LEGIT or NOT? AKEBONO BBK Z1motorsports

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-12-2012, 04:36 PM

Go with the coated set. I believe the difference is like $17 give or take a few bucks.

daisuke149 · 04-12-2012, 05:12 PM

If u get the bbk from z1 u can call them about having thr calipers powdercoated.. So then u can choose beyond the infinit, nissan or 40th look.

brucelidat · 04-12-2012, 07:17 PM

no brake kit for me, just the lines maybe.

Amuse370z · 04-12-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisuke149

If u get the bbk from z1 u can call them about having thr calipers powdercoated.. So then u can choose beyond the infinit, nissan or 40th look.

Does any one know how much they charge and how well the job is?

I'm thinking of either 40th anniversary (boring), teal (project mu style), or orange (stock GT-R colour)

Waiz · 04-12-2012, 08:55 PM

Z1 or ConceptZ are excellent options for Akebonos

daisuke149 · 04-12-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

Does any one know how much they charge and how well the job is?

I'm thinking of either 40th anniversary (boring), teal (project mu style), or orange (stock GT-R colour)

Gotta call em for.cost but the powdercoat quality and durability is amazing. Alot of people here running with the sets

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-12-2012, 10:53 PM

Anyone know any reputable powdercoaters in DFW?

daisuke149 · 04-12-2012, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Anyone know any reputable powdercoaters in DFW?

get it done through Mike, I think he still has a core set available since hes not selling his.

Mike · 04-12-2012, 11:47 PM

The quality of the Z1 powdercoating is extremely high. I stake my name and reputation on it, as I do their powdercoating, and I won't send anything out of my shop that I wouldn't install on my own car.

Mike · 04-12-2012, 11:49 PM

As for their pricing, you need to understand the volume they do with Nissan every year. For example, Nissan produces the JDM 99 front fascias once or twice a year, and they buy the entire lot that is destined for the US. They are a huge operation, and very on top of things.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-12-2012, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

The quality of the Z1 powdercoating is extremely high. I stake my name and reputation on it, as I do their powdercoating, and I won't send anything out of my shop that I wouldn't install on my own car.

I noticed some of your work. You make our Akebonos look like a $5k brake kit.

Mike · 04-12-2012, 11:55 PM

thanks!

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-12-2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

As for their pricing, you need to understand the volume they do with Nissan every year. For example, Nissan produces the JDM 99 front fascias once or twice a year, and they buy the entire lot that is destined for the US. They are a huge operation, and very on top of things.

You lost me with the pricing analogy.

shadoquad · 04-13-2012, 12:31 AM

As disclosed in our PM's, I have this exact brake kit, and it's treating me well.

I can only say kind words in my dealings with Z1. They've treated me well, and I have a number of their products on my car currently.

Mike · 04-13-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You lost me with the pricing analogy.

they buy HUGE volumes from Nissan and can price accordingly

04-12-2012, 07:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	no brake kit for me, just the lines maybe. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

04-12-2012, 11:47 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	The quality of the Z1 powdercoating is extremely high. I stake my name and reputation on it, as I do their powdercoating, and I won't send anything out of my shop that I wouldn't install on my own car. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

04-12-2012, 11:49 PM	#25 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	As for their pricing, you need to understand the volume they do with Nissan every year. For example, Nissan produces the JDM 99 front fascias once or twice a year, and they buy the entire lot that is destined for the US. They are a huge operation, and very on top of things. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

04-12-2012, 11:55 PM	#27 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	thanks! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Go with the coated set. I believe the difference is like $17 give or take a few bucks.

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Anyone know any reputable powdercoaters in DFW?

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	As disclosed in our PM's, I have this exact brake kit, and it's treating me well. I can only say kind words in my dealings with Z1. They've treated me well, and I have a number of their products on my car currently.