It’s sedan week!
Brandon M’s G35 visited us early 2013 for suspension upgrades and he came back for a few more mods. We installed a Stoptech Sport Kit which is a very smart and affordable way to increase braking capacity:
OEM vs Stoptech rotors:
Brandon is now running G35 coupe 19″ wheels and they look fantastic coupled with the lowered ride height!
Rob UPREV re-tuned the G with the addition of a Trans-Go shift kit. Note the increased hp/tq throughout entire rev range with peak gains of 10hp/8tq to the wheels:
Thanks for coming back to ZCG Brandon!
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Eric L has been with Z Car Garage since our opening almost 9 years ago. He bought his Z32TT while in college and took great care of his Z for many years. He decided it was time for more traction and braking so we installed a Stoptech big-brake kit up front and new wheels/tires.
Before/after shot of the F/R brakes:
The stock rear calipers were matched to the front and treated to new Stoptech rotors with 309 brake pads:
We also took care of a few others items like replacing the hood insulation and some general maintenance.
Staggered Work Emotion CR-Kai wheels contrast nicely with the with the pearl white paint and allow for some wider tires to be fitted!
Enjoy The Ride Eric!
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Daren S. wanted to make his Infiniti G35 Journey Sedan more exciting to drive on the commute. Better breathing can improve power so we bolted on JWT dual POP chargers and a Stillen exhaust system followed by UPREV tuning.
The POP chargers also add a very throaty intake sound 🙂
The Stillen exhaust system replaces the restrictive OEM parts and makes getting on the throttle a bit more satisfying:
On the dyno, the intake alone made a noticeable improvement in power from 260hp/235tq to 264hp/243tq at the wheels:
UPREV tuning makes efficient use of these breathing mods for a final output of 276hp/246tq! Gotta love that huge gain under both hp/tq curves:
Whoa is just as important as go and there are many options out there for improving braking performance. Instead of a full-blown big-brake kit Daren opted for a Stoptech Sport Kit:
This is a great alternative to OEM parts. When coupled with our favorite 309 pad and Stoptech 600 fluid this kit is perfect for spirited driving whether it be on your favorite mountain road or commute!
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We have been taking care of Carlton’s 350z for a long time and he recently needed to replace worn brakes. Instead of the costlier OEM rotors/pads/lines we installed a Stoptech Sport Kit:
The kit consists of slotted rotors, stainless braided brake lines and performance pads. This is a fantastic alternative to the OEM parts and perfect for the demanding Z-car owner who enjoys”spirited” driving. If your Z is up for a brake service and you don’t want to spring for a full aftermarket caliper big-brake kit, consider the Stoptech Sport Kit!
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Stephen is a Google employee and came to Z Car Garage on referral by GT-R owner
Atila. Stephen wanted to enjoy some track day fun in his NSX so we upgraded the brakes with a Stoptech Sport Kit consisting of slotted rotors, stainless braided lines and new pads:
Stock vs Stoptech rotors:
We love this Honda. Have fun at the track Stephen!
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