Ordering Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads & R1Concepts Rotors

[LDM]

After getting new suspension parts and tires installed, I am feeling brakes grabbing/pulsing (not ABS)... and it's much worse than it ever was... most likely rotor issues.

I spent last night and today reading this forum and other internet sites.

I have decided on Porterfield R4-S brake pads (already ordered) and R1Concepts rotors.

Trying to decide on one of the following (price includes shipping):

R1 Concepts ELINE BRAKE DISC WITH SILVER ZINC - Slotted ($199)
(The blank face one in the ELINE does not have the Zinc Military Spec Plating for rust protection)
http://www.r1concepts.com/lincoln-LS-2002-brakes-ES.61060.htm
G3000 iron grade

R1 Concepts PREMIUM SERIES BRAKE DISC WITH BLACK E-COATED HUB - Blank ($244)
http://www.r1concepts.com/lincoln-LS-2002-brakes-POE.61060.htm
G3500 iron grade

R1 Concepts PREMIUM SERIES BRAKE DISC WITH BLACK E-COATED HUB - Slotted ($332)
http://www.r1concepts.com/lincoln-LS-2002-brakes-PS.61060.htm
G3500 iron grade

Note: Premium brake rotors are machined using a higher strength cast iron disc, usually a G3500 iron grade.

I don't want drilled, and only want slotted to change up the look... but could settle for a blank I guess. If I'm spending this kind of money I might as well get some looks out of it... is what I have been thinking.

Standard ELINE Slotted - or Premium Blanks? (Might skip the Premium Slotted due to cost).

G3000 or G3500 Iron?

(I can get 4 stock Motorcraft blanks for $215 shipped, but aren't R1Concepts better.. and for a similar price, why not go with R1Concepts?)

Anyone have the R1Concepts ELINE Zinc rotors (non-premium) that are rusting bad?

I keep adding one set in my cart, then deleting and adding a different set... I am ready to order now... just trying to make a final decision.

Which one? (I didn't want the RotorPro's package, as I already have the StopTech SS Brake Lines, and I want the Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads).

 

[LDM]

Also... is there anyone noticing noise with the R1Concepts Slotted only rotors?
(I know slotted will go through the pads quicker, but then so does D/S rotors).

 

[M4rk]

I can hear a woosh woosh woosh noise under hard braking with my rotors. ATE PremiumOne.

 

[LDM]

Anyone have a current/valid R1Concepts coupon code I could use?

(I have checked internet sites etc and the ones I have found for R1Concepts are expired).
I see there was a 10%, 15% and one time a 25% off coupon...

 

[JaredLS]

I got a 10% off about 3 months ago - : EBAY5STARS0826
also, stay away from the zinc they will rust up depending on your wheels it may be very noticeable.

 

[LDM]

Wow that was too cool of you JaredLS! That coupon code actually worked!
I got 10% off, and it made the decision for me on which to get.

I got the R1 Concepts Premium Slotted Rotors:
http://www.r1concepts.com/lincoln-ls-2002-brakes-PS.61060.htm
http://www.r1concepts.com/lincoln-ls-2002-brakes-PS.61062.htm
(G3500 iron grade)

Very cool! Thank You JAREDLS!

I now have Porterfield R4-S pads and R1Concepts Premium Slotted Rotors ordered!

(Right now it's cheaper to order the Porterfield pads from www.lpiracing.com w/free shipping instead of www.porterfield-brakes.com saving $25 + shipping costs, and order the R1Concepts Premium Rotors directly from www.r1concepts.com instead of using R1Concepts eBay store saving $73 ... even without a coupon).

 

[JaredLS]

no problem, glad you could use it. It seems like the code is not a one-time use, as it was on a flyer....but the 0826 makes me think it will expire on the 26 of this month.
as long as we are on the subject, I also have a coupon for autopartsnerd that maybe someone is interested in: APN2 (expires 12/2012)
Enjoy the Porterfield's, in my experience they are better than the R1 pads and the stock. The Porterfields had better stopping than R1's once they heated up - and had much less dust than the R1's. The stocks had the least dust but brake fade was the worst.