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HOLY ****E! so the fronts would save ~22lbs per corner?! that's awesomeOriginally Posted by djrabbi
I know the front one is 38lbs...rear I would assume 25?
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not ready for new ones yet, but surfing to find options for when the time comes... always hate having to pay top dollar for those 'surprise' maintenance items...Originally Posted by AKnight55
Damn, that is some good weight savings.. So, you getting them Toad?
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Lol! Something is amiss on the weights. If the Zimmerman is half the weight of the MB part using the same materials, I don't want it!
Saving weight with aluminum hats properly engineered makes sense, but removing material from a disk does not! Remember that you are stopping a very heavy car from high speeds with massive pad surface area - the rotors are under a lot of stress.
I don't believe the Zimmermans are inferior (other than rust), I just don't think the weight differential is that great. Either MB is lighter than stated above or Z is heavier, or both.
Let us know when you find out!
Saving weight with aluminum hats properly engineered makes sense, but removing material from a disk does not! Remember that you are stopping a very heavy car from high speeds with massive pad surface area - the rotors are under a lot of stress.
I don't believe the Zimmermans are inferior (other than rust), I just don't think the weight differential is that great. Either MB is lighter than stated above or Z is heavier, or both.
Let us know when you find out!
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Nevermind - think I found it...
OEM: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item7
Z - Coated: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item7
Unless the Z coating weighs 15lbs. lol
OEM: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item7
Z - Coated: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item7
Unless the Z coating weighs 15lbs. lol
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Zimmermann makes a quality part. I used them on all of my Audi's.
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OEM: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item7
Z - Coated: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item7
Unless the Z coating weighs 15lbs. lol
Any idea which ones have a black hat?Originally Posted by vntgspd
Nevermind - think I found it...OEM: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item7
Z - Coated: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item7
Unless the Z coating weighs 15lbs. lol




