Bohdan Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Hello everyone. My name is Bohdan. I've been a member of this forum for a while now. I dont really posy much but I'm a big z enthusiast and have owned a 1974 260z with a RB25 swap. I am the founder of staightboost, you can see the built pictures of the z on instagram under "straightboost". I do a lot of custom fabrication and I have been thinking of making the z32 brakes fit on my s30 front and rear and making the brackets available to you guys. I want to know how many of you guys would be interested in a set. They will be somewhere from $300-400 depending on the difficulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 For the fronts it looks like if you use a z31 5 lug hub with z33 track rotor and z32caliper, it's only a bracket that wouldn't be too hard to make IF you had a mill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohdan Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Well for those that do not want to get new wheels for 5 lug I think my option is better. I myself would rather just make the z32 brakes functional on the s30 4 lug hub. But like I said, I will most likely be making these anyway just want to know how many people would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezguy Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Well for those that do not want to get new wheels for 5 lug I think my option is better. I myself would rather just make the z32 brakes functional on the s30 4 lug hub. But like I said, I will most likely be making these anyway just want to know how many people would be interested. I'd pay $100 for a set of the fronts. Anymore than that Id just make my own. Edited October 11, 2014 by thezguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
213350z Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I would be interested if I can keep the 4 lug hub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohdan Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'd pay $100 for a set of the fronts. Anymore than that Id just make my own.Sorry,No one is going to make and sell brackets like that for $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohdan Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 I would be interested if I can keep the 4 lug hub Which model z do you have? Could you send me a PM with the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-E Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Sorry, No one is going to make and sell brackets like that for $100. Not to poop on your parade, but you should realize that there is an acceptable price for everything, and if that seems low, you should rethink your gameplan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohdan Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 I do realize that there is an acceptable price for everything. But no one is going to make those brackets for $100. If you dont want to pay for what it is actually worth then you have no business upgrading your brakes. You can go get duralast gold brake pads for $35 and be happy. I myself would pay $300 for those brackets even though I can make them myself. And I would just get me a set if they were available, but now I see why no one makes them, since "they should be worth $100" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohdan Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 This thread is for people who are interested. If you are not interested then dont bother wasting your time to tell me how they should be worth 70% less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I myself would pay $300 for those brackets even though I can make them myself. So the price is down to $300 now, from $300-400. 300/4 = $75 per bracket. You'd probably generate more interest and know more about your costs if you made a set and showed how well they work. It's all bench-racing until then, so BS'ing about cost and value doesn't seem unreasonable. Are Z32 brakes better than what Silvermine offers? http://www.silverminemotors.com/datsun/datsun-240z/brake-upgrades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezguy Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) This thread is for people who are interested. If you are not interested then dont bother wasting your time to tell me how they should be worth 70% less Good luck Edited October 12, 2014 by thezguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezguy Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) So the price is down to $300 now, from $300-400. 300/4 = $75 per bracket. You'd probably generate more interest and know more about your costs if you made a set and showed how well they work. It's all bench-racing until then, so BS'ing about cost and value doesn't seem unreasonable. Are Z32 brakes better than what Silvermine offers? http://www.silverminemotors.com/datsun/datsun-240z/brake-upgrades Edan makes a good Brake kit. I'm running his stage 4 rear kit. Edited October 12, 2014 by thezguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohdan Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'm sorry you seem to be upset that I don't think a few simple pieces of steel with a few holes punched in them isn't worth $300-$400. I work in supply chain for a large scale manufacturing facility. This is literally what I do for a living. These brackets your trying to make would cost less than $5 a piece. Leave the dims with me and I bet I could get them done for less. Sure you spend a few hours making a cardboard template but you think that coupled with a $5 piece of steel warrants a $300-$400 price tag? In the end your parts are only worth what someone is willing to pay for them, not what you say they are worth. Good luck Well if it is that cheap then how come they are not available? And looks like you dont know that much about it since you think it's just a piece of steel and cardboard template used to mock it up. Like I said these will be made to whoever wants them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezguy Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Well if it is that cheap then how come they are not available? And looks like you dont know that much about it since you think it's just a piece of steel and cardboard template used to mock it up. Like I said these will be made to whoever wants them. Just becuase they aren't available doesn't mean it's becuase they are expensive to make. I think you need to actually make a set and post a picture instead of trying to convience everyone on here that they are hard to make and expensive to produce. You want to sell a few sets for $400 show us why you think they are worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Well if it is that cheap then how come they are not available? Because there's no market for them. Nobody wants them. That's how business works. Make a set and show the value. You said they're worth $300 to you, and you have a car to put them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohdan Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 My main point here is that you will be able to use the Z32 rotors. Not a custom rotor that will be hard to find when needs replacing. The Z32 uses a vented rotor on the rear and dual piston calipers. These are the brackets that i had on my z on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezguy Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) So what Is so much different/hard about these to make? Looks like any other S30 caliper bracket adapter. Edited October 12, 2014 by thezguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohdan Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Well then make me a few. I will pay $10 per bracket. you make $5, easy money. I can buy in bulk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Just to help you with your original question, I'll rephrase it - How many of you would pay $350 for a set of brackets that will let you use Z32 calipers and rotors, front and back, on your S30's? You'll need to source the other parts yourself. So add in the cost of the calipers, rotors, pads, and any assorted hardware to make it work, and you have the cost of the "kit". It's interesting to see how new products are developed. Best not to be too sensitive to criticism/questions, especially when it's just one of many ideas out there on the interweb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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