Originally Posted by former NXMX5
i don't think you'll ever generate enough heat on the road to actually feel the benefit of cross-drilled and slotted rotors, and our rim spokes are a little too thick to let them show through for bragging rights. if i can be nosey, why are you getting them?
Cross-drilled or slotted rotors are not ment to dissipate heat. Vented rotors are. Cross-drilled or slotted rotors allow the expanding gases that build between the pad and the rotor (when the brakes are applied) to escape. This makes the brakes work more efficiently. Plus they look really cool!