Rotors: DBA, ECS or OEM frozen/slotted?
08-07-2007, 08:20 AM
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Rotors: DBA, ECS or OEM frozen/slotted?
Gotta replace pads/rotors.
I'm not going to track but rarely, so warping with ECS not a concern.
Size/cost/model numbers for DBA or ECS?
Bobcats and carbotech xp8's are both NOISY. Any rec's for street pads with very low dust?
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I'm not going to track but rarely, so warping with ECS not a concern.
Size/cost/model numbers for DBA or ECS?
Bobcats and carbotech xp8's are both NOISY. Any rec's for street pads with very low dust?
Cheers.
08-07-2007, 08:58 AM
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Re: Rotors: DBA, ECS or OEM frozen/slotted?
Go with DBA only if you are going to track it. Otherwise not worth the extra cost. ECS are lighter, OEMs actually wear pretty well.
Hawk HPS pads are good. order them from ECS.
Hawk HPS pads are good. order them from ECS.
08-07-2007, 03:38 PM
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I have ECS, but will never buy anything from them again - FACT
I could list the issues here but it is enough to fill a book.
-Wrong spacers/One brake caliper spring - FACT
-4 plugs instead of 6 for my old S4- FACT
-missing control arms - FACT
-no plating on ecs rotors - FACT
-broken hat on ecs rotors - FACT
-bad tensioner on TB kit - FACT
-Lost or misplaced orders - FACT
-No return calls, emails - FACT
-"credit issued today" lies - FACT
....and fradulant credit card charges made after a purchase from them, and they could have cared less! - FACT
I have Bobcats that are as quiet as can be. Did you use anti-squeal compound on the backsides? Most pads will be pretty noisy without the anti-squeal compound.
-Wrong spacers/One brake caliper spring - FACT
-4 plugs instead of 6 for my old S4- FACT
-missing control arms - FACT
-no plating on ecs rotors - FACT
-broken hat on ecs rotors - FACT
-bad tensioner on TB kit - FACT
-Lost or misplaced orders - FACT
-No return calls, emails - FACT
-"credit issued today" lies - FACT
....and fradulant credit card charges made after a purchase from them, and they could have cared less! - FACT
I have Bobcats that are as quiet as can be. Did you use anti-squeal compound on the backsides? Most pads will be pretty noisy without the anti-squeal compound.
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08-08-2007, 04:51 AM
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Not so. My last ordeal started the last week in May.
The situation did not end until mid-July.
They have a great website, nice selection but terrible service and support. No return phone calls, emails, and the classic "your credit was issued today" lie. The last order alone included: wrong parts, parts not made for the application, indicated order had shipped twice when it hadn't, left out parts on order, asking me to pay shipping for shipping for parts I didn't receive, promising to get a return tag to me but taking over a week to send, promises to call and email back but not doing so and indicating my credit card had been credited "today" when in fact it did not happen for another month.
Look, mistakes happen, but it how a company takes care of those mistakes that show their true character. ECS remains a shady outfit from top to bottom.
Purems, Clair, and the king, Tirerack, all provide outstanding service and support.
They have a great website, nice selection but terrible service and support. No return phone calls, emails, and the classic "your credit was issued today" lie. The last order alone included: wrong parts, parts not made for the application, indicated order had shipped twice when it hadn't, left out parts on order, asking me to pay shipping for shipping for parts I didn't receive, promising to get a return tag to me but taking over a week to send, promises to call and email back but not doing so and indicating my credit card had been credited "today" when in fact it did not happen for another month.
Look, mistakes happen, but it how a company takes care of those mistakes that show their true character. ECS remains a shady outfit from top to bottom.
Purems, Clair, and the king, Tirerack, all provide outstanding service and support.