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Forum: Brakes & Suspension

11-05-2009, 09:18 AM

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Akebonos not up to heavy track use!

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Posted By ChrisSlicks

Mike, did you come up with a ducting solution...

Mike, did you come up with a ducting solution yet? Sounds like you are getting those rotors crazy hot.

I was trying to figure out the best way to modify the backing plate to accept a duct, and...

Forum: Brakes & Suspension

11-04-2009, 08:46 PM

Replies: 67

Akebonos not up to heavy track use!

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Posted By ChrisSlicks

The HP+ are too aggressive for the rear of this...

The HP+ are too aggressive for the rear of this car in my opinion (inital bite is very hard but then they fade when overheated). If you were to do the fronts only I would either use stock pads in...

Forum: Brakes & Suspension

11-04-2009, 08:31 PM

Replies: 67

Akebonos not up to heavy track use!

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Posted By ChrisSlicks

You could probably get away with just fronts, so...

You could probably get away with just fronts, so figure $2K.

The suspension isn't critical right away, you can get away with just sway bars. I wouldn't bother with a flywheel and clutch either...

Forum: Brakes & Suspension

11-04-2009, 05:21 PM

Replies: 67

Akebonos not up to heavy track use!

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Posted By ChrisSlicks

Interesting. Maybe it was easier to exceed the...

Interesting. Maybe it was easier to exceed the limits of the brakes on the 370Z for some reason. The only difference significant change to my car from stock was wider tires. I never had this...

Forum: Brakes & Suspension

11-01-2009, 08:29 PM

Replies: 67

Akebonos not up to heavy track use!

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Posted By ChrisSlicks

Well, that depends on how many potential buyers...

Well, that depends on how many potential buyers read this thread! LOL.

Forum: Brakes & Suspension

10-29-2009, 08:45 PM

Replies: 67

Akebonos not up to heavy track use!

Views: 9,891

Posted By ChrisSlicks

When you were "getting into the ABS" this was...

When you were "getting into the ABS" this was more than likely the malfunction we are talking about. You feel the ABS kick in, lose about 50% braking force for a second and then it decides to grip...

Forum: Brakes & Suspension

10-29-2009, 08:33 PM

Replies: 67

Akebonos not up to heavy track use!

Views: 9,891

Posted By ChrisSlicks

ABS can be turned off but not easily (plus it's...

ABS can be turned off but not easily (plus it's really nice for Auto-X). The problem is that the fuse module covers multiple components, including power windows and VVEL. I was going to buy a new...

Forum: Brakes & Suspension

10-29-2009, 08:24 PM

Replies: 67

Akebonos not up to heavy track use!

Views: 9,891

Posted By ChrisSlicks

In repeated braking tests they start acting up on...

In repeated braking tests they start acting up on about the 4th or 5th run depending on ambient temperature. Not true brake fade, rather brake malfunction with ABS skip. Happens to me all the time...

Forum: Brakes & Suspension

10-29-2009, 08:16 PM

Replies: 67

Akebonos not up to heavy track use!

Views: 9,891

Posted By ChrisSlicks

:iagree: Too true. Honestly I think the Nissan...

:iagree: Too true. Honestly I think the Nissan base model floating caliper works better than the Akebono setup, it just can't handle the it generates.

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