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    I just bought a set of the R1 concept drilled and slotted rotors. i think the quality is just fine. tho i'll never need the performance of them, they cost about the same as solid (stock) rotors, and they are zinc coated so they wont rust.

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    excuse my ignorance, but wont the zinc plating rub off on a brake rotor, leading to rust?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maugan_VX
    excuse my ignorance, but wont the zinc plating rub off on a brake rotor, leading to rust?
    So the center (vents) won't rust.

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    Just a FYI...
    There is a set of four, drilled/slotted/zinc (R-1 concepts) for $164.99 on e-bay.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub
    Just a FYI...
    There is a set of four, drilled/slotted/zinc (R-1 concepts) for $164.99 on e-bay.
    I just bought a set of four, drilled/slotted/zinc (R1 Concepts Inc.) for $154.99 from their website today. Shipping was just over $48 for me in PA.

    http://www.r1concepts.com/
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