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Old 07-09-2009, 06:53 AM
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People need to stop being internet mechanics and let the guy do his thing. People do stupid **** all the time to be different and this is very far from stupid. Good luck to you, can't wait to see the result.
Old 07-09-2009, 08:39 AM
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Well said. If only I could demand the install be completed today....
Old 07-14-2009, 01:10 PM
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Any updates on this experiment?? I have been off of the internets for over a month.....(WOW)
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Still working on securing a week to install. SOON.
Old 07-22-2009, 10:01 PM
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Nice any updates?
Old 07-23-2009, 06:52 AM
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I think we're set to begin the end of next week. I am truly
at the mercy of the machinist.
Old 07-24-2009, 03:35 AM
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no updates = fail
Old 07-24-2009, 08:47 AM
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hahahaha. it's a setup which will be completed in a week. i'm not lifting a finger.
frankly i've not got any assistance to provide the installers. you'll get your update.
just you wait...
Old 07-24-2009, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 0jiggy0
People need to stop being internet mechanics and let the guy do his thing. People do stupid **** all the time to be different and this is very far from stupid. Good luck to you, can't wait to see the result.

/\ +1, and +1k for being original. Sure you could have bought the 6pot from Brembo but what fun is that?

If you got the money to show us, then show the Z community that it can be done. By god, do it for the starvin marvins in Nigeria that dream everyday of the possibility of equipping a VQ with R35 BBs...

This is your legacy to the Z community calling, f**k the haters.

If ol' boy can chunk an LS2 in te Z, you can sure as hell throw some r35 brakes on without breaking a sweat.

Good luck!
Old 07-24-2009, 06:37 PM
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This should be a very nice setup when its done. There will always be haters, ALWAYS. You can go to shows and see numerous Z's with Brembo BBK's on them. But I have never seen one with R35 brakes.
Old 08-07-2009, 03:03 AM
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bump where are the updates
Old 08-07-2009, 06:06 AM
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blargh damn bumps! i thought he updated
Old 08-07-2009, 06:36 AM
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Car is in the bodyshop getting a spoiler and some other odds and ends installed.
This is next. Rest Assured.
Old 08-07-2009, 10:58 AM
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Your timeline has been slightly off.
Old 08-07-2009, 11:43 AM
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how long has it been now?

I hope you didn't pay too much for the setup since you can get similar sized setups with other aftermarket brands.

I think it's a cool as hell idea what you're doing, but gotta be $$worth$$ it in the end ya know

but curious, I read in an earlier post, about a page back that you're not going with stainless lines?
Might as well upgrade while you're at it, I mean, why spend this much and not do it 100% right?

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Old 08-07-2009, 11:50 AM
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cost is a funny thing... as is timing. the complicated part will surely be bracket install.
the balance (ss lines) can be decided along the way.
Old 08-07-2009, 09:42 PM
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best of luck man, and props to you for being a cool guy through talking with you on the forums, unlike doubters and naysayers in this thread. even if this project failed miserably (which i dont think it will), at least youre going out on a limb for a cool mod. and then you can go alliance

in for epic updates
Old 08-10-2009, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by lgear080
cost is a funny thing... as is timing. the complicated part will surely be bracket install.
the balance (ss lines) can be decided along the way.
i may have missed something here, but what do s/s braided lines have to do with brake balance? they are used to minimize line expansion under extreme brake pressure and temperature. the other post suggested installing s/s lines since you already have the fluid flushed and calipers off the car. PITA to do it later since you have to bleed the brakes again.
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thanks for your input
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any update


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