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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Its a done deal! Thanks for all the info guys. Michael should have this stuff shipped out to me by Monday. I'll post a pic or two once the install is complete. I ended up with the R1Concept Rotors ELine OE Quality(XDrilled/Slotted) and Hawk HPS Pads.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
Hi,

Yes I do ship to Canada that's not a problem. Here is the price break down:

Hawk HPS Pads (Inc Sensors)
Front - $100
Rear - $75

R1Concept Rotors ELine OE Quality(XDrilled/Slotted)
Front - $175
Rear - $160

R1Concept Rotors Premium (XDrilled/Slotted)
Front - $250
Rear - $195

The premium rotors are stronger but the elines will work just fine. I'd get premiums if you were going to track or do crazy braking.

Please PM me your postal code so I can give you a shipping quote.

Michael
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how do these compare to bmw oem pads and rotors?
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Eline Rotors use the same casting grade as OE rotors. The Hawk Pads stop better with less dust than OE pads. Win win in my mind.

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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Michael can you PM me a price for the same setup for my 2007 550i. I would like the R1Concept Rotors ELine OE Quality(XDrilled/Slotted)and hawk pads front & back
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 05:47 AM
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Michael can you PM me a price for the same setup for my 2007 550i. I would like the R1Concept Rotors ELine OE Quality(XDrilled/Slotted)and hawk pads front & back
Great choice IzzE60, I'm still waiting for my shipment to arrive. With regards to delivery and customs brokerage delays etc, living in Toronto sure does have its drawbacks since we get almost all of our car related materials from the US and Europe.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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I used these rotors however I used akebono ceramic pads the match of the two is a great combo, quiet good stoping wet or dry no dust and no noise. The rotors do rust when they get wet other wise I would do them again in a heart beat
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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These look great and may be exactly what I am looking for. I love the Brembos but also do not want to break the bank. How do these other options compare quality-wise?
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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The R1Concepts I sell come in 2 different grades: Eline and Premium. The Eline uses the same cast grading as factory rotors but at a fraction of the cost. The Premiums use a higher cast grade similar to BBK rotors.

Both grades are coated with zinc to help against rust corrosion.

I've personally sold many sets to forum members and have not had one complaint.

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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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sorry noob question....are those prices per rotor or a set?
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Prices are all for a pair.

Originally Posted by acuteperformance
Hi,

Yes I do ship to Canada that's not a problem. Here is the price break down:

Hawk HPS Pads (Inc Sensors)
Front - $100
Rear - $75

R1Concept Rotors ELine OE Quality(XDrilled/Slotted)
Front - $175
Rear - $160

R1Concept Rotors Premium (XDrilled/Slotted)
Front - $250
Rear - $195

Michael
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