Coming soon Z1 2 piece 370Z Akebono front rotors, track tested.

fuct · 08-23-2013, 01:48 PM

on my old 1999 prelude waaaay back in the day i went from Volk AV3's to some Volk te-37's.... OMG! the difference in handling was amazing! having felt that difference back then, im all for shaving weight anywhere in that area!

synolimit · 08-23-2013, 07:52 PM

My wheels and tires lost me about 35 pounds or something, like 9.5 each back wheel and 8 for each front. That's huge off the unsprung rotational weight but I can't really say I noticed a huge difference. I would love to do a back to back dyno though if I still had OEM wheels. I'm not sure this is correct but I'd think getting rear rotors would be better than fronts since those are the drive wheels.

kcquinn49 · 08-24-2013, 02:41 PM

Z1: Any chance you will make two piece rotors for the stock setup? I've been looking for lighter weight rotors to replace my stock set. I think Racing Brake makes 2 piece for the front only, for the stock setup.

Rusty · 08-24-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kcquinn49

Z1: Any chance you will make two piece rotors for the stock setup? I've been looking for lighter weight rotors to replace my stock set. I think Racing Brake makes 2 piece for the front only, for the stock setup.

You talking about the base brakes or the sport brakes? If you got the sport brakes. Racing Brake have the rear rotors.

kcquinn49 · 08-24-2013, 08:24 PM

Base brakes. No plans to be tracking the car. DD for the past 2 years. Just looking for lighter weight, nicer looking rotors.

fuct · 08-26-2013, 11:19 AM

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Base brakes. No plans to be tracking the car. DD for the past 2 years. Just looking for lighter weight, nicer looking rotors.

nicer looking rotors? even if they were gold with diamonds on them the ugly part is the base caliper.

kcquinn49 · 09-08-2013, 09:08 AM

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nicer looking rotors? even if they were gold with diamonds on them the ugly part is the base caliper.

I agree 100%. I'm looking also for aluminum calipers that fit the base coupe OEM rotors. Not having much luck.

Alstann · 09-09-2013, 10:41 AM

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I agree 100%. I'm looking also for aluminum calipers that fit the base coupe OEM rotors. Not having much luck.

Probably never going to find aftermarket fixed calipers for the base brakes, short of a custom solution, which would be insanely expensive.

2sl0w · 09-04-2013, 05:50 AM

I have the front and rear 2 piece rotors installed with centric posi quiet pads ( for street use). I am LOVING this setup so far!! I have put about 150 miles on them since install and I am really impressed. The steering does feel lighter up front and more responsive! Braking feel is better but I cannot tell if distances from 60-0 for example are shorter at full pedal but at lower pedal input I do feel like the car is stopping more quickly.

Here are some pics:

And for you non facebook folks:
Front:

Rear

The shipped product will probably look slightly better. This set was used for testing.

Imperial · 09-04-2013, 11:20 AM

They released 2 piece rear rotors? Do they require any cutting/trimming of the dust shield for installation?

SPOHN · 09-04-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

They released 2 piece rear rotors? Do they require any cutting/trimming of the dust shield for installation?

There still street testing them.

2sl0w · 09-05-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

They released 2 piece rear rotors? Do they require any cutting/trimming of the dust shield for installation?

Nope. Same size as stock rotors so it is a direct bolt on. They are street testing still as spohn mentioned. I am just lucky / a guinea pig... lol.

synolimit · 09-04-2013, 04:21 PM

Looks good.

John@Z1 · 09-05-2013, 08:13 AM

No need in answering when Spohn and 2slow are on it.

DEpointfive0 · 09-05-2013, 09:28 AM

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No need in answering when Spohn and 2slow are on it.

I noticed they said you weren't going to come to work this week...

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08-23-2013, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3390	My wheels and tires lost me about 35 pounds or something, like 9.5 each back wheel and 8 for each front. That's huge off the unsprung rotational weight but I can't really say I noticed a huge difference. I would love to do a back to back dyno though if I still had OEM wheels. I'm not sure this is correct but I'd think getting rear rotors would be better than fronts since those are the drive wheels. __________________ 13 370z-

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2sl0w Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 106 Drives: Z34, BCNR33, F83 Rep Power: 13	I have the front and rear 2 piece rotors installed with centric posi quiet pads ( for street use). I am LOVING this setup so far!! I have put about 150 miles on them since install and I am really impressed. The steering does feel lighter up front and more responsive! Braking feel is better but I cannot tell if distances from 60-0 for example are shorter at full pedal but at lower pedal input I do feel like the car is stopping more quickly. Here are some pics: And for you non facebook folks: Front: Rear The shipped product will probably look slightly better. This set was used for testing. John@Z1, Shadezz and synolimit like this. __________________ \|\| Z1 Intake, U/L Plenum, Headers, Oil Cooler, 2pc Rotors, SP Diff 3.54 FD, Clutch + LW FW + CSC Del \|\| ECUtek e85 w/600cc injectors \|\| A.R.T. Pipes + XYZ Mid Pipe w/ HFC \|\| Tomei CBE \|\| Nismo Sways \|\| BC BR 12k/10K \|\| SPC Arms \|\| Dewla Shroud \|\| Advan RSD \|\| Last edited by 2sl0w; 09-04-2013 at 06:00 AM.

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synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3390	Looks good. 2sl0w likes this. __________________ 13 370z-

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08-23-2013, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 25	on my old 1999 prelude waaaay back in the day i went from Volk AV3's to some Volk te-37's.... OMG! the difference in handling was amazing! having felt that difference back then, im all for shaving weight anywhere in that area!

08-24-2013, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
kcquinn49 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 86 Drives: 2011 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 250	Z1: Any chance you will make two piece rotors for the stock setup? I've been looking for lighter weight rotors to replace my stock set. I think Racing Brake makes 2 piece for the front only, for the stock setup.

08-24-2013, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
kcquinn49 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 86 Drives: 2011 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 250	Base brakes. No plans to be tracking the car. DD for the past 2 years. Just looking for lighter weight, nicer looking rotors.

09-04-2013, 11:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Imperial Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 487 Drives: 10 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	They released 2 piece rear rotors? Do they require any cutting/trimming of the dust shield for installation?