Brake cooling for Nismo bumpers

rspray2000 · 09-12-2022, 07:14 PM

Relevant I think, Z1 just released a full ‘kit’ with ducts at least for 2015+ Nismo’s: https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...804bcefa3cfadc

SeeThruHead · 09-12-2022, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rspray2000

Relevant I think, Z1 just released a full ‘kit’ with ducts at least for 2015+ Nismo’s: https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...804bcefa3cfadc

that **** is so ugly
and on the already uglier v2 bumper

I want to cut out brake cooling ducts on a v1 bumper. right where the nismo ducts go
But get paint matched magnetic covers to put in place when not at the track.

Spooler · 09-13-2022, 08:53 AM

You can always call Jeff and ask him any questions you may have.

Spooler · 09-13-2022, 09:07 AM

One thing you will notice on here folks will piece mill the crap out of their brakes trying to get them to work properly for the track. We have never had a quality kit we can buy. The stock calipers have got to go. No way around it.

prandelia · 09-13-2022, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

One thing you will notice on here folks will piece mill the crap out of their brakes trying to get them to work properly for the track. We have never had a quality kit we can buy. The stock calipers have got to go. No way around it.

You will not be disappointed in your investment. It's the best brake system I've ever had, on any car.

Spooler · 09-13-2022, 09:12 AM

I am tired of lifting the heads on our motors. I am turning my power down and going a different direction so I can do some track days. I won't be a serious track guy, I just want to have fun. I want to go to Road Atlanta, Daytona, and Sebring. I live 30min from Roebling road.

Spooler · 10-10-2022, 08:46 PM

Car went back in the shop for the test fit last week. They were supposed to start today on it. First thing on the agenda was to test fit a new street kit. The 2nd thing was to install the competition kit on my car. Essex will not sale AP Racing calipers, rotor, or top hats separate. You have to order a complete front kit or rear kit from them once they ask you a few questions to ensure a proper setup for your future needs. The competition kits will be ready to order once they do the final fitment on my car.

Spooler · 10-11-2022, 01:22 PM

The YAW sensor will activate the rear brakes, left or right, depending on what the sensor reads. It will activate the brakes of the inside tire to try and straighten the car out. That **** is dangerous as hell if you are on track. It happened to me on the Tail of the Dragon. I started to slide, counter steered into the slide, and the next thing I know the car snatched back the other way violently and damn near took me off a cliff.

Spooler · 10-14-2022, 09:39 PM

Here you go. New AP racing brake kits are done.

https://www.essexparts.com/my-vehicl...port%20Package

prandelia · 10-18-2022, 04:57 PM

Yeah, my CP9660 kit is on the way. Went Front-only, I have the CP9660 caliper on my E92 M3, which is faster and heavier than the 370Z, and it works just beautifully. I'm still on the same rotor almost 6 years later, based on occasional DE use. The CP9668 caliper is awesome and uses the thicker pad, but the real key to this package is the 372x34mm 72-vane rotor. Can't go wrong with either kit!

So glad Spooler got his car in there!

Spooler · 10-20-2022, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by prandelia

Yeah, my CP9660 kit is on the way. Went Front-only, I have the CP9660 caliper on my E92 M3, which is faster and heavier than the 370Z, and it works just beautifully. I'm still on the same rotor almost 6 years later, based on occasional DE use. The CP9668 caliper is awesome and uses the thicker pad, but the real key to this package is the 372x34mm 72-vane rotor. Can't go wrong with either kit!

So glad Spooler got his car in there!

Just drove mine tonight. They are very good and do excellent with heat management. I really had to get after them to get them a little warm.

prandelia · 10-24-2022, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Just drove mine tonight. They are very good and do excellent with heat management. I really had to get after them to get them a little warm.

Installing mine later this week. Picked up a set of gray OE rear calipers to make things match a little nicer, since I have red calipers.

gsg740 · 11-08-2022, 01:54 PM

Agree! Z1 2 piece rotors are totally garbage for track days. I warped 3 sets. Two of them warped in 2 days and 1 warped just in 3 sessions.
They are OK for street driving. But stay away from Z1 2 piece rotors if you are serious about tracking.

I upgraded to AP9668 with 372mm rotors using the bracket DarkJak provided. It solve the problem completely. It handled 30+ hard track days even without ducts.

prandelia · 11-10-2022, 03:41 PM

Finally, a real motorsport grade kit for this car. With cooling, these rotors are going to last a long, long time.

I added the Gray OE rear caliper to give it matching color setup, instead of the red rear caliper. Turned out great.

09-12-2022, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
rspray2000 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MA Posts: 169 Drives: 2013 T/S Roadster AT Rep Power: 4235	Relevant I think, Z1 just released a full ‘kit’ with ducts at least for 2015+ Nismo’s: https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...804bcefa3cfadc __________________ For Sale! 2013 Roadster in Black Cherry, Touring with Sport / Stillen Supercharger with Topgun A2A Conversion / VR30 7AT Swap Build Details

10-10-2022, 08:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,120 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	Car went back in the shop for the test fit last week. They were supposed to start today on it. First thing on the agenda was to test fit a new street kit. The 2nd thing was to install the competition kit on my car. Essex will not sale AP Racing calipers, rotor, or top hats separate. You have to order a complete front kit or rear kit from them once they ask you a few questions to ensure a proper setup for your future needs. The competition kits will be ready to order once they do the final fitment on my car. danegrey and Rusty like this.

10-14-2022, 09:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,120 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	Here you go. New AP racing brake kits are done. https://www.essexparts.com/my-vehicl...port%20Package SeeThruHead likes this.

10-18-2022, 04:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
prandelia Base Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 82 Drives: 2014 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	Yeah, my CP9660 kit is on the way. Went Front-only, I have the CP9660 caliper on my E92 M3, which is faster and heavier than the 370Z, and it works just beautifully. I'm still on the same rotor almost 6 years later, based on occasional DE use. The CP9668 caliper is awesome and uses the thicker pad, but the real key to this package is the 372x34mm 72-vane rotor. Can't go wrong with either kit! So glad Spooler got his car in there! Spooler likes this. __________________ 2014-Nismo 370Z / 2025-992 GT3RS / 2024-C8 Z07 / 2018-991.2 GT3 / 2011-997.2 GT3RS / 2016-981 GT4 / 2013-E92 M3 / 1988-E30 M3 / 2015-FRS - GLTC race car

11-08-2022, 01:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
gsg740 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 81 Drives: 2011 nismo 370z Rep Power: 14	Agree! Z1 2 piece rotors are totally garbage for track days. I warped 3 sets. Two of them warped in 2 days and 1 warped just in 3 sessions. They are OK for street driving. But stay away from Z1 2 piece rotors if you are serious about tracking. I upgraded to AP9668 with 372mm rotors using the bracket DarkJak provided. It solve the problem completely. It handled 30+ hard track days even without ducts. cv129 and Rusty like this. Last edited by gsg740; 11-08-2022 at 02:35 PM.

09-13-2022, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,120 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	You can always call Jeff and ask him any questions you may have.

09-13-2022, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,120 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	One thing you will notice on here folks will piece mill the crap out of their brakes trying to get them to work properly for the track. We have never had a quality kit we can buy. The stock calipers have got to go. No way around it.

09-13-2022, 09:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,120 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	I am tired of lifting the heads on our motors. I am turning my power down and going a different direction so I can do some track days. I won't be a serious track guy, I just want to have fun. I want to go to Road Atlanta, Daytona, and Sebring. I live 30min from Roebling road.

10-11-2022, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,120 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	The YAW sensor will activate the rear brakes, left or right, depending on what the sensor reads. It will activate the brakes of the inside tire to try and straighten the car out. That **** is dangerous as hell if you are on track. It happened to me on the Tail of the Dragon. I started to slide, counter steered into the slide, and the next thing I know the car snatched back the other way violently and damn near took me off a cliff.

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