I am no expert, but I thought the whole point of cross
drilling was to dissipate heat.

Thanks,
Chris

---- Original message ----
>Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2002 19:11:36 -0800
>From: Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
>Subject: Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
>The only good thing drilled rotors will do is shed water
for better braking
>in the rain. Every hole is less mass to absorb heat, more
potential for
>stress risers and cracks, and cooler running is just
speculation. If you
>need more powerful brakes, put on the bigger calipers and
rotors. I don't
>think an 0.1 liter boost in motor size is going to justify
the need of any
>brake expense beyond stock. Verify those wheels/tires weigh
no more than
>stock or you can start pulling the suspension mounts apart.
>
>At 06:16 PM 11/05/2002, you wrote:
>
>>I've got a Syncro w/ 15" 205/65's. Also getting a 2.2L
Euro Cars motor
>>installed, so a bit more H.P.
>>I know the big brakes are obviously better, but more $
then the drilled
>>rotors from Fast Forward.
>>Will I still get a decent increase in performance w/ the
rotors or should
>>I go w/ the big brakes?
>>Trying to save $ if I can.
>>Thanks