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myfirstz 09-13-2009 09:30 PM

Rotora Big Brake Kit 370Z
 
Has anyone have experience with Rotora Big Brake Kits? Are they a reputable company?

I'm seriously considering a front brake kit upgrade. It's $1795 for a 2pc 15in Brake Kit 8 piston. Is this a good price? Any feedback would be appreciated.
Here's a link to the website with pricing and details.

http://www.nyxracing.com/images/rotorafc8brakekit.jpg

http://www.nyxracing.com/images/rotoracar1.jpg

http://www.nyxracing.com/images/rotoracar4.jpg

imag 09-13-2009 09:53 PM

Are you getting them for looks or because you're actually running up against the limits of the stock brakes?

If for looks, I'd say spending $2K to have slightly larger brake calipers is ranks high on the list of things humans do that I don't understand - but these are probably the cheapest way to do it.

If you actually need better braking, I'd go whole hog with the 6-piston AP kit or else go with the Brembo upgrade calipers (which are the same price as those rotaras). I'm personally taking it easy on the track until someone comes out with a decent two-piece rotor, and hoping that solves any problems. Since I'm tracking for fun, not to shave seconds off my time, that solution will probably work for me. If I were really chasing lap times, I'd follow Travis' lead...

RCZ 09-13-2009 09:54 PM

Exactly what he said ^.

myfirstz 09-13-2009 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imag (Post 197884)
Are you getting them for looks or because you're actually running up against the limits of the stock brakes?

If for looks, I'd say spending $2K to have slightly larger brake calipers is ranks high on the list of things humans do that I don't understand - but these are probably the cheapest way to do it.

If you actually need better braking, I'd go whole hog with the 6-piston AP kit or else go with the Brembo upgrade calipers (which are the same price as those rotaras). I'm personally taking it easy on the track until someone comes out with a decent two-piece rotor, and hoping that solves any problems. Since I'm tracking for fun, not to shave seconds off my time, that solution will probably work for me. If I were really chasing lap times, I'd follow Travis' lead...

Not for looks. Performance. Thanks for your input.

myfirstz 09-13-2009 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 197887)
Exactly what he said ^.

I get the picture...

Mike 09-13-2009 10:03 PM

I have powdercoated several sets of them, along with every other type on the market and I can't see any physical reason why they would be inferior. When I coat, I totally break them down and reassemble them and these don't have any visible flaws

nogoodname 09-13-2009 10:04 PM

well, if you buy the TT, it's good to get

JoeD 09-13-2009 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imag (Post 197884)
Are you getting them for looks or because you're actually running up against the limits of the stock brakes?

If for looks, I'd say spending $2K to have slightly larger brake calipers is ranks high on the list of things humans do that I don't understand - but these are probably the cheapest way to do it.

If you actually need better braking, I'd go whole hog with the 6-piston AP kit or else go with the Brembo upgrade calipers (which are the same price as those rotaras). I'm personally taking it easy on the track until someone comes out with a decent two-piece rotor, and hoping that solves any problems. Since I'm tracking for fun, not to shave seconds off my time, that solution will probably work for me. If I were really chasing lap times, I'd follow Travis' lead...

:iagree::iagree:

Nothing makes me LOL more than a BBBBK (bling bling big-brake kit). Ya know...the one's you see on E46 M3s behind HRE wheels which have never even seen a track?

if you are looking for a proper brake setup, look into the upper-end Brembo kits, AP, Alcons, or even StopTechs.

nogoodname 09-13-2009 10:09 PM

get these:

12 Piston with 380mm rotors with a 4 piston 380mm rear
http://myg37.com/forums/brakes-suspe...et-on-a-g.html

myfirstz 09-13-2009 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname (Post 197909)
well, if you buy the TT, it's good to get

That's why I'm asking. I'm planning to TT the car soon. I'm not buying for looks, that's absurd to spend that kind of money just for looks. I'd rather paint them if I was going that route.Thanks for all those who provided their input.

nogoodname 09-13-2009 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstz (Post 197931)
That's why I'm asking. I'm planning to TT the car soon. I'm not buying for looks, that's absurd to spend that kind of money just for looks. I'd rather paint them if I was going that route.Thanks for all those who provided their input.

check the link i posted above

myfirstz 09-13-2009 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname (Post 197932)
check the link i posted above

I did. I'll pass on that. I'm just gonna wait until I get the TT then I'll look into it.

nogoodname 09-13-2009 10:31 PM

lol.... 12 pistons is a bit much..... it takes up like half of the rotor itself


there's a few TT'ed G37 that didnt upgrade the brakes, you should be fine too

myfirstz 09-13-2009 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname (Post 197963)
lol.... 12 pistons is a bit much..... it takes up like half of the rotor itself


there's a few TT'ed G37 that didnt upgrade the brakes, you should be fine too

Well, I guess I can do without them for now. But those Brakes are SO huge.

I'm planning to track the car. I'll make a decision when the time comes.

RCZ 09-13-2009 10:56 PM

If you are planning to track the car then get the AP Racing 6-pots or the Brembo 6-pots.


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