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UNKNOWN_370 04-12-2012 03:36 PM

Go with the coated set. I believe the difference is like $17 give or take a few bucks.

daisuke149 04-12-2012 04:12 PM

If u get the bbk from z1 u can call them about having thr calipers powdercoated.. So then u can choose beyond the infinit, nissan or 40th look.

brucelidat 04-12-2012 06:17 PM

no brake kit for me, just the lines maybe.

Amuse370z 04-12-2012 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149 (Post 1658503)
If u get the bbk from z1 u can call them about having thr calipers powdercoated.. So then u can choose beyond the infinit, nissan or 40th look.

Does any one know how much they charge and how well the job is?

I'm thinking of either 40th anniversary (boring), teal (project mu style), or orange (stock GT-R colour)

Waiz 04-12-2012 07:55 PM

Z1 or ConceptZ are excellent options for Akebonos

daisuke149 04-12-2012 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 1658905)
Does any one know how much they charge and how well the job is?

I'm thinking of either 40th anniversary (boring), teal (project mu style), or orange (stock GT-R colour)

Gotta call em for.cost but the powdercoat quality and durability is amazing. Alot of people here running with the sets

UNKNOWN_370 04-12-2012 09:53 PM

Anyone know any reputable powdercoaters in DFW?

daisuke149 04-12-2012 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 1659331)
Anyone know any reputable powdercoaters in DFW?

get it done through Mike, I think he still has a core set available since hes not selling his.

Mike 04-12-2012 10:47 PM

The quality of the Z1 powdercoating is extremely high. I stake my name and reputation on it, as I do their powdercoating, and I won't send anything out of my shop that I wouldn't install on my own car.

Mike 04-12-2012 10:49 PM

As for their pricing, you need to understand the volume they do with Nissan every year. For example, Nissan produces the JDM 99 front fascias once or twice a year, and they buy the entire lot that is destined for the US. They are a huge operation, and very on top of things.

UNKNOWN_370 04-12-2012 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 1659479)
The quality of the Z1 powdercoating is extremely high. I stake my name and reputation on it, as I do their powdercoating, and I won't send anything out of my shop that I wouldn't install on my own car.


I noticed some of your work. You make our Akebonos look like a $5k brake kit.

Mike 04-12-2012 10:55 PM

thanks!

UNKNOWN_370 04-12-2012 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 1659485)
As for their pricing, you need to understand the volume they do with Nissan every year. For example, Nissan produces the JDM 99 front fascias once or twice a year, and they buy the entire lot that is destined for the US. They are a huge operation, and very on top of things.


You lost me with the pricing analogy.

shadoquad 04-12-2012 11:31 PM

As disclosed in our PM's, I have this exact brake kit, and it's treating me well.

I can only say kind words in my dealings with Z1. They've treated me well, and I have a number of their products on my car currently.

Mike 04-12-2012 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 1659503)
You lost me with the pricing analogy.

they buy HUGE volumes from Nissan and can price accordingly


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