ArizonaZCar Wilwood 4-Pot Front BBK Installed
05-18-2006, 11:04 AM
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Did you make any changes at all to the rear? Curious if brake balance is affected in a neg. way since you only did the fronts.
This looks like it could be a very cost effective setup for the occasional tracker. Be sure to let us know how the HPDE goes!
This looks like it could be a very cost effective setup for the occasional tracker. Be sure to let us know how the HPDE goes!
05-18-2006, 11:40 AM
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I just called these guys and they are awsome, very helpful. Probably going to order this kit in the next week. Thanks for the excellent write up. Oh yeah he advised any of the 350 stock wheels will clear, Not sure about the G's though.
05-18-2006, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by myG35zx
ANy idea what offset is required for the sedan to clear this? I don't mind buying new wheels, but maybe a spacer would work for the street wheels and a new set for the track.(?)
05-18-2006, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Zenophile
Did you make any changes at all to the rear? Curious if brake balance is affected in a neg. way since you only did the fronts.
This looks like it could be a very cost effective setup for the occasional tracker. Be sure to let us know how the HPDE goes!
This looks like it could be a very cost effective setup for the occasional tracker. Be sure to let us know how the HPDE goes!
No changes to the rear as of now except for rear pad compound. Using an online static brake bias calculator I found, I determined that I shifted about 6-7% bias towards the front compared to OEM. How accurate this is I don't know but I'm willing to bet I did shift some bias forward. If I feel it is necessary I could counteract that in a number of ways. I think the best way would be to using a rear bbk using the OE caliper and an extension bracket. The larger rotor would shift some of the bias back towards the rear.
05-18-2006, 03:55 PM
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Arizona Z Car 4-pot brake kit
I'll be updating my website shortly to offer the 350Z/G35 Front BBK with the 4-piston Forged calipers and 13" rotors for $1095 for the pair complete.
I have them in stock.
Thanks very much,
Dave
ARIZONA Z CAR
2043 E. QUARTZ ST.
MESA AZ 85213
480-844-9677
dave@arizonazcar.com
www.arizonazcar.com
I have them in stock.
Thanks very much,
Dave
ARIZONA Z CAR
2043 E. QUARTZ ST.
MESA AZ 85213
480-844-9677
dave@arizonazcar.com
www.arizonazcar.com
05-18-2006, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by AZC
I'll be updating my website shortly to offer the 350Z/G35 Front BBK with the 4-piston Forged calipers and 13" rotors for $1095 for the pair complete.
I have them in stock.
Thanks very much,
Dave
ARIZONA Z CAR
2043 E. QUARTZ ST.
MESA AZ 85213
480-844-9677
dave@arizonazcar.com
www.arizonazcar.com
I have them in stock.
Thanks very much,
Dave
ARIZONA Z CAR
2043 E. QUARTZ ST.
MESA AZ 85213
480-844-9677
dave@arizonazcar.com
www.arizonazcar.com
05-19-2006, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dklau33
For the 4-pot kit I got you will need about 1.37 inches from the inside of your spokes to the caliper. For the 6-pot kit you will need about 1.5 inches. Offset is important but so is the spoke design. Recommended offset for the 4-pot kit to be safe is +42 or lower. My wheel is +43 and I have about 2-3 mm of clearance. For the 6-pot kit I think you would need at least a +38 or lower offset.
1.37 inches to the rotor? If I were to measure the distance from the inside of the spokes to the rotor, what is the minimum distance required? I wonder if Dave is willing to sell me the kit and if it does not fit (easily found out) if he would take it back? Probably not.
I don't mind buying another set of wheels, but not two or three sets.
05-19-2006, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by myG35zx
1.37 inches to the rotor? If I were to measure the distance from the inside of the spokes to the rotor, what is the minimum distance required? I wonder if Dave is willing to sell me the kit and if it does not fit (easily found out) if he would take it back? Probably not.
I don't mind buying another set of wheels, but not two or three sets.
I don't mind buying another set of wheels, but not two or three sets.
http://g35driver.com/forums/showpost...1&postcount=54
What really helped me too was that I printed out the fitment template of the Stoptech ST-40 caliper for the 350Z/G35. The distance between the rotor hat to the outside of the caliper is 1.5" according to the template, same dimension as the 6-pot Wilwood caliper. So I knew that for the 4-pot kit I only needed about 1.37". I used the Stoptech template on my wheel and it just barely touched the spoke so I knew that the 6-pot kit was out of the question w/o a spacer but the 4-pot kit would fit. Looks like my estimation with the Stoptech template was right as I only have about 3mm of clearance.
05-19-2006, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gringott
Question for Dave @ Arizona Z car : How does the hydralic line lock (that you mentioned on G35 forum for $29) fit into the system if we go with the rear kit also? Meaning, what all is involved in the install? Is it very difficult?
05-19-2006, 05:41 PM
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very good question. Also are the words on the Caliper 'raised'? I ask because I need a brake upgrade but also want to have it custom painted but would love to keep the WILDWOOD lettering....
05-20-2006, 10:40 AM
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IMO I would not get the rear kit because I don't think sacrificing the parking brake is a good idea unless you live in a completely flat state with no chances of any hills. If your motivation for a rear kit is purely for looks then thats a decision for you to make. But if performance is your goal I'd suggest getting the RacingBrake OE Caliper rear kit.
RB OE Caliper Rear Kit
According to my calculations it should offset a good amount of the front bias gained from the AZ Z Car front kit. Plus it retains your stock parking brake. I might be doing this depending on how my next track day goes in a few weeks.
RB OE Caliper Rear Kit
According to my calculations it should offset a good amount of the front bias gained from the AZ Z Car front kit. Plus it retains your stock parking brake. I might be doing this depending on how my next track day goes in a few weeks.
Last edited by dklau33; 05-20-2006 at 10:43 AM.
05-20-2006, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by gringott
Dave Mr. Arizona Z car should get a few sales out of this - he is offering a good value. My only hold up is the parking brake.
