caliper + rotor combination summary & more question

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Lovic, Oct 22, 2008.

  1. Lovic

    Lovic Non-member

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    I know you have gtr brembo!!!! is time to upgrade to 355mm 8 pot chrispy! sell them :D

    i have 18", still have 15mm clearance, should be alright for bigger caliper?

    come to adelaide after semester? have a look on my car, free pizza, beer and accommodation :D
     
  2. mungyz

    mungyz Well-Known Member

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    MMMMMMM Brembo MMMMMMMMMMM

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    MMMMMMMMMM Brembo MMMMMMMM :zlove::cool:
     
  3. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    All the cool kids have them :cool:

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    :D
     
  4. Milo (SATX)

    Milo (SATX) Overseas Z nerd.

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    Sigh*

    that is one thing I do envy about you guys. You have access to skyline parts, like rotors/calipers. Hell even engines.

    How frequently do you see them there? Not a lot, only at shows?

    Sorry, didn't mean to thread jack.

    BTW - I love the combination of Skyline calipers, Willwood rotors (as they are 2pc rotor and are lighter, allowing for less reciprocating mass on the rotor.) That coupled with Hawk Blues in the front and Hawk Blacks in the rear has been an amazing combination for folks. SS lines and a good brake fluid go into that mix as well.

    Just note that a lot of these "fab" kits will sometimes require stepping up to a 17 or even an 18 wheel to clear the rotor diameter or wheel (depending on offset). Good luck and remember it's not always the size of the rotor that counts, it's the contact patch from pad face to rotor face. A lot of folks forget that and end up just getting them 1 step up from oem as opposed to a potential 2 to 3 step upgrade. Do your research before buying.

    Good luck.
     
  5. mungyz

    mungyz Well-Known Member

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    Damn out gunned by slotted rotors LOL!
    Did you paint yours red or did they come that way?
     
  6. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    They're friggen everywhere. Ugly things they are, Zeds are rarer over here... I'd probably see 3-4 every day and I'd see 3-4 zeds a week.

    I'm not a big fan of the engines, the 26 is OK, but solid lifters and doesn't even have a self tensioning timing belt :rolleyes:

    Mungy, nah they where black. Painted them red coz the clear coat was coming off.
     
  7. smithys-place

    smithys-place New Member

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  8. Milo (SATX)

    Milo (SATX) Overseas Z nerd.

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    Hey Smithy.

    Don't know if you remember me, I was the guy who emailed you about putting your parts in the Z32 magazine here in the states. Sport Z Magazine. We talked over emails for a few weeks years back.

    I was writting for them until they went under and I took one of your fuse box covers and ended up putting it in the magazine.

    Just wanted to say hi.
     

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