Arif Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Last October a few friends and I went to Japan on a Z trip. Since we were there we asked around if anyone sold the adapters that would allow the use of Z32 calipers on a S30. One of our group members found a source and we ordered a set. I bought an extra set to see if there would be interest in recreating them here in the states. Before I get them made I'd like to see if anyone is interested in buying a set. I just picked them up today and will visit a few local machinist to get prices next week. I'll post up the cost soon but if you're interested in a set you can post below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordmcmillan123 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I would be interested. What rotors would need to used to mate up correctly. Honda Odyssey? Skyline? Obviously depends on cost as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceVance Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Interested pending price and rotor requirements. Not really interested in having to machine rotors every time they need replacing... Is this front only? If it includes rear does it remove the parking brake functionality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Same as above. Interested, but also want to hear what rotors these would work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) The set up will be identical to the brake set up here:http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/105586-z32-caliper-conversion-kit-front-only/?hl=brakes&do=findComment&comment=987858It uses the Honda Odyssey rotors which does require redrilling for a four lug set up along with enlarging the center hole to 81mm. Edited January 27, 2016 by Arif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I'm interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Well, I'm certainly interested, but couldn't commit until I can find someone who would be able to do the modifications to the Honda rotors. Keep us posted on what you find. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordmcmillan123 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I have found a machine shop that will be able to modify the rotors, so I'm in. Again depending on cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'm in for a set of brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Just a small update. I'm meeting with a buddy this weekend and he's agreed to do the CAD work for the adapters. Hopefully I'll have it back by the end of next week and can take it to get quotes from local CNC shops after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordmcmillan123 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Ok I got a chance to bolt everything up to make sure there weren't any issues with the brackets. The only issue I ran across was the top allen bolt was hitting the strut tube. I'm not sure if it's because of the coilovers but I'm going to grab some traditional bolts with shorter heads to see if that remedies the issue. Here are some pictures so you can see what the set up looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Sweet. I may be interested as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornedcow Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Keep us updated, I'm looking for a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zilvia_gt Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Will these still work for those who went 5-lugs already? If yes, I'm in for a set too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 The lug pattern on the Odyssey is 5x120. I think the 5 lug conversions run 5x114 so you'd have to redrill the rotor and that's if the existing holes don't intefere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 What is the rotor diameter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Don't want to step on anyone's toes, however, I am available to pitch in for drafting and potentially 3D printing a prototype. Additionally if there are a lot of people interested in the swap that are having a hard time getting rotors modified, it might be worth looking into a custom rotor option group buy. Maybe: https://www.adamsrotors.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) What is the rotor diameter? Mine are already installed so I can't measure them however one write-up says the rotors are 11.65". Don't want to step on anyone's toes, however, I am available to pitch in for drafting and potentially 3D printing a prototype. Additionally if there are a lot of people interested in the swap that are having a hard time getting rotors modified, it might be worth looking into a custom rotor option group buy. Maybe: https://www.adamsrotors.com/ If they can make custom rotors that would be great. I borrowed a friend's drill press and used the old hub ring as a template then bolted it down to the rotor. I forgot to mention we placed the old ring on the rotor and measured from the end of the ring to the end of the rotor hat. We took four measurements and made sure they were all the same. Be careful when drilling the hole that goes through the original hole, the bit tended to want to walk when we were drilling it out. Edited February 5, 2016 by Arif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) Mine are already installed so I can't measure them however one write-up says the rotors are 11.65". If they can make custom rotors that would be great. I borrowed a friend's drill press and used the old hub ring as a template then bolted it down to the rotor. I forgot to mention we placed the old ring on the rotor and measured from the end of the ring to the end of the rotor hat. We took four measurements and made sure they were all the same. Be careful when drilling the hole that goes through the original hole, the bit tended to want to walk when we were drilling it out. I recall measuring my Odyssey rotor and there were like 11 13/16. I have since returned them. Arif, how did you enlarge the center hole? Keep in mind that these rotors were originally defined to go in front of the hub, over the lug studs. I went 5 lug, and the bolt pattern on the back of my TTT 5 lug hubs is 103mm. This would still have been drillable. Instead of having custom rotors, how about custom rotor adaptors? Then you could use off the shelf wilwood rotors and not have to customize your wear parts. Rotor adaptors might be cheaper than entire rotors. Edited February 5, 2016 by JoeK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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