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from the prelude of my second revision:
Originally Posted by Adam@SPP
[we are back AGAIN, for version 3.0 of this long running, well supported, still alive and strong rotor movement!!!
due to the continued business, return customers, word of mouth, and continued quality product at extremely well priced/competitive numbers, i have decided to close down the 2nd thread
(linked here: v.2 adam's infamous rotors)
and reopen a third so all is clear and easy to read/understand!]
*this thread (along with the other two archived threads) are here for reference, knowledge, and ANSWERS to your questions! the feedback, the responses, the info posted is all real information that has grown over the years.
please utilize this to develop your quotes if you can, as most all the information/pricing inquires you could possibly have are listed!
[please feel free to email me tho...im available nearly 24/7 for you!]
base: front AND rear rotors for $299 shipped ANYWHERE in the US!
add $50 for: larger rotor applications (b5s4, a8, etc...)
*NOTE: if you are looking to do ONLY fronts or ONLY rears...-$100 off the applications f&r price.
...then +$15 for black or gold zinc coatings on the fronts or rears only.
custom made, per order...you'll have them in about ~2 weeks...
(this takes in account for ordering parts, shipping time to the shop, machining, dipping, pkging, and shipment out to you!)
these are one-piece CENTRIC brand blank units, built to OEM spec, top quality pieces, PER vehicle...i ONLY make to OEM standard, so i build the units to a particular vehicle, based on year, model, engine, drive, etc. from a spec book.
ie: if say a b6, wants a b5s4 front upgrade, id build the front units for an 01' s4 v6 quattro, and the rears for an 04' a4 1.8t quattro. you would then be responsible for the carriers...(additional size fee applys)
this price includes: pkging, shipping, tax, paypal fee, the rotors, custom machining, dipping, to your door...
you tell me how you want them!:
-dimpled
-drilled
-slotted (most recommended. for both quiet braking and optimal performance benefits)
-dimpled/slotted (unique option. few offer this...)
-drilled/slotted (best looking combo)
-plain (-$25)
-double row/extra machining (dimpled or slotted only +$25)
silver with rust free zinc finish is STANDARD on all orders. this is a corrosion protection process/measure...
*NEW OPTION: black painted hubs for +$50.
this gives the looks of a 2 piece rotor (similar to a brembo rotor for example) and also the general end results of a black zinc dipped rotor.
this is what i did to my current rear rotors to match/mimic the look for my brembo bbk up front.
rotor is still standard silver zinc dipped, with a base and clear coat painted hub/hat
*COLORED ZINC add $25: gold zinc or black zinc finishes, a subtle, unique, aesthetic touch for your rotors, very few offer!
ONE (1) YEAR exchange warranty for manufacture defects per rotor...on all orders!!!
*particular orders, (listed below) utilize OEM units, as CENTRIC does not manufacture blanks for some late model cars, s, and rs lines...
along with R32 orders, i dug and dug and have found alternative options to fill your requests! these are some of our BEST units, as they utilize OEM product, and with our custom machining/dipping is a beautiful combination!
(PLEASE NOTE: SOME advertised orders as "OEM" CAN utilize CENTRIC PREMIUM blanks when audi brand is out of stock/too far out for delivery time/delayed. QUALITY is NOT compromised. we will try our best to provide OEM audi brand units for these orders. if they MUST be OEM or otherwise, please specify but your order may be delayed. there is NO price difference)
please, EMAIL me inquires/orders: adamsrotors@me.com
AIM me for even faster response @: adamatspp
(please no PMs, they are a pain...and my box fills up weekly!
)
...but posts/bumps are always welcomed!
payment:
i only accept paypal!
its quick, easy and safe, for both parties...and my account is more then verified...
send payment to the account: adamsrotors@me.com
and include the exact year/model/engine/drive of the car, along with attaching the appropriate shipping address via paypal...
(*if not, orders are assumed to be turbo, quattro, dimpled/slotted, & silver)
also add the face style you wish and color of zinc!
ill process immediately upon payment! (within 3 hrs. usually)
PLEASE READ:
*my reccomendations:
-slotted only if your purely concerned with performance gain or drilled/slotted if you want the 'look" too.
- if you want the drilled look get drilled. tho dimples are a great, unique, safe alternative to drilling they can cause noise when driving/braking.
-utilize the silver zinc thats included in price and add the black hubs for a clean finish. its better then black zinc and its a great detail behind a nice wheel and painted calipers.
-read this entire thread thru, i bet 90% of your questions are answered!
*bedding:
after EVERY new brake job is complete, immediately after installation is wrapped up the brakes must be broken in...
especially when swapping both the rotors AND pads, this is a crucial step in not only prepping both surfaces for a strong bite and safe braking, but will avoid sound issues, (covered next below) promote even wear, and all around smooth, clean, correct disc brake function.
high speed pulls to hard tapping stops on and off the pedalx10 followed by high speed pulls to hard lock-up stopsx10 will heat the rotors up, burn off the top layers of both the pad and rotor, and truley avoid any glazing concerns...this can cause hard bad shaking/skipping of the rotors, along with loud noise, and an inefficient disc brake set-up.
basically, beat the hell out of them right off the bat and let them cool with the brakes released and NO e-brake to avoid warping (like after any hard driving)
*sound:
it's just the dimples/drills. there is no reason the sound should be anything but mild. pleasant even. a bad bed, cheap pads, or an improper install could cause anything loud. I've ran these on my past 3 cars and there is a faint click or tap due to the camfered holes. almost like locust but it's nothing obnoxious.
I've sold hundreds of sets with many happy customers. drilled should cut down on this more so then dimples, but not completely...
again, the bedding process which should be done right then and there upon install can drastically effect stopping power and sound.
high speed tap braking. and a full 0-30 pulls and slam on brakes to 0mph is key...
with dimples primarily, some applications can be noisier then other (R32s in particular) as the air can be trapped between the dimple pocket and pad when driving (braking or not) and cause the popping or "locust like" sound.
*dimpled vs. drilled:
a drill hole is well, a drilled through hole and a dimple...is a dimple. both forms of rotor machining have zero effect on daily driven performance/stopping, and same for most track driving to be honest. new age pads don't create the gas that drill holes are meant to break up and dissipate. now slots, are where we see the benefit. these disperse heat and keep the rotor surface cooler then a blank rotor, and cool brakes is good thing. i do 50% of my orders dimpled/slotted as mentioned. its a unique face style many manuf. do not offer, its gives the look we all want, and no chance of cracking like some drill holes do. we chamfer both our dimpled and drill holes to prevent this, along with warranty, but is still peace of mind...the only other concern is sound (as covered above) that dimples can throw (more so then drilled but both can) due to the pockets "trapping" air between the dimple/drill and pad face.
*colored zinc:
the colored zinc will only remain on the NON-pad contact areas. the face of the rotor will obviously wear silver instantly upon the initial bedding process after install, leaving a very subtle accent color (and rust protection) on the remainder of the rotor. (hub/hat, dimples, slots, vents, etc.)
this is like ANY zinc dipped corrosion protected rotor, but with black/gold has a very nice touch behind a custom wheel/painted caliper.
*larger rotors:
you cant just put "bigger rotors" on your car. each mm measurement larger (or smaller) would require a new/different carrier to hold the caliper the appropriate distance from the hub to grab the rotor as it spins safety, and efficiently within it.
my rotors are ALL built to OEM spec, YOU tell me what application you want.
i often DO sell b5s4 set-ups for other cars/applications (larger rotors) to those who have already sourced the caliper/carrier set-up needed for a "OEM+ bbk" but is still an OEM set-up and works only on compatible applications.
you would have to have the caliper/carrier to accept the larger rotors...same with adding a8's or tt or 3.0 rotors being modded/added to a base model b6a4...the carrier is needed
this is a mod...or upgrade. the only time its plug n play or direct bolt on, is an OEM based kit made for YOUR car...
im happy to build a set up larger for you, but its your responsibility and requirement to do your own HW/sourcing for the rest of the components needed, and in the end i must be building to an OEM spec
*pads/lines/fluid:
you can place order thru me for the rotors first, as these are my own project, and i can then refer you into the shop as my customer and eric or hubert can take good care of you for the other components
...let me know and ill get started upon payment, and we can go from there!
*pricing:
all pricing is TO YOUR DOOR. machined/dipped/packaged/shipped/tax/pp fee included.
there is NO pick-up available.
canadian shipping is +$100.
slotted only w/black zinc:
dimpled & slotted w/gold zinc:
drilled only w/STANDARD silver zinc:
(foreground) drilled & slotted w/black hubs:
the breakdown on pricing:
the BASICS (base):
B5/B6 A4/GTI/JETTA 1.8t, etc.-
F&R shipped: $300
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped CA: $200
*for larger applications: +$50,
(/\ 3.0 A4s, 20th/GLI mk4s, mk1 tts, other misc. larger applications, etc...)
B5S4-
F&R shipped: $350
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped CA: $250
older A8- aka TT carrier set-ups (used in many front rotor upgrades similar to the b5s4 "bbk")-
F&R shipped: $350
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped CA: $250
A3-
F&R shipped: $350
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped CA: $250
older A6-
F&R shipped: $350
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped CA: $250
ALLROADS-
F&R: $350 shipped
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $250 shipped
MK5 GTIs-
F&R: $350 shipped
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $250 shipped
SPECIALS:
(PLEASE NOTE: SOME advertised orders as "OEM" CAN utilize CENTRIC PREMIUM blanks when audi brand is out of stock/too far out for delivery time/delayed. QUALITY is NOT compromised. we will try our best to provide OEM audi brand units for these orders. if they MUST be, please specify but your order may be delayed. there is NO price difference)
B7A4-
OEM, AUDI BRAND BLANKS are used & then machined!!!
FRONT & REARS: $550 shipped
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $450 shipped
B6 and B7S4-
OEM AUDI BRAND BLANKS are used & then machined!!!
FRONT & REARS: $550
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $450 shipped
*NOTE: OEM/Premium unit orders may take ~3 weeks due to sourcing material
B8A4 2.0t-
OEM AUDI BRAND BLANKS are used & then machined!!!
FRONT & REARS: $725
(+$50 black hubs)
$500 FRONT only
$400 REAR only
09'+ S5-
OEM AUDI BRAND BLANKS are used & then machined!!!
FRONT & REARS: $725
(+$50 black hubs)
$500 FRONT only
$400 REAR only
S8-
FRONT & REAR: $550 shipped
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $450 shipped
MKIV R32-
FRONT & REAR: $450 shipped
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $350 shipped
MKV R32-
FRONT & REAR $700 shipped (WITH black hubs. $50 value)
$400 FRONTS only
$450 REARS only
OTHERS-
ASK! i can do ANY car, ANY brand, to factory specs...email me and let me quote you!
MULTIPLE ORDERS-
EMAIL ME ABOUT THIS!!! i am always willing to work with you and see what i am able to do for 2+ sets ordered at once!!!
LET ME KNOW of ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. i can quote per customer if you are unclear or have an oddball request, etc.
...and STAY SUBSCRIBED!!! there are often specials posted as the thread grows for short windows of time, giving you opportunities for savings when i can!
thank you!
-adam
[always run them on my own...]
Originally Posted by Adam@SPP
im starting a fresh thread here for a couple reasons; mainly because i want to clean it up, and make it more clear for you guys, as this project/thread has really grown and taken off. i now offer a huge array of set-ups for damn near every audi there is, and during the threads growth, new pricing popped up along the way, things have changed, etc. the orig thread has grown with some GREAT feedback, customers comments, questions, and pictures
so ill link it HERE:v.1 THE ORIGINAL, 7 PAGE FEEDBACK/PIC/QUESTION ROTOR THREAD
...but it will be closed, so please direct all future, comments, feedback, questions, etc. to THIS thread.
the thread was also old enough to where AZ closes off the option to edit the orig post...i felt this was a good time to make a new thread, and introduce the new years pricing!
so ill link it HERE:v.1 THE ORIGINAL, 7 PAGE FEEDBACK/PIC/QUESTION ROTOR THREAD
...but it will be closed, so please direct all future, comments, feedback, questions, etc. to THIS thread.
the thread was also old enough to where AZ closes off the option to edit the orig post...i felt this was a good time to make a new thread, and introduce the new years pricing!
due to the continued business, return customers, word of mouth, and continued quality product at extremely well priced/competitive numbers, i have decided to close down the 2nd thread
(linked here: v.2 adam's infamous rotors)
and reopen a third so all is clear and easy to read/understand!]
*this thread (along with the other two archived threads) are here for reference, knowledge, and ANSWERS to your questions! the feedback, the responses, the info posted is all real information that has grown over the years.
please utilize this to develop your quotes if you can, as most all the information/pricing inquires you could possibly have are listed!
[please feel free to email me tho...im available nearly 24/7 for you!]
base: front AND rear rotors for $299 shipped ANYWHERE in the US!
add $50 for: larger rotor applications (b5s4, a8, etc...)
*NOTE: if you are looking to do ONLY fronts or ONLY rears...-$100 off the applications f&r price.
...then +$15 for black or gold zinc coatings on the fronts or rears only.
custom made, per order...you'll have them in about ~2 weeks...
(this takes in account for ordering parts, shipping time to the shop, machining, dipping, pkging, and shipment out to you!)
these are one-piece CENTRIC brand blank units, built to OEM spec, top quality pieces, PER vehicle...i ONLY make to OEM standard, so i build the units to a particular vehicle, based on year, model, engine, drive, etc. from a spec book.
ie: if say a b6, wants a b5s4 front upgrade, id build the front units for an 01' s4 v6 quattro, and the rears for an 04' a4 1.8t quattro. you would then be responsible for the carriers...(additional size fee applys)
this price includes: pkging, shipping, tax, paypal fee, the rotors, custom machining, dipping, to your door...
you tell me how you want them!:
-dimpled
-drilled
-slotted (most recommended. for both quiet braking and optimal performance benefits)
-dimpled/slotted (unique option. few offer this...)
-drilled/slotted (best looking combo)
-plain (-$25)
-double row/extra machining (dimpled or slotted only +$25)
silver with rust free zinc finish is STANDARD on all orders. this is a corrosion protection process/measure...
*NEW OPTION: black painted hubs for +$50.
this gives the looks of a 2 piece rotor (similar to a brembo rotor for example) and also the general end results of a black zinc dipped rotor.
this is what i did to my current rear rotors to match/mimic the look for my brembo bbk up front.
rotor is still standard silver zinc dipped, with a base and clear coat painted hub/hat
*COLORED ZINC add $25: gold zinc or black zinc finishes, a subtle, unique, aesthetic touch for your rotors, very few offer!
ONE (1) YEAR exchange warranty for manufacture defects per rotor...on all orders!!!
*particular orders, (listed below) utilize OEM units, as CENTRIC does not manufacture blanks for some late model cars, s, and rs lines...
along with R32 orders, i dug and dug and have found alternative options to fill your requests! these are some of our BEST units, as they utilize OEM product, and with our custom machining/dipping is a beautiful combination!
(PLEASE NOTE: SOME advertised orders as "OEM" CAN utilize CENTRIC PREMIUM blanks when audi brand is out of stock/too far out for delivery time/delayed. QUALITY is NOT compromised. we will try our best to provide OEM audi brand units for these orders. if they MUST be OEM or otherwise, please specify but your order may be delayed. there is NO price difference)
please, EMAIL me inquires/orders: adamsrotors@me.com
AIM me for even faster response @: adamatspp
(please no PMs, they are a pain...and my box fills up weekly!
)...but posts/bumps are always welcomed!
payment:
i only accept paypal!
its quick, easy and safe, for both parties...and my account is more then verified...
send payment to the account: adamsrotors@me.com
and include the exact year/model/engine/drive of the car, along with attaching the appropriate shipping address via paypal...
(*if not, orders are assumed to be turbo, quattro, dimpled/slotted, & silver)
also add the face style you wish and color of zinc!
ill process immediately upon payment! (within 3 hrs. usually)
PLEASE READ:
*my reccomendations:
-slotted only if your purely concerned with performance gain or drilled/slotted if you want the 'look" too.
- if you want the drilled look get drilled. tho dimples are a great, unique, safe alternative to drilling they can cause noise when driving/braking.
-utilize the silver zinc thats included in price and add the black hubs for a clean finish. its better then black zinc and its a great detail behind a nice wheel and painted calipers.
-read this entire thread thru, i bet 90% of your questions are answered!
*bedding:
after EVERY new brake job is complete, immediately after installation is wrapped up the brakes must be broken in...
especially when swapping both the rotors AND pads, this is a crucial step in not only prepping both surfaces for a strong bite and safe braking, but will avoid sound issues, (covered next below) promote even wear, and all around smooth, clean, correct disc brake function.
high speed pulls to hard tapping stops on and off the pedalx10 followed by high speed pulls to hard lock-up stopsx10 will heat the rotors up, burn off the top layers of both the pad and rotor, and truley avoid any glazing concerns...this can cause hard bad shaking/skipping of the rotors, along with loud noise, and an inefficient disc brake set-up.
basically, beat the hell out of them right off the bat and let them cool with the brakes released and NO e-brake to avoid warping (like after any hard driving)
*sound:
it's just the dimples/drills. there is no reason the sound should be anything but mild. pleasant even. a bad bed, cheap pads, or an improper install could cause anything loud. I've ran these on my past 3 cars and there is a faint click or tap due to the camfered holes. almost like locust but it's nothing obnoxious.
I've sold hundreds of sets with many happy customers. drilled should cut down on this more so then dimples, but not completely...
again, the bedding process which should be done right then and there upon install can drastically effect stopping power and sound.
high speed tap braking. and a full 0-30 pulls and slam on brakes to 0mph is key...
with dimples primarily, some applications can be noisier then other (R32s in particular) as the air can be trapped between the dimple pocket and pad when driving (braking or not) and cause the popping or "locust like" sound.
*dimpled vs. drilled:
a drill hole is well, a drilled through hole and a dimple...is a dimple. both forms of rotor machining have zero effect on daily driven performance/stopping, and same for most track driving to be honest. new age pads don't create the gas that drill holes are meant to break up and dissipate. now slots, are where we see the benefit. these disperse heat and keep the rotor surface cooler then a blank rotor, and cool brakes is good thing. i do 50% of my orders dimpled/slotted as mentioned. its a unique face style many manuf. do not offer, its gives the look we all want, and no chance of cracking like some drill holes do. we chamfer both our dimpled and drill holes to prevent this, along with warranty, but is still peace of mind...the only other concern is sound (as covered above) that dimples can throw (more so then drilled but both can) due to the pockets "trapping" air between the dimple/drill and pad face.
*colored zinc:
the colored zinc will only remain on the NON-pad contact areas. the face of the rotor will obviously wear silver instantly upon the initial bedding process after install, leaving a very subtle accent color (and rust protection) on the remainder of the rotor. (hub/hat, dimples, slots, vents, etc.)
this is like ANY zinc dipped corrosion protected rotor, but with black/gold has a very nice touch behind a custom wheel/painted caliper.
*larger rotors:
you cant just put "bigger rotors" on your car. each mm measurement larger (or smaller) would require a new/different carrier to hold the caliper the appropriate distance from the hub to grab the rotor as it spins safety, and efficiently within it.
my rotors are ALL built to OEM spec, YOU tell me what application you want.
i often DO sell b5s4 set-ups for other cars/applications (larger rotors) to those who have already sourced the caliper/carrier set-up needed for a "OEM+ bbk" but is still an OEM set-up and works only on compatible applications.
you would have to have the caliper/carrier to accept the larger rotors...same with adding a8's or tt or 3.0 rotors being modded/added to a base model b6a4...the carrier is needed
this is a mod...or upgrade. the only time its plug n play or direct bolt on, is an OEM based kit made for YOUR car...
im happy to build a set up larger for you, but its your responsibility and requirement to do your own HW/sourcing for the rest of the components needed, and in the end i must be building to an OEM spec
*pads/lines/fluid:
you can place order thru me for the rotors first, as these are my own project, and i can then refer you into the shop as my customer and eric or hubert can take good care of you for the other components
...let me know and ill get started upon payment, and we can go from there!
*pricing:
all pricing is TO YOUR DOOR. machined/dipped/packaged/shipped/tax/pp fee included.
there is NO pick-up available.
canadian shipping is +$100.
slotted only w/black zinc:
dimpled & slotted w/gold zinc:
drilled only w/STANDARD silver zinc:
(foreground) drilled & slotted w/black hubs:
the breakdown on pricing:
the BASICS (base):
B5/B6 A4/GTI/JETTA 1.8t, etc.-
F&R shipped: $300
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped CA: $200
*for larger applications: +$50,
(/\ 3.0 A4s, 20th/GLI mk4s, mk1 tts, other misc. larger applications, etc...)
B5S4-
F&R shipped: $350
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped CA: $250
older A8- aka TT carrier set-ups (used in many front rotor upgrades similar to the b5s4 "bbk")-
F&R shipped: $350
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped CA: $250
A3-
F&R shipped: $350
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped CA: $250
older A6-
F&R shipped: $350
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped CA: $250
ALLROADS-
F&R: $350 shipped
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $250 shipped
MK5 GTIs-
F&R: $350 shipped
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $250 shipped
SPECIALS:
(PLEASE NOTE: SOME advertised orders as "OEM" CAN utilize CENTRIC PREMIUM blanks when audi brand is out of stock/too far out for delivery time/delayed. QUALITY is NOT compromised. we will try our best to provide OEM audi brand units for these orders. if they MUST be, please specify but your order may be delayed. there is NO price difference)
B7A4-
OEM, AUDI BRAND BLANKS are used & then machined!!!
FRONT & REARS: $550 shipped
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $450 shipped
B6 and B7S4-
OEM AUDI BRAND BLANKS are used & then machined!!!
FRONT & REARS: $550
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $450 shipped
*NOTE: OEM/Premium unit orders may take ~3 weeks due to sourcing material
B8A4 2.0t-
OEM AUDI BRAND BLANKS are used & then machined!!!
FRONT & REARS: $725
(+$50 black hubs)
$500 FRONT only
$400 REAR only
09'+ S5-
OEM AUDI BRAND BLANKS are used & then machined!!!
FRONT & REARS: $725
(+$50 black hubs)
$500 FRONT only
$400 REAR only
S8-
FRONT & REAR: $550 shipped
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $450 shipped
MKIV R32-
FRONT & REAR: $450 shipped
(+$50 black hubs)
FRONTs OR REARs ONLY shipped: $350 shipped
MKV R32-
FRONT & REAR $700 shipped (WITH black hubs. $50 value)
$400 FRONTS only
$450 REARS only
OTHERS-
ASK! i can do ANY car, ANY brand, to factory specs...email me and let me quote you!
MULTIPLE ORDERS-
EMAIL ME ABOUT THIS!!! i am always willing to work with you and see what i am able to do for 2+ sets ordered at once!!!
LET ME KNOW of ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. i can quote per customer if you are unclear or have an oddball request, etc.
...and STAY SUBSCRIBED!!! there are often specials posted as the thread grows for short windows of time, giving you opportunities for savings when i can!
thank you!
-adam
[always run them on my own...]
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