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?
 
Chedman13 said:
+1 color looks great, but for all that work, I'd go for something that pops out a little more.
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Agreed, I also like the stealth look BUT some PS work may be in order to get a feel for what would give you the best visual "bang for your buck".
 
in the beginning I thought bolts were needed cause I went from rotoras, but yeah, stock bolts are fine... don't forget to mod the brakeline bolt though,..
 
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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