Big Brake kit: Too good of a deal or Scam?

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Big Brake kit: Too good of a deal or Scam?

Here's the link on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wilwo...spagenameZWDVW

Or Here's the website lol

http://www.onadimepbs.com/products350z.htm

Any had experience with Wilwood Brakes on the G?

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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its just a pieced together kit likely with no testing or R&D. No guarantee of better braking but I good chance that it gets worse than stock. Your choice
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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wilwood is usually a good brand to use
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by crashnburn
wilwood is usually a good brand to use
there is a difference between factory wilwood kits though and piece together willwood kits. Contact the manufacturer and see how they feel about these kits
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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I had a Wilwood front BBK on my last car. It was great. The kit was put together by Precision Brakes iirc, and was tested and proven. Unless you can find reviews on this kit maker, it's a gamble. Yes, it's using Wilwood calipers and pads, but what about the rotors, lines, bracket, hardware, etc...?

For that price, though, I think it's worth a shot. I'd rather try this than get some crap from Megan Racing, or the like...
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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I am ordering a kit from OnADimePBS.com -- the quality, performance, and price is great. He uses centric rotors - same as stoptech, and stainless lines. Got a chance to talk to the owner and few other members with his kits, go for it! Shoot him an email and get some more info, you can even tell him Grant sent you.
 

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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by phisig
I am ordering a kit from OnADimePBS.com -- the quality, performance, and price is great. He uses centric rotors - same as stoptech, and stainless lines. Got a chance to talk to the owner and few other members with his kits, go for it! Shoot him an email and get some more info, you can even tell him Grant sent you.
Any pics of the kit????
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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I don't know if the G guys have gotten clued into these kits yet, but some of the 350z guys are running them already. I was sure to talk to other my350z members with Wilwood Kits from OnADimePBS.com and all couldn't say enough about the quality, performance, and customer service.

To answer your question, have a look for yourself...









When you consider what other companies offer for 2 or 3 times the price, I don’t think there is anything that can touch these kits from OnADimePBS.com. Since I know people will ask about price...
He has two kits for our cars right now, a 4 pot for 850 and a 6 pot for 1250, and can even have them powder coated if you are looking for something a bit more custom.

As I said before, just shoot Alex the owner an email and he'll be glad to help you out. Good luck.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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A reasonable price but be up front about what you're showing; that's not a two piece hat/rotor package. It's a one piece, (heavy, likely non directional) painted up to appear to be two piece. And the really good price is the classic four pot FSL, not the BSL6 shown in the accompanying pictures.

While the price is nice to an extent it's apple to oranges.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Upfront? I think thats clear with the big 6 piston stamped on the side -- I don't think I said anything about the kit having two piece rotors either? Just that they are centric, which is a very well known company that produces rotors for stoptech and brembo. From my research I thought the price, quality, and componets were right on and are sure to fit my needs.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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I sent them an email, I might just give this kit a try.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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Considering a set of OEM Brembo pads ONLY will run you over $300, that's an extremely good price if it's a quality product... if you end up getting them I look forward to reading your review!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueDevilBAMF
Considering a set of OEM Brembo pads ONLY will run you over $300, that's an extremely good price if it's a quality product... if you end up getting them I look forward to reading your review!
If I order them I will be sure to write a revew. The owner that e-mailed me is a very nice guy, and I would like to order a kit from them.

People with always doubt a new product, the rotors, pads, and calipers are all quality parts, I don't see how this kit could be bad.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by TURBOTOM
If I order them I will be sure to write a revew. The owner that e-mailed me is a very nice guy, and I would like to order a kit from them.

People with always doubt a new product, the rotors, pads, and calipers are all quality parts, I don't see how this kit could be bad.
You going 6 pot?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueDevilBAMF
You going 6 pot?
If I order them I will probably go for a 6 pot in the front, and then just upgrade the rotors, pads, and lines in the rear.

I don't need that much extra stoping power, what I really need are brakes that can handle the heat, I keep warping the OEM's.
 
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