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ive searched many sites and the bbk kits on the sites got, brembos, stoptech, and so on. and just for the rears or fronts, they cost over $1500+ !!!!!!!!!!!!! there

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Old 04-12-2012, 11:54 AM   #1 (permalink)
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ive searched many sites and the bbk kits on the sites got, brembos, stoptech, and so on. and just for the rears or fronts, they cost over $1500+ !!!!!!!!!!!!! there not even the whole set.

but on z1motorsports. there selling the akebono BBK for (was) $1395 on april 10, 2012.

(now) starting at $1575, overall. the price only went up like $100, when i added the options from the $1395 and $1575, both came to $2000.

are these shitty as hell for an entire set for only $2000? or something is up?

here is the exact link,

Z1 Motorsports 14" Akebono Big Brake Master Set (350Z/G35)

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those are the ones that come with the sport package
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yup ^ and Z1 is legit as you found out from your other thread
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ive searched many sites and the bbk kits on the sites got, brembos, stoptech, and so on. and just for the rears or fronts, they cost over $1500+ !!!!!!!!!!!!! there not even the whole set.

but on z1motorsports. there selling the akebono BBK for (was) $1395 on april 10, 2012.

(now) starting at $1575, overall. the price only went up like $100, when i added the options from the $1395 and $1575, both came to $2000.

are these shitty as hell for an entire set for only $2000? or something is up?

here is the exact link,

Z1 Motorsports 14" Akebono Big Brake Master Set (350Z/G35)

thanks





MY MISTAKE.


the site has its own 370z site. so a site in a site. sorry

same price $1395. comes to $2000 TOTAL for the WHOLE SET, tell me what you think.

Z1 Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package

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do you have the base? Can I ask why your upgrading? Looks? performance? You wont ever really see a difference on the street... the base brakes will hold up fine
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do you have the base? Can I ask why your upgrading? Looks? performance? You wont ever really see a difference on the street... the base brakes will hold up fine
Having upgraded brakes is never a bad idea, mine Sport Pkg. brakes have save me a few times.
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Having upgraded brakes is never a bad idea, mine Sport Pkg. brakes have save me a few times.
I completely agree.. however trust me on the street it would take a very seasoned driver to be able to even tell the difference... just my


Oh, and I upgraded my brakes from the base, and still have this opinion
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The sport pkg brakes work great when you add Z1 lines. Couple it with the stillen brake cooling kit and slotted rotors, and there's no stopping the akebono's
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I read that the brake lines don't really affect performance but was more for pedal feel? Did you find they helped performance?
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I read that the brake lines don't really affect performance but was more for pedal feel? Did you find they helped performance?
On the street maybe not, but at the track they will effect performance compared to stock after a few laps of braking.
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I read that the brake lines don't really affect performance but was more for pedal feel? Did you find they helped performance?
No but its an added safety feature that keeps the lines from flexing under pressure. If you are getting a bbk. You most likely want to do some aggressive driving. If you are going to do aggressive driving. You want to insure that your brakes won't give out under strain.

Steel braided brake lines.

People don't spend $250 in installing these things for better brake feel. Often some will dismiss this mod because they don't feel any difference other than firmer brake feel.
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I have the sport package and go to the track occasionally, but not often. I will look into possibly getting the z1 lines
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so what's the difference between their regular and premium SS brake line kits?
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so what's the difference between their regular and premium SS brake line kits?
The premiums are coated so there's no metal on metal friction etc that can cause minor issues.
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i see, well the price diff isn't much so premiums it will be if I do this
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