New Nissan 370Z Akebono 14" Big Brake Kit for 03-08 350Z, Kits Start at $1200
12-21-2009 | 08:11 AM
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^18 x 9.5 e20 All around. I had to grind down some of the extra meat off the brake caliper to get it to fit though. If you're running 18 inch stockies, they fit fine, no problems. And they should fit great under a 19inch wheel. I've seen someone with these on Volk Racing SF-Challenges and they fit almost the same as mine fit. I think that's because they are a two piece wheel though, and mine is a one piece. Hope that helps.
-Paul
-Paul
12-21-2009 | 08:15 AM
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Cool! Thanks man. I might have to get a temp. gun and try and run some similar tests with mine. Any idea of how the long the cars were running on the track before the temps were taken?
12-21-2009 | 08:19 PM
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^18 x 9.5 e20 All around. I had to grind down some of the extra meat off the brake caliper to get it to fit though. If you're running 18 inch stockies, they fit fine, no problems. And they should fit great under a 19inch wheel. I've seen someone with these on Volk Racing SF-Challenges and they fit almost the same as mine fit. I think that's because they are a two piece wheel though, and mine is a one piece. Hope that helps.
-Paul
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12-29-2009 | 02:02 PM
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01-04-2010 | 04:56 PM
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Oh right! I think we misunderstood eachother then!! lol
Yes the braking torque will be exactly the same anywhere you put it. I was talking about hubflex which is transmitted to the pads.
Once you have the 2 piece rotors in stock i'll put my order through (depending on price)
Do you reckon they might be in for early 2010?
Yes the braking torque will be exactly the same anywhere you put it. I was talking about hubflex which is transmitted to the pads.
Once you have the 2 piece rotors in stock i'll put my order through (depending on price)
Do you reckon they might be in for early 2010?
Putting the calipers at 3 o'clock does not reduce hub flex, but it DOES reduce knockback. The Stoptech Trophy kits place the calipers close to 3 o'clock just for this reason.
Is it feasible to redesign/retool the Akebono mounts to put the calipers nearer to 3 o'clock? I can tell you that at this price point there are probably plenty of track guys that would be interested (the only other alternative is the Trophies, which are big $$$$).
01-05-2010 | 08:03 AM
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Just read this... I think the key word here is "knockback," which is exactly what you were explaining. For anyone who doubts ReV2Red, just google "350Z knockback" and you'll get a plethora of hits where people complain about the problem, which seems to be traceable to weak hubs. Nissan upgraded the spindle/hub assembly in the 370Z, but unfortunately, these are not easily modified for use on the 350Z. Sad days.
Putting the calipers at 3 o'clock does not reduce hub flex, but it DOES reduce knockback. The Stoptech Trophy kits place the calipers close to 3 o'clock just for this reason.
Is it feasible to redesign/retool the Akebono mounts to put the calipers nearer to 3 o'clock? I can tell you that at this price point there are probably plenty of track guys that would be interested (the only other alternative is the Trophies, which are big $$$$).
Putting the calipers at 3 o'clock does not reduce hub flex, but it DOES reduce knockback. The Stoptech Trophy kits place the calipers close to 3 o'clock just for this reason.
Is it feasible to redesign/retool the Akebono mounts to put the calipers nearer to 3 o'clock? I can tell you that at this price point there are probably plenty of track guys that would be interested (the only other alternative is the Trophies, which are big $$$$).
01-21-2010 | 09:50 AM
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2pc Rotor Update:
Just wanted to show you guys a drawing of what the front 2pc Rotor will look like. Should have the drawing for the rear by Monday... Just wanted to update you guys, but I still don't have a release of the actual rotors yet, so please don't ask
Once I have the rotors in stock, and ready to sell, I will post
Just wanted to show you guys a drawing of what the front 2pc Rotor will look like. Should have the drawing for the rear by Monday... Just wanted to update you guys, but I still don't have a release of the actual rotors yet, so please don't ask
Once I have the rotors in stock, and ready to sell, I will post
03-16-2010 | 04:27 PM
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Quick question - I've got an '08 350z base car, and I've got a few sets of rotors, Brembo's and base. Which rotors would work with these calipers? Please let me know, as I'm about set to go on this kit. Can't find a decent-priced set of Brembo caliipers. Thanks,
Dean
Dean
