performance Rotors is one is Silver Zinc Coated and the Other One is e-Coated. We have these Rotors instock.

What's the difference?

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10-05-2009, 06:17 AM

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My Ride: Metallic gray '05 545i Sport Black Leather with HUD, Step, Nav, PDC, CWP, K&N Air Filter, Black RPI scoop, Black painted calipers, 35% F1 Pinnacle tint, 19" RDSport RS-2F rims with Continental ExtremeContact DWs.

Anyone have problems with the drilled holes or slots rusting?

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10-05-2009, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by top6491' post='1024918' date='Oct 5 2009, 07:17 AM

Anyone have problems with the drilled holes or slots rusting?

I don't think that's necessarily a "problem" - I have had drilled and slotted rotors on several cars and from several makers (from R1 to Brembo) and they all have had a little surface rust in the chamfers or slots. It happens, the same way if you leave your car sitting a few days you'll see surface rust on the rotors.

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10-05-2009, 10:48 AM

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My Ride: Black Sapphire 2004 5.30i

Does anyone know how much shorter life span on pads is with slotted/x-drilled rotors?

i'm sure it is relevant to driving style ...but a ball park would be nice

i keep seeing it being a lot more costly in the long run if i have to replace pads 2-3 times more often than with OEM