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05-27-2010, 10:10 PM | #26 | |
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http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...cense+plate.do We have to run our cars with front plates and our plates look bad on the car, so thought it would look cool and hopefully keep the cops and parking enforcement happy since it matches the plate letters on the back. I like it.
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05-27-2010, 10:20 PM | #27 |
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I like those plates, My US plate covers too much of the radiator so, I take it off for the track. Would love to leave it on.
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05-27-2010, 10:26 PM | #28 |
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has anyone actually run the APM j-hooks on the track yet? They look promising, and the price isn't bad at all...
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05-27-2010, 11:39 PM | #29 |
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Ive run the pfc rotors on my sti for the past 4 or 5 years. (not the same set for that long ) Ive not had any issues whatsoever and they're very easy to swap rings.
Im sure dba make some quality products, though, I've seen inconsistencies in the rotor quality. There are some rotors they make marketed towards teh street crowd, and these are greatly different than the motorsport quality rotors. There may even be a few varieties inbetween. I have no idea how to tell them apart. Ive seen dba rotors completely crack through after a day of track use, and ive seen some last quite some time. So, I guess all I have to offer here is buyer beware. |
05-28-2010, 01:17 AM | #30 | |
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05-28-2010, 03:18 AM | #31 |
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05-28-2010, 03:33 AM | #32 | |
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and you work for? again, as others have said DBA appears to be a more street orientated rotor... whereas the PFC rotors have been proven 10 fold. Truth be told, the only time i've ever heard of DBA is on here.. Never seen one of their rotors on a high level race car (I'm sure they have a couple for marketing..yet nothing about it on their home page) as a bonus, it looks like PFC is an american company. |
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05-28-2010, 03:40 AM | #33 |
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I am not a pro racer, but I drive my car hard and my bearings, transmission and differentials can share their stories with you. I think that the PFC stuff should be very good, I will try them on my Z soon. I currently use DBA 5000 on my WRX wagon and they work well for me with Project Mu HC+ pads. Between DD duty and monthly track duty, they do a good job and save me the hassle and time of swapping too much stuff when I get to the track (since I don't tow the car there).
My DBAs got about 45k of use before needing to replace the rotor disc. I have never had a crack so far, and distortion is still within reason. There is not enough distortion / warping to shake the car under light braking. I'm sure if I spun the rotors, they would have some runout, but I doubt the PFC could say there would be none. |
05-28-2010, 03:48 AM | #34 | |
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Btw I'm on stock brembo take offs and have only had to change 1 bearing so far so prob will be a long while before I go 2 pc. But I'd still stick with PFC |
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05-28-2010, 10:03 AM | #35 | |
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05-28-2010, 10:10 AM | #36 |
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Im going with PFC... here in PR there are like 4 more STI's with them, and nobody with issues so far... I just wanted to hear some feedback on the DBA's and what i've heard so far aint that good.
My combination: Front PFC 2pc Rotors with PFC 01 Rear stock rotors with PFC 05 a lil of more bite! |
05-28-2010, 08:17 PM | #37 | |
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I've also seen these being run by the pros with a similar pattern: Last edited by rodder; 05-29-2010 at 12:19 PM. |
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05-28-2010, 08:42 PM | #38 | |
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Alcon uses the crescent design as shown, which is roughly similar. PFC uses dimples, which they (but not everyone) believe are better. Both the J-hook and crescent designs are noisier with noticeably more groan. Chris |
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05-28-2010, 10:08 PM | #39 |
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I ran the PFC rotors for several years and really liked them, usually paired them with the PF-01 and PF-97 pads. They wore well... Not much experience with the DBA though
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05-28-2010, 10:14 PM | #40 | |
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It probably doesn't help that I was looking for actual DBA 5000 (not 5010, not 5001, 5 zero zero zero) and those were virtually discontinued in the US after they sold my pair once I told them they didn't fit the stock USDM cars. Oh the joys of early adoption... "thanks for being the guinea pig, now we'll screw you over by changing the design so you can't get replacement parts with out air freighting cast iron overseas" They performed fine, they lasted as long as could be expected, it was just availability (and as a result, pricing) of replacements was a little bit of an issue. I wouldn't be surprised if things have improved, but bitter tastes tend to linger. |
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05-29-2010, 12:17 PM | #41 |
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thanks for the info chris.
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05-31-2010, 08:17 PM | #42 | |
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05-31-2010, 11:18 PM | #43 |
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I think Chris B is from AP Racing.
John, Vince was running DBA 2pc fronts before he got the 2pc APM's for testing this weekend. |
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