$2000, ouch

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.

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.

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

Nice write up, thanks!

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.

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

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.

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.

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


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Lots more pictures of details will be up on my blog :)

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

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 :(

4 Reasons. 1) planning on getting bbk someday 2) price-they are much cheaper like $650 vs $1800+ for the 2 piece 3) Wanted to test them out 4) I don't think I need 2 piece rotors yet.

Josh mentioned they were coming out right as I was looking to get some new brake components and it was a done deal.

Weight 19lb rear, 29.8lbs front. They aren't much lighter than stock, but they should perform much better due to the J Pattern drilling.

Now THAT looks proper with an HDR effect. Definitely done right, beautiful Z and nice photo!

Great pic RCZ! I like the carbon nismo wing from the front, more so than i did from the rear.

Dont you have AAA? just remove the spare already and you 50lbs diet is over! I got rid of that sucker asap. Now i need to go on a driver diet!