Sedan Chat Thread
#1233
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Hope you're okay! Gotta move that bullseye Brad!
Gonna cave and go BBK? I need to do some digging around re: rotors. I'm gearing up to swap my calipers out and I'm thinking it will make sense to do the rotors at the same time. Gotta do something soon, the guest room looks like a garage store room right now.
Gonna cave and go BBK? I need to do some digging around re: rotors. I'm gearing up to swap my calipers out and I'm thinking it will make sense to do the rotors at the same time. Gotta do something soon, the guest room looks like a garage store room right now.
Chris, if & when you want to sell those calipers shoot me a PM w/ what you want for them. Thanks!
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#1235
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I am on the same page as you. I personally wouldn't have the time to pull the Akebonos off, get the painted and what not and reinstalled all in a day's time. Your logic is spot on. AND the benefit for you is that you can sell the old Akebonos you have, with a rebuild kit (which costs like $30 & for peace of mind with the next buyer) and they'll essentially have a new set of calipers for way less than new cost.
I am currently explaining that I am okay, I do in fact know how to drink water and I am very sorry for liquid shooting out of my nose as I sit in the airport...
Brad when you move please leave the bullseye! I'll reach out for you, my plan is definitely to sell them. I'm hoping to get the others back next week. That might be wishful thinking though I'm not certain. It may take awhile to get the swap done, I just found out the academy I was slated to start in April has now been moved to March so a lot of plans need to be rearranged.
#1236
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Because I'm looking to have these powdercoated, I realized the infiniti marking will be removed. What's the best way to restore that, or the "Akebono" marking when I powdercoat? They're going to get hot, and I will keep them clean and I will need something that will hold up to the elements.
Hope you (and family) are a-ok Brad
Hope you (and family) are a-ok Brad
https://www.myg37.com/forums/interio...er-decals.html
Brad - sorry to hear about your accident, seems like you can't get a break...
#1237
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Here is a link for a rebuild incase you ever wanted to do this.
DIY: Sport Brake Caliper Rebuild - Nissan 370Z Forum
Connoisseurr - take a look at this link for the Akebono decals for brakes.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/interio...er-decals.html
https://www.myg37.com/forums/interio...er-decals.html
#1238
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For the small price, it's totally worth it. New seals, boots, oil, etc. It'll allow you to fully dismantle the caliper and clean it 100%. My plan is to tear them apart, clean the ever loving snot out of them, and take them to my buddy Darryl for PC. He'll strip the rest of the brake goo off and make them look superb.
Here is a link for a rebuild incase you ever wanted to do this.
DIY: Sport Brake Caliper Rebuild - Nissan 370Z Forum
How well will these hold up to heat from the rotors, elements and what not... that's what I'm worried about.
Here is a link for a rebuild incase you ever wanted to do this.
DIY: Sport Brake Caliper Rebuild - Nissan 370Z Forum
How well will these hold up to heat from the rotors, elements and what not... that's what I'm worried about.
You could talk to JPSG37S, he has a source for some aluminum Akebono decals that are pretty sharp.
#1241
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Thanks Kevin & Justin for the well wishes, just more of a PITA than anything, probably have some lame little loaner for a few weeks but at least I'm not dealing w/ an uninsured driver
Conner, seems like they've had this project going for some time now, what have you heard for them releasing the coils to the public? I'm sure you X guys are pretty tired of the very limited options by now. Too bad that AMR setup hasn't turned out well, I had high hopes
Conner, seems like they've had this project going for some time now, what have you heard for them releasing the coils to the public? I'm sure you X guys are pretty tired of the very limited options by now. Too bad that AMR setup hasn't turned out well, I had high hopes
#1242
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My suggestion was to install another rear shock from another coilover company - this can work yes? The only difference in suspension geometry between the X and non-X models is the front setup. I'm not sure if that's correct or not, but that's what I thought was the case.
#1243
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My suggestion was to install another rear shock from another coilover company - this can work yes? The only difference in suspension geometry between the X and non-X models is the front setup. I'm not sure if that's correct or not, but that's what I thought was the case.
For you guys looking for budget BBK rotors here's a used set of Stoptechs on 35driver
FS: Akebono BBK Candy Blue w/ Stoptech Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors - G35Driver
#1244
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Yep, it's the fronts that are a different lower mounting setup, rears are the same.
For you guys looking for budget BBK rotors here's a used set of Stoptechs on 35driver
FS: Akebono BBK Candy Blue w/ Stoptech Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors - G35Driver
For you guys looking for budget BBK rotors here's a used set of Stoptechs on 35driver
FS: Akebono BBK Candy Blue w/ Stoptech Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors - G35Driver
But....... do I need brackets for these calipers when upgrading on my 2010 X sedan? I didn't think that was something I needed.