01-15-2010, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeyD
After reading of the disaster that was Car and Drivers evaluation of the Nismo Z I've been looking in to some upgrades. Now it seems to me that the only possible upgrades are Pads, Shims, Fluid, SS lines, Venting and Rotors. Out of those 6 only Pads, SS Lines, and fluid are readily available. I'm not counting 1-piece rotors, and any venting will likely be home-made. Also some sort of high temp dust boots or out and out removal of the dust boots is probably necessary.
My question is even with all 6 (7) will the Akebonos ever be good enough? How much better will Pads and Fluid make things? I don't want to do SS lines because, if memory serves, SCCA forbids them on newer cars.
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For lighter track works, pads are the biggest problem. Fix that, then go for SS lines and fluid. Better rotors are a plus and there are more 2-piece options hitting the market in the next few months.
For more serious track work or to improve pedal feel and modulation, a proper BBK would be necessary. Those calipers have a limit.
Chris
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