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stock sport FRONT rotors supposedly weigh 30lbs a peice on the 370z, according to racing brakes Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) FRONT 2009 Which is more than my

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Old 04-06-2010, 09:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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stock sport FRONT rotors supposedly weigh 30lbs a peice on the 370z, according to racing brakes
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) FRONT 2009

Which is more than my 19" rims.
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Damn, 30 lbs. Definitely have to look into getting a two-piece rotor.

I assume the drilled weighs less than 19 lbs slotted rotors?
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Damn, 30 lbs. Definitely have to look into getting a two-piece rotor.

I assume the drilled weighs less than 19 lbs slotted rotors?
negligibly less.
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negligibly less.
Figured it would be. Was assuming a little under a pound less per rotor.
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Some stuff that I weighed, used a bathroom scale, may be off by a pound or so.
bc br coilovers 54 lbs / stock 55 lbs
HR springs 31 lbs / stock 17 lbs
ichiba 20mm ver 2 spacers almost 2 lbs
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Damn, 30 lbs. Definitely have to look into getting a two-piece rotor.
Here is your best solution...

http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspen...brake-kit.html


These are single-handedly the best weight reduction you can make to these cars. The weight loss is both rotational and un-sprung. These rotors are the equivalent of removing about 200-220+ lbs of static weight from your car!!

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Here is your best solution...

http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspen...brake-kit.html


These are single-handedly the best weight reduction you can make to these cars. The weight loss is both rotational and un-sprung. These rotors are the equivalent of removing about 200-220+ lbs of static weight from your car!!
Just a quick tech Q: Are your brakes identical in dimensions other than weight to the Akebono Sport brakes? Thanks.
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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.
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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?)?
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Just a quick tech Q: Are your brakes identical in dimensions other than weight to the Akebono Sport brakes? Thanks.
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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