I'd be willing to design and manufacture (whether ADOPT or Vibra-Technics) an engine mount swap kit for the VQ swap on S13/S14s.
I don't have immediate access to any swapped Silvias in my area. If someone can get me the correct dimensions, I'll see what I can do for swap kit engine mounts.
PURCHASE LINK: ADOPT MOTORSPORTS
Realized I never posted these in the Z34 sub.
Two-piece rotor hats designed to mount standard racing/circuit racing rings, whose alloys are of much higher spec than DBA, Z1, or any other mid-market rotor. Compatible with any standard 355x32 racing friction ring, such as PROJECT MU, ENDLESS, or BREMBO RACING. True track specification product.
Toughram coated for temperature and wear resistance on-track. No issues with rotor ring at 700°C.
Configuration shown:
NISMO R-tune Z33 caliper kit (Brembo F50)
2-piece racing hats
Brembo Racing TY3 friction rings
Brembo Racing/RT TS20 pads
Brembo Racing has released both a new rotor and a new pad compound for the GR86 with Performance Package. I've ordered a combined set for the ZN8 to evaluate on track locally at Thunderhill and will follow up with the results from that testing later this month.
GR86 (base) calipers have a complete rotor set available but no pads yet, unless the sub is interested.
This should help alleviate pad deposit "warping" issues with most rotors on the ZN8/ZD8 twins.
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Highly resistant to pad deposits ("rotor warping") and uneven wear due to the hardened high carbon rotor face and slots. Brembo's TY3L slot pattern fully clears the braking annulus and pad surface to maintain nearly perfectly even wear and consistent performance on track.
2-3x extended life compared to typical track pads + generic rotor combinations popular on all platforms, when using combined TY3L Sports rotors and TS20 compound.
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Full rotor set, ZN8 (PP): $945.00 ^(-10% $850.50)
Full pad set, ZN8 (PP): $648.00 ^(-10% $583.00)
ZN8 (PP) complete: $1594.00 ^(-10%) ^($1434.00)
Full rotor set, ZN8 (base): $472.00 ^(-10% $424.00)
>10% discount code specific to r/GR86: ADOPTZN8TS20
Discount applies to full F/R sets of pads, rotors, or both.
Compared to the standard MX72 pad and generic rotor combination I see on almost all ZN8s, the pad and rotor life are 2-3x longer. Zero pad deposits or "rotor warping" after a 3-day track weekend at 300°C, total wear 5% with 3800lbs NISMO Z33 fully into ABS on 200TW.
I previously posted about the TS20 compound, which is a no noise, low dust, single-solution track pad. The pricing here is for a combined pad and rotor set.
VENDOR: ADOPT Motorsports
MANUFACTURER: TAKATOYO
MSRP: $1600-1800 shipped (pre-tax), FRONT + REAR full set.
I'm working with another small shop in Japan to offer fully rebuilt and refinished OEM Brembo caliper kits. these are fully disassembled, stripped, polished, machined, have their seals, pistons, and hardware replaced, then painted with a type of Gunkote in Brembo's racing finish. this is by far the most comprehensive rebuild I can get on the market, and at the best price.
we're offering an option to upgrade the front calipers to the R-tune/S1 spec at a higher cost. they receive the same treatment as the OE calipers but run a much larger 355x32 racing rotor. the front/rear brake balance is unaffected per NISMO.
the cost of Brembo caliper cores has shot through the roof in the last few years even in Japan, so the pricing will move around to match their shop's cost. if we don't get clobbered with the standard 17.5% tariff I can reduce pricing after the first set.
the translation is absolutely dogshit, but you can cut the sections into smaller snippets and re-do the translation so the words are a bit clearer.
bottom line:
Vendor: CRAFTSQUARE JAPAN and ADOPT MOTORSPORTS
MSRP: $955
CRAFTSQUARE is a well known dry carbon mirror manufacturer who supplies JGTC, Super GT, GT3, and Supertouring. They do not produce any models for BMWs, but I'm developing an adapter plate with OEM aero to allow factory E46 and E46 M3 mounting of their TCA-F type mirrors. Otherwise, you have to put a hole in your door.
Total weight is 525g/side or so. The mirrors are adjustable and can lock to prevent movement under race conditions. Foam padding will be included with our baseplates to prevent squeaking and NVH.
Product of Japan; tariffs and duties are included in the pricing already. First deliveries JULY.
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Vendor: CRAFTSQUARE JAPAN
MSRP: $850
NORMAL MSRP: $999.99
CRAFTSQUARE is a well known dry carbon mirror manufacturer who supplies JGTC, Super GT, GT3, and Supertouring.
Total weight is 325g/side or so. The mirrors are adjustable and can lock to prevent movement under race conditions.
Product of Japan; tariffs and duties are included in the pricing already. First deliveries JULY.
Vendor: CRAFTSQUARE JAPAN and ADOPT MOTORSPORTS
MSRP: $955
CRAFTSQUARE is a well known dry carbon mirror manufacturer who supplies JGTC, Super GT, GT3, and Supertouring. They do not produce any models for BMWs, but I'm developing a billet adapter plate with OEM aero to allow factory E36 and E36 M3 mounting of their TCA-F type mirrors. Otherwise, you have to put a hole in your door.
Total weight is 525g/side or so. The mirrors are adjustable and can lock to prevent movement under race conditions. Foam padding will be included with our baseplates to prevent squeaking and NVH.
Product of Japan; tariffs and duties are included in the pricing already. First deliveries JULY.
still targeting an MSRP of ~$85 despite it being quite a chunk of titanium to make sure it doesn't interfere with front end inertia on track, and won't corrode despite exposure to road use.
we may be able to do a lower cost model in stainless steel for those in a pinch, but we have to be mindful of structural requirements.
NISMO Sports clutch package for the Z33 only comes as a complete set of matched flywheel, clutch, and reinforced pressure plate. This is for the Coppermix clutch option, which has a more track- focused copper compound. Note that this clutch is springless, so there's no slack available to sort out a rev mismatch.
Prior configuration had been a very lightweight AASCO flywheel mated to a SACHS OE type clutch. The engine response on that setup was excellent, and the clutch was crisp and communicative.
I was worried that the much heavier NISMO flywheel would make the engine too slow on response. NISMO purports an 85% reduction in polar moment of inertia, which is what actually sets the engine response, despite the much higher weight. I was skeptical.
First impressions:
Turns out that concern was unfounded -- the engine retained maybe 85% of the response, and the much larger overall mass has removed many quirks the driveline was showing with the LSD and lightweight clutch interacting.
The clutch itself is excellent and communicative. Maybe not as crisp as the Sachs unit, but very predictable in its response to clutch pressure, and better for a more powerful driveline in the first place. Having that larger mass has calmed the car down and it has a refined feel to it.
NISMO's pressure plate is dramatically stiffer, perhaps 50% over the OE unit. it takes some real pressure to actuate, but the clamp is great, and because the clutch is springless the entire car shows significant improvement to off the line acceleration and daily use. It's actually completely fine for severe hill starts as well.
I'm pleased with the kit so far, as it's done a lot better than I expected.
To save some people if they need to Google this in 5 years:
VALEO is the OE manufacturer for NISMO clutch disks. On the Sports Clutch Kit, the clutch is springless and it can be difficult to ascertain the installation direction, especially after being used.
Per VALEO the Coppermix clutch center spline is not centered; there is a side where it's less pronounced or flush, and a side with the spline more pronounced.
You want the flush/lower side facing the engine.
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EXEDY is the manufacturer for the flywheel, which is 4mm thicker than an OE model. The kit is supposed to come with M10x1.0 28mm bolts, but the OE are M10x1.0x24. You will have only 8mm of engagement when trying to use the OE bolts with the NISMO flywheel.
Audi PN N90-929-401 is an M10x1.0x27 bolt that can be used instead if you're in a pinch.
I will likely be importing 9 of these genuine MCR hoods, for a final MSRP of $1400/ea. If there is enough interest I'll put the order in now, to be received by mid- or late-summer.
This shipment requires a custom pallet on my end, so I need a proper gauge on interest.
since we had many armchair motorsports kids in the Z thread saying the horrific wing here was "higher up for clean air", here's my OE functional spoiler at a whopping 6" off the rear gate.
u/Barra350z and I sorting out production and final finish now, but should be released shortly. this fits flush against the tow hook boss and protrudes as little as possible from the front bumper while giving full access for tow straps/recovery.
if you want any specific finishes or colors, let us know now. current shortlist: