Lightning

Lightning Rotors from Ebay?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 09:59 PM
  #1  
LightninSVT's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,141
Likes: 0
From: Newark, DE, USA
Lightning Rotors from Ebay?

Hey guys, I'm probably going to need new ceramix pads soon and I was thinking about getting some new rotors to go with them. Has anyone ordered from the RotorPros on ebay? They have sets of drilled slotted rotors. I was just wondering what you guys think of them or if they look good. Also is that a good price for 4 rotors?

How can I tell if I need the 12mm or 14mm studs

Thanks,

Jon

ebay rotors
 
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 10:14 PM
  #2  
l-menace's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,097
Likes: 0
From: DETROIT, (formerly Eaton County, Michigan)
1999 lightning came stock with 12mm Lug nuts
 
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:04 PM
  #3  
porsen's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
From: Roswell, GA
I ordered a front and rear set last week for 14mm studs. I asked for the dimpled and slotted version in order to avoid any potential cracking if drilled. Price can't be beat, but I'll know for sure after I try them out on the road track. Recently upgraded to Hawk HPS pads, ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid and now these rotors (pending) after having fried my brakes at the last road track event.

If you just need the rotors for bling, you might want the drilled version only, as the slotted will wear your brake pads about 10-15% faster, however plenty of web sites warn about using low cost drilled rotors for racing purposes.
 
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:26 PM
  #4  
promodlightning's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,911
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
You gotta admit, those are some awesome looking brake rotors. So I had to break down and get a set. If they work half as good as they look, Ill be real happy.
 

Last edited by promodlightning; Jan 10, 2005 at 02:27 AM.
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:59 AM
  #5  
The Swede's Avatar
TRUCK OF THE YEAR - 2010
Truck of the Month
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 678
Likes: 0
From: Sweden
Looks really nice !

 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 02:37 PM
  #6  
NorCalLightning's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Originally posted by promodlightning
You gotta admit, those are some awesome looking brake rotors. So I had to break down and get a set. If they work half as good as they look, Ill be real happy.
Keep us posted as to how you like them. I think a guy on another L board picked some up and liked them a lot.
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 03:58 PM
  #7  
Fast Gator's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 12,632
Likes: 1
From: Stinkin Joisey
Originally posted by promodlightning
You gotta admit, those are some awesome looking brake rotors. So I had to break down and get a set. If they work half as good as they look, Ill be real happy.
I'll admit they look sharp
Give us a progress report after a 1K miles
 
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Jan 10, 2005 | 04:42 PM
  #8  
SoCal-L's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Southern Cal
Have them (Rotor Pro) .......4,000 miles so far no problems.......IMO Stay away from Ceramic Pads........After 3 sets of cracked Rotors I came to realize "Ceramic Pads fry the rotors"

I Also use ATE Brake Fluid alternate from Blue to Gold, Paid $9.95 a ltr @ raceshopper.com
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 05:28 PM
  #9  
litnfast's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,584
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Fl.


Bought these from rotor-pro about a year ago...Still haven't put em on the truck

 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 08:21 PM
  #10  
LightninSVT's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,141
Likes: 0
From: Newark, DE, USA
Originally posted by litnfast


Bought these from rotor-pro about a year ago...Still haven't put em on the truck

Why?
 
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:00 PM
  #11  
litnfast's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,584
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Fl.
Originally posted by LightninSVT
Why?
My brakes are still good.
 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:20 PM
  #12  
porsen's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
From: Roswell, GA
Rotors arrived yesterday. They look good. Now it's just a matter of getting them installed... oh yeahh and get the ABS fixed (didn't help to drain, flush, refill and bleed the brake lines):o

 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:22 PM
  #13  
porsen's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
From: Roswell, GA

 
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2005 | 09:13 AM
  #14  
SVT_KY's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 4,922
Likes: 1
From: Lexington, KY
"Vacuum" pump for air vaned rotors.

 
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 02:47 AM
  #15  
Showya's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
I got mine last week! $160.00 delivered
 
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:11 PM.