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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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I wanted to put the brembo calipers on my 350z, but they're kinda expensive even for used ones. I know that the evo and sti have similar calipers. I've found caliper sets for those cars that are way cheaper. I saw an article that said you could swap them out, but I wasn't so sure that it would work. Anyone know? Another guy told me that twin turbo 300zx big brakes will directly bolt on the 350z as well. Also anyone know where you can get bad *** headlights for my 350? I can't find any except the normal stock ones.
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Nice 1st post...

For "Bad ***" headlights.... There are only 2 available the 03-05 and 06-08. The difference I will let you research but long story short the 06-08 are bi-xenon... For new 06-08 with custom colors I went with

www.mrzipps.com

as for inexpensive nice upgrades for brakes. I dont believe the 300ZX brakes link up unless you had a custom bracket made. The cheapest and best bang for the buck I have found is $850 for a set of 13 inch Crossdrilled/slotted Wilwood 4 Piston Calipers found below....

http://www.onadimepbs.com/products350z.htm (ask for Alex and tell him Chad sent you)


Goodluck young jedi...

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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 03redlineZ
Nice 1st post...

For "Bad ***" headlights.... There are only 2 available the 03-05 and 06-08. The difference I will let you research but long story short the 06-08 are bi-xenon... For new 06-08 with custom colors I went with

www.mrzipps.com

as for inexpensive nice upgrades for brakes. I dont believe the 300ZX brakes link up unless you had a custom bracket made. The cheapest and best bang for the buck I have found is $850 for a set of 13 inch Crossdrilled/slotted Wilwood 4 Piston Calipers found below....

http://www.onadimepbs.com/products350z.htm (ask for Alex and tell him Chad sent you)


Goodluck young jedi...
just too nice... waiting on DNF to show up...
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
just too nice... waiting on DNF to show up...

Yeah I know, I got a kick out of his first post as well.

I just figured I would be somewhat informative.... practicing my typing skills!! LOL
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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What the hell are bad *** headlights? I wont even close this one yet.

NOt going to close it for complete failure yet ???
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I guess my patience was way to good for this guy....
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Those all black lights are sweet, thanks man!
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Freakin' newbs . . .
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Hahaha newbs? Yeah I wasn't even born when you "bought your first z" lol. I've only had mine for 7 months so yeah pretty sure I'm not sure exactly what will work or not. Pretty sure I didn't ask to see your car, yep don't care.
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Originally Posted by boyhtscar17
Hahaha newbs? Yeah I wasn't even born when you "bought your first z" lol. I've only had mine for 7 months so yeah pretty sure I'm not sure exactly what will work or not. Pretty sure I didn't ask to see your car, yep don't care.

I wouldnt start attacking people.... I hate internet drama but you may be in for a world of A$$ whoopin.... I just wanted to prepare you....

Let the games begin....
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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eh true, i was just asking a question....people just act stupid.
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Do you think if a junkyard got a wrecked z that they would take the brembo calipers off, or would they leave them on and just let someone come take them off. That might have a factor in pricing.
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Are you just trying to post *****?? These questions are getting worse, and they were not much to brag about in the beginning!! Your not going to get an upgraded brake i.e. brembo or wilwood for $100-$200!! Be prepared to spend at a minimum even off a wrecked Z $1,600..... I am guessing thats more then you can afford?
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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in all honesty, you did ask for "bad *** lights" what did you expect?

props to 03redlineZ for being helpful
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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hey i'm just curious lol wow hahaha. i'm just curious because i've seen brembo sets for evo's and sti's go for way cheaper than the z ones. way more than i can afford? lol. hey i'm still in college so i don't want to blow all my money, but no, i can afford a new set, but i don't want to pay that much. nothing wrong with asking ?'s now is there regardless of the "quality" you think they are. that's what forums are for. people might know things that i'm missing....thanks though.
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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ohhhh for "did you really ask bad *** lights?" maybe i should email you everytime before i post something to figure out what you would like to hear better hahaha. i use the word badass, sweet, words like that....pretty common expressions. by "bad ***" i guess i mean 2006 headlights with an all black housing...maybe that could explain what bad *** means.
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