base brakes almost killed me

buddyZ · 06-29-2012, 09:46 PM

thanks for whoever was looking out for me... Time for Z1 upgrade?

Cmike2780 · 06-29-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ

thanks for whoever was looking out for me... Time for Z1 upgrade?

what happened?

LakeShow · 06-29-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

what happened?

+1...

Shotta · 06-29-2012, 10:13 PM

Is the trolling line out?

Cmike2780 · 06-29-2012, 10:16 PM

Doesn't really make sense unless he's hitting the track or auto x.

HerOuji · 06-29-2012, 10:18 PM

What ever happened, I'm glad you are ok.

SPOHN · 06-29-2012, 10:41 PM

Sounds like driver error to me

LakeShow · 06-29-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Sounds like driver error to me

Sounds like bacon to me.

Csquared · 06-29-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Sounds like bacon to me.

Hmmmm.... Bacon.

buddyZ · 06-29-2012, 11:53 PM

nothing crazy but i had to make a quick hard stop only at 75 mph and these brakes are soft and weak. Still wish i got the sport package.. this is brutal..

Cmike2780 · 06-30-2012, 12:43 AM

Soft and weak? The base brakes are more than enough brake force for that and the advantage over the sports package stopping distance is minimal. The advatage with the Akebono's is really only noticeable if you track or autox the car which requires constant brake cycles that generate a ton of heat. It's not really 'safer' than the base brakes, but they are better for other reasons. Base brakes 'almost killing you' is a bit of an exaggeration and you'd probably be just as 'almost killed' doing the same thing with the Akebono's. They do way look better than the base brakes though.

bigdog1250 · 06-30-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Soft and weak? The base brakes are more than enough brake force for that and the advantage over the sports package stopping distance is minimal. The advatage with the Akebono's is really only noticeable if you track or autox the car which requires constant brake cycles that generate a ton of heat. It's not really 'safer' than the base brakes, but they are better for other reasons. Base brakes 'almost killing you' is a bit of an exaggeration and you'd probably be just as 'almost killed' doing the same thing with the Akebono's. They do way look better than the base brakes though.

+1 Driver error. Best brake mod is a good set of eyes (.)(.)

Nismo89 · 06-30-2012, 01:06 AM

well i would presume that you have new brakes on order? if your gonna be stopping regularly at 70 mph. then get better brakes, otherwise the regular base brakes are more than enough stopping power.

no idea what caused you to have to stop suddenly at 70 plus mph but if you want to spend the cash on minimal gains over the stock brakes, (depending on what you get) go for it, i know i certainly dont go Balls out and to the wall everytime in the my car. i want to make it last and speeding on the highway is a good way to get my take taken away. lol

"soft and weak" has me wondering what exactly you were doing..... lol if it was on a track id understand ...the best defense to this andto avoid is using your eyes to see whats ahead and get ready for it (change to lower speeds and gears)

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Apoc370z · 06-30-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

+1 Driver error. Best brake mod is a good set of eyes (.)(.)

bewbs!!!

oh wait....

Guard Dad · 06-30-2012, 01:20 AM

Get the Z1 upgrade and make sure you get stainless steel brake lines, use a temperature resistant brake fluid like Motul RBF660 and select pads with aggressive initial (cold) bite. Sounds like your issues are in street driving, I suspect that your problem is one of response rather outright stopping distance. This setup should help in that regard. Once the brakes are into the ABS mode it's all up to the tires so make sure you'll got some good ones.

06-29-2012, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
buddyZ Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: socal Posts: 118 Drives: 2012 Base6mt Rep Power: 0	base brakes almost killed me thanks for whoever was looking out for me... Time for Z1 upgrade?

06-29-2012, 10:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Doesn't really make sense unless he's hitting the track or auto x. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

06-29-2012, 10:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
HerOuji Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brunei Posts: 131 Drives: 09 370z TG M6 Rep Power: 13	What ever happened, I'm glad you are ok. __________________ 370z 6MT TG 2009

06-29-2012, 10:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Sounds like driver error to me __________________

06-30-2012, 12:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Soft and weak? The base brakes are more than enough brake force for that and the advantage over the sports package stopping distance is minimal. The advatage with the Akebono's is really only noticeable if you track or autox the car which requires constant brake cycles that generate a ton of heat. It's not really 'safer' than the base brakes, but they are better for other reasons. Base brakes 'almost killing you' is a bit of an exaggeration and you'd probably be just as 'almost killed' doing the same thing with the Akebono's. They do way look better than the base brakes though. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

06-29-2012, 10:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 13	Is the trolling line out?

06-29-2012, 11:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
buddyZ Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: socal Posts: 118 Drives: 2012 Base6mt Rep Power: 0	nothing crazy but i had to make a quick hard stop only at 75 mph and these brakes are soft and weak. Still wish i got the sport package.. this is brutal..

06-30-2012, 01:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	well i would presume that you have new brakes on order? if your gonna be stopping regularly at 70 mph. then get better brakes, otherwise the regular base brakes are more than enough stopping power. no idea what caused you to have to stop suddenly at 70 plus mph but if you want to spend the cash on minimal gains over the stock brakes, (depending on what you get) go for it, i know i certainly dont go Balls out and to the wall everytime in the my car. i want to make it last and speeding on the highway is a good way to get my take taken away. lol "soft and weak" has me wondering what exactly you were doing..... lol if it was on a track id understand ...the best defense to this andto avoid is using your eyes to see whats ahead and get ready for it (change to lower speeds and gears) ( O ) ( O ) _______ __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you btch!..... and im Left handed! Last edited by Nismo89; 06-30-2012 at 01:13 AM.*

06-30-2012, 01:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	Get the Z1 upgrade and make sure you get stainless steel brake lines, use a temperature resistant brake fluid like Motul RBF660 and select pads with aggressive initial (cold) bite. Sounds like your issues are in street driving, I suspect that your problem is one of response rather outright stopping distance. This setup should help in that regard. Once the brakes are into the ABS mode it's all up to the tires so make sure you'll got some good ones. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff. Last edited by Guard Dad; 07-01-2012 at 03:51 AM.

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