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Dustin@Z1 10-18-2009 07:48 PM

We have a set in production now and will be releasing them soon. We already have a prototype set we have been testing on our shop 370Z. Look for these to be released shorltly!

dcrew1x 10-26-2009 09:38 PM

Sweet. Looking forward to updates! :happydance:

Dustin@Z1 10-28-2009 05:35 PM

Just letting you guys know, I have just added our SS Brake line kits to the website under the classified section.

You can read more about them here:
http://www.the370z.com/suspension-br...torsports.html

KillerBee370 11-17-2009 04:32 PM

Back in July I had the G-Spec SS brake lines put in along with Motul 660 brake fluid and I definitely recommend the setup.

AP - Chris_B 11-19-2009 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat (Post 242290)
I agree 100% when I changed my brake lines on my bike to ss I felt a huge difference. Much less fade when you put on the brakes.

I highly recommend this upgrade. I've done it on every car I've owned (that I could find quality SS lines for). Short of a BBK, there is nothing that gives a bigger difference in feel and control that stainless steel braided lines and fresh, high-quality brake fluid. Even for my DD's, I could never go back to the squishy, vague rubber lines -- ever!

Just be sure you by from a recognized manufacturer that has tested them for TÜV certification, DOT compliance and FMVSS 106 standards. Make them prove this. There are a lot of cheap line kits being imported that are below par at best. Other have purchased do-it-yourself equipment that could be OK, but without testing the results from that specific piece of equipment and that specific process (not a generalized test done by the machine's manufacturer), you don't really know what you are getting.

For the above reasons, I'd recommend the Stillen/Goodridge lines. These have all the bases covered, along with a lifetime guarantee.

Chris

kannibul 11-19-2009 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14 (Post 168680)
what benefits will you see with stainless steal brake lines in autox and road racing? are the stock ones not stainless steal? if not what material are they?

The brake lines themselves are steel from the master cylinder and around to the areas near the wheels, but the lines going from there to your calipers are rubber, like they are in most vehicles.

Getting stainless-steel ones won't expand under pressure, as the weave around the hoses expand very little.

The result/benfit is a "snappier" brake, as there is less pressure loss in the rubber part due to expansion. It also looks better IMO. :)

kannibul 11-19-2009 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AP - Chris_B (Post 287732)
I highly recommend this upgrade. I've done it on every car I've owned (that I could find quality SS lines for). Short of a BBK, there is nothing that gives a bigger difference in feel and control that stainless steel braided lines and fresh, high-quality brake fluid. Even for my DD's, I could never go back to the squishy, vague rubber lines -- ever!

Just be sure you by from a recognized manufacturer that has tested them for TÜV certification, DOT compliance and FMVSS 106 standards. Make them prove this. There are a lot of cheap line kits being imported that are below par at best. Other have purchased do-it-yourself equipment that could be OK, but without testing the results from that specific piece of equipment and that specific process (not a generalized test done by the machine's manufacturer), you don't really know what you are getting.

For the above reasons, I'd recommend the Stillen/Goodridge lines. These have all the bases covered, along with a lifetime guarantee.

Chris

I want to add...your brake lines are not something you want to cheap out on. Failure in that area could result in some very bad happening!

AP - Chris_B 11-20-2009 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul (Post 288055)
I want to add...your brake lines are not something you want to cheap out on. Failure in that area could result in some very bad happening!

+1 to that! I had a rear line failure two years ago on the freeway. It looked like I ran over something that kick up and sliced a rubber line. I had just upgraded the front lines, but the rears in the kit weren't correct. While I was waiting for the replacements, the left rear got cut. Cost me one BMW E34 540i M-Technic 6-speed in pristine condition, but we were lucky no one was hurt. It happened right in front of a highway patrol car. Fortunately, he was a vehicle inspector who signed off on my equipment damage explanation. I was about 4 feet from taking out his car too...

KillerBee370 11-21-2009 10:13 AM

The benefits were perfectly clear at the track yesterday.


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