Red Sport Calipers for 2012

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	#1 (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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09-08-2013, 06:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
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

09-08-2013, 08:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
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