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Old 09-17-2004, 05:01 AM
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Default ah.... turn the rotors? Not that I think it makes that much of a difference

personally, but it could never hurt.
Old 09-17-2004, 05:17 AM
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Default SOL on that too...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/14019/brakes_010.jpg"></center><p>I have the 2-piece A8 rotors from ECS tuning that are x-drilled and slotted. I am not sure but I don't think you can turn them.
Old 09-17-2004, 09:28 AM
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Default doh!

I know you can turn x-drilled (cuz I just had mine done) but it's a lil dicey on the slotted parts. Maybe turn them and run some sandpaper along it to see if there's a glaze on them?

How do you like that setup btw? When my rotors are shot I'm planning on doing the A8 upgrade. Those worth the $$? I heard there are fitment issues (like you need to use some washers to make them clear properly). That true?

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Old 09-17-2004, 09:36 AM
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Default I love my setup...

but if I have to do it again I would probably go with the cheaper route (plan A8 rotors with a good pad)

I know I am still using stock caliper, but I do feel signficant improvements over the stock size.

And there are no fitment issues whatsoever if you just doing the front setup (as I did)
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Default cool... thanks for the info

I was planning on just doing the A8 rotors and not bother with the 2 pc setup because I didn't think it would offer enough benefit to warrant the money.
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