Got an update for those that are interested. I have acquired some aluminium to produce the brackets. The individuals that are serious, please send me a pm to confirm that you do want a set of brackets. As of this moment I am not requesting a deposit like I wanted to do at first mostly because I am willing to take a risk on the purchase of the metal. But if you are still willing to put down a deposit to fully confirm your interest (maybe 50% or 25% of the final cost), that is also a possibility. I could always use the aluminum for other projects as well. However that does not mean I am going to produce a huge amount of relocation brackets and have them laying around.

Also I ordered a set of Centric 6th gen rotors and a set of calipers from Brembo 06 Evo calipers to test on my spare 5.5 gen knuckle. This is so that there is no issues with the end product. I am looking at about 2 weeks at the earliest before I have anything 100% completed. Please keep that in mind guys.

Thank you.

 

I'm interested, and will to put a down payment on the brackets on the 31st if you're fine with that.

I'm also curious if an brembo calipers from the Z or G35 could be used for this??

 

Z or G35 mounts would be different...and Z or G35 Brembos cost 2-3x more than the Evo Brembos referenced by Shift_Max.

If you're really interested in Z or G35 Brembos then I believe the relocation brackets for an '03 350z base caliper upgrading to '03 350z Brembo calipers should work on our cars. I have some stock '03 350z calipers at home that I will be test fitting when the monsoon here in TX lightens up. I'll chime in after a couple days to verify...but if it's true then that helps the aftermarket support for 5.5 gens at least.

 

I can find out also, I should have a 5.5 spindle here.

 

Doooo eeeet!
You can get it done quicker than I can.

 

Thank you to those that provide great feedback and are actually letting me offer something different to the maxima community. My goal is not to offer something and then have the end-user feel like they got ripped off in the end. This is why I stand behind the products that I sell. I do understand that this is not for everybody though but it is a good thing to have options.

I will keep everybody updated on the status of the brackets and I will personally test fit each set to make sure they fit and do not create any issues before anything is shipped out.

Thanks.

 

Keep up the good work, Shift_Max.

 

Thank you for clearing that up. One of my main reasons for holding back on the oem 6th gen BBK was weight, but your custom setup I'm thinking will be my next brake setup since it's lighter.

Oh and...keep up the good work

 

Rotational weight is far greater of a concern than static mass.

Let's not get into that and be happy we can have a Brembo set-up for less than $1500.

 

There is an option for a 2 piece 6th gen rotor if anybody is interested in that as well.

 

For eleventy trillion dollars!!

 

^^ LOL...nah only around $389/pair

 

Is the two piece rotor offer a non-cross drill/slotted option?

 

I've seen 2-piece rotors with a flat surface.

 

the big question will be clearance with stock 5.5g rims. Most likely a spacer is needed.

 

Agreed. But weight is definitely a factor we shouldn't sweep under the rug concerning such a setup. The guys w/ the 6th gen BBK at least can smile b/c they can shave some weight (if desired, considering they're using 6th gen rotors anyway).

Hell, it's the only thing that's got me wanting to this lol. But you're right, getting it all for under $15hunnert is king.

This is what I was reaching for and I most certainly am. Would you be referring to Matt's rotors?

 

Subscribing to see how well this goes, if only I had the funds to do this. Maybe uncle sam will good to me this year.

 

^Good thing about it is that you can acquire it piecemeal style.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...All-Categories

 

Nice Hardware!!!!!

 

A spacer will be required. Just do not know how big but at least a 10mm probably.

Yes, as of this moment those are the only ones I am aware of being available. I remember some members having them.

 

Someone finally bought this ! I was looking at that for a while, congrats man. I ended up going with the 6th gen BBK set. Which will be up for sale again now LOL

 

Lol...are you like Goldilocks with mods?

 

Where do you find these?

20mm at least. My Wilwoods wont fit with a 15mm.

I strongly agree. Weight savings in general is always good.

 

I can even sell em @ $389 a pair

 

do they weigh?

 

That was just a price I came across from an old thread somewhere. But in other searches yesterday I saw choices between $300-400/pair. 2-pc 12.6" rotors

 

That is not a bad price if it still exists for 2 piece rotors. I have done research on just blank rotors and Centric is at $60 a rotor. Anything else from Powerslot or Stoptech and etc is around $120-$150 a rotor. I have not looked at rotors though from auto-stores like Autozone and others though.

I do know that the 350z rotors that are on the 350z Brembo/G35 are around $500-$600 for a 2 piece set.

 

LOL. I'm just glad I didn't buy the expensive BBK!! nah I was just starting to put some money into these type of mods when I decided it was silly and this wasn't the platform I wanted. I'm selling she Maxipad in the spring

I should put some for sale ads up for some of this stuff I guess.

 

If your testing, see how big of a spacer is needed to use this setup on stock rims.

 

^ The problem with that is that I do not have any stock 5.5 gen rims available. Only test i can do is with a 19" Nismo Rays wheel unless somebody local has a set of wheels to donate to the cause.

Otherwise my spare set of Brembo calipers arrive tuesday January 31st. That is just a little update

 

While not quite the same, I had Z32/Cobra rotors on my 4th gen, and had to run a 20mm spacer and longer wheel studs to fit 5.5 GLE rims. Chances are pretty certain that it will still be the case with this setup.

S

 

So another update guys.
Today I received the calipers and the rotor to use to test fit the brackets. I had a spare knuckle assembly so I threw everything together and here is what it looks like.


Next step is to machine a couple sets of brackets and test them out to make sure everything fits properly and won't cause issues.

Look for another update shortly.

 

Looks great.

What type of aluminum are you using though? Obviously you know you can't just use standard stock right?

 

Good question. The brackets are machined from T6061 aircraft grade aluminium.

 

6061-T651 (solutionized, stress-relieved stretched and artificially aged).?

or just standard run of the mill 6061-O?

6061-T4 or T6 should be used for this IMO.

 

Vas, did you get my PM?

S

 

No they are not standard run of the mill 6061-0. I actually do not remember if they were even offered in the size of the bars that I needed to order from McMaster-Carr. The aluminium is in unpolished rectangular bars in T6. I can snap a picture of one of them if you would like.

I did and i am writing a response to it. Should be on its way

 

Wierd, didn't get it.

 

You da mang. Just looking out. last thing you'd want is an accident with your name on it~!!! If it's T6 it'll be savvy. Even the T4 would be sufficient, you're going a little overkill, good work look forward to hearing more, no one is making htese anymore!

 

Has anyone figured out the assembled weight of the brembo bbk vs. stock 5.5 gen assembly?

... weight reduction is in my future