Is a BBK a must for rims??
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Is a BBK a must for rims??
I dont plan on adding any extra HP that would warrent getting a BBK but I want to get Volk GT-S rims or the nismo rims..It seems everyone with these has some sort of BBK on..
My question is, would it be tacky or frowned upon to get these rims with the stock 06 brakes?? Thanks a ton guys!!
My question is, would it be tacky or frowned upon to get these rims with the stock 06 brakes?? Thanks a ton guys!!
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yea exactly, that is why I dont want them, BUT, it seems everyone had them and i was not sure if it was frowned upon not to have them with nice rims..
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Get some new rotors and some caliper paint if you are that worried about what everyone else thinks. While a BBK really sets off a nice set of wheels, it is overkill for daily driving.
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well thanks for setting me straight then, my car only has about 8k miles on it, how much longer will the stock brakes last and stock rotors? does it matter what type of paint you use to paint the calipers if I do decide to do that?
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Originally Posted by nothingremains
yea exactly, that is why I dont want them, BUT, it seems everyone had them and i was not sure if it was frowned upon not to have them with nice rims..
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The right 19” wheel (small ID) could look good with 06 brakes. I would disagree that BBK are only useful on the track, most kits are a huge improve on the road, unless you drive your Z like a Hyundai!
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Originally Posted by nothingremains
well thanks for setting me straight then, my car only has about 8k miles on it, how much longer will the stock brakes last and stock rotors? does it matter what type of paint you use to paint the calipers if I do decide to do that?
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All the cool kids have em'.
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Bigger rims generally mean more rotating mass, so bigger brakes could help out. For looks, keep an eye out for a set of stock Brembos. They should be cheaper (around $1500-$2000), and they'll fill the space nicely.
I wouldn't paint the stock calipers either, it highlights how small they are relative to the rims IMHO. If you do, get specific caliper paint.
I wouldn't paint the stock calipers either, it highlights how small they are relative to the rims IMHO. If you do, get specific caliper paint.
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You don't need to throw $s for a BBK. I auto-x & track my Z using my stock brakes (with upgraded race pads & stainless steel brake lines). Here is my painted calipers on my '06 Z. Cost me $15 to paint the calipers red:
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it's not "frowned" upon man, it doesn't look bad at all. i have non-brembo brakes (stock) and i have 20' axis matrix' on my Z. i get compliments all the time, especially at the last meet i went to.