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Old May 21, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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current set up
06 350z
volk gtm 19 x 9.5 front 19 x 10.5 rear
245 -30-19 Front
265-30- 19 Rear
hotchkis front & rear sway
megan racing coil overs 2 "drop front & rear
ichiba front control arms
ichiba rear camber arms with toe bolts
Rays formula lug nuts

i want a big brake kit that gives me
largest front & rear rotor crossdrilled & slotted , with rust treatment
SS brake lines
powder coated calipers 4 piston front and rear at least and i would love 6 piston better if budget allows
new brake pads front and rear good ones that don't make to much noise

car is never raced

but i have 30k miles and i need brakes and like the look of the big brake kit

what kits will work and meet my needs above as cheaply as possible

thanks Travis
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Old May 21, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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just pick the brakes you think are pretty and get them .
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Old May 21, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zspl
what kits will work and meet my needs above as cheaply as possible

thanks Travis
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Search Akebono BBK.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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how about this? =)

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Old May 21, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Wilwood!!
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Old May 21, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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1. set a budget
2. things fall into place really fast after #1 is answered
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Old May 21, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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Damn, long time no see man! You still blowing out back windshields down there, lol?
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Old May 21, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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I like the alliance brake kits, from looks. I dont have experience with it but reviews have been good thus far
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Old May 21, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
just pick the brakes you think are pretty and get them .
Definitely want a pretty color. Maybe matching lug nuts also.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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R35 MONSTER BREMBO???

no really, they're sicko.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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Hello 350zspl,

I have recently purchased and have installed the Akebono brake kit from Concept Z Performance.
See thread at https://my350z.com/forum/brakes/4142...at-1200-a.html
Please see pictures below.

The front set.


The front closeup.


The rear set.


The rear closeup.


The Infinity calipers are less than the Nissan calipers.

Concept Z Performance offers powdercoating of the calipers for a small fee.

In my opinion, I place less pressure to brake pedal and stop quicker.

The Akebono calipers are stock on the sport 370Z, so parts and pads are easy to find at your local dealership.

I am running 19inch TA's.

I also agree with Z1. Set a budget first.

I hope this helps,
Lboy06.

Last edited by luckyboy06; May 21, 2010 at 04:52 PM. Reason: Added items.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Definitely want a pretty color. Maybe matching lug nuts also.
Thats definatly the key!!! Then if you get Project Mu , you can tell chicks you got them to match your eyes (like they really care) and of course really get stroked off by all the JDM bandwagon guys.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by vex008
I like the alliance brake kits, from looks. I dont have experience with it but reviews have been good thus far



but im pretty biased......

dozens of pictures of all the available colors at: https://my350z.com/forum/brakes/4395...ice-in-ad.html
yellow powdercoating available now too

/spam
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Old May 24, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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looking over all the replies

thanks
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Old May 24, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by phreaktor
Damn, long time no see man! You still blowing out back windshields down there, lol?
yes

hope your well
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Old May 24, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by luckyboy06
Hello 350zspl,

I have recently purchased and have installed the Akebono brake kit from Concept Z Performance.
See thread at https://my350z.com/forum/brakes/4142...at-1200-a.html
Please see pictures below.

The front set.


The front closeup.


The rear set.


The rear closeup.


The Infinity calipers are less than the Nissan calipers.

Concept Z Performance offers powdercoating of the calipers for a small fee.

In my opinion, I place less pressure to brake pedal and stop quicker.

The Akebono calipers are stock on the sport 370Z, so parts and pads are easy to find at your local dealership.

I am running 19inch TA's.

I also agree with Z1. Set a budget first.

I hope this helps,
Lboy06.

does help
what does that set up run you
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Old May 24, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Blackline



but im pretty biased......

dozens of pictures of all the available colors at: https://my350z.com/forum/brakes/4395...ice-in-ad.html
yellow powdercoating available now too

/spam
front & rear
rotors
calipers
pads
ss lines
what does that run
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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I second that last one. I like that kit. Also how hard is it to find the pads when they need to be changed? I was thinking of the kit the 370 has for convenience of parts but that alliance looks good.
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