Red Sport Calipers for 2012

Volk Z · 09-08-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimc

So, I guess this falls into the category of can't leave well enough alone.

I have a 2012 with Sport Package and want to change out to Red Calipers. Don't want to paint. So my thought is to purchase new Red Calipers from Nissan and change them out. I really don't want to change to a different brand even though they would probably be at a higher performance level. Really, this is just a cosmetic thing.

Q. Can I just purchase the 2013 red housing? or do I need to get the entire working caliper. How much do you think they go for.

Q. What do you think the chances are in posting in the WTB section, Red 2013 Sport Calipers wanted.

Q. I have consider just powder coating, how will this hold up? How does one get the decals for the caliper to put back on after powder coating.

Q. Do I have to disassemble the caliper or is this best left to the powder coater or someone else that knows what their doing.

I am in central Jersey, so if someone has recommendations on where to go to get this done I'd appreciated the info.

Thanks everyone, if you have read this far.

Jim

If you have the cash I would recommend buying a set and having them powdercoated and then shipped to you so you can swap in one day then sell yours to some 370z or 350z members and get your cash back.

I did this with my 350z and it was by far the best option.
I had powdercoated calipers and they were by far stronger then paint.

If you do track you may want to consider a different color then red, if the calipers get heated up too much they may discolor (turn orange/pink) and be much more noticeable then say a blue, purple etc.

Lastly when you do this be sure to keep them cleaned so they keep a nice look to them, I clean my calipers with the same high quality micro fiber towels and PH balanced soap once every 2 weeks or sooner if I drove the car hard.

Jimc · 09-08-2013, 04:25 PM

Appreciate your post. I can buy the Nissan calipers from Fontana for less than 1K in Red, however, I just looked at Mike's post and he might be able to send me a core set, then I can swap them out. Maybe even take them to my brake guy, since they would have the replacements right away, so I don't screw anything up in the installation. Also 330 bucks vs 1K and then have to sell the old calipers makes more sense.

I would assume that this would be a good time to go with upgraded stainless lines and high performance fluid.

Thanks everyone for the input.

Jim

Volk Z · 09-08-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimc

Appreciate your post. I can buy the Nissan calipers from Fontana for less than 1K in Red, however, I just looked at Mike's post and he might be able to send me a core set, then I can swap them out. Maybe even take them to my brake guy, since they would have the replacements right away, so I don't screw anything up in the installation. Also 330 bucks vs 1K and then have to sell the old calipers makes more sense.

I would assume that this would be a good time to go with upgraded stainless lines and high performance fluid.

Thanks everyone for the input.

Jim

Well researching what your calipers would sell for may be a good start or someone can chime in... I assume you could get like 600 bucks for the calipers, so it may be apples to apples for out of pocket expense BUT Mike powdercoating them is a higher quality paint then regular spray paint....

So your sold on red? Why not go with a more exotic brake caliper color? What color is your Z?

Jimc · 09-08-2013, 06:44 PM

Z is silver, guess I've always been set on Red. In fact, I just bought my 2012 a couple of months ago, new, but left over inventory. I almost didn't get it because the rotor color wasn't red like the 2013 Sport, but couldn't resist the price at 40500 for a new vert.

Jim

Volk Z · 09-08-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimc

Z is silver, guess I've always been set on Red. In fact, I just bought my 2012 a couple of months ago, new, but left over inventory. I almost didn't get it because the rotor color wasn't red like the 2013 Sport, but couldn't resist the price at 40500 for a new vert.

Jim

Well I can tell you purple looks HOT on silver... Red and silver is your safe choice so its up to you...

Purple calipers with a gunmetal wheel would look nasty!! Just a thought.
Pics below to show how great purple goes with silver

Jimc · 09-08-2013, 08:52 PM

Purple would certainly be a statement. Hey, see you're in So Carolina, any chance you may be going to Z1's Nationals. Wife and I are thinking about it and after, heading to So Carolina to look at some retirement homes in and around Myrtle Beach.

Thanks for the info

Jim

Volk Z · 09-08-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimc

Purple would certainly be a statement. Hey, see you're in So Carolina, any chance you may be going to Z1's Nationals. Wife and I are thinking about it and after, heading to So Carolina to look at some retirement homes in and around Myrtle Beach.

Thanks for the info

Jim

Hey Jim, I don't think we will be going to Z nationals but my wife and I certainly could meet up and we can show you and the wife around.

PM me and we can swap numbers

09-08-2013, 04:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 75 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 13	Appreciate your post. I can buy the Nissan calipers from Fontana for less than 1K in Red, however, I just looked at Mike's post and he might be able to send me a core set, then I can swap them out. Maybe even take them to my brake guy, since they would have the replacements right away, so I don't screw anything up in the installation. Also 330 bucks vs 1K and then have to sell the old calipers makes more sense. I would assume that this would be a good time to go with upgraded stainless lines and high performance fluid. Thanks everyone for the input. Jim Rusty and DEpointfive0 like this. Last edited by Jimc; 09-08-2013 at 04:27 PM. Reason: clarity

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Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 75 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 13	Z is silver, guess I've always been set on Red. In fact, I just bought my 2012 a couple of months ago, new, but left over inventory. I almost didn't get it because the rotor color wasn't red like the 2013 Sport, but couldn't resist the price at 40500 for a new vert. Jim

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Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 75 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 13	Purple would certainly be a statement. Hey, see you're in So Carolina, any chance you may be going to Z1's Nationals. Wife and I are thinking about it and after, heading to So Carolina to look at some retirement homes in and around Myrtle Beach. Thanks for the info Jim