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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Eazy
I cannot comment on how the brakes perform, yet. But that being said, the customer service aspect in dealing with Mike should be the standard for other vendors on this forum. He has answered all of my questions in a very timely manner, and even gave me more information than I was looking for. I have ordered my kit and cannot wait to get it on my car! Customer Service is #1!!
wow congrats! guess there will be two Zs on Island with Alliance now. Hope you didn't order blue

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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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I couldn't get down with blue, since you have them. I got them coming in black!
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by A.H
Customer service and communication was above and beyond as well. Great job Mike@Blackline and Alliance
Originally Posted by 350Eazy
I cannot comment on how the brakes perform, yet. But that being said, the customer service aspect in dealing with Mike should be the standard for other vendors on this forum. He has answered all of my questions in a very timely manner, and even gave me more information than I was looking for. I have ordered my kit and cannot wait to get it on my car! Customer Service is #1!!
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Thanks a bunch guys, when we see all the threads of people 'calling out' vendors for bad service, it only pushes us to do better. plus talking with almost all of you guys is an absolute pleasure, whether its PMs, phone, or in person. ya'll make my job easy for me.

the shipment is close
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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anyone have more questions? alliance is currently developing the BBK for the 370z and g37!

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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by warmmilk
whats the pad selection like?

who makes pads for these, make and model (i.e. ferodo ds2500).

are track pads available?

are the pads an existing pad shape or a brand new design (stoptechs are an existing porsche pad shape, giving excellent pad selection)

how much are replacement parts (ballpark) such as rotors, hats, hat bolts, etc
Can you post up those answers here or just PM me those answers as well? I love the way they look but if they don't perform at least like Stoptechs then it would not be a bargain at all to me.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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^never got a pm about any of that

i ordered stoptechs last weeks, so i don't really care about it anymore...
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by warmmilk
whats the pad selection like?

who makes pads for these, make and model (i.e. ferodo ds2500).

are track pads available?

are the pads an existing pad shape or a brand new design (stoptechs are an existing porsche pad shape, giving excellent pad selection)

how much are replacement parts (ballpark) such as rotors, hats, hat bolts, etc
Very valuable questions for potential future buyers.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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I have a friend with a G37 that has them on his car, it seems to like it. Hes a carshow kind of guy so i cant really comment on how they are on the track.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by INTIMAZY
Can you post up those answers here or just PM me those answers as well? I love the way they look but if they don't perform at least like Stoptechs then it would not be a bargain at all to me.
Originally Posted by TheFarmer
Very valuable questions for potential future buyers.
ill try to get to these Qs tonight, been busy on my end. sorry for the delayed answers

Originally Posted by Z33 FTW
I have a friend with a G37 that has them on his car, it seems to like it. Hes a carshow kind of guy so i cant really comment on how they are on the track.
he has a g35, right now alliance is developing their 370/g37 kits, so none of them have one yet. but they will soon!
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Blackline
ill try to get to these Qs tonight, been busy on my end. sorry for the delayed answers
No problemo, I appreciate you taking the time to get the answers
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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alright guys, ill give these a shot. I feel like if i answered these individually there would be a lot of redundant answers that are repeated:

whats the pad selection like?
who makes pads for these, make and model (i.e. ferodo ds2500).
are track pads available?
are the pads an existing pad shape or a brand new design (stoptechs are an existing porsche pad shape, giving excellent pad selection)
how much are replacement parts (ballpark) such as rotors, hats, hat bolts, etc

Alliance has two in-house pad selections, their standard and racing compound. I have the specs on these if you PM me.
That being said, yes racing compounds are available, through in house pads and through other companies.

Compatiable pads for their 6 piston calipers are:
Ferodo FRP216
Endless EP915
Pagid Racing 1361
Hawk HB 110
AP Racing CP3215D50

Compatiable pads for their 8 piston calipers are:

Ferodo FRP3077
Endless EP954 (99% sure)
AP Racing CP5070D51

The replacement parts are going to almost a no-profit, at cost item for you Alliance customers who have purchased in the past. I wish I had some numbers for you guys, but their replacement parts are going to be much cheaper than buying replacement parts for other companies' products.

Hopefully thats enough good info to make you guys happy

keep the questions rolling!
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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How much are these?
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Not a particularly long list of pads but there is some variety.
Thanks for the update!

Also, what is the weight of these BBK kits? (calipers, rotors)
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by INTIMAZY
Not a particularly long list of pads but there is some variety.
Thanks for the update!

Also, what is the weight of these BBK kits? (calipers, rotors)
ill try to find a way to weigh them, i dont have access to anything better than a bathroom scale haha.
and in regards to that pad selection, remember that each one of those pad shapes/sizes listed has A LOT of different compounds available.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Blackline
ill try to find a way to weigh them, i dont have access to anything better than a bathroom scale haha.
sorry that i forgot to post this info for whoever asked, I posted it in another thread but forgot about this one

Originally Posted by Mike@Blackline
someone asked so here are the weights:
8 piston caliper: 6.50lbs
6 piston caliper: 5.95lbs
14" rear rotor: 21.75lbs
15" front rotor: 21.00lbs
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 04:08 AM
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A four piston will be available pretty soon here hopefully now that the 370Z/G37 development and production is wrapping up. 6 piston front, 4 piston rear setups will be available, helping save money and weight while still meeting the demands of the street and track. i'll post up with updates as they come
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 05:08 AM
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Does that mean you wont be offering the 6pot/4pot combo in the new year sale?
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 05:52 AM
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Any news on the sale? I'm going to have to bite the bullet by Monday so that i can get them in time!
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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sorry i havent posted the thread yet, been taking the holiday season seriously for once, not working too much
no, the 4 pot wont be available in time unfortunately for this sale. if you still want to consider a 6/6 rev2red, let me know and we can work something out
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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These brakes are really good looking, but I just have yet to see any real track tests done. The stint that AH did hardly tells me anything about these brakes. Im sure these brakes are good for street use. Things like caliper stiffness, pad drag, and extreme temperatures are almost never really seen or matter on the street.

Side by side independent testing between other competitor products like stoptech/endless/rotora/AP/etc with these in terms of lap time, stop time, temperature, and overall feel would certainly help everyone make a decisive choice.
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