Big Break Kits
03-01-2005, 10:36 AM
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Big Break Kits
ok boyz i have an oppertunity toget both the BREMBO GRAND TURISMO KIT which is a 13.25 inch rotor and a 4 piston caliper. I can also get the AP BIG BREAK KIT which comes in 11, 12, 13 and 14 inch rotor and is a 6 piston caliper..
I CAN BOTH AT COST PRICES FOR ANYTHING FROM BREMBO AND KVR (KINETIC VELOCITY REDUCTION) who make the AP Brake LINE..
WHAT DO YOU GUYS SUGGEST.. anyone have experience with any of these products
I CAN BOTH AT COST PRICES FOR ANYTHING FROM BREMBO AND KVR (KINETIC VELOCITY REDUCTION) who make the AP Brake LINE..
WHAT DO YOU GUYS SUGGEST.. anyone have experience with any of these products
03-01-2005, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SIKZ
I CAN BOTH AT COST PRICES FOR ANYTHING FROM BREMBO AND KVR (KINETIC VELOCITY REDUCTION) who make the AP Brake LINE..
can you get us some too by any chance?
whats the price difference from the 4 piston to 6 piston caliper?
03-01-2005, 01:08 PM
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Ill have the exact prices with regards to rotor sizes by the end of teh week.. Yes its a possiblity to get extras.. The more i buy the better. I live in ontario soo id have to ship them to you.. but ill keep u informed
03-01-2005, 01:37 PM
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Seriously man, if you could get some more information on that I'd really consider buying em if the price was right. I NEED a better brake system, ive got the puny '90 size OEM rotors on my car still and they squeal like a banshee.
03-23-2005, 07:15 PM
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b300z is right..sumitomo does make the Nissan brakes. I know cause i just got done painting my calipers
Brembo does make a big brake kit for the Z. but its like 3000 for just the front and like 2500 for the rear. I want them of course..but cannot afford them anytime soon
Brembo does make a big brake kit for the Z. but its like 3000 for just the front and like 2500 for the rear. I want them of course..but cannot afford them anytime soon
03-31-2005, 08:26 AM
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does it really matter though?? Once you throw on a 6 piston caliper and nice 13" rotor You will have more than enough stopping power.. After that we are all paying for the name .. Actually COMING FROM THE AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN INDUSTRY.. alot of the time your paying for all the designing and testing .. more design work gone into the product. the more it will cost in the end..... but at the same time you have a better guarintee .... Whichever. i will personally probably pick up either the brembos or AP Big Brakes.. Id get Wilwood too but, ya i done now
03-31-2005, 11:59 AM
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I know Wilwoods are race proven. I've seen lots of them glowing red on the saturday short track races. Never seen any warpage or heat cracking. The only failures I've seen were after the car hit a wall.
04-07-2005, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SIKZ
Actually COMING FROM THE AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN INDUSTRY..
04-07-2005, 10:18 AM
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The only problem with the big break kits is the fact that u will reach a point where u will supersede the ABS system. You will begin having a problem where u will out break your tires and they will no longer be effective. I wonder, (LIKE ANY OTHER ASPEC OF TUNING A CAR) where the line is of what is too much and what is actually needed?
What about the rotational weight? Acceleration? i know somethings have to be lost in order to gain others. Lose acceleration to gain stopping power.
?????????????? Cost is my biggest deterant. I m not sure if 2 grand is worth it.
What about the rotational weight? Acceleration? i know somethings have to be lost in order to gain others. Lose acceleration to gain stopping power.
?????????????? Cost is my biggest deterant. I m not sure if 2 grand is worth it.
04-07-2005, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by WhtFairLadyZ
The only problem with the big break kits is the fact that u will reach a point where u will supersede the ABS system. You will begin having a problem where u will out break your tires and they will no longer be effective. I wonder, (LIKE ANY OTHER ASPEC OF TUNING A CAR) where the line is of what is too much and what is actually needed?
What about the rotational weight? Acceleration? i know somethings have to be lost in order to gain others. Lose acceleration to gain stopping power.
?????????????? Cost is my biggest deterant. I m not sure if 2 grand is worth it.
What about the rotational weight? Acceleration? i know somethings have to be lost in order to gain others. Lose acceleration to gain stopping power.
?????????????? Cost is my biggest deterant. I m not sure if 2 grand is worth it.
04-07-2005, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by WhtFairLadyZ
The only problem with the big break kits is the fact that u will reach a point where u will supersede the ABS system. You will begin having a problem where u will out break your tires and they will no longer be effective.
04-07-2005, 01:01 PM
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Sorry For The Late Response I Took Mechanical Engineering: Automotive Products Design At Georgian College In Barrie, Ontario.. Great Course. You Don't Get A Degree, Its A Dipolma And Its A 3 Year Course. You Can Then Transfer And Get The Engineering Degree For An Addition 2 Years At University
04-07-2005, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by WhtFairLadyZ
As of right now I am shooting for a Major in mechanical engineering at Southern Polytech State University here in Ga? Is that a good route?
04-07-2005, 09:49 PM
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Engineering is HELL, i'm taking it right now, and trust me it is one of the more difficult majors. It sounds like its fun but heres my class line up. Chem II, Calc II, Phys I, Comp II. I HATE IT, if you LOVE math and science then go right ahead, but be warned there is endless amounts of work. I'm actually thinking about changing my major to business management, becuase with business you can always find a job and most of them always make money.
