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Also the key to these kits isn't just a bigger rotor. They
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MixManMash
on January 19, 2010 at 10:47 AM
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Anyone that actually maintain a good brake bias
posted by kickerzx
on January 19, 2010 at 09:30 AM
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move the caliper further out which means you are increasing your braking torque (torque = force x radius).
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Need opinion: Z1/Ash 13" vs CZP 12.75" Brake Kit
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Mallz
22:19:17 01/18/10
Anyone that actually maintain a good brake bias
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kickerzx
09:30:27 01/19/10
That is... till you cook your brakes.
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MixManMash
10:46:38 01/19/10
Well said.
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The Hawk
11:06:58 01/19/10
Also the key to these kits isn't just a bigger rotor. They -
MixManMash
10:47:46 01/19/10
Ergo: bigger rotor.
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kickerzx
15:48:12 01/19/10
Umm. I know a few people on this forum that still maintain
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MixManMash
16:56:47 01/19/10
Exactly. Thats because Stoptech is one of the companys that
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kickerzx
08:28:54 01/20/10
Arizona Z Car BBK
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LJZTT
12:28:48 01/19/10
id probably go with akebono over that nowadays. (n/m)
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Antihero
13:23:44 01/19/10
I'm not sure if the Nismo 370Z Car and Driver tested had the
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MITTZX
14:22:40 01/19/10
that might have something to do with the pad they were using (n/m)
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ztunerz
15:15:54 01/19/10
Car and Driver said they would re-test with a new pad soon. (n/m)
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MITTZX
15:20:50 01/19/10
Too much weight with 30lbs each front rotor
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Ashman2k2
17:03:30 01/19/10
2nd, the Akebono 370Z kit is overrated, IMO (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
18:18:58 01/19/10
The AZZC kit rotor is much lighter lighter than OEM.
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LJZTT
01:24:05 01/20/10
I know the Wilwood AZZC kit is very light
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BigTDogg (MA)
15:26:28 01/20/10
point taken.
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Antihero
22:26:11 01/20/10
I've never been one for the latest fashion. Always been
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LJZTT
01:19:23 01/20/10
love that kit :) (n/m)
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ztunerz
15:16:18 01/19/10
I thought you had problems and had to swap em out? (n/m)
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Antihero
22:27:02 01/20/10
no just had to try different pads etc (n/m)
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ztunerz
20:45:42 01/22/10
do you know anyone that actually has Ash brakes?
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spyhunterTT(nj)
17:52:06 01/19/10
After installing both, here's my opinion....
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PiotrC70
22:12:54 01/19/10
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