G37 / FX50 Akebono Brake Retrofit

twistedtahoe said:
i think the color its self is nice.:tup:

Me personally i'd like a bit more contrast something that pops and says BBK! subraru did it a while back with their lateral links and other suspension components on the sti in pink so why not a color unexpected...i'm not saying pink but a color that stands out or maybe a color match of some future coil overs????
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+1 color looks great, but for all that work, I'd go for something that pops out a little more.
 
I didn't get any bolts when I bought the calipers, does anybody know if we just use our existing bolts to mount these?
 
Finished my front calipers, first one came out pretty good... the second one(not pictured) I had a hard time getting the stencil aligned so the "akebono" is a bit off to the left, I am in no way going to repaint the whole caliper because of the lettering.

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that looks great bro... im in need of a brake system update... mine makes this whistling sound everytime i brake.. plus if i go over 80mph and try to brake the steering wheel shakes like its having a seizure!!!

john is you read this could you take her for a drive and try to figure out what it is if you can..(: thanks!!
 
fxlr8 said:
Finished my front calipers, first one came out pretty good... the second one(not pictured) I had a hard time getting the stencil aligned so the "akebono" is a bit off to the left, I am in no way going to repaint the whole caliper because of the lettering.

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Your caliper is photogenic. Look at it pose for the picture.
 

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Really nice job, the color and the logo choice is perfect. +1 on Chedman's comment, I also like the Caliper leaning up against the stripper pole all sexy style.......
 
jeff should have thrown a few dollars just to make the pict a bit better!! "stripping caliber" lol
 
that looks great, that stencil looks like a bitch to work with but it came out sweet. engine enamel should hold up good I think but I've had not so great results with engine enamel on rotors, don't last at all. should be much better on calipers I think

& yeah johnathan, I'll take it for a ride, but from what your discribing sounds like rotors for sure... can't drive it too fast right now, the bumpers off & the cars in pieces atm :p
 
turbocad6 said:
that looks great, that stencil looks like a bitch to work with but it came out sweet. engine enamel should hold up good I think but I've had not so great results with engine enamel on rotors, don't last at all. should be much better on calipers I think

& yeah johnathan, I'll take it for a ride, but from what your discribing sounds like rotors for sure... can't drive it too fast right now, the bumpers off & the cars in pieces atm :p
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no problem john!..
 
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