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Ceramic vs Semi-Metallic Brake Pads

on November 21, 2019 in ALL POSTS, R1 Concepts Braking News, Rants

Choosing between ceramic and semi-metallic brake pads mostly depends on how you drive and use your vehicle. Both materials can work well, but you experience different behavior under heat, heavy loads, cold conditions, and traffic. With ceramic pads, you get quiet operation, low dust, and long service life during everyday driving. With semi-metallic pads, you […]

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Vented Brake Rotors: How They Cool and Why It Matters

on February 4, 2011 in Car News & Reviews, Rants

Maximizing Performance: The Advantages of a Vented Brake Rotor for Your Vehicle Key Takeaways Vented brake rotors can give you stronger, more consistent braking by managing heat during demanding driving conditions. Their internal channels move heat away from braking surfaces, helping reduce overheating, brake fade, and heat-related damage. Vented rotors contain internal cooling channels that […]

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Ceramic or Organic Brake Pads: How to Choose

on October 28, 2010 in ALL POSTS, How To's, Rants, tutorials

If you are wondering how to choose brake pads for your vehicle, visit R1 Concepts online today. View our tips and tricks for choosing the right brake pads here! Nowadays, we have ceramics, semi-metallic, organic, and metallic formulations. Choosing the best combination for your vehicle isn’t always clear as black and white. Here are some […]

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Shameless Luxury? World’s Most Expensive Car Wax

on October 5, 2010 in ALL POSTS, Entertainment, Rants

So you think $100 for a hand wash and detailed wax for your dirty asphalt bruiser cruiser is expensive, think again. Brough & Howorth, a high-end vehicle detailing service company based in London, is offering those with deep pockets an alternative way to “protect and maintain your investment.” They are claiming to have “the world’s […]

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Check out R1Concepts Custom Engrave Brake Rotors!

on September 3, 2010 in ALL POSTS, Car News & Reviews, R1 Concepts Braking News, Rants

R1Concepts, Performance Brake Company does all their drilling in-house. R1Concepts carry the traditional drill/slot brake rotors They also carry drilled only or slotted only. Some people request for dimpled/slot. But if you really like to get creative and make your own custom engraving, R1Concepts can do the job. They have made many different designs. They […]

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Lexus ES300 & Toyota Camry Starter Problem Solved 1994-2001

on July 15, 2010 in ALL POSTS, Car News & Reviews, Rants

The Problem: My girlfriend has a 2001 Lexus ES300 with 160,000 miles. She’s been having starting problems at least once a week for half a year. I’ve notice when the weather is cool or cold, that’s when it really had a hard time starting. I checked the battery, it was  good. Took a look at […]

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