RCZ's 370Z Journal.

NewYorkJon34 · 08-11-2010, 06:53 PM

Ya and how much will those DBA 5000's cost Josh? Pm me if needed.

jnaut · 08-17-2010, 01:21 PM

i have a race car... i want dba 5000s...

ChrisSlicks · 08-17-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jnaut

i have a race car... i want dba 5000s...

If you have a race car pony up for the AP Racing calipers, they feel fantastic when you're beating on the car, progressive, responsive and confident. Getting DBA 5000 rotors would only give you half a solution.

travisjb · 08-17-2010, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

If you have a race car pony up for the AP Racing calipers, they feel fantastic when you're beating on the car, progressive, responsive and confident. Getting DBA 5000 rotors would only give you half a solution.

+1... after you sell your old set won't be too far behind the price of the DBAs... and can always start with the fronts and do rears later, if budget is a constraint

NewYorkJon34 · 08-17-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnaut

i have a race car... i want dba 5000s...

$2000, ouch

RCZ · 08-17-2010, 05:16 PM

I don't think we should be comparing the stock setup to an AP racing BBK...Its apples to oranges. I've felt GT-R brakes and GT3 RS brakes and Stoptechs and AP's and I know they are leagues better than the stock setup. Granted its partly price and of course I'd be very happy to jump right on the APs, but I am actually interested to see how much can be done with the stock calipers. I'll probably sell the stock BBK and get AP's sooner than later...$$

Installing this weekend:

Goodridge SS Brake lines
AP Racing Fluid
Stillen J-Hook Sport Rotors
Stillen Metal Matrix pads

After a while I'll be installing Carbotech pads for the track. I will be using temperature strips to see just how hot the brakes are getting.

JB-370z · 08-19-2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

I don't think we should be comparing the stock setup to an AP racing BBK...Its apples to oranges. I've felt GT-R brakes and GT3 RS brakes and Stoptechs and AP's and I know they are leagues better than the stock setup. Granted its partly price and of course I'd be very happy to jump right on the APs, but I am actually interested to see how much can be done with the stock calipers. I'll probably sell the stock BBK and get AP's sooner than later...$$

Installing this weekend:

Goodridge SS Brake lines
AP Racing Fluid
Stillen J-Hook Sport Rotors
Stillen Metal Matrix pads

After a while I'll be installing Carbotech pads for the track. I will be using temperature strips to see just how hot the brakes are getting.

You should get the AP's for sure. I will post pics when I get mine on! I like the j hook rotors

Edit: If you get a BBK you can save on weight by losing the spare, since the bigger rotors may not fit that little spare.

Mike · 08-17-2010, 09:19 PM

yeah, but I am really happy with my $2000 (retail) brembo 6 pot front caliper upgrade. I never boil the fluid anymore and I can brake really really deep into the turns and have confidence the car will stop every time. I paid a lot less since I get wholesale, but even at retail, for the price, its the best upgrade. Uses your stock sport rotors.

RCZ · 08-18-2010, 11:55 AM

Eh for that kind of price I'd prefer to pay a bit more and get a whole kit Mike.

X Racer · 08-19-2010, 12:58 PM

Nice write up, thanks!

RCZ · 08-19-2010, 05:53 PM

sure thing man.

Well, newest ongoing project... "Car diet" - Goal 50lbs off.

Removed the trunk hatch weight -2lbs and now my hatch actually opens correctly!
Removed privacy cover - 3lbs

45lbs to go.

RCZ · 08-19-2010, 06:40 PM

haha, yeah the AP's are about the same size as the stock akebonos so it should clear no problem. However, I don't need a reason to get rid of the spare...

I know right off the bat I can take off another 30-40lbs easily by taking out sub, spare, tools, carpets and getting a lighter battery.

RCZ · 08-20-2010, 05:02 PM

Well, finally got my J-Hooks. Here's a preliminary set of photos...I love having piles of stuff to install.

Lots more pictures of details will be up on my blog

LateralG'z · 08-20-2010, 05:05 PM

Nice RCZ, how come you didn't option out for two piece rotors out of curiosity?

Q8y_drifter · 08-20-2010, 05:36 PM

Yeah I'm curious as well.
How much do these weight anyway? I'm opting for some 2pc rotors but they're all super expensive for my budget

08-17-2010, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 19	i have a race car... i want dba 5000s... __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

08-17-2010, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	yeah, but I am really happy with my $2000 (retail) brembo 6 pot front caliper upgrade. I never boil the fluid anymore and I can brake really really deep into the turns and have confidence the car will stop every time. I paid a lot less since I get wholesale, but even at retail, for the price, its the best upgrade. Uses your stock sport rotors. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-19-2010, 12:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
X Racer Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370z T/S M6 Rep Power: 16	Nice write up, thanks! __________________ Dave Allen Photography - Graphic & Web Design - Free Desktop Wallpaper - Visit Blue Ridge Parkway

08-20-2010, 05:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Well, finally got my J-Hooks. Here's a preliminary set of photos...I love having piles of stuff to install. Lots more pictures of details will be up on my blog Last edited by RCZ; 08-20-2010 at 05:13 PM.

08-20-2010, 05:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 18	Nice RCZ, how come you didn't option out for two piece rotors out of curiosity? __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

08-11-2010, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	Ya and how much will those DBA 5000's cost Josh? Pm me if needed.

08-17-2010, 05:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	I don't think we should be comparing the stock setup to an AP racing BBK...Its apples to oranges. I've felt GT-R brakes and GT3 RS brakes and Stoptechs and AP's and I know they are leagues better than the stock setup. Granted its partly price and of course I'd be very happy to jump right on the APs, but I am actually interested to see how much can be done with the stock calipers. I'll probably sell the stock BBK and get AP's sooner than later...$$ Installing this weekend: Goodridge SS Brake lines AP Racing Fluid Stillen J-Hook Sport Rotors Stillen Metal Matrix pads After a while I'll be installing Carbotech pads for the track. I will be using temperature strips to see just how hot the brakes are getting.

08-18-2010, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Eh for that kind of price I'd prefer to pay a bit more and get a whole kit Mike.

08-19-2010, 05:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	sure thing man. Well, newest ongoing project... "Car diet" - Goal 50lbs off. Removed the trunk hatch weight -2lbs and now my hatch actually opens correctly! Removed privacy cover - 3lbs 45lbs to go.

08-19-2010, 06:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	haha, yeah the AP's are about the same size as the stock akebonos so it should clear no problem. However, I don't need a reason to get rid of the spare... I know right off the bat I can take off another 30-40lbs easily by taking out sub, spare, tools, carpets and getting a lighter battery.

08-20-2010, 05:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Q8y_drifter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 306 Drives: 08 Infiniti G35 5AT Rep Power: 17	Yeah I'm curious as well. How much do these weight anyway? I'm opting for some 2pc rotors but they're all super expensive for my budget __________________ 08 G35 5AT Sedan \| Stillen CBE \| Invidia HFC \| Injen CAI \| Uprev Tune \| Akebono BBK \| Tanabe Coilovers \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| GTSpec FSB \| Black Headlights & Grille \| Volk GT-F Wheels \| Hankook V12 Evo Tires

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