Best Front Rotors for the B5 S4 ? ECS vs Stoptech

[EUROTEK//S4]

StopTech Vented 1 PC Rotors -$280 a set

StopTech SportStop rotors are available for many applications, offering all the advantages of Centric Premium rotors, with the addition of slotting and/or drilling. Slotted rotors provide additional bite and maintain consistent friction level over the life of your pads. These are ideal for aggressive street and even road racing applications. Slotted and drilled rotors offer even more bite and stunning looks, but should be used on the street and not for racing.






ECS 1PC ZINC. SLOTTED/DRILLED Rotors- $193 a set

The best aftermarket rotors available. All ECS rotors are finished with a rust defending zinc coated that assures a long like new appearance for the life of the rotor. Manufactured by OEM Brembo ATE and Zimmerman






Thoughts ? Opinions ? Thanks

[nizmosx]

i have the stoptechs and am a fan.

[team_soy]

drilled is a big no no

[somestarsweare]

DBA 5000
http://www.dba.com.au/5000series/5575.asp

[imola_Jon]

I've always used plain Zimmermans.

Drilled & slotted are overrated unless you want a blinged-out look.

[Das General]

whoa Imola Jon with the return.

[imola_Jon]

LOL...I'm surprised anyone remembers me; it's been a while! Seems like lots of new peeps around here.

[Das General]

yeah it has been a while since I've seen you post up.

[S4_NE]

IMO stay away from stop tech, i have had problems with there slotted rotors, ( poor castings ) I woud try the ECS or DBA's Good luck

[Bee Five]

I have the Stoptech Stage 2 kit in OEM size, a big improvement vs stock pads and rotors. No more mushy pedal feel and I have yet to fade them on spirited back road drives. My only complaint is the Axxis Ceramic Brake Pads that squeal like a mofo when coming to a stop, other than the noise this combo is great.

[S4 Dan]

LOL...I'm surprised anyone remembers me; it's been a while! Seems like lots of new peeps around here.

welcome back... i havent been around much lately either... nice to see a familier face... there are def lots of new posters.. weird to see the change

[nogaroblueaudi]

I have the stoptech BBK and lovvvve it

[BITRBO]

drilled is a big no no

Just my $0.02...

[EUROTEK//S4]

where did you get the kit from ? and how much ?

I have the Stoptech Stage 2 kit in OEM size, a big improvement vs stock pads and rotors. No more mushy pedal feel and I have yet to fade them on spirited back road drives. My only complaint is the Axxis Ceramic Brake Pads that squeal like a mofo when coming to a stop, other than the noise this combo is great.

[WingsnHorns]

where did you get the kit from ? and how much ?

My guess is Achtuning...I could be wrong though.

http://shop.achtuning.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=323

[YMJ]

are these stock size?? if so adam @ ssp < i beleive> has really good rotors, me and my buddy who has a supercharged beemer have them... and they've been GREAT! we got dimpeld and slotted.... but its around 350 i beleive for a set! sorry for the messy typing, no enter button.. wont work! LOL

[s4Jah]

DO NOT BUY STOPTECH! not only do they suck performance wise, a bracket broke on my st40s nearly causing a major accident on the highway when my wheel locked up. the best part is when i told stoptech about what happened they told me I installed them wrong......... All they ask is if they're still under their short crappy warranty and thats directly from Howard, the manager at the cali office I've never had a worse experience with a companies customer service. If you have stop techs recommend removing them. I know they look cool but you may not be as lucky as i was when mine failed.

[Slave IV]

DBA 5000
http://www.dba.com.au/5000series/5575.asp

These by far. If you don't want 2-piece then they also have 1-piece.

I agree with the others about never buying any StopTech (Centric) product and I wouldn't trust ECS or any other house brand from a parts retailer. If you want plain and simple, just get OEM or Zimmerman.

I have the DBA 4000 series slotted f&r and they have been excellent..My friend has the 2-piece 5000 series and those are even better.

[udcc11]

6 year old thread bump required?

[cameratoaa]

+1 Zimmerman...6 years later.

[Reich]

+2 Zimmeman 6 years of hard driving . I'll never go something else. They are so good that I had to buy same brand for my girl friends cooper.

[Reich]

Holly old thread batman!!!

[ilyafil]

Bosch here. Lifetime warranty from warping!

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Since this is already bumped I'd figure I'd update with some current info. Our ECS rotors are GEOMET® coated which is an industry leading anti-corrosive that is sprayed on then heated to cure the coating.

GEOMET® is a proprietary water-based coating that contains metal oxides, metallic zinc, and aluminum flakes. More environmentally friendly than other treatments containing toxic metals, GEOMET® coating contains no nickel, cadmium, barium, or mercury.

Click HERE to view our GEOMET® Slotted and Drilled/Slotted rotors

Our rotors are also 15% off during the holidays.

Jason