RCZ's 370Z Journal.

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.

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.

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.

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

RCZ · 08-20-2010, 05:44 PM

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.

RCZ · 08-22-2010, 11:42 PM

WarmAndSCSI · 08-22-2010, 11:45 PM

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

Nitex · 08-23-2010, 10:16 AM

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!

08-17-2010, 09:19 PM	#1023 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	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	#1025 (permalink)
X Racer Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370z T/S M6 Rep Power: 14	Nice write up, thanks! __________________ Dave Allen Photography - Graphic & Web Design - Free Desktop Wallpaper - Visit Blue Ridge Parkway

08-20-2010, 05:02 PM	#1029 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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	#1030 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Nice RCZ, how come you didn't option out for two piece rotors out of curiosity? __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

08-20-2010, 05:36 PM	#1031 (permalink)
Q8y_drifter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 306 Drives: 08 Infiniti G35 5AT Rep Power: 15	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

08-17-2010, 05:16 PM	#1022 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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	#1024 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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	#1026 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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	#1028 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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, 05:44 PM	#1032 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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.

08-22-2010, 11:42 PM	#1033 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118

08-22-2010, 11:45 PM	#1034 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Now THAT looks proper with an HDR effect. Definitely done right, beautiful Z and nice photo! __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

08-23-2010, 10:16 AM	#1035 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 16	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! __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic

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