Next Project: Stop Tech BBK
#16
Oh, you'll see and feel the difference alright! It'll add the bling factor to your car when the huge rotors and the bright colored caliper shows through the wheel spokes.
I've nothing against BBK's. It is one of THE most significant performance mods you can do. Did it on many of my previous cars, bikes and on a lowered full size Chevy with 22's. That was more a necessity since the wheel size to brake ratio was completely thrown off and braking performance pretty much went down the toilet. Whether its lighter and/or bigger rotors with/without complimentary calipers, the performance gains are quite significant and is definitely one of those mods that you can FEEL.
On the G with 20's, though, I, personally, don't feel any drop in braking performance with the plus sizing of the wheel. But then again, I'm not tracking the car or running in any autocross sessions anytime soon, either.
You're right about always having room for improvement, though. Can never have too much braking power. It'll be an awesome mod for sure terry! Looking forward to seeing the updates and pics!
I've nothing against BBK's. It is one of THE most significant performance mods you can do. Did it on many of my previous cars, bikes and on a lowered full size Chevy with 22's. That was more a necessity since the wheel size to brake ratio was completely thrown off and braking performance pretty much went down the toilet. Whether its lighter and/or bigger rotors with/without complimentary calipers, the performance gains are quite significant and is definitely one of those mods that you can FEEL.
On the G with 20's, though, I, personally, don't feel any drop in braking performance with the plus sizing of the wheel. But then again, I'm not tracking the car or running in any autocross sessions anytime soon, either.
You're right about always having room for improvement, though. Can never have too much braking power. It'll be an awesome mod for sure terry! Looking forward to seeing the updates and pics!
#18
Originally Posted by Cyanide Ride
Any word on pricing for these?
Their configuration for the 07 sedan will be:
Front - 355mm x 32mm rotor / ST-40 Caliper ($2595/axle)
Rear – 328mm x 28mm rotor / ST-22 Caliper ($2295/axle)
Drilled rotors are $100/axle
Zn coating on the rotors are $70/axle
Optional caliper colors are $200/axle
Note that prices are RETAIL.
Availability is still TBD with no release date yet. They believe they have enough experience with the G35 / 350Z that they will not need to do full track testing, however, final fit testing still needs to be done.
I’ll keep you guys posted on progress.
Last edited by terrycs; 05-29-2007 at 10:46 PM.
#21
Originally Posted by terrycs
I just spoke with the Marketing Manager at StopTech …
Their configuration for the 07 sedan will be:
Front - 355mm x 32mm rotor / ST-40 Caliper ($2595/axle)
Rear – 328mm x 28mm rotor / ST-22 Caliper ($2295/axle)
Drilled rotors are $100/axle
Zn coating on the rotors are $70/axle
Optional caliper colors are $200/axle
Note that prices are RETAIL.
Availability is still TBD with no release date yet. They believe they have enough experience with the G35 / 350Z that they will not need to do full track testing, however, final fit testing still needs to be done.
I’ll keep you guys posted on progress.
Their configuration for the 07 sedan will be:
Front - 355mm x 32mm rotor / ST-40 Caliper ($2595/axle)
Rear – 328mm x 28mm rotor / ST-22 Caliper ($2295/axle)
Drilled rotors are $100/axle
Zn coating on the rotors are $70/axle
Optional caliper colors are $200/axle
Note that prices are RETAIL.
Availability is still TBD with no release date yet. They believe they have enough experience with the G35 / 350Z that they will not need to do full track testing, however, final fit testing still needs to be done.
I’ll keep you guys posted on progress.
#22
Originally Posted by Hikos_G
Cool terry! Sounds like an awesome mod.
But just out of curiosity...is there something wrong with the stock 'S' brake setup/stopping power that you'd have to stuff in 14in rotors and 6 piston calipers? I don't know the difference in stopping power between the non S and S models but I sure don't find it lacking in any way on mine. The brakes are pretty darn awesome.
But just out of curiosity...is there something wrong with the stock 'S' brake setup/stopping power that you'd have to stuff in 14in rotors and 6 piston calipers? I don't know the difference in stopping power between the non S and S models but I sure don't find it lacking in any way on mine. The brakes are pretty darn awesome.
i like BBKs for their appearance. but i'd buy a whole bunch of other stuff before getting one, anyway...
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#25
Originally Posted by Altersys
nah, i likes me the stock 18 inch wheels.
i dont like adding a lot of weight to the unsprung mass... it seems silly to me to spend $$$$'s to get lower performance.
but that.s just me
i dont like adding a lot of weight to the unsprung mass... it seems silly to me to spend $$$$'s to get lower performance.
but that.s just me
Put in your order today!
#26
Originally Posted by viguera
You can get light-weight 19s that weight the same or less than the stock 18s. And the 2 piece rotors will save you on the unsprung weight department.
Put in your order today!
Put in your order today!
One of the big everyday improvements I'm looking for in a BBK is the weight savings. My nephew has a coupe with 20" Iforged and he swears up and down that his car accelerates slower because of the heavier aftermarket wheels. In my case, when I go to 20" forged aftermarket wheels, I am hoping for at least "equivalent" acceleration as with stock wheels/tires/brakes. Of course, this may or may not happen depending on the total intertia of the rotating mass.
I also thought this would be a nice but subtle cosmetic change. Now I have to also figure out what color calipers to get as well!
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#28
Originally Posted by Altersys
as stated, other than the lower moment of inertia, the real-world performance benefits are mostly cerebral unless you are road-racing the car and experiencing brake fade. there will be no difference in "stopping power" unless you change your tires....
i like BBKs for their appearance. but i'd buy a whole bunch of other stuff before getting one, anyway...
i like BBKs for their appearance. but i'd buy a whole bunch of other stuff before getting one, anyway...
#30
Originally Posted by terrycs
I'm still ponder over what to do about the 17" spare as well. I wonder what the spare looks like in the upcoming G37?
And to tell you the truth, I haven't even looked at my spare. I hope it's there.