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iON Performance Inc
07-22-2005, 01:28 PM
Well we've finally gone through several months of testing our carbon composite braking components. We've still got several different tests to complete.

For reference, the factory STi rotor weighs in ~22.50lbs.

Our 2-piece Carbon Composite brake disc being the same physical dimensions (326mm x 30mm) is only a feathery 5.26lbs that's a 17.24lb/corner weight reduction in the fronts! :)

Compared to the factory Porsche & Ferrari Carbon Composite braking components; our testing has shown that we should be able to use "regular" race or street compound pads with our carbon composite rotors; so there should be no need to use carbon-ceramic specific pads.

Please note; these rotors are designed and intended for those who're about achieving the pinnacle of performance out of their car. These are NOT cheap. The initial projected cost will be close to $6500US/pair.

InfamousDX
07-22-2005, 02:09 PM
HOLY ****...5 ****ing pounds!!! Ugh... that is serious weight saving. damnt he price though.

iON Performance Inc
07-22-2005, 02:16 PM
InfamousDX - Yup only 5.26lbs for the entire rotor up front :cool: The price really isn't that bad compared to the Porsche & Ferrari Carbon brake components.

The Porsche carbon composite discs alone is $8000US/each, and the Ferrari is a little over $13,000US/each to replace. :eek:

You get whatcha pay for ;)

SlvrRS
07-22-2005, 03:58 PM
my lord.....:huh: :eek:

You guys are always pushing the envelope with braking.....that is very kick ass.

I'm going to put my family up for sale on ebay tonight and see what I can come up with :lol:

I'll be going with some your somewhat more 'affordable' lightweight rotors when the time comes (few months).

-Matt

King Of Imports
07-22-2005, 04:14 PM
got pics?

iON Performance Inc
07-23-2005, 11:30 PM
SlvrRS - as mentioned, these are only for the super hardcore guys. They will not break a sweat (no pun intended) under extreme track use. Drop us a line when you're ready to get our "regular" 2-piece rotors for your STi :)

King Of Imports - We don't currently have any pics; as these R&D testing sets are still under development. We'll be releasing some pics with a little more testing with the road pads :)