NOVA/DC/MD - Z's & Coffee, Saturdays at 10AM in [WHERE?!], VA & Columbia, MD

Z Stig · 05-01-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

hmmmmmm, nope.. i want that big brake kit.

dmhenderson · 05-01-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

hmmmmmm, nope.. i want that big brake kit.

Believe me when I tell you that I understand how you feel.

eastwest2300 · 05-01-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Believe me when I tell you that I understand how you feel.

StangerGT · 05-01-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig

Who needs a big brake kit? Just order some MGP Caliper Covers at MGP Caliper Covers if you just want the look! These are classy!

lolz.... wheres bobo when u need em...

MightyBobo · 05-01-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig

Who needs a big brake kit? Just order some MGP Caliper Covers at MGP Caliper Covers if you just want the look! These are classy!

Hahaha, I've run into EVERY type of vehicle with those on them, so far. Save for motorcycles. Trucks, cars (of all types - even some Corvettes)...doesn't matter. Nobody thinks of powdercoating :|

chieuxuan · 05-01-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I gotta be honest fellas, when I buy my big brake kit, Im solely buying it for looks, not for its performance.. those kits look pimp especially when they're powder coated.

If I were you, I'd put diamonds on calipers to look bling than powder coat

eastwest2300 · 05-01-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chieuxuan

If I were you, I'd put diamonds on calipers to look bling than powder coat

Come on man, you earned a couple of these...

b1adesofcha0s · 05-01-2013, 08:17 AM

Yeah I went for performance/cost over looks when I decided to stick with the base calipers. Saved like $1500 and mine brake better on the track (unless you get a similar brake pad on the bbk).

m4a1mustang · 05-01-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Yeah I went for performance/cost over looks when I decided to stick with the base calipers. Saved like $1500 and mine brake better on the track (unless you get a similar brake pad on the bbk).

The base brakes are plenty good enough for most people. Like you said, upgrading pads and fluid is a must for track use.

Many tend to think that the Sport brakes have more stopping power. This isn't really true. More fade resistance? Yes (although we could talk about how poorly the Akebono calipers dissipate heat relative to other 4-pot calipers).

Stopping power is more a function of the tires. Put the Sport wheels on a base and it will stop just as quickly as a Sport package car. The Sport brakes can just do more repeated stops than the base before overheating.

b1adesofcha0s · 05-01-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The base brakes are plenty good enough for most people. Like you said, upgrading pads and fluid is a must for track use.

Many tend to think that the Sport brakes have more stopping power. This isn't really true. More fade resistance? Yes (although we could talk about how poorly the Akebono calipers dissipate heat relative to other 4-pot calipers).

Stopping power is more a function of the tires. Put the Sport wheels on a base and it will stop just as quickly as a Sport package car. The Sport brakes can just do more repeated stops than the base before overheating.

Exactly! Definitely experienced that difference when I changed my tires. PSS + XP8 = moar stopping nao!

m4a1mustang · 05-01-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Exactly! Definitely experienced that difference when I changed my tires. PSS + XP8 = moar stopping nao!

I want PSS so bad. Not really fond of these RE050As, especially after having PSS on my last two cars. But it's such a waste to get rid of them right now and drop $1600+ on new tires.

eastwest2300 · 05-01-2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I want PSS so bad. Not really fond of these RE050As, especially after having PSS on my last two cars. But it's such a waste to get rid of them right now and drop $1600+ on new tires.

Im looking for rears, if you wanna sell them at a fantastic price.

b1adesofcha0s · 05-01-2013, 08:38 AM

Just drive the crap out of the RE050A's and get rid of them as quickly as possible.

eastwest2300 · 05-01-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Just drive the crap out of the RE050A's and get rid of them as quickly as possible.

he can sell them to me!!!!!

m4a1mustang · 05-01-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Just drive the crap out of the RE050A's and get rid of them as quickly as possible.

But then I have to drop $1600-1800 on tires.

05-01-2013, 08:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	Yeah I went for performance/cost over looks when I decided to stick with the base calipers. Saved like $1500 and mine brake better on the track (unless you get a similar brake pad on the bbk). __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

05-01-2013, 08:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	Just drive the crap out of the RE050A's and get rid of them as quickly as possible. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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