Sedan Chat Thread
06-25-2014, 10:26 AM
#3076
A quarter past stripped
So.... I just ordered a Porter Cable 6in. DA. Now what? I've never used one but keep hearing great things about what they can do. (More importantly what they can make a car look like) Anybody know or have advice on using it? Polish, wax, etc.? Do's and don'ts? 
06-25-2014, 11:57 AM
#3078
I'm sure there may be better options, but I'm not a detail pro and these seemed to work well enough as a noob/starter set.
As for products, I referred to this thread https://www.myg37.com/forums/car-car...oduct-for.html
For my detail this past weekend I used a Nanoskin Autoscrub Clay Wash Mitt, Meguiars Ultimate Compound, Chemical Guys M-Seal, and P21S Concours wax.
Last edited by ttv36; 06-25-2014 at 12:03 PM.
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warped ideas (06-25-2014)
06-26-2014, 01:13 AM
#3079
Since my pads still have under 20K on them, and keep checking out OK, I don't pay a lot of attention to pad options at this point. However, I do have a reference in my notes to research RB Performance ET500 pads for when the time comes. FWIW
Brake Pad (ET500)
Brake Pad (ET500)
I'm about to upgrade from the ET500 pads to the ET910 pads which are a little more stout. Once I install them, I'll post a full review.
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06-26-2014, 10:14 AM
#3082
Since my pads still have under 20K on them, and keep checking out OK, I don't pay a lot of attention to pad options at this point. However, I do have a reference in my notes to research RB Performance ET500 pads for when the time comes. FWIW
Brake Pad (ET500)
My breaks started squeaking lately and It's time to consider new brake pads, and I wanted to get OEM pads due to low dust and little to no squeaking but if these ET500 will be low dust and little to no squeaking with additional stopping power then perhaps that may be(?) the way to go for me
Last edited by Mik3G37S; 06-26-2014 at 10:56 AM.
06-26-2014, 11:58 AM
#3083
^^ Mike, you would need these ET500 pads specifically for the Akebonos:
INFINITI: G37s - RacingBrake.com
The will work in both the 370Z and our sedans. I have 40k miles on my ET500's and they've been very low dust and there is only a slight squeak (it's more of a wet brakes sound) when you have your foot on the brake and you're creeping along very slowly (slow as in only inches per second) like when you're in a bank drive through or something. Other than that, they're silent. It's not annoying and I've never had any passengers even notice it. Hope that helps in your decision.
INFINITI: G37s - RacingBrake.com
The will work in both the 370Z and our sedans. I have 40k miles on my ET500's and they've been very low dust and there is only a slight squeak (it's more of a wet brakes sound) when you have your foot on the brake and you're creeping along very slowly (slow as in only inches per second) like when you're in a bank drive through or something. Other than that, they're silent. It's not annoying and I've never had any passengers even notice it. Hope that helps in your decision.
06-26-2014, 01:43 PM
#3084
^^ Mike, you would need these ET500 pads specifically for the Akebonos:
INFINITI: G37s - RacingBrake.com
The will work in both the 370Z and our sedans. I have 40k miles on my ET500's and they've been very low dust and there is only a slight squeak (it's more of a wet brakes sound) when you have your foot on the brake and you're creeping along very slowly (slow as in only inches per second) like when you're in a bank drive through or something. Other than that, they're silent. It's not annoying and I've never had any passengers even notice it. Hope that helps in your decision.
INFINITI: G37s - RacingBrake.com
The will work in both the 370Z and our sedans. I have 40k miles on my ET500's and they've been very low dust and there is only a slight squeak (it's more of a wet brakes sound) when you have your foot on the brake and you're creeping along very slowly (slow as in only inches per second) like when you're in a bank drive through or something. Other than that, they're silent. It's not annoying and I've never had any passengers even notice it. Hope that helps in your decision.
06-26-2014, 02:00 PM
#3085
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alright I guess that helps in my decision , in couple weeks time I'll be thinking about purchasing those for front and rear... wondering if I'm going to need to replace my rotors.. hopefully can they still be put to some use with new pads since I don't need any fancy drilled rotors..
What have you been doing that you need new rotors and pads already?
06-26-2014, 02:32 PM
#3087
alright I guess that helps in my decision , in couple weeks time I'll be thinking about purchasing those for front and rear... wondering if I'm going to need to replace my rotors.. hopefully can they still be put to some use with new pads since I don't need any fancy drilled rotors..
Tech Tips: Installation and Break-in Procedures - RacingBrake.com
06-26-2014, 02:43 PM
#3088
For those of you that want to geek out on brake rotor and pad technology, check out these posts:
Why the rotor is so important - RacingBrake.com
Racing pad selection and brake pad deposit - RacingBrake.com
Why the rotor is so important - RacingBrake.com
Racing pad selection and brake pad deposit - RacingBrake.com
06-27-2014, 04:51 PM
#3090
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Congrats. 3 weeks vaca in one lump sum is nice.