Just a quick tech Q: Are your brakes identical in dimensions other than weight to the Akebono Sport brakes? Thanks.:hello:

FYI. My nismo 370z OEM suspension came in today and I put it on the scale

Front Spring/Damper Assembly = 13.0 lbs
Rear Spring+ Rear Damper Assembly = 10.8lbs

I'm going to take off the stock and weight that in the next few days.

Where did you get an OEM Nismo suspension (new?)?

Picked it up from a Nismo 370Z owner who upgraded to adjustable coilovers. Has 400 miles on it.

Our light weight, full floating, two piece front rotors are the same overall general dimensions as the OEM Akebono's are. The rear is the same as well overall except for being slightly wider than the rear OEM Akebono's (which helps drastically in dispersing heat).

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Glad you finally got it. Were you able to put it on yet?

Only got 1 of the backs on last night. I got home late from work + the lower arm bolt was being stubborn and wouldnt pop out. Should have the rest installed tonight!

please update:
Non sport package rims: Enkei 18x8 and 18x9
weight: front:10.1kg (22.2 pounds)
rear:10.8kg (23.8 pounds)
lol almost same with the "super lightweight" Forged rays sport pkg wheels.

except the super lightweight rays wheels are also 19" to allow space for the brakes.

The difference between 18 and 19" wheels in weight is significant not to mention the width's are different as well.... not quite comparing apples to apples there....

Lol i have to agree with u guys. But still, stock 18's is not that bad considering its weight and made by enkei with M.A.T process. lol better than the base 350z wheels

SPL rear camber link: 842 grams.

http://imgur.com/jBt6h.jpg

SPL rear traction link: 992 grams (with zip tie).

http://imgur.com/raArX.jpg

6" 65mm 12kg Swift spring: 943 grams.

http://imgur.com/Mvfpa.jpg

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I would think one of the major advantages to going with a smaller wheel are actually the smaller tires.

Weight further out from the center has a greater affect on performance and sticky rubber tends to get pretty heavy as the diameter goes up...

It depends on your purpose.
With a smaller wheel you run the issue you need a larger side wall thus adding to the weight of your overall wheel/tire setup. Now if this is a pure track setup with no street function then that idea can be thrown out.

Good point. I guess I meant if you want to go with an overall slightly smaller diameter. That would still work fine on the street, just the speedo would be a wee bit off...