anyone tried swapping the g37 brakes onto an 06 coupe?

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Old 09-22-2007, 09:14 PM
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anyone tried swapping the g37 brakes onto an 06 coupe?

like the title says...will it fit with little or no modification
 
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Old 09-22-2007, 09:32 PM
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still a little to soon for this mod im my mind...
 
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Old 09-22-2007, 09:44 PM
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That would be sweet. It was my first thought when I saw the G37.
 
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Old 09-22-2007, 10:52 PM
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Cool

Originally Posted by ttrank
That would be sweet. It was my first thought when I saw the G37.
Mine too
 
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Old 09-24-2007, 11:54 AM
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Doesn't seem worth it - why not go with an already tested application, like Stoptech?
 
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:13 PM
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The G37 brake calipers appear to be much thicker than even the Brembo calipers on the 03-04 G35's. If the mounting points are the same, you may have wheel clearance issues. But we really won't know for sure until someone tries it.

You'll need to wait for a G37 owner to get a BBK (once the G37 kits become available) or get a set from a wrecked G37. Buying them from the dealer would be cost prohibitive.
 
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:19 PM
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Working on getting a set....Not anytime soon, we don't even have prices yet. I had the parts guy look for a few parts and we couldn't get prices to come up. Our sales computers don't even have the car listed in our programs yet.
 
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Gilley
The G37 brake calipers appear to be much thicker than even the Brembo calipers on the 03-04 G35's. If the mounting points are the same, you may have wheel clearance issues. But we really won't know for sure until someone tries it.

You'll need to wait for a G37 owner to get a BBK (once the G37 kits become available) or get a set from a wrecked G37. Buying them from the dealer would be cost prohibitive.
2k

I already asked.

$500+ for each.
 
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Old 09-24-2007, 02:13 PM
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You will probably need the G37 rotors and brake lines too.
 
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Old 09-24-2007, 02:39 PM
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Just get the G37!
 
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Old 09-24-2007, 03:26 PM
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The OEM g37 wheels have a much higher offset to accomadate the 14" rotors/calipers so most likely even if it did bolt up, you would have to get new wheels with a higher pad to clear the calipers
 
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Old 09-25-2007, 01:51 AM
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I got M rims on with +25m spacers.

I got nothing to worry about. I can fit tractor brakes in there.
 
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Old 09-25-2007, 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JOKER
I got M rims on with +25m spacers.

I got nothing to worry about. I can fit tractor brakes in there.


LOL

M wheels on a coupe with G37 14" brakes would be sweet!!
 
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Old 09-25-2007, 03:45 AM
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The rotor diameter and thickness is where the difference will lie.

Then you also have to worry about which rotors to use in there.
My biggest concern wouldn't be the fronts, but the rears.

Let's say the G37 calipers bolt on directly to the G35 coupes.

Now, which rotors do you use?
The G37 or the G35?

G35 rotors may be too small, which means you're screwed no matter what.
G37 rotors may not clear the drum brakes on the G35.

If neither option works you'll need custom rotors.
Mucho dinero there.

Better off going with an aftermarket kit at that point.

-DRU
 
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Old 09-25-2007, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ttrank
That would be sweet. It was my first thought when I saw the G37.
First thing I thought was motor swap
 


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