I won't lie. Appearance definitely played a role in the choice. I was looking for something unique - not just slotted and not just drilled. This is how they look great after installation. I didn't expect to feel a huge difference between my OEM rotors and GD rotors. Couldn't be more wrong. There is a very noticeable difference in the "smoothness" of braking, which frankly makes it a lot more fun to drive.