I could blame it on my malady of mental issues, or just admit I suck with numbers...or admit I'm stoopid. Whatever. But I posted this on my political forum and now here, so we'll see who's smarter: Ducati Monster riders or Libertarian Socialists. :P
I have to buy pads and rotors for my wifes car. I need:
2 front rotors @ $43.99 each
2 rear rotors @ $42.99 each
Set of rear pads @ $35.99 each
Set of front pads @ $41.99
I have the following coupon codes;
35% off any order over $50 with a max savings of $50
$40 off any order over $100
Obviously I'll need to split up the orders to maximize my savings. What is the best way to divide the orders without leaving a single penny on the table?
Correction - Submitted when I didn't intend to:
I did it to get as close to the $50 max for the 35% coupon. Here's what I got:
Fronts added up = $129.97.
Using the 35% coupon your 2 front rotors & Front pads = $45.48 off that total (that's almost the max)
Final total for the fronts: $84.49 plus whatever tax and shipping.
Your rear rotors and pads total $121.97.
With the $40 off $100 you get $40 off
Final total for the rears: $81.97 plus whatever tax and shipping.
JM
That doesn't compute. I'd get no discount on the rear pads.
You've got a total of $251.94 with no discount.
First, the smallest total over $100, to get you the closest to a 40% discount ($40 off of the over $100)
That's both sets of pads and one rear rotor, $120.97, getting $40 off.
Then the rest, which is $130.97, with a 35% discount, $45.84 off.
Leaving a total cost of $166.10.
Quote from: Speeddog on February 13, 2014, 03:22:57 PM
You've got a total of $251.94 with no discount.
First, the smallest total over $100, to get you the closest to a 40% discount ($40 off of the over $100)
That's both sets of pads and one rear rotor, $120.97, getting $40 off.
Then the rest, which is $130.97, with a 35% discount, $45.84 off.
Leaving a total cost of $166.10.
I concur
no politics
no religion
no math
Thanks guys, but everyone was wrong.
Getting closer to $100 would have been beneficial, but the closest combination still fell short of a 35% savings by over $2. Once the total gets over $110, the $40 off coupon becomes a worse deal than 35% off.
By buying the front and rear pads with one order, and both sets of rotors with the other, my grand total was $163.77.
It's a trick question [roll]
Wife's car has drum rear brakes.
Quote from: Buck Naked on February 13, 2014, 04:17:18 PM
Thanks guys, but everyone was wrong.
Getting closer to $100 would have been beneficial, but the closest combination still fell short of a 35% savings by over $2. Once the total gets over $110, the $40 off coupon becomes a worse deal than 35% off.
By buying the front and rear pads with one order, and both sets of rotors with the other, my grand total was $163.77.
Funny, when I do it that way, my calculator says you spent $184.65.
Pads, 35.99 + 41.99 = 77.98
77.98 x 0.65 = 50.69
Rotors 2 x 43.99 + 2 x 42.99 = 173.96
173.96 - 40 = 133.96
133.96 + 50.69 = 184.65
For $20.67 I'll sell you the correct answer.
Quote from: ungeheuer on February 13, 2014, 04:37:58 PM
For $20.67 I'll sell you the correct answer.
OK, I'll send you a check for $120.67, but I'll need you to send me the $100 back by Western Union.
;D
My post says you spend $166.46. Not a bad price from front and rear discs and pads.
JM
Quote from: Speeddog on February 13, 2014, 05:09:21 PM
OK, I'll send you a check for $120.67, but I'll need you to send me the $100 back by Western Union.
;D
Sounds ligit it me [thumbsup] Will it bring me..... Goodluck?
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None of this matters, because now I have to research every facet of brake pad and rotor technology. Drilled and slotted rotors will cool faster meaning less brake fade at the expense of slower stopping distance. I also have to consider whether or not the extra corrosion points in a slotted rotor is a bad idea in crummy OH weather. Then there's metallic vs ceramic pads. It's simple she says, just find me new brakes and install them she says. BS, I'm gonna be up all night researching this shit then she'll wonder why I haven't come to bed. [bang]
The plane takes off.
;D
Hmm. Yeah, I don't get the joke. Fight Club reference? ???
On TOB there was a thread about an airplane on a treadmill and whether or not it would take off.
It caused serious over thinking...
just as your conundrum about brake parts has caused you. ;D
Quote from: Speeddog on February 13, 2014, 04:29:47 PM
Funny, when I do it that way, my calculator says you spent $184.65.
Pads, 35.99 + 41.99 = 77.98
77.98 x 0.65 = 50.69
Rotors 2 x 43.99 + 2 x 42.99 = 173.96
173.96 - 40 = 133.96
133.96 + 50.69 = 184.65
Response? Are we missing something?
Quote from: Speeddog on February 13, 2014, 04:29:47 PM
Funny, when I do it that way, my calculator says you spent $184.65.
Pads, 35.99 + 41.99 = 77.98
77.98 x 0.65 = 50.69
Rotors 2 x 43.99 + 2 x 42.99 = 173.96
173.96 - 40 = 133.96
133.96 + 50.69 = 184.65
It's a flat 35% off the way I'm doing it. $77.98 + 173.96 = $251.94 X .35 = $88, $251.94 - $88 = $163.94
Quote from: Buck Naked on February 13, 2014, 07:31:05 PM
It's a flat 35% off the way I'm doing it. $77.98 + 173.96 = $251.94 X .35 = $88, $251.94 - $88 = $163.94
Oh, you didn't tell us you could use the coupon codes twice.
Quote from: Buck Naked on February 13, 2014, 02:43:54 PM
~~~SNIP~~~
35% off any order over $50 with a max savings of $50
$40 off any order over $100
Obviously I'll need to split up the orders to maximize my savings.
~~~SNIP~~~
You said max savings of $50 when you use the 35% off, so *not* splitting the order will have you paying 251.94 - 50 = $201.94.
Quote from: ducpainter on February 13, 2014, 07:05:10 PM
On TOB there was a thread about an airplane on a treadmill and whether or not it would take off.
It caused serious over thinking...
just as your conundrum about brake parts has caused you. ;D
I remember being at a convenience store in Westland, MI (or Wasteland, if you prefer) years ago having a hard time deciding which beer or soda to purchase.
One of the locals asked me if I couldn't make up my mind.
I told him I was in a conundrum.
He said, "what?"
I then told him I couldn't make up my mind.
;D
Quote from: Speeddog on February 13, 2014, 07:55:32 PM
You said max savings of $50 when you use the 35% off, so *not* splitting the order will have you paying 251.94 - 50 = $201.94.
Unless he splits the order and uses the same coupon code twice.
Set of front rotors and a set of front pads in one order. Set of rear rotors and rear pads in the other. It's an online coupon code, I didn't realize I was giving the impression it could only be used once.
Turn off the treadmill and the car will slow come to a stop, no new brake pads needed.
Quote from: ducpainter on February 13, 2014, 07:05:10 PM
On TOB there was a thread about an airplane on a treadmill and whether or not it would take off.
It caused serious over thinking...
;D
that was IMO a serious fail by the Mythbusters. Only an idiot would think a plane flies because the wheels roll. ;D
Quote from: Skybarney on February 14, 2014, 07:30:28 AM
that was IMO a serious fail by the Mythbusters. Only an idiot would think a plane flies because the wheels roll. ;D
What do you expect from two television comedians?
^^better material. ;)
Chunky peanut butter.
OP... What kind of car does your wife drive?
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 14, 2014, 08:29:21 PM
OP... What kind of car does your wife drive?
ML: 2009 Toyota Camry LE
Well I can't speak for Toyota but I've noticed a huuuuuge difference in quality between parts store stuff and what Honda sells.
I probably went through two sets of pads and rotors vs one Honda set in the same mileage. Not 2x the price either.
Just a thought.
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 15, 2014, 06:48:15 AM
Well I can't speak for Toyota but I've noticed a huuuuuge difference in quality between parts store stuff and what Honda sells.
I probably went through two sets of pads and rotors vs one Honda set in the same mileage. Not 2x the price either.
Just a thought.
This.
Always consider OEM in my parts options. I've seen some pretty shoddy parts store junk out there.
I never get the cheapest parts store option, and for pads I always get something with a lifetime warranty. And use it...repeatedly lol.
Still haven't pulled the trigger, I'm talking to a company called Brakemotive that is very well regarded on the Ls1tech forum about slotted rotors and pads right now.
Your wife needs slotted rotors on an '09 Camry?
Quote from: hbliam on February 15, 2014, 03:27:22 PM
Your wife needs slotted rotors on an '09 Camry?
No, but the price is right and the feedback is good. She's going to be a test dummy for these too as I may get a nickel plated set with black hats for my souped up Pontiac GT. I wouldn't put them on her car if I thought safety was going to be an issue either.
Quote from: hbliam on February 15, 2014, 03:27:22 PM
Your wife needs slotted rotors on an '09 Camry?
I was thinking the same thing.
Using slotted/drilled rotors of the same size as stock reduces the amount of friction available due to less surface area in contact with the pads. You would need to upsize the rotor at a minimum to see any benefit over stock.
Go with a high quality stock type rotor and some premium pads.
Or maybe you're married to Danica Patrick... [thumbsup]
Just my .02
The manufacturer touted various studies published in SAE technical papers, and being a reasonable person I of course looked for objective criticism of those studies. She'll be fine. My wife and son ride in that car, ya know... :)
http://www.tazcobra.com/SAE_2006010691_Synopsis.pdf (http://www.tazcobra.com/SAE_2006010691_Synopsis.pdf)
Good read.
Let us know how it goes
Thanks.
The only 2 drawbacks are the increased areas for corrosion to set in bc of this shit OH weather, and the slight sacrifice in initial bite because she tail gates, lol.