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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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S4 S5 Rotor differences

Did the S5's really come with aluminum rotors as opposed to steel in the S4? Is this true?
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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S5 rotors are basically the same as S4 ones, with machined recessed (bath tub) surfaces, and they are slightly lighter.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 12:05 AM
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higher comp too
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 12:10 AM
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It'd be cool if it was aluminum.
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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Originally posted by Parastie
It'd be cool if it was aluminum.
No it wouldn't.
People have this misconception that lighter (rotors) are better.
In reality, the bearings take a major beating with lighter rotors.
Unless you wanna rebuild and swap bearings every few months, lightened rotors really do nothing for you by headaches.



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