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  1. Hi Alex,

     

    I need a set of spark plugs for my 370Z. Do you sell them?

    Is it best to use original Denso plugs, or another brand?

     

    Thanks,

    Richard

  2. Update: I got Carbotech pads as recommended. Also new (plain) front discs from Brakeparts.co.uk for under £100 for the pair (suggested by Carbotech), and skimmed the rears at Old Mill Motors in Witney, who also fitted the pads and discs - good job and good price. I've been running the Carbotech pads on the road and so far they are great - lots of stopping power with very little brake pressure required. A hint of warming-up is required but not a problem. And occasional slight squealing - again, expected and not a problem. I am impressed so far. The full test will come with the next track day. Richard
  3. P.S. My track day was at Abingdon Airfield near Oxford. Very friendly and plenty of run off although I didn't take advantage of that - almost did once when the brakes reached end of life though.
  4. OK thanks for the advice. I've already installed braided hoses and have been using Motul 600 fluid. I will need to do something about my current discs as there is some scoring all round. The rears are nearly new, although the fronts are a bit older. How big an issue is scored discs? Is skimming the discs worth considering? Alternatively, for new discs, MTEC discs are the same price as OEM (http://www.mtecbrakes.com/brake-discs/nissan/370z-coupe-2009/370z-3-7-v6-06-09.html), which would be grooved, dimpled or drilled. Is there any reason not to go for these over OEM? Thanks
  5. Good input - thanks all. So will Carbotechs give me enough stopping power? No need to go for bigger brakes all round? With the EBC Yellows I was having to work the brake quite hard to get to the limit. And same question for Carbon Lorraine RC5+ / Pagid RS29 / Stoptech. @Alex - by "non-agressive rotor", do you mean don't go for drilled/grooved discs - just plain standard disks? Are Carbotechs ok for daily driving or would you recommend putting the standard pads back on for daily use - and is this simple on the 370Z (special tools needed)? Thanks
  6. Hi all, Is this normal? I took my 370Z for its first track day a couple of weeks ago. I prepped the brakes for the track by putting EBC Yellows all round (on standard discs), HEL brake lines and Motul 600 fluid. All bedded in over a few weeks of road driving. However, after a single track day the pads were completely worn out down to the backing material and now the discs are scored. I was doing 10-minute sessions (limited by oil temp - that's a job for another day) with a bit of cool-down at the end of each session. I was pressing on and braking pretty hard (it was a track after all) but I had expected the pads to last longer. If this is normal then I'm going to have to re-think doing more track days because of the cost. One other thing - I wasn't desperately impressed with the braking. It did the job and there wasn't much fade (some towards the end of the day - end-of-life pads I expect) but I would have preferred more braking power. I now need to decide what to do about the brakes. Here are a few thoughts: 1. Ferrodo DS2500 or DS3000 pads - are these better-lasting / better-performing / less dust than EBC Yellow? I have read good comments about performance and dust. Don't know how they last. 2. Carbotech pads - I've heard very good things about their performance. Still dusty but not so nasty dust. Also that they are noisy. How well do they last? 3. Grooved/drilled discs for better braking performance - will this make a noticeable difference? Will they chew up the pads even faster? Is EBC worth paying twice the cost of MTEC? 4. Install a big brake kit. Since I have to change the discs and pads anyway, then now is the time to do it if I'm going to. Although it's a costly option. Is this the only way to get decent braking performance? Or will grooved/drilled disks and better pads be enough? 5. Install standard pads for normal use then swap to race pads just for track days. I am capable of doing this myself but would only want the bother if it's an easy job on the 370Z - although I've read that it is. This would allow me to go for better-performing pads but doesn't solve the cost problem if they are going to wear out in a day. Final thing to note is that the 370Z is now a second car rather than the main driver (due to a combination of second child and change of job to working from home). I also plan to keep it long term. Thanks in advance for all suggestions!
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