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Siizzzoooo · 03-01-2006, 03:16 PM

Its the adapter kit that allows usage of the 350Z Track edition 12.8 in. rotors

Just wondering what you guys thought about out if any of you has had first hand experience with it

sideview_180sx · 03-01-2006, 03:54 PM

most people don't readily know about the SPL upgrade. I'd say it would be nice to fill up the wheel wells even more with a rotor of that size. Shouldn't be too much of a significant difference, unless you track you car hard (sessions of road racing, not drifting)

[email protected] · 03-01-2006, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siizzzoooo

Just wondering what you guys thought about out if any of you has had first hand experience with it

Chris Johnson of Performance Motorsports/Boostlogic gave it 2 thumbs up

http://www.texasracingscene.com/showthread.php?t=14417

ae86driftn · 03-01-2006, 04:45 PM

I have it. It's nice cause it filled up my rims,but the caliper is to small for the rotor so it doesn't use all the rotor surface. Finding some acutal 350/G35 track calipers would be ideal and look perfect.here are some pics....

...hope this helps

Siizzzoooo · 03-01-2006, 05:32 PM

provided that you used the same pads, how significant was the difference versus the z32 rotors?

also, how is brake clearance on those wheels? I'm hoping they clear my Z33 wheels...the normal Z32 brake upgrade cleared with plenty of room though

-NOTE-
I ordered the setup a couple days ago..lol..just making sure I made a good purchase

Thanks Guys

Slidin240Wayz · 03-01-2006, 10:37 PM

yea man, you lose about 2-3 millimeters of contact---> the brackets move the caliper too far out and not all of the pad is used.

soawsome · 03-01-2006, 11:00 PM

i wouldent worry to much about it not covering all of the rotor, even tho that would be even better but i would think you would still get a good amount of gain in braking power from the increased distance of the caliper from the center becuase of leverage.

Do you really loose pad contact.... that odd i wonder why it would be designed like that unless it was made for the Z33 calipers rather than the Z32 calipers ??

PITCH · 03-02-2006, 04:46 AM

Is there a larger rotor avalible for the rear? Ive seen the Attain rear big rotor before. Anyone using that?

drift into a curb · 03-02-2006, 05:55 AM

Edit: Kuah made it clear.

[email protected] · 03-02-2006, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soawsome

Do you really loose pad contact.... that odd i wonder why it would be designed like that unless it was made for the Z33 calipers rather than the Z32 calipers ??

You do lose a little bit of pad contact because the pad/caliper was designed for a disc with a different curvature. It does not affect performance because brake torque does not depend on area of pad contact, it just depends on rotor diameter, pad material and pressure. You will probably wear through pads slightly faster but at least Z32 pads are much cheaper than big brake kit pads

Siizzzoooo · 03-02-2006, 12:11 PM

whats this i hear about washers?

SoSideways · 03-02-2006, 01:38 PM

It probably wouldn't look that bad if you bought a Brembo blank rotor, and painted the surface where the wheel sits up against (the hat area), and spray a little bit of paint onto the rotor contact surface.

Once you apply the brakes it'll take all the paint off of the pad contact area, while leaving the area that aren't used by the pads painted still, so it'll look much better that way.

faded1004 · 03-17-2006, 07:04 AM

is there any way you can post a pic of the pad you currently use? i am very interested in seeing what portion is unused on the pad...

dct223 · 03-17-2006, 07:30 AM

im sure in addition braking power cus of a bigger rotor, you would also have more surface area for heat dissapation, as well as not collecting as much heat, meaning less likely hood of brake fade....

faded1004 · 03-17-2006, 11:34 AM

i feel very hesitant about the hang over... does anyone have a picture of this hang over? is it a super small amount? does it go across the top of the pad? is it a huge chunk?

redline racer510 · 12-12-2008, 09:47 AM

its about the thickness of 2 or 3 rotors stacked on top of each other. but im wondering if you can defeat this by running evo or sti rotors(13inch) ?

racer98 · 12-12-2008, 10:17 AM

Best bet is if you have some 18in rims use the new G37 calipers and rotors all around rears are a bolt and play with the z32 conversion - you will need a brake bias adjuster as well a upgrade the brake master.

if you dont want to go that route buy the z32 coversion f/r with brake master but go with a 2peice hat and floating rotors

good luck.

TUnity2 · 12-12-2008, 11:39 AM

i think its good to just just to get better clearance for wheels.

codyace · 12-12-2008, 12:26 PM

Holy cow old thread!

I don't think that SPL even makes these adapters any more

I got mine from Punk Racing. Uses a 13" Cobra/G35 rotor.

03-01-2006, 03:16 PM	#1
Siizzzoooo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 1,355 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone running the SPL Parts Big Brake rotor kit? Its the adapter kit that allows usage of the 350Z Track edition 12.8 in. rotors Just wondering what you guys thought about out if any of you has had first hand experience with it __________________ 2004 Honda S2000 NFR \| 2007 Acura TL CBP \| Project *Coming Soon*

03-01-2006, 03:54 PM	#2
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	most people don't readily know about the SPL upgrade. I'd say it would be nice to fill up the wheel wells even more with a rotor of that size. Shouldn't be too much of a significant difference, unless you track you car hard (sessions of road racing, not drifting) __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014

03-01-2006, 05:32 PM	#5
Siizzzoooo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 1,355 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	provided that you used the same pads, how significant was the difference versus the z32 rotors? also, how is brake clearance on those wheels? I'm hoping they clear my Z33 wheels...the normal Z32 brake upgrade cleared with plenty of room though -NOTE- I ordered the setup a couple days ago..lol..just making sure I made a good purchase Thanks Guys __________________ 2004 Honda S2000 NFR \| 2007 Acura TL CBP \| Project *Coming Soon* Last edited by Siizzzoooo; 03-01-2006 at 08:44 PM..

03-02-2006, 05:55 AM	#9
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Edit: Kuah made it clear. __________________ Go big or go home! Last edited by drift into a curb; 03-02-2006 at 10:28 AM..

03-02-2006, 12:11 PM	#11
Siizzzoooo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 1,355 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	whats this i hear about washers? __________________ 2004 Honda S2000 NFR \| 2007 Acura TL CBP \| Project *Coming Soon*

03-01-2006, 04:45 PM	#4
ae86driftn Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: va Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have it. It's nice cause it filled up my rims,but the caliper is to small for the rotor so it doesn't use all the rotor surface. Finding some acutal 350/G35 track calipers would be ideal and look perfect.here are some pics.... ...hope this helps

03-01-2006, 10:37 PM	#6
Slidin240Wayz Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Everywhere Age: 40 Posts: 5,427 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	yea man, you lose about 2-3 millimeters of contact---> the brackets move the caliper too far out and not all of the pad is used.

03-01-2006, 11:00 PM	#7
soawsome Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 358 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i wouldent worry to much about it not covering all of the rotor, even tho that would be even better but i would think you would still get a good amount of gain in braking power from the increased distance of the caliper from the center becuase of leverage. Do you really loose pad contact.... that odd i wonder why it would be designed like that unless it was made for the Z33 calipers rather than the Z32 calipers ??

03-02-2006, 04:46 AM	#8
PITCH Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Age: 43 Posts: 1,103 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Is there a larger rotor avalible for the rear? Ive seen the Attain rear big rotor before. Anyone using that?

03-02-2006, 01:38 PM	#12
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	It probably wouldn't look that bad if you bought a Brembo blank rotor, and painted the surface where the wheel sits up against (the hat area), and spray a little bit of paint onto the rotor contact surface. Once you apply the brakes it'll take all the paint off of the pad contact area, while leaving the area that aren't used by the pads painted still, so it'll look much better that way.

03-17-2006, 07:04 AM	#13
faded1004 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	is there any way you can post a pic of the pad you currently use? i am very interested in seeing what portion is unused on the pad...

03-17-2006, 07:30 AM	#14
dct223 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: hella NORCAL! Age: 39 Posts: 1,664 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	im sure in addition braking power cus of a bigger rotor, you would also have more surface area for heat dissapation, as well as not collecting as much heat, meaning less likely hood of brake fade.... __________________ Sfourteen

03-17-2006, 11:34 AM	#15
faded1004 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i feel very hesitant about the hang over... does anyone have a picture of this hang over? is it a super small amount? does it go across the top of the pad? is it a huge chunk?

12-12-2008, 09:47 AM	#16
redline racer510 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: EARFF(earth for you idiots) Posts: 1,072 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	its about the thickness of 2 or 3 rotors stacked on top of each other. but im wondering if you can defeat this by running evo or sti rotors(13inch) ?

12-12-2008, 10:17 AM	#17
racer98 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 六本木 Age: 47 Posts: 6,202 Trader Rating: (128) Feedback Score: 128 reviews	Best bet is if you have some 18in rims use the new G37 calipers and rotors all around rears are a bolt and play with the z32 conversion - you will need a brake bias adjuster as well a upgrade the brake master. if you dont want to go that route buy the z32 coversion f/r with brake master but go with a 2peice hat and floating rotors good luck.

12-12-2008, 11:39 AM	#18
TUnity2 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chalmette, la Posts: 511 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think its good to just just to get better clearance for wheels.

12-12-2008, 12:26 PM	#19
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 40 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	Holy cow old thread! I don't think that SPL even makes these adapters any more I got mine from Punk Racing. Uses a 13" Cobra/G35 rotor. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy