Are you sure about that weight? SKiDaZZLe's GT-Cs in 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 are like 26-27 lbs. and are very similar to the construction method of the GT-7s. Look at it this way... You're going to EAT tires up on the track depending on where you run and how abrasive the circuit is. Would you rather pay 18" money or 19" money when you need new rubber?

 

Thank you! I shot the pics myself. If you click on the link in my sig and then go to the PICS section of my site, you'll see my progression from "alright" pics to "pretty good" as I got better with lighting and composition.

 

First, Very sweet Brad!

On to the question, according to Brad4hay, my iforged weigh about 22 lbs each in 19". I never weighed them without tires, but with rubber, they weigh 60lbs each! No way you want to run 19s on a track. The $ factor also. thats why I also bought inexpensive 17s.

 

with my toyos Fronts are 49.5 rears 57 lbs, Bridgestones are 3-6 pounds more per tire.

 

Thanks for the input fellas.

 

Bought Rays and Brembos( all used). converted my touring into a track.

 

did that include the rotors? how much did the brembos run you?

 

2003z, my FS-6 weiged about 25 pounds when i weiged them. I was quoted 22lbs.

 

I wrote the installation manual for the 350Z brake kit while I was in California helping StopTech test their three new kits back in December. If you check out my site at: http://www.zeckhausen.com/Testing_Brakes.htm, you can see that I used one of the photos I took during the test as the cover photo for the manual.

Since writing it, I've done a couple more 350Z installations and have come to the conclusion that you should remove the entire dust shield and not leave that flap behind. All that flap does is get in the way and it was totally arbitrary that I left it behind originally. You tend to get better at these installations after you've done a few! Sorry that part caused you a headache.

As for the bridge being tight to install, that's pretty easy to work around too. The StopTech guys are afraid you folks will hammer on the bridge or hammer the bridge bolts in place and destroy the threads, so they are very conservative with their instructions for installing the bridge. I copied that section from another manual, since it didn't make sense to rewrite anything that was specific to the StopTech ST40 caliper and not unique to the platform. However, I've found a better way after installing dozens of these kits on all sorts of cars.



If you use a dead blow hammer with a soft rubber face, you can tap the bridge into place gently. Insert the top bridge bolt and turn it a few turns until it engages the threads on the inboard side of the caliper. If it doesn't engage, you can tap the bridge gently to move it into place and align the holes so it can engage. Next, push down hard on the other end of the bridge and try to insert the second bridge bolt. If it doesn't go in easily, tap on the bridge with the soft-faced hammer. DO NOT tap on the bolt! If you push on the bolt with your hand while tapping on the top of the bridge, it will work its way in. You may need to tap the bridge harder to engage the threads because you are also fighting that metal rectangular spring that pushes down on the pads.

Once the threads are engaged, you can screw both bridge bolts in all the way. Do not tighten them very hard. Just snug them up gently. Also, it helps if you smear a bit of Permatex anti-seize paste on the smooth parts of the bridge bolt as well as the treaded ends. Do not get any of this stuff on your rotors for obvious reasons.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions or suggestions for improving the installation manual. You can see a PDF version of it here: 350Z Installation Manual

 

droid.... delayed response since I have been out of town... BUT ---

VERY very nice setup... and the black calipers look great.

When is your S-tune coming in ?

 

359zSteve Rotors calipers and bolts from a G35 $1800 delivered they had 25 miles on them That was for all 4. Sweet!!!!!!

 

 

We are brothers in the Z world.

I have the same freakin Z. I love it!

 

Droid,

Once again outstanding pics! May I ask what type of camera you are using? What's the ETA on the S-Tune install? I agree the 18" Rays look great on the car. Course I might be a little bias.........