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Originally Posted by spearfish25
Anyone try these yet? I'm wondering why Stillen charges $330 for the Z/G versions but considerably less for every other car brand (~$220-260).
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Originally Posted by chuckd05
supply and demand... less Z's = less sales = more money for them .... i guess?
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Just to clarify, these are brakelines manufactured by Goodridge, not STILLEN. We have a great working relationship with Goodridge as we utilize their components in the construction of our AP Racing Brake kits, and they are world renown for producing the best line components in the world, and used consistently on top race teams at every level of motorsports.
The Goodridge Phantom Series lines are an upgrade from their 'normal' G-Stop brakeline kits, and feature black coated lines, upgraded stainless hardware, and are the top of the line of brakeline construction.
If you're interested in the level of testing, R&D and multiple country safety certifications I can post it, but that can get a bit dull, but know that they do rigorous testing to ensure their product exceeds every current standard.
In regards to cost over other applications, that's simple.. the sport brakes on the Z have more fittings, blocks and it's the OEM setup that dictate that additional cost, not overcharging, and definitely not "less Z's"..
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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370
Funny you have a thread on this Spearfish. I was just doing a search to find a better price on these. I was successful at finding phantoms for the GT-R at $262.39. Unfortunately that site didn't show the 370z. But I will check and see if they can stock them and if I can get that price for the 370z.
I'm sorry Stillen, but most of your prices are rape with no gel. The price difference from other sites is nearly $70 smacks in the face regardless of supply and demand. What's highlt laughable is they put an MSRP of $416. I would like to know what planet sells $416 brake lines, considering Stop Tech and AP sell under $120" Those are top notch brake lines as well. Being that phantoms are likely to be the best of all lines.I would not pay more than $100 over G stops. Which I find as low as $190.
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Again, we didn't set the pricing, and if budget is your concern, we'd absolutely recommend the G-Stop's, there are nothing wrong with them, and we've sold hundreds of sets to Z owners with consistent and overwhelmingly positive results. The Phantom's are a premium upgrade, for those looking for the best of the best.
That being said we'll happily match any pricing you find, and have them in stock, which I doubt you'll find many other places.
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Originally Posted by spearfish25
So now they sell products they haven't produced yet?
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Again, the part number and information are present for the 370Z Phantom kits, but they are still in production on Goodridge's side, it's not a matter of STILLEN producing them.
We do list products that are scheduled to be available soon, just like every other automotive retailer, and are taking orders (without charging) for when they are available to ship.
Additional cost for the brakeline kits for the Z's exist in the components necessary to properly upgrade the factory setup. Below is a picture of the regular G-Stops, you can see the additional attention paid to upgrading the stock setup, and doing things right.
If you feel brakelines is something to compromise on quality, it's up to you, and not saying anything about other vendors, but I can assure you they don't have the ability or resources to R&D, test, and certify their products like Goodridge does. That's all they do..