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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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i found all 4 zimmerman rotors for $300 shipped online, and i will be ordering axxis pads from trinity at $135 shipped...

my question to you all is, which is better zimmerman or hawk, etc...?

also for pads, axxis or akebono, etc...?

taking into consideration, price and quality...
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by tk9' post='856717' date='Apr 23 2009, 03:32 PM
i found all 4 zimmerman rotors for $300 shipped online, and i will be ordering axxis pads from trinity at $135 shipped...

my question to you all is, which is better zimmerman or hawk, etc...?

also for pads, axxis or akebono, etc...?

taking into consideration, price and quality...
axxis performs equal/slightly better than OEM. 98% less brake dust.

I can't comment about rotors.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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If I were you I would go with the R1Concept rotors. The rotors are by Stoptech and they drill it themselves. The pads go with Axxis Deluxe as they have low noise and very minimal dust.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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pricing on the R1's???

anything on zimmerman's ??? taking into consideration the price ($300) all four front and rear including shipping ( i think thats a good deal ) german made also...
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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i went with r1 concept cross drilled and slotted and axxis deluxe pads i love the outcome p, trinity autosport or member nerweezy
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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just PMd you an update, E-line rotors also available since you are looking for the OEM style
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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I'm rolling with the r1 concept drilled and slotted rotors painted black to hide any rust, akebono ceramic pads absoulutly no dust and awsome stopping power I just love the combination
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