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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Hey guys, im getting my T-netics kit installed soon and i want to do my brakes at the same time...Its gonna be more for daily driven, no drags or tracking the car...what do you guys recommend BBK all around or upgraded rotors will do its job for daily driven??? Opinions and experiences please
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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The only need for BBK is if you go to the track, which will cause the stock brakes to fade due to continuous stress. I have the non-brembo setup and upgraded with the stoptech stage 2 setup, which has suited me fine at the track. Unless you really like the look and have a few grand to blow, there's no need.
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Elite 350z
...Its gonna be more for daily driven, no drags or tracking the car...what do you guys recommend BBK all around or upgraded rotors will do its job for daily driven??? Opinions and experiences please
Unless you just want to spend the extra for BBK,get the Stoptech Stage 2,......I am really pleased with it also.
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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how much does the Stoptech stage 2 runs for???
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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if you don't track then no need to upgrade BBK. However, since you have T-netics kit, you might need BBK to stop the "monster". Go for it. It also give you a better look.
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Yea i kno it gives a better look but overall my pockets are dry from buying alot of stuff besides the kit...Whats shop sells Stoptechs for a good price??
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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post your request in classified forum and they will reply back. The last time i got a quote for 14" front around 2K.
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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the BBK is worth every penny but if you have not plans for tracking i would just upgrade the rotors and pads( Stop tech stage 2)
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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maybe this will persuade you
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Elite 350z
...Whats shop sells Stoptechs for a good price??
Avalon Racing, a sponsor on this site. I got my 14" Stoptech's from them. Paul is the king of customer service.
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by imalazeeass
maybe this will persuade you
Now thats justs a TEASE man...Did you get it all around or just the Fronts? Def looks nasty...
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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I would get a BBK man. Wait for a good deal to pop up. I just bought a one month old AP racing kit for $1500. There are some deals out there.
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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Depends on what you are looking to do. If it's mainly looks then get the kit that best fills out your particular wheel. I went with a 13" Stoptech kit on the front so I can get my 17" track wheels around them. But for the street I have a set of 19" TE-37's and the 14" kit would definitely look better. If you aim is performance, perhaps try some SS lines and a pad upgrade first to see if it gets you where you want to be. If not then at least you have the SS lines in place for the BBK. Good luck. Oh and I'll use this as a shameless reason to post a pic of my car with the 17's on
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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if you get a BBK get cross drilled rotos since you wont be tracking

other wise the slotted rotors look like bigger stock rotors
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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My main goal is just something good for Daily Driven, im slapping on my T-Netics kit soon, so i want to do everything at once...But my budget is kinda tight from buying my kit, suspension plus gauges...
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