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adapter to run larger rotors with 4x4 vented calipers


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No one makes an adapter like that because of two reasons.

 

1. What factory rotor would you use that is the same thickness as the 300zx rotor but around 12-13 inches in diameter?

 

2. What rear brakes would you use to be proportionate to the front brakes?

 

Those were the customer problems. Now here are the distributor problems

 

1. Most z cars have 15 inch wheels these days. This kit would most likely require a 16. That’s a chunk of your market that can't buy your kit.

 

Also such a kit would likely cost around $750. Would you be willing to pay that? Or would you rather buy the Toyota kit for $475

 

Remember you have to get front and rear kits that are proportionate. You can't get the rear 240sx disk conversion and a regular Toyota kit. I’ve had that setup on my car and the front brakes had to be turned down almost to the point where the valve was closed. I might as well just left the front brakes stock.

 

I’m working on having a custom rim made for us hybrid z users right now. If everything goes well there might be a lot more people here with good sized wheels. :) Then maybe I’ll make a new kit.

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Also such a kit would likely cost around $750. Would you be willing to pay that? Or would you rather buy the Toyota kit for $475

Or a Wilwood kit for $789?

 

There is nothing particularly great about the Toyota calipers. If you're going to go to the hassle, you might as well drop 5 lbs per corner and get a bigger brake pad with an aluminum caliper.

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