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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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My slow mechanic skillz got the front calipers done after work last night around 2am. I'll try and take better pictures of the whole car soon.



















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Old May 9, 2007 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by wduvall
philude,
D&V Autobody in Chantilly (they'll be moving to Dullas sometime this summer). 703.327.2903. I usually talk w/Kevin but Ron or anyone else can help you.

SeanMO,
I got the Brembo decals from http://www.racetechnologies.com.

They did my hood, sideskirts, bumper, and rear bumper...excellent job. Pricey but worth it.

Kevin was telling me about your calipers....they came out nice.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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Very nice.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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Now you just need some non-silver wheels to set off the brakes more.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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Did you have brembos as stock brakes? I assume you didn't based on your wheels (base/enthusiast/touring). Why did you go with the silver color? It does look good, but I personally would have a diff color to make it stand out more.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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looks... normal!

why not another color? the gold are awesome, they set the car apart from the rest!
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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I think it looks great...something about it I like better than the orange/red...its subtle but stands out...not too flashy...which is good
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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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This is my wife's car, she posts here sometimes... "Sportydudette"

05-Z - yea, they do a lot of nice cars @ D&V. I've known kevin and ron for almost 10 years now.

THE TECH - yea, she likes the gray Axis Hiro's

rockinbboy - your correct, enthusiast model. she wanted the gray because it was a subtle color - go figure something subtle about driving a blazing blue Z

Chebosto - yea, it does look like it just belongs there. another reason she choose the silver. i think the silver will darken over time after they get heated up a lot. she just didn't want to be flashy with the brakes. she wanted to let her driving do the talking.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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looks clean..not to flashy i like it
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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Thanks! I also have a Daytona Blue Z and I was wondering what the silver Gran Turismo kit would look like. Something like this!

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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Very nice...
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Old May 10, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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My husband definitely did an awesome job with the brakes!

We test drove it last night and it's a night and day difference from my old stock brakes! I have a lot of braking power now!

We're going to the track this weekend at Jefferson Circuit. I can't wait to drive it there!

Got my brakes done...tech inspection done...I'm all set for the track!
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Old May 10, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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very clean looking. where did you get the rebuild kit from? I am looking at doing mine also.
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Old May 10, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
very clean looking. where did you get the rebuild kit from? I am looking at doing mine also.
A person/friend that Kevin from D&V knows rebuilt the calipers for me. It was really cheap I thought too, if I remember correctly in the $50 range. The next time I talk w/Kevin I'll ask him for more info.
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Old May 10, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Thanks
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Old May 22, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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Looks great!!! Any more pics?
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by wduvall
A person/friend that Kevin from D&V knows rebuilt the calipers for me. It was really cheap I thought too, if I remember correctly in the $50 range. The next time I talk w/Kevin I'll ask him for more info.

Man i search!


So bringin this back alive, any word of the re-built guy? Or anyone konw where i can get a re-built kit in socal? or shop that can do it?
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