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DIXCEL DISC ROTOR TYPE FP 1310016S-FP [Compatibility List in Desc.]Brand DIXCEL Product Number 1310016S FP Product Description Model Grade:. 3. 2 QUATTRO _x000D_ _x000D_ FP FS _x000D_ The performance proved by Super Taikyu (endurance) race _x000D_ known as one of the most competitive race under severe condition _x000D_ By increasing the Carbon content of the disc by 20% compared to our standard mixture, we were able to strengthen the molecular bonds within the disc. _x000D_ Stable durability even with repeated
| Brand | DIXCEL |
| Product Number | 1310016S-FP |
| Product Description | Model Grade:. 3.2 QUATTRO _x000D_ _x000D_ FP / FS _x000D_ The performance proved by Super Taikyu (endurance) race _x000D_ known as one of the most competitive race under severe condition _x000D_ By increasing the Carbon content of the disc by 20% compared to our standard mixture, we were able to strengthen the molecular bonds within the disc. _x000D_ Stable durability even with repeated expansion and compression by applying DIXCEL heat treatment process. _x000D_ Significant improvements in crack resistance and resistance to distortion, to accommodate to the needs of our advanced users. _x000D_ Increase in initial bite by using a softer braking surface. Outstanding compatibility with various brake pad materials. _x000D_ Reduction in noise level by reducing vibrations .. _X000D_ Superb corrosion resistance from anti-corrosion coating _x000D_ Available for a wide range of vehicles OEM replacement one-piece discs to two-piece discs for use with racing brake calipers Compatible Vehicles:. AUDI A3 (8P) (HATCHBACK) 8PBDBF / 8PBMJF 03/09 ~ 06/07 AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PAXX 04/10 ~ 06/07 AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PAXX 04 / 10 ~ 06/07 AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBWA 06/07 ~ 07/07 AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBWA 07/08 ~ 08/09 AUDI A3 (8P ) (SPORTBACK) 8PCCZF 08/09 ~ 13/09 AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBMJF 04/10 ~ 06/07 AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBUBF 06/07 ~ 07/07 AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBUBF 07/08 ~ 08/09 AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBUBF 08/09 ~ 13/09 AUDI A3 (8V) 8VCJSF / 8VCJSL 13 / 09 ~ 16/12 AUDI A3 (8V) 8VCZPF / 8VCZPL 17/01 ~ AUDI Q3 8UCHP 14/08 ~ 15/05 AUDI Q3 8UCZD 15/05 ~ AUDI Q3 8UCPSF / 8UCCZF 12/05 ~ 15/05 AUDI Q3 8UCULB / 8UCULC 15/05 ~ VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 16CPL 13/10 ~ VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1FBWA / 1FBUB 06/10 ~ 09/11 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1FBWA / 1FBUB 09/11 ~ < br> VOLKSWAGEN GOLF v 1KBLG 07/02 ~ 09/03 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF v 1KAXX 05/05 ~ 09/03 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF v 1KAXX 05/05 ~ 09/03 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF v 1KBYD 08 / 10 ~ 09/03 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vi 1KCAX / 1KCAV / 1KCTH 09/04 ~ 09/11 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vi 1KCAX / 1KCAV / 1KCTH 09/11 ~ 13/04 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vi 1KCCZ / 1KCDL 09/09 ~ 13/04 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vi 1KCAVK / 1KCTHK 11/10 ~ VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vii AUCUK 15/09 ~ VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vii AUCHH 13/09 ~ VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 1KCAX / 1KCAV / 1KCTH 08/09 ~ 14/01 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 1KAXX / 1KCAW 07/09 ~ 09/11 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 1KCCZ 09/11 ~ 14/01 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1KCAV 09/11 ~ VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1KAXX 06/01 ~ 09 / 11 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1KAXX 09/11 ~ VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (B6) (SEDAN & WAGON) 3CBZB / 3CCDA 08/01 ~ 10/03 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (B6) (SEDAN & WAGON) 3CBVY / 3CAXX / 3CCAW 06 / 04 ~ 10/03 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (B7) (SEDAN & WAGON) 3CCAX 11/03 ~ 15/07 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (B8) 3CCZE 15/07 ~ VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (B8) 3CCHH 15/07 ~ VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ALLTRACK 3CCCZF 12/06 ~ VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC 3CCAWC / 3CCCZC 08/11 ~ VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 13CAV / 13CTH / 13CAW / 13CCZ 09/05 ~ VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 7NCAV 10/11 ~ 12/12 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 5NCAW / 5NCCZ / 5NCTH 08/09 ~ 16/12 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 5NCZE 17/01 ~ VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1TBLG 07/03 ~ 09/08 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1TCAV 09/08 ~ 12/11 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1TCTH / 1TCTHW 12/11 ~ 15/12 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1TCZD 16/01 ~ |
| Remarks | The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs. Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available. (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) _x000D_ Number of slots for the one -piece disc is 6 slots, and the two-piece disc comes in a 6, 8, and 12 slot versions. A 12 slot version is available as a custom order for one-piece discs. (The model type becomes FST. The surcharge of 12 slots is JPY6,000 (w / o tax).. _x000D_ DIXCEL recommends the use of the same slot-version of discs on the FRONT and REAR. For example, using slotted discs on the front and rear. Mixing slotted discs with non-slotted discs on the front and rear is NOT recommended. _x000D_ Use reverse rotation for one-piece discs, and use forward rotation for the special order 12 slot version.. Use reverse rotation for ALL two-piece discs AUDI A3 (8P) (HATCHBACK) 8PBDBF / 8PBMJF 03/09 ~ 06/07:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware . that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PAXX 04/10 ~ 06/07: chassis No → 8P_5A200000 & 8P_5B050000 AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PAXX 04/10 ~ 06/07: chassis No8P_6_000001 → AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBWA 06/07 ~ 07/07: The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with .. OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBWA 07/08 ~ 08/09: 2008 model year AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PCCZF 08/09 ~ 13/09:The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs. Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available. (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK ) 8PBMJF 04/10 ~ 06/07:.. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBUBF 06/07 ~ 07/07: 2007 model year AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBUBF 07/08 ~ 08/09: 2008 model year AUDI A3 (8P) (SPORTBACK) 8PBUBF 08/09 ~ 13/09:.. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) AUDI A3 (8V) 8VCJSF / 8VCJSL 13/09 ~ 16/12:.. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) AUDI A3 (8V) 8VCZPF / 8VCZPL 17/01 ~:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available . (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) AUDI Q3 8UCHP 14/08 ~ 15/05:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) AUDI Q3 8UCZD 15/05 ~:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs.. Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) AUDI Q3 8UCPSF / 8UCCZF 12/05 ~ 15/05: (170ps & 211ps) AUDI Q3 8UCULB / 8UCULC 15/05 ~: (180ps & 220ps) VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 16CPL 13/10 ~:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware . are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1FBWA / 1FBUB 06/10 ~ 09/11:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that . the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1FBWA / 1FBUB 09/11 ~: The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs.Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1KBLG 07/02 ~ 09/03:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with . OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN GOLF v 1KAXX 05/05 ~ 09/03:. chassis No → 1K_5_999999 < br> VOLKSWAGEN GOLF v 1KAXX 05/05 ~ 09/03: chassis No1K_6_000001 → VOLKSWAGEN GOLF v 1KBYD 08/10 ~ 09/03:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be . aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vi 1KCAX / 1KCAV / 1KCTH 09/04 ~ 09/11: PR No 1ZA / 1ZD VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vi 1KCAX / 1KCAV / 1KCTH 09/11 ~ 13/04:PR No 1LJ / 1LL / 1LV / 1ZA / 1ZB / 1ZD VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1KCCZ / 1KCDL 09/09 ~ 13/04:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the . bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vi 1KCAVK / 1KCTHK 11/10 ~: PR No 1ZA / 1ZD VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vii AUCUK 15/09 ~ :.. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vii AUCHH 13 / 09 ~:.. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 1KCAX / 1KCAV / 1KCTH 08/09 ~ 14/01: PR No 1ZD / 1ZA / 1LJ VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 1KAXX / 1KCAW 07/09 ~ 09/11: The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with . OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 1KCCZ 09/11 ~ 14/01:. The two-piece discs . are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1KCAV 09/11 ~:. PR No 1LJ / 1LV / 1LL / 1ZD / 1ZA VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1KAXX 06/01 ~ 09/11:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available.(Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1KAXX 09/11 ~:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available . (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (B6) (SEDAN & WAGON) 3CBZB / 3CCDA 08/01 ~ 10/03:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please . be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (B6) (SEDAN & WAGON) 3CBVY / 3CAXX / 3CCAW 06/04 ~ 10/03: The two -piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs. Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available. (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (B7) (SEDAN & WAGON) 3CCAX 11/03 ~ 15/07:.. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (B8) 3CCZE 15/07 ~:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available. (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (B8) 3CCHH 15/07 ~:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ALLTRACK 3CCCZF 12/06 ~:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs.. Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC 3CCAWC / 3CCCZC 08/11 ~: The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM .. two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 13CAV / 13CTH / 13CAW / 13CCZ 09/05 ~: The two-piece .. discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 7NCAV 10/11 ~ 12/12: PR No 1LJ VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 5NCAW / 5NCCZ / 5NCTH 08/09 ~ 16/12: The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs.Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 5NCZE 17/01 ~:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs . Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1TBLG 07/03 ~ 09/08:. The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with . OEM two piece discs Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1TCAV 09/08 ~ 12/11:. 170ps car VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1TCTH / 1TCTHW 12/11 ~ 15/12: PR No 1ZA / 1ZD VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1TCZD 16/01 ~: The two-piece discs are replacements for vehicles with OEM two piece discs.Please be aware that the bell housing and disc hardware are NOT available. (Available only for the Nissan R35 GT-R) |
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Brilliant photo prints on Epson media
For convenience, I am writing and updating this review as I work with the Epson ET-8500. At this point, I have unpacked the device, completed the setup process, installed driver on my Windows 11 PC, printed test pages, and, most recently. installed driver on my Windows 11 laptop. The remainder of the review summarizes all additional experience with the printer.
My inkjet printer experience is substantial. After a lifetime of various HP inkjets, the ink/printhead hassle finally led me to the Epson WP-4090 in 2014. That printer served well and reliably but in the past couple years its print quality has become more spotty. It's consumed nearly six complete sets of ink cartridges and I was looking at needing another set sometime this year. Finally, the increasing cost of cartridges vs. decreasing quality has led me to retire the old gal.
Unpacking the ET-8500: Removing all the external blue tape was easy. The quick start guide is vague on removing the internal tape. I opened the scanner to reveal the interior where much additional blue tape is located. However, I could not re-close the scanner because I was at this stage unwilling to force it -- everything in there is plastic. I finally located a Reddit string of someone with the same dilemma. The answer is basically to apply more force to the right side. This worked.
There was still blue tape visible on the output tray, but not accessible with the output tray retracted. Based on a web query, I manually pulled out the output tray (normally a NO NO based on all other documentation). I removed the tape but of course couldn't close the output tray. The control panel is useless at this point because it is focused ONLY on filling the ink reservoirs. After more web queries, I manually closed the output tray, as gently as possible. Hopefully, I have not destroyed the output tray automation mechanism.
I also noticed that the blue transport lock lever was already in the unlocked position. So this printer came all the way from Indonesia to me with the print mechanism unlocked. I will only find out if there is any damage when I start printing in a few days.
Rating so far: Three stars based solely on the infernal complication of what should have been an no-brainer unpacking procedure, aggravated by the poor Epson documentation and dicey web insights. I expect this rating would improve in the next several days as I fill the ink reservoirs, connect up the first PC, and perform initial printing.
Completing the setup: Filling the ink tanks. Next morning I'm fresh and ready to proceed with the ink. This turns out to be just as easy as promised. Not a drop was spilled. Finally (I thought) was the moment to load letter paper. A web query explained that you must pull out the large bottom paper tray by yanking on the opened bottom cover. I never would have guessed, but it did the trick.
I printed the single "alignment" page which looked great but the control panel defaults to printing a bunch more test patterns, which I was able to skip. By the way, after all that struggle to load paper into the bottom tray, the test page demanded a sheet fed from the rear input.
Driver installation onto Windows 11 PC: I should mention that I connect this printer via Ethernet, so no fooling around with Wi-Fi settings. The Epson support page allows all driver and utility components to be downloaded individually, but recommends downloading the single, small, master installer. When this one is run, it asks what components you want, then downloads and installs those. It then automatically finds the printer on the network, configures the PC to access it, and offers to print a test page. Wouldn't you know it, the paper source is still that darned single sheet feeder on the rear.
Finally, time to use Word to print my standard printer quality page consisting of various fonts and images. First attempt again demanded the single sheet feeder on the rear. I cancelled that job in the queue and looked much more closely at the print options dialog (need the printer-specific dialog, not the Word dialog to see this). Paper source was Auto, which one would imagine means use the main paper tray if it's full and the rear tray is empty. Evidently not. I had to change the paper source setting to specify the lower paper tray. Then it worked fine.
Oh, I see from a web query just now that you must "register" the size of paper loaded into each tray into the control panel. Then, it claims, "Auto" source will work correctly. I will have to try that tomorrow.
Rating so far: In view of the successful operation of the printer, in spite of all the shenanigans from the day before that could have broken something, I have raised my rating to Four Stars.
Driver installation on Windows 11 laptop. I mention this because the installation procedure (identical to that for the Windows 11 PC, above) ran just fine (downloading multi-megabytes of driver installation files over the laptop's Wi-Fi connection) but hard-failed at detecting the printer. It claimed that the laptop wasn't connected to a network. The only option was to cancel the install and start over. My theory is that the author of this code assumed that if the printer were Ethernet-connected, then the computer trying to find it must also be Ethernet-connected. Nonsense, I agree, but I plugged the laptop into an Ethernet port, reran the Epson installer, and it detected the printer just fine, no hesitation.
Heady from this success, I installed the Epson Smart Panel app onto my iPad. Needless to say, this app seems to assume everything is on Wi-Fi (and maybe even Bluetooth, which it demands access to - why?). Of course, it couldn't find the Epson printer. However, there was an option to enter the printer's IP address, which worked. It raises the question, what happens if, next time through the DHCP initialization process, the printer is assigned a different IP address?
Today, I also "registered" the main lower paper tray as containing letter-sized plain white paper, using the printer's control panel. After that, print jobs with paper source set to "Auto" printed correctly. Woo hoo!
In spite of apparent lame networking assumptions coded within the Epson installation package and IOS Smart Panel app, my cumulative star rating remains, for now, at four stars.
Remainder of review: the following experiences will be updated from time to time.
Connecting printer to Apple Mac Mini Tahoe. The Epson ET-8500 support webpage allows selection of Apple Mac Tahoe but the resulting download is for Intel silicon. However, I found that the Mac's Setup Add Printer function finds the printer on the network and installs required driver software with one click. The is typical Apple user-friendly experience vs. multiple technical steps needed on Windows.
Printing of high-quality art prints. I printed out two of mine on 8.5"x11" premium glossy photo paper. Output quality "Standard", while it prints much faster, yields coarse-resolution ink dot patterns on the print. Output quality "High" prints much more slowly, but the image is rendered mostly at resolution. However, under a magnifying lamp, periodic white dots are visible, lined up in the direction of paper travel (not print head travel). These flaws will prevent the prints from being used in presentations. On the web, I learned that these dots are called "Pizza Wheel" marks and are caused by the serrated exit guide wheels pulling the paper through. Some mitigations are suggested, which I will experiment with in the days ahead.
Solution to the "Pizza Wheel" marks: Those flawed results described above were obtained using on some old HP Premium Glossy Photo Paper that I had laying around. Understanding that Epson would optimize settings for their own media products, and also that fresh media is usually recommended, I got ahold of some letter-sized Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte and some 4"x6" Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (these two styles were the ones available for same-day delivery). The art prints on the presentation paper were flawless, though the brilliance range was of course somewhat reduced from the glossy print. Next, I started printing out some 4"x6"s on the ultra premium glossy stuff and the results were flawless and brilliant. I kept printing a number of my favorite images until I forced myself to stop. Some letter-size of the ultra premium glossy paper is coming soon, and printing on that will be the acid test. But I am happy enough now and confident enough to raise my star rating of this Epson ET-8500 printer to Five Stars.
Full-size (8.5"x11") photo printing: Using fresh letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, I printed two of my art photos with a variety of dark or well-saturated color areas. These came out brilliant and perfect. The Epson ET-8500 is a winner,
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026