Stoptech Q - Thinking about picking up a new set of ST 332's. Thoughts on the Zinc coating?

'Nova more S4 · 01-20-2006, 06:30 AM

I live in NJ, but I'm not sure I like the gold rotors, but if it'll be an advantage in durability, I'd consider it. Also anyone have any deals out there on the kit? E-mail me if you can't post please

"StopTech now offers an anti-corrosion gold zinc coating for all AeroRotors. The coating benefits customers who live in cold climates where snow and road salt are commonly encountered, and customers who would prefer to not have visible surface rust on the vanes and outer circumference of their rotors. Zinc coating does not have a negative environmental impact like other coatings. Gold zinc coating costs $70 per axle extra."

http://stoptech.com/products/BBK/options.shtml

dscottjr · 01-20-2006, 06:33 AM

the disc is about it. The hat is the main problem on brake rotors and with a 2piece rotor, you're not going to have that problem.

Captain Matt, I be · 01-20-2006, 06:35 AM

vonSol::kinkS4 · 01-20-2006, 06:36 AM

vonSol::kinkS4 · 01-20-2006, 06:38 AM

They're a company that invests a lot of time/money in R&D. Respectable company.

dscottjr · 01-20-2006, 06:39 AM

Hal_TT::CBP · 01-20-2006, 06:45 AM

'Nova more S4 · 01-20-2006, 06:47 AM

'Nova more S4 · 01-20-2006, 06:48 AM

WindyCityS4 · 01-20-2006, 06:52 AM

01-20-2006, 06:30 AM	#1
'Nova more S4 Member Account #: 47523 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7,181	Stoptech Q - Thinking about picking up a new set of ST 332's. Thoughts on the Zinc coating? I live in NJ, but I'm not sure I like the gold rotors, but if it'll be an advantage in durability, I'd consider it. Also anyone have any deals out there on the kit? E-mail me if you can't post please "StopTech now offers an anti-corrosion gold zinc coating for all AeroRotors. The coating benefits customers who live in cold climates where snow and road salt are commonly encountered, and customers who would prefer to not have visible surface rust on the vanes and outer circumference of their rotors. Zinc coating does not have a negative environmental impact like other coatings. Gold zinc coating costs $70 per axle extra." http://stoptech.com/products/BBK/options.shtml __________________ http://www.acna-nj.org

01-20-2006, 06:33 AM	#2
dscottjr Member Account #: 42392 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14,595	The visible rust on those is so small. After a wash on the rotor surface and on the outer rim of the disc is about it. The hat is the main problem on brake rotors and with a 2piece rotor, you're not going to have that problem. __________________ 00 S4, Euro spider hose mod!! 04 allroad, needs rs6 intercoolers, k04s and a cargo box...

01-20-2006, 06:35 AM	#3
Captain Matt, I be Elder Member Account #: 26545 Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 32,092	wouldnt the zinc coating come off the swept area in like a day? __________________ Support Innovation for the B5 Platform - www.autospeedperformance.com www.vastperformance.com B5 S4 Forum Cliff's Notes B5 S4 RNS-E Nav+ Installation

01-20-2006, 06:36 AM	#4
vonSol::kinkS4 Junior Member Account #: 30815 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,799	I was also thinking about zinc-coating. Worth it? __________________ Stage II+ '01.5 Imola s4 (no nav, no sport pkg) - ASP Stage II+ software - Neuspeed G2 catback (center-res delete w/ 3" pipe) - 'piggie-pipes' - no o2 relocation - Neuspeed 19mm rear sway - Bosch 710N dv's - AWE DTS - AWE Vent Gauge - Samco TBB - STaSIS Tracksports (600f/700r) - Hardwired V1+remote display - - B-B-Blinded By TEH LIGHT! M20 - Fog relay mod - ASP Pedals - sh!tty clear corners - VAG - remote windows Soon: - Super Duper Snub - JHM "Solid" Shifter Current problems: - NONE!!! But for some wishful thinking: - custom widebody Imola (Carbon fenders & RS4 bumper - Carbon roof (PLIOGRIP bonded)/black side mirrors - cf hood/trunk/m3 lip (partially & tastefully painted) - ASP GT2871R Tuned - STaSIS EVERYTHING. I've got 4 years of mutual funds sitting around..so why not wish? ; )

01-20-2006, 06:38 AM	#5
vonSol::kinkS4 Junior Member Account #: 30815 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,799	But it makes sense doesn't it? I'm pretty sure Stoptech would't sell you a bum option. They're a company that invests a lot of time/money in R&D. Respectable company. __________________ Stage II+ '01.5 Imola s4 (no nav, no sport pkg) - ASP Stage II+ software - Neuspeed G2 catback (center-res delete w/ 3" pipe) - 'piggie-pipes' - no o2 relocation - Neuspeed 19mm rear sway - Bosch 710N dv's - AWE DTS - AWE Vent Gauge - Samco TBB - STaSIS Tracksports (600f/700r) - Hardwired V1+remote display - - B-B-Blinded By TEH LIGHT! M20 - Fog relay mod - ASP Pedals - sh!tty clear corners - VAG - remote windows Soon: - Super Duper Snub - JHM "Solid" Shifter Current problems: - NONE!!! But for some wishful thinking: - custom widebody Imola (Carbon fenders & RS4 bumper - Carbon roof (PLIOGRIP bonded)/black side mirrors - cf hood/trunk/m3 lip (partially & tastefully painted) - ASP GT2871R Tuned - STaSIS EVERYTHING. I've got 4 years of mutual funds sitting around..so why not wish? ; )

01-20-2006, 06:39 AM	#6
dscottjr Member Account #: 42392 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14,595	IMO, no. __________________ 00 S4, Euro spider hose mod!! 04 allroad, needs rs6 intercoolers, k04s and a cargo box...

01-20-2006, 06:45 AM	#7
Hal_TT::CBP Senior Member Account #: 3027 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 9,679	Can't really see it on the vanes. If you get x-drilled you'll have rusty holes/slots. __________________ Hal. Whoops... I wanna ride... APR Stg3 (and then some) Sold.

01-20-2006, 06:47 AM	#8
'Nova more S4 Member Account #: 47523 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7,181	yeah definitely not going to get x-drilled, just slotted. __________________ http://www.acna-nj.org

01-20-2006, 06:48 AM	#9
'Nova more S4 Member Account #: 47523 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7,181	2nd I doubt it would come off, but I'm just wondering if it is needed. __________________ http://www.acna-nj.org

01-20-2006, 06:52 AM	#10
WindyCityS4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 52314 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,544	Lets see...rotors get thinner from wear over time, therefore any coating is the first to go. Skip. __________________ In a world of constant change, it is the learners that shall inherit the future. For the learned soon find themselves capable of living in a world that no longer exists. Autobahn Country Club (North, South, combined), Blackhawk Farms, Gingerman, Grattan, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill and "The Ring"

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