Steel rotors on 370z?

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-20-2021, 06:45 AM

I'm starting to hate light weight brakes threads as much as oil threads. There are may other places you can remove weight for less money and less headache.

Botaine · 10-20-2021, 09:43 AM

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I'm starting to hate light weight brakes threads as much as oil threads. There are may other places you can remove weight for less money and less headache.

It's a bigger deal for performance to reduce the weight of moving parts though.

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cv129 · 10-20-2021, 01:54 PM

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It's a bigger deal for performance to reduce the weight of moving parts though.

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Lol, Nismo#91 is weeelllll aware of that fact.

JARblue · 10-20-2021, 02:31 PM

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It's a bigger deal for performance to reduce the weight of moving parts though.

The real question is why does it even matter to you? You're not doing time attack. You'll never be able to quantify (much less notice) the weight loss on the street even during spirited driving. The car is plenty capable as is.

Botaine · 10-20-2021, 02:40 PM

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The real question is why does it even matter to you? You're not doing time attack. You'll never be able to quantify (much less notice) the weight loss on the street even during spirited driving. The car is plenty capable as is.

I can tell the difference between when I have a spare tire in the car and when I don't so I'm pretty sure I will be able to tell the difference if the rotors are 30lb lighter from using a material lighter in total than iron. It would make even more of a difference on the rotors because the engine has to rotate them directly just to make the car move. I don't think there is a lighter material available for the base trim rotors. To get lighter rotors it sounds like I would have to first upgrade to the akebono brakes and swap in some carbon fiber rotors that would cost 15 grand for a set... Hmm not worth it. Was just hoping someone made steel rotors or that there were more options for light rotors at a reasonable price. It's really just for ***** and giggles. To keep myself entertained really.

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JARblue · 10-20-2021, 08:28 PM

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I can tell the difference between when I have a spare tire in the car and when I don't

And what difference does it make?

JARblue · 10-20-2021, 08:31 PM

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I don't think there is a lighter material available for the base trim rotors. To get lighter rotors it sounds like I would have to first upgrade to the akebono brakes

Correct.

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and swap in some carbon fiber rotors that would cost 15 grand for a set...

Incorrect. Grab a set of Akebono calipers and buy a set of Z1 2pc rotors and some pads to go with. Not expensive at all. Do what makes you happy man

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