AP Racing BBK

Race_Tech · 11-02-2012, 09:29 PM

1) Rusty (Front+Rear, Possible Full Kit) ?
2) BlkNismo (Front+Rear) ?
3) takjak2 (Front) ?
4) DCNISMO (Front+Rear) (Slotted Preferred)

Rusty · 11-02-2012, 11:42 PM

Calipers too.

ChrisSlicks · 11-03-2012, 08:57 AM

I would be interested in a front caliper upgrade. I don't feel that the AP CP7040 is really cut out for anything other than very light track duty, it's more of a street, occasional track caliper.

The 2-piece AP rotors have been holding up nicely. I get a full year out of a set of rings, could probably get more with a bit more brake ducting. I'm not sure a full float setup is really warranted on anything other than a full-time race car. I'm willing to look at it if it is part of a package though.

DR_ · 11-03-2012, 09:49 AM

Full floating has way too much rattle for a street car.

Race_Tech · 11-03-2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I would be interested in a front caliper upgrade. I don't feel that the AP CP7040 is really cut out for anything other than very light track duty, it's more of a street, occasional track caliper.

The 2-piece AP rotors have been holding up nicely. I get a full year out of a set of rings, could probably get more with a bit more brake ducting. I'm not sure a full float setup is really warranted on anything other than a full-time race car. I'm willing to look at it if it is part of a package though.

My recommendations as far as this is concerned is a CP5060. Pad choices are very abundant. 18mm pad vs the typical 16 on a street caliper. The pistons are stainless steel keeping all the heat out of the caliper and fluid. I think all options are viable actually. Utilizing OEM Brembo calipers and some two piece rotors possibly full floating as well as an option for caliper upgrades to use with OEM style rotors all makes sense. Considering all angles guys so keep your suggestions coming.

Race_Tech · 11-03-2012, 05:39 PM

1) Rusty (Front+Rear, Possible Full Kit) ?
2) BlkNismo (Front+Rear) Slotted
3) takjak2 (Front) ?
4) DCNISMO (Front+Rear) (Slotted Preferred)
5) ChrisSlicks (Comp Calipers)

BlkNismo · 11-03-2012, 10:28 PM

Just to add, I'm interested in front/rear rotors slotted only with black hats. Not sure about full floating with the associated noise and my vehicle primarily driven on the street.

Race_Tech · 11-04-2012, 01:04 AM

added/fixed

BlkNismo · 11-06-2012, 06:14 PM

any updates?

Rusty · 11-06-2012, 07:21 PM

Full kit.

tonythetiger · 11-06-2012, 10:38 PM

how much do full kits usually run?

Race_Tech · 11-06-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkNismo

any updates?

Will be talking to owners about becoming paid advertiser. Can not disclose prices and information about kits until that is settled. Can only get info from you guys on what you want and gauge interest on various components. So keep the suggestions coming. Once everything is settled on my end I will post all relevant info.

Dan@JDL · 11-07-2012, 12:16 PM

Guys, comparing AP and Alcon, it is like comparing bicycle and car. Both are used to drive ...

We have three 370Z track cars, all are used very hard on a track, more than 20 track days each year, and Alcon Superkit with proper pads is the best brake kit what we found.

I can't imagine that AP Racing, especially from Forumula Big Brake Kit range, can be in half good even, when we talk about stopping power, and reliability.

Please note, Alcon says that Superkit is dedicated for street use

fuct · 11-07-2012, 02:58 PM

Nissan 370Z Superkit | Nissan Alcon Advantage Extreme Brake Kits | Nissan | Brake Kits | Alcon Brake Kits

$8800.....

ChrisSlicks · 11-07-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan@JDL

Guys, comparing AP and Alcon, it is like comparing bicycle and car. Both are used to drive ...

We have three 370Z track cars, all are used very hard on a track, more than 20 track days each year, and Alcon Superkit with proper pads is the best brake kit what we found.

I can't imagine that AP Racing, especially from Forumula Big Brake Kit range, can be in half good even, when we talk about stopping power, and reliability.

Please note, Alcon says that Superkit is dedicated for street use

Not quite sure what you are trying to say here? That AP is crap? Considering that they are the top brake supplier for every major form of top motorsport others would apparently disagree.

You can get AP brakes anywhere from $5000 (street) to $50000 (Nascar), so as with anything you buy the level of performance you need.

I have had no major issues running the AP street calipers on track (about 15 days a year), my only complaint was related to dust seals which has been mostly addressed with a $100 heat shield. This is no fault of AP, they have plenty of comp calipers in a similar price range, it was Stillen that put together the package and they are primarily street focused.

11-02-2012, 09:29 PM	#31 (permalink)
Race_Tech Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 58 Drives: S4 Race Car, IS350 Rep Power: 12	1) Rusty (Front+Rear, Possible Full Kit) ? 2) BlkNismo (Front+Rear) ? 3) takjak2 (Front) ? 4) DCNISMO (Front+Rear) (Slotted Preferred) Last edited by Race_Tech; 11-03-2012 at 05:39 PM.

11-02-2012, 11:42 PM	#32 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,101 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Calipers too. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-03-2012, 08:57 AM	#33 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I would be interested in a front caliper upgrade. I don't feel that the AP CP7040 is really cut out for anything other than very light track duty, it's more of a street, occasional track caliper. The 2-piece AP rotors have been holding up nicely. I get a full year out of a set of rings, could probably get more with a bit more brake ducting. I'm not sure a full float setup is really warranted on anything other than a full-time race car. I'm willing to look at it if it is part of a package though. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-03-2012, 05:39 PM	#36 (permalink)
Race_Tech Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 58 Drives: S4 Race Car, IS350 Rep Power: 12	1) Rusty (Front+Rear, Possible Full Kit) ? 2) BlkNismo (Front+Rear) Slotted 3) takjak2 (Front) ? 4) DCNISMO (Front+Rear) (Slotted Preferred) 5) ChrisSlicks (Comp Calipers) Last edited by Race_Tech; 11-04-2012 at 01:04 AM.

11-06-2012, 07:21 PM	#40 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,101 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Full kit. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-03-2012, 09:49 AM	#34 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	Full floating has way too much rattle for a street car.

11-03-2012, 10:28 PM	#37 (permalink)
BlkNismo Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 614 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 15	Just to add, I'm interested in front/rear rotors slotted only with black hats. Not sure about full floating with the associated noise and my vehicle primarily driven on the street.

11-04-2012, 01:04 AM	#38 (permalink)
Race_Tech Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 58 Drives: S4 Race Car, IS350 Rep Power: 12	added/fixed

11-06-2012, 06:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
BlkNismo Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 614 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 15	any updates?

11-06-2012, 10:38 PM	#41 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 192	how much do full kits usually run? __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

11-07-2012, 12:16 PM	#43 (permalink)
Dan@JDL Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 2 Drives: GTR Rep Power: 13	Guys, comparing AP and Alcon, it is like comparing bicycle and car. Both are used to drive ... We have three 370Z track cars, all are used very hard on a track, more than 20 track days each year, and Alcon Superkit with proper pads is the best brake kit what we found. I can't imagine that AP Racing, especially from Forumula Big Brake Kit range, can be in half good even, when we talk about stopping power, and reliability. Please note, Alcon says that Superkit is dedicated for street use

11-07-2012, 02:58 PM	#44 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	Nissan 370Z Superkit \| Nissan Alcon Advantage Extreme Brake Kits \| Nissan \| Brake Kits \| Alcon Brake Kits $8800..... Last edited by fuct; 11-07-2012 at 03:01 PM.

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