PICS - 300zx 4 piston brake conversion
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
UPDATE: I found out the stock 18" SE rims do NOT fit. Looks like they need a spacer, prolly 5mm. Still love the brakes.
Crap.. how did you find that out dues? I got my bracket coming soon.
Originally Posted by chernmax
Insert drool right here!!! 
but they dont say Nissan on them 
Kamski
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[QUOTE=kamilkluczewski]or go with 13.6 inch rotors and drool some more, you know they also come in candy apple red. but they dont say Nissan on them
Kamski
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I want those too Kamski but too much cannot afford those. Unless i can get a deal on them. I have my calipers too but it says sumitomo on top then nissan. DANG i was hopping that it would fit. AArgh
but they dont say Nissan on them Kamski
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I want those too Kamski but too much cannot afford those. Unless i can get a deal on them. I have my calipers too but it says sumitomo on top then nissan. DANG i was hopping that it would fit. AArgh
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From: Displaced New Yorker in Southern, MD
Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
or go with 13.6 inch rotors and drool some more, you know they also come in candy apple red. but they dont say Nissan on them
Kamski
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=470943
but they dont say Nissan on them Kamski
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=470943
Originally Posted by chernmax
Any money I have I want to invest in speed, my Max brakes superb!!!
Kamski
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From: Displaced New Yorker in Southern, MD
Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
To each is own, but I guess if you dont track the car stocks are fine. I just find they are not what they seem when you get aggressive with them on the track.
Kamski
Kamski
Originally Posted by chernmax
I run track about 2-3 times a month, if you mean autocross, that's a different subject. IMO, sticky tires, Hawk brake pads, and Mossey high performance brake lines give me all I need to brake on a quarter mile track and still own the streets...
Kamski
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From: Displaced New Yorker in Southern, MD
Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
Yes I meant cross track or speed track at local raceways, for 1/4 mile tracks stock brakes are more then sufficient.
Kamski
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Originally Posted by koyoki
Crap.. how did you find that out dues? I got my bracket coming soon.
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
I was putting my stock rims on and discovered they didnt fit. Remember, with some spacers, the rims should fit fine, maybe 5mm spacers. Its really no big deal.
Damn.. that just kills it.. With a 5mm the rims would stick out. maybe over the fender. I was hoping i didn't have to do any other stuff to it once i put it on. Oh well time to sell the calipers and bracket i guess. really disappointing. Thanks Dues
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The rims wont stick out because its only 5mm. My suggestion is to install the parts first and see. If you somehow decide you don't like it, then maybe sell the parts, but I think it will all work out.
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The aluminum 300zx calipers weigh around 5-6 lbs. The OEM Maxima calipers are like 15 lbs. Although its not rotating mass, it is unsprung weight which makes suspension more responsive.
Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
The aluminum 300zx calipers weigh around 5-6 lbs. The OEM Maxima calipers are like 15 lbs. Although its not rotating mass, it is unsprung weight which makes suspension more responsive.
Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
with the spacers, would you need longer wheel studs?
Kamski
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Contact Matt Blehm. He sells the brackets and stainless steel lines.
http://www.blehmco.com/
http://www.blehmco.com/
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Originally Posted by stealthmax
i have the brake calipers myself now. i just need the brakets. does anyone have these brakets they want to sell me!
Originally Posted by ridersoftoob
why dont you go with AP bbk? works pretty well.
i had the bbk installed a while ago but i'd reccommend that before adding in the 300zx setup. jus my 3 pennies.
i had the bbk installed a while ago but i'd reccommend that before adding in the 300zx setup. jus my 3 pennies.
have to ask....where did you get your wheels? they look somewhat familiar, maybe from stillen?
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[QUOTE=!PrjctMax!]hmmmmmmmmmmm.....$2,400 + installation=around high $2,000 (or maybe you got the 1 piece $1,700 kit) compared to around no more than $1,000 + install yourself.........but it's your money and time
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Right. The 300zx conversion is substantially cheaper and its a Nissan product which is nice to have on the car.
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Right. The 300zx conversion is substantially cheaper and its a Nissan product which is nice to have on the car.
Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Here is a cool pic I took that really shows how nice the brakes look:
B) Why havent you gotten better rotors yet?
C) Did you do your Rear SS lines yet?
D) Msn me, I need your help with the Pulley
E) Can you get the 300ZX rear two piston calipers?
Kamski
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A - Smoother and more responsive - no fade - no shimmy
B - Waiting for good deal on 2 piece slotted rotors
C. Not yet, real soon - i want harder pedal
D. Pulley is easy, Ill help u on MSN or phone
E. No, not needed
B - Waiting for good deal on 2 piece slotted rotors
C. Not yet, real soon - i want harder pedal
D. Pulley is easy, Ill help u on MSN or phone
E. No, not needed
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