Installed the Akebono brakes - finally - Page 2 - G35Driver

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10-27-2009, 01:11 AM

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I have to save all winter for these bad boys and then get them powder coated

Looks great.

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10-27-2009, 01:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by trueskillz12

would you happen to know the weight diff between the oem akebono rotors compared to the stoptechs?

im not too sure but i think read somewhere saying something about a 10lb diff between the oem akebono rotors compared to the 07 and under g35 coupe

im thinking about the akebono bbk with the stoptechs
but if its too heavy i think i might just do the oem brembo

If you have a 2nd gen, the oem brembos aren't an option

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10-27-2009, 07:40 AM

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Thanks guys...
There a couple of pics in the sedan show me your wheels sticky in the media section.

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10-27-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Beebo

Did you look into RacingBrake?

i was thinking about them but damn so expensive

I was signed up for them in the GB but canceled due to development & delivery time.
I'll probably go with Stoptech Aero 2pc fronts when they come out.
They should be a better price & also match the rears.

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10-27-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AesonVirus

I'm jealous

I like how we can see the JIC label in the background too.
That wasn't planned, now was it?

lol... I didn't notice that until now.
If planned, I would have cleaned off the dust first

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10-27-2009, 08:20 AM

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Ian, very nice.

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10-27-2009, 08:38 AM

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^ thanks Danny...

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10-27-2009, 11:44 AM

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Beautiful, i believe this is the first time i've seen your car in its entirety (other thread you mentioned above). Looks very good. I also like how, even with CO's, you didn't slam it. Looks rather sophisticated that way.

Did you ever figure out what to do for winter wheels?

- Mike

p.s. Is your roof painted?

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10-27-2009, 12:50 PM

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Thanks Mike.
I picked up some 350Z 18" anniv wheels for winter.
They worked out great... tons of clearance.
I'll post a pic of the clearance when I get home.

& roof is 1pc gloss vinyl

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