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Old 10-20-2012, 05:19 PM   #1
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99 Boxster Rotor Replacement?

Got to replace my rotors on my 99 Boxster and was wondering if I should just go stock Or maybe a slotted zimmerman, and pads of course... Any ideas? Thanks...

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Old 10-20-2012, 10:09 PM   #2
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Need a little more info: What kind of driving do you do? Do the stock pads create too much brake dust? Do you want a more sport-like look?
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Old 10-21-2012, 09:26 AM   #3
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I went with drilled zimmermans. Whatever you buy, make sure the hats are painted or they're zinc plated so they don't rust.
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Old 10-21-2012, 10:14 AM   #4
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I will second the zimmerman. I use them on all my porsches and they are great. I intend to go with ceramic pads next time to cut down on the dust.
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Old 10-21-2012, 07:28 PM   #5
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Go with drilled not slotted.
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I went with drilled zimmermans. Whatever you buy, make sure the hats are painted or they're zinc plated so they don't rust.
what he said..+1
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Old 10-23-2012, 10:44 AM   #7
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Anybody have an idea what the porsche spec rotor hat paint colour is and where to get it?....or a comparable sub?
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Old 10-23-2012, 05:16 PM   #8
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I suspect Porsche don't paint the top hats the way they rust after a few wettings by rain and washing......
As for colour match, I just used silver heat resistant paint - VHT if I remember correctly. You can't tell any mismatch once the wheels are in place.

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