VictorH
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Thought I'd start a new thread on my search for set of Performance Friction rotors for the S550 Mustang. I live in SC and Performance Friction is literally 100 miles from me. I have a new Mustang on order, but won't see the car until mid-July (March order). I drive my cars on track a fair amount 3-6 events per year (Road Atlanta, VIR, Roebling, AMP, CMP etc) on average but 2020 was really SLOW, hardly any events. Anyway, I've used PFC products for years on another make and model of vehicle. Their rotors for both stock applications and aftermarket for the BBK are excellent. Their rotors last longer than most other competitors, their metallurgy is superior and I've been told they machine the rotors with no lubricant to prevent any uptake into the structure of the rotor (have not independently confirmed this last info). Bottom line they are one of the best aftermarket rotors out there.
Since they are manufactured in the US and the Mustang is a popular platform they should be easy to get, right? Wrong! Couldn't find a source anywhere in the US. Roush used to have these rotors and used them on their P-51 edition Mustang, but Roush in Michigan and Roush in Mooresville, NC both said "sorry, don't have those." Turns out most of the supply is going to Performance Friction UK, supplier for rest of world other than North America. So, a few email exchanges with Grahame at PFC and I had a set of 378 mm rotors on their way back to the US. Imagine they have to cross the Atlantic twice to get to me. Also, confirmed with Customs today, no duties or import taxes since they are a US produced product and are not modified or machined overseas, so just like buying at home.
A few pictures here. Will show you in a couple days why the V3 system is superior. You can literally change the rotor in 2-3 minutes per side once the rotor is off the car. Super easy, super elegant no fumbling with a million bobbins, washers nuts and spacers when you change rotors.
Since they are manufactured in the US and the Mustang is a popular platform they should be easy to get, right? Wrong! Couldn't find a source anywhere in the US. Roush used to have these rotors and used them on their P-51 edition Mustang, but Roush in Michigan and Roush in Mooresville, NC both said "sorry, don't have those." Turns out most of the supply is going to Performance Friction UK, supplier for rest of world other than North America. So, a few email exchanges with Grahame at PFC and I had a set of 378 mm rotors on their way back to the US. Imagine they have to cross the Atlantic twice to get to me. Also, confirmed with Customs today, no duties or import taxes since they are a US produced product and are not modified or machined overseas, so just like buying at home.
A few pictures here. Will show you in a couple days why the V3 system is superior. You can literally change the rotor in 2-3 minutes per side once the rotor is off the car. Super easy, super elegant no fumbling with a million bobbins, washers nuts and spacers when you change rotors.
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