opinion needed guys =]

simota1 · 06-15-2012, 06:49 PM

alright... so im debating about brakes now..... NOW before the mods move this to the brakes section... im not asking about brakes for performance but rather looks.... so i wanted everyones input that way i could know if im making a right decision or wrong one..... now that im done with the body officially... my stock rotors look so bland to me so im

thinking if i should....

i have the non sport brakes.... i painted them in high temp semi black to hide them.... now i was wondering do you guys think i should just get the z1 upgraded cross drilled rotors and SS lines

OR should i get a oem nissan BBK with 2 piece rotors like my original plan.....

i just think its an absolute waste of money to spend 3k on my brakes when i dont even race her.... rather just for show..... tell me what you guys think.... also the biggest reason i wanna get oem BBK rather than stop tech,ap racing and other BBKs out there, other than its cheaper.... i wanna be able to go to a local store and BUY brake pads... i dont wanna go through the hassle of having to wait for brake pads....

red6spd · 06-15-2012, 06:53 PM

What OEM Nissan 2 piece Rotor BBK are you talking about?

Oh wait you mean get the Akebono brakes then install 2 piece rotors?

jpritche · 06-15-2012, 06:54 PM

The ones that come with the sport package.

red6spd · 06-15-2012, 06:55 PM

I would go with the OEM sport brake hardware, maybe even try and find a used set then upgrade rotors lines pads etc. Maybe even find a set in red from a 40th.

simota1 · 06-15-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd

What OEM Nissan 2 piece Rotor BBK are you talking about?

Oh wait you mean get the Akebono brakes then install 2 piece rotors?

precisely

i think they are called dba floating rotors.... z1 performance sells em for like 600 a pair..... i think daisuke had em on his z they looked beautiful

ZMan8 · 06-15-2012, 06:56 PM

I think the Z1 kit would be cheaper for you

MJB · 06-15-2012, 07:04 PM

I have the 2 piece rotors from Racing Brake with the sport calipers. Very high quality. They are lighter than the DBA 2 piece.

simota1 · 06-15-2012, 08:08 PM

^^^ how much are they? how do they look?

MJB · 06-15-2012, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

^^^ how much are they? how do they look?

I was part of a group buy... so I was able to get the front and rear rotors, pads, and ss lines for around 1700 shipped. I'm not sure what the original price is now but I know they are pretty pricey..

simota1 · 06-15-2012, 08:49 PM

damn bro..... that puts it way outa my budget..... i guess if i do get the two piece rotors ill still get the DBA's

Romulus1 · 06-15-2012, 08:52 PM

I hear two peice rotors can throw off balance and cause vibration but i do not have experiencenwith that.

Honestly the oem akenbono paired with some stoptech powerslot rotors, hawk pads and stainless lines give the brakes a whole new feel with a nicer overall appearance. Not too harsh on the wallet. I got a good deal on the powerslots front and rear and hawk pads from Tunerz store on here. Grabbed the stainless lines at my local shop and the lines made the biggest difference. At the very least get some stainless lines with what ever you get if you don't already have them!

And here's a guy selling oem calipers!
defi guages, calipers, hood struts etc...

Glokwork · 06-15-2012, 10:06 PM

Car looks sick buddy you have done a great job. I think the Z1 route is the best option and thats what I plan to do myself.

daisuke149 · 06-16-2012, 12:50 AM

2 piece rotors behind some good wheels with a poppin caliper reallly does look damn good man.

simota1 · 06-16-2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romulus1

I hear two peice rotors can throw off balance and cause vibration but i do not have experiencenwith that.

Honestly the oem akenbono paired with some stoptech powerslot rotors, hawk pads and stainless lines give the brakes a whole new feel with a nicer overall appearance. Not too harsh on the wallet. I got a good deal on the powerslots front and rear and hawk pads from Tunerz store on here. Grabbed the stainless lines at my local shop and the lines made the biggest difference. At the very least get some stainless lines with what ever you get if you don't already have them!

And here's a guy selling oem calipers!
defi guages, calipers, hood struts etc...

that guy is actually my friend haha

if it was complete with the lines and all with out rotors id jump on it.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glokwork

Car looks sick buddy you have done a great job. I think the Z1 route is the best option and thats what I plan to do myself.

thanks man.... the z1 route is way more friendly towards my wallet....

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisuke149

2 piece rotors behind some good wheels with a poppin caliper reallly does look damn good man.

if i do get the BBK im definitely getting 40th red ones bro....

370Z Purist · 06-16-2012, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

that guy is actually my friend haha

if it was complete with the lines and all with out rotors id jump on it.....

thanks man.... the z1 route is way more friendly towards my wallet....

if i do get the BBK im definitely getting 40th red ones bro....

Even though you're going from stock to "stock," you'll notice a nice upgrade in brake bite and feel... possibly longevity. I'm at 12K and I'm noticing a little brake squeak now. Should probably replace them...

Red calipers? Black calipers? Silver? White? PURPLE?!

06-15-2012, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	opinion needed guys =] alright... so im debating about brakes now..... NOW before the mods move this to the brakes section... im not asking about brakes for performance but rather looks.... so i wanted everyones input that way i could know if im making a right decision or wrong one..... now that im done with the body officially... my stock rotors look so bland to me so im thinking if i should.... i have the non sport brakes.... i painted them in high temp semi black to hide them.... now i was wondering do you guys think i should just get the z1 upgraded cross drilled rotors and SS lines OR should i get a oem nissan BBK with 2 piece rotors like my original plan..... i just think its an absolute waste of money to spend 3k on my brakes when i dont even race her.... rather just for show..... tell me what you guys think.... also the biggest reason i wanna get oem BBK rather than stop tech,ap racing and other BBKs out there, other than its cheaper.... i wanna be able to go to a local store and BUY brake pads... i dont wanna go through the hassle of having to wait for brake pads.... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

06-15-2012, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	What OEM Nissan 2 piece Rotor BBK are you talking about? Oh wait you mean get the Akebono brakes then install 2 piece rotors? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

06-15-2012, 06:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	I would go with the OEM sport brake hardware, maybe even try and find a used set then upgrade rotors lines pads etc. Maybe even find a set in red from a 40th. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

06-15-2012, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	I think the Z1 kit would be cheaper for you __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

06-15-2012, 07:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 40 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 495	I have the 2 piece rotors from Racing Brake with the sport calipers. Very high quality. They are lighter than the DBA 2 piece. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

06-15-2012, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,571 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 30	The ones that come with the sport package.

06-15-2012, 08:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	^^^ how much are they? how do they look? __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

06-15-2012, 08:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	damn bro..... that puts it way outa my budget..... i guess if i do get the two piece rotors ill still get the DBA's __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

06-15-2012, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Romulus1 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 691 Drives: '11 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	I hear two peice rotors can throw off balance and cause vibration but i do not have experiencenwith that. Honestly the oem akenbono paired with some stoptech powerslot rotors, hawk pads and stainless lines give the brakes a whole new feel with a nicer overall appearance. Not too harsh on the wallet. I got a good deal on the powerslots front and rear and hawk pads from Tunerz store on here. Grabbed the stainless lines at my local shop and the lines made the biggest difference. At the very least get some stainless lines with what ever you get if you don't already have them! And here's a guy selling oem calipers! defi guages, calipers, hood struts etc... __________________ 11 SR 370Z Sport 6MT - Sold 03 Escalade AWD - Sold 13 Silverado LTZ Z71 Crew Cab Last edited by Romulus1; 06-15-2012 at 08:55 PM.

06-15-2012, 10:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	Car looks sick buddy you have done a great job. I think the Z1 route is the best option and thats what I plan to do myself. __________________ Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

06-16-2012, 12:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	2 piece rotors behind some good wheels with a poppin caliper reallly does look damn good man.

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