Nissan 350Z front wheels!
04-03-2008, 09:47 AM
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Nissan 350Z front wheels!
I have noticed that the front wheels get dirtier more than the rear ones. I have tested my theory twice after a car wash and the front wheels were far more dirtier in 2 weeks. They were almost black. Any clues why?
Also, I know winter is ending, but need some advice. Should I buy snow tires now that they might be on clearance? Also, if i want chains, would I put them only on the rear wheels?
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04-03-2008, 09:50 AM
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No for the snow tires and I'd pay to see a Z with chains!!
04-03-2008, 10:09 AM
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Any solutions for the brake dust?
I avoid driving during the snow, but circumstances arise that I would have to.
04-03-2008, 10:12 AM
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Sometimes I find this place downright frightening.
04-03-2008, 10:13 AM
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Any solutions for the brake dust?
I avoid driving during the snow, but circumstances arise that I would have to.
Yep. Get rid of your brakes and go Brake delete.
04-03-2008, 10:15 AM
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Yep. Get rid of your brakes and go Brake delete.
The brake delete option is only on the Grand Touring.
04-03-2008, 10:20 AM
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There is a solution you can put on your wheels but I don't see how it can work but go ahead and try it. It is called Brake Dust Repellent it's a wax type I'm not sure who makes it.
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04-03-2008, 10:31 AM
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Solution for non Brembo dust...
NAPA
blue ceremic pads
they also sell oem rotors, cheap.
04-03-2008, 10:35 AM
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No go for chains on the Z. Owners manual says so.
But if you do it, please take some pics as I'm sure we'd all love to see it.
04-03-2008, 10:38 AM
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Tire chains = don't do it.
Fronts get dirtier faster than the rears, that's a given.
04-03-2008, 10:42 AM
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You have the leprechaun version. They live in your wheel wells and sprinkle black gold in celebration when you hit the redline.
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your car uses front brakes to stop more than rear.
04-03-2008, 10:58 AM
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You have the leprechaun version. They live in your wheel wells and sprinkle black gold in celebration when you hit the redline.
04-03-2008, 11:03 AM
Its due to your front brakes doing around 80% of the braking compared to the rears.
04-03-2008, 11:03 AM
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Sometimes I find this place downright frightening.
lol agreed.
04-03-2008, 11:38 AM
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Thanks for your help!
For the others, I'm nubee so I'm finding these things about my car as I go.....
04-03-2008, 11:56 AM
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Hawk HPS pads will reduce the dust about 90% and couple of coats of Wheel Wax will make cleaning them a lot easier.
No shame in being a newbie even though most people here think they were born with all the knowledge they need.
And BTW, Search pretty much sucks.
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dont' use your brakes. just drop it into 1st. that'll slow you down.