NOVA/DC/MD - Z's & Coffee Saturday's at 10AM in Fairfax, VA & Columbia, MD

XwChriswX · 04-12-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I have been told they can. Any one else here care to verify?

b1adesofcha0s · 04-12-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I PM'd my usual sources of car info (Steve, Dan, and Rob) to see what they say

XwChriswX · 04-12-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I PM'd my usual sources of car info (Steve, Dan, and Rob) to see what they say

Call Z1 and ask them... Or Forged?

b1adesofcha0s · 04-12-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Call Z1 and ask them... Or Forged?

Didn't think of that, I'm just so used to asking Steve/Dan/Rob

I'll wait to hear back with them and then contact Z1 if I have any more questions.

XwChriswX · 04-12-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Didn't think of that, I'm just so used to asking Steve/Dan/Rob

I'll wait to hear back with them and then contact Z1 if I have any more questions.

m4a1mustang · 04-12-2012, 06:11 PM

I would not be comfortable using the base brakes on track for an extended period. Not in a 3,200+ lb car.

sixpax · 04-12-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I would not be comfortable using the base brakes on track for an extended period. Not in a 3,200+ lb car.

...what is your definition of "extended period" ?

m4a1mustang · 04-12-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpax

...what is your definition of "extended period" ?

A full HPDE session.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-12-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

A full HPDE session.

How long is an HPDE session compared to a hyperdrive?

m4a1mustang · 04-12-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

How long is an HPDE session compared to a hyperdrive?

Hyperdrive is like one full HPDE session but chances are you'll be going a little slower.

m4a1mustang · 04-12-2012, 06:39 PM

Now if you take it easy under braking you might be OK. I know I would overheat the hell out of the brakes, though. You can cook the base ones pretty easily on the street if you drive hard enough (like a fast Dragon run... ask Red_Zed).

b1adesofcha0s · 04-12-2012, 06:39 PM

Looks like I might have to start saving for a bbk upgrade. I'll probably try to find a used set of akebono brakes in the summer. If anyone here is planning on selling their akebono's, I call first dibs

ZCarMan · 04-12-2012, 06:46 PM

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omg is it me or are the chinese merchants getting worse? I ordered some spring loaded hinges ($4 for both) March 31, they tell me dilivery by April 6-11. They sent me and email april 1 say'n they shipped my items... Now, almost 2 weeks later, I email them and ask where my shiznit is and they email me back with April 25-May 12 (the 12th is a saterday...and almost 6 weeks after I ordered them) Do you think that Google Translate can convert "DAMN YOU AND YOUR CHEAP PRICES!<Waves Fist Angrily>" into kanji? I would like to speak to them so they realy can feel where I am coming from.

Does it have to pass through customs or something? Also, Kanji = Japanese, not Chinese.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-12-2012, 07:01 PM

I think it might be best if I hold off on tracking my car till next spring. I should have a house by then which will make everythomg a lot easier. I can get an oil cooler and look for a used akebono kit in the summer then try out a hyperdrive if I can get them both. Otherwise I can just do AutoX for some driving fun.

sixpax · 04-12-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hyperdrive is like one full HPDE session but chances are you'll be going a little slower.

I know I will be, for all 30 minutes. Just getting feet wet, not going to even attempt to work the brakes enough to even wear them down any. I might be going so slow they will kick me off the track after about 15 minutes.

04-12-2012, 06:11 PM	#2376 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I would not be comfortable using the base brakes on track for an extended period. Not in a 3,200+ lb car. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-12-2012, 06:39 PM	#2381 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Now if you take it easy under braking you might be OK. I know I would overheat the hell out of the brakes, though. You can cook the base ones pretty easily on the street if you drive hard enough (like a fast Dragon run... ask Red_Zed). __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-12-2012, 06:39 PM	#2382 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Looks like I might have to start saving for a bbk upgrade. I'll probably try to find a used set of akebono brakes in the summer. If anyone here is planning on selling their akebono's, I call first dibs __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

04-12-2012, 07:01 PM	#2384 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I think it might be best if I hold off on tracking my car till next spring. I should have a house by then which will make everythomg a lot easier. I can get an oil cooler and look for a used akebono kit in the summer then try out a hyperdrive if I can get them both. Otherwise I can just do AutoX for some driving fun. __________________ 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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