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    Quote Originally Posted by ZEUS
    Maybe someone else has heard this before, knows something about it, and can set me straight... To my understanding, drilled rotors are not suited for those of us who go offroad. I have read about small rocks getting wedged in the holes of vented rotors and ruining things. It would seem if this were to happen it would happen more often in rally, but I don't read up on rally very much so I am not sure where I heard it. Anyone have any comments on this?
    I've never heard of that. But then again, it seems possible for you off-roaders. So maybe, slotted would be better.

    Has anyone ever experience this?
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    Hey Kyle,

    I just saw a set of steel-braided brake lines on eBay for about $150 shipped. Are those the ones you're talking about? Have any of you VXers tried these before?!?

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    OK, R1... I'm giving your rotors a try, and placed an order tonight for the front and rear set. I hope I've chosen wisely...

    I have also previously ordered the OEM pads from Isuzu to go with the new rotors, so no worries there. (man, those were spendy... see barts prices above!)

    Finally, I also picked up the braided breakline kit from Independent 4x.

    Granted all this arrives in time, I'll have it all installed next Friday and report back (specifically) on the rotors. I hope my findings are similar to Tobert's.

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    I would like more info on this if possible. I roll around in the rocky Nevada wasteland often enough...

    Bart

    Quote Originally Posted by r1concepts
    I've never heard of that. But then again, it seems possible for you off-roaders. So maybe, slotted would be better.

    Has anyone ever experience this?

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    Nobody's really speaking up, but when I was researching my rotors I found a few threads where this was mentioned. I chose SP Performance's "diamond slotted" design because the holes' edges are tapered, which should be less prone to having little rocks get stuck.

    FWIW I'm pretty sure this is the exact rotor that Tone was using for Rally racing - he was one of those who spoke very highly about them when I was asking around.

    I don't have them installed yet, so I can't give you much of a first hand review.

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