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Old 04-22-2009, 06:55 PM
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Brake conversion

I want to upgrade my brakes and want to know what everyone's opinion is and what you recommend , Brembo or Stop Tech Calipers and what brake pads and rotors are recommended.
 
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Old 04-22-2009, 10:38 PM
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why do you want a BBK , are you racing , doing trackdays , autocross or do you just want to say you have a BBK??
 
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Old 04-23-2009, 07:19 AM
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No racing just love the way they look.
 
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Old 04-23-2009, 02:31 PM
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you sure you want to fork out over a grand just to make your brakes look good to you?

i think i'd go with stoptech if that was my priority... same performance, lighter on the wallet when replacing stuff later.
 
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Old 04-23-2009, 06:55 PM
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Well I wold only be paying a fraction of the cost for either one because I know someone who knows someone who sells the stuff. I have 19" wheel and it would look awesome, but i think I want to go with a different clutch before i do the brakes, i have a stock clutch in it now. I wan to go to a stage one or something like that though.
 
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Old 04-23-2009, 07:05 PM
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why not go with a set of drilled/slotted rotors, g2 caliper paint, and SS lines? It'll save you a bunch of money since a decent bbk is around $4k
 
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Old 04-23-2009, 07:06 PM
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here is how I did mine:
https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...ng-anyone.html

in progress post is #24
my result is the post #37
 
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if all you want are looks, then the cheapest 4-wheel upgrade is the G37 akebono OEM upgrade, less than $2k for everything I think...larger than the OEM brembo brakes and a little flashier.
 
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Old 04-23-2009, 09:23 PM
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wow that looks really nice. that would save a lot. get some caliper paint an walla lol, does look very good though.
 
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Old 04-23-2009, 09:24 PM
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Didnt know akabono did big brakes for G35's learn something new every day right.
 
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Old 04-23-2009, 09:32 PM
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Akabono would be great for you , so would the OEM brembo kits. OEM brembo can be had for around $1k used.
 
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