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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Hi,there. I got my 350z last Oct. He is fantastic. I like to share with y'll and make friends here. Already had HKS suspension and RAYS GT-V wheels and a Custom Exhaust system. I still have couple questions need your help.
1. Im not satisfy with to factory break system. Do you have any suggestion to tune it? My budget is $1000-$1500.
2. I need to replace my front tires soon, hope to get Japanese brand. Toyo T1R or Yokohama S.drive. which you preferred?
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Looks like a great car. What is wrong with the factory break system, what broke on it? What year is your car? Is your car a track model with OEM brembo BRAKES? What rear tires you do have and how sticky of a tire do you need up front and what size. Lots of questions, well you need to give more info to get the answers.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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Very clean. Color is unique.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 03:04 AM
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Welcome...great color.

Give more details on your car.Upgrade the brakes?
Tires--suggest Hankook V-12'S(Korean).
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 04:41 AM
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If you aren't tracking your car Akebono seems to be a popular choice. Inexpensive and look pretty good IMO. As far as tires go, I've got no complaints from my Nitto Invos.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 04:56 AM
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welcome. Toyo T1R is what i use. great quality summer tires.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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welcome and congrats, +1 on the T1R's
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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I don't track. The breaks are non-brembo, just regular factory breaks. But there is some noise during 40-50 mph. I'm pretty sure there is problem there because when I step on break just a little bit, noises gone immediately. And I think it isn't strong enough with high horsepower, and not fit looking with these 19 inch wheels. It is a 06 350z with VQ35DE engine. Since front wheels are 19*9.5J, I'm looking 265/35/19 or 270/30/19.(rears are 19*10.5J with 295/30/19 Toyo PX1) I did some researches to ensure tire size but still can't certainly confirm that.

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Looks like a great car. What is wrong with the factory break system, what broke on it? What year is your car? Is your car a track model with OEM brembo BRAKES? What rear tires you do have and how sticky of a tire do you need up front and what size. Lots of questions, well you need to give more info to get the answers.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JCITY
Welcome...great color.

Give more details on your car.Upgrade the brakes?
Tires--suggest Hankook V-12'S(Korean).
I'd hope to upgrade the brakes. But it depends on price you know. If it's tooo expensive, I may get big rotors and 2nd hand Brembo calipers (the track model one) instead of replace the whole system. I don't know much about tuning a car, not sure if this plan works. hah-hah.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 01:16 AM
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whats up Abilenian!!! Nice Z!
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