I heart JDM... (Teaser shots of our newest mod)

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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I heart JDM... (Teaser shots of our newest mod)

FROM MY BLOG...

Brian has been invaluable to me when it comes to this project. This most recent stage of the project is no exception. He has made multiple phone calls, sought assistance, and received support from multiple companies and manufacturers in both the United States and Japan to provide me with the knowledge necessary to pull off this next feat.

We are installing a Project Mu Big Brake Kit on the G. This, in itself, is pretty rare as I have only seen a handful of G's with a Project Mu kit installed. However, what makes this just a bit more special is the fact that this is a one-off kit. There is no other G out there fitted with the same kit that we will be installing. We have had to order custom components from Project Mu Japan to ensure proper fitment and performance. It has been a stressful and sometimes frustrating process to this point, but I am confident that the end result will prove worth it. It usually does...

From Project Mu Japan, it was necessary to order new brake hats (for the front), lines, and brackets for this project. We are using Project Mu's forged slim 6 piston calipers for the front and 4 piston calipers for the rear. The rotors are slotted 355MM on all four corners.




Some quick pictures before installation:










Review to follow...
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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Wow sweet pics
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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just WOW!!!!
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by WPPJR30


Looks like a giant UFO!

Mad JDM Y0!!!

link 2 your blog?
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 03:50 AM
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soo sexii. but i like it in teal
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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Sweet! Don't forget to weigh the new calipers & rotors and the stock ones to compare the unsprung weight savings and post the results here.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Nice. I wonder how they compare to the stoptech BBK.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Like the brand but not loving the green and red together.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Thanks, guys. I'm pretty excited about this mod!

Originally Posted by TomieG


Looks like a giant UFO!

Mad JDM Y0!!!

link 2 your blog?
... Thanks, Tomie. On the advice of some, I started the blog a little over a month ago. If nothing else, it's an outlet to do some writing, as well as a good way to track the progress of this project on my own terms.

JDMphasis


Originally Posted by Obvis07
soo sexii. but i like it in teal
I know, right? The signature Project Mu teal is definitely an eye-catcher. The red calipers were from a limited release kit and I wanted to keep with the current them of my car, so I jumped on them...

Originally Posted by CaptainObvious
Sweet! Don't forget to weigh the new calipers & rotors and the stock ones to compare the unsprung weight savings and post the results here.
The stock Akebono's are now on a G35 somewhere across the country...

Originally Posted by driftmunkey
Nice. I wonder how they compare to the stoptech BBK.
I'm interested to see, as well. I actually really enjoyed the stopping power of the Stop-Techs. Other than some cosmetic issues I have had with Stop-Tech over the years (and disappointment with the customer service provided to me), they are great brakes. But, I'm a bit of a JDM *****, so I opted to take on the challenge of fitting this kit to my G.

Originally Posted by Kidcane
Like the brand but not loving the green and red together.
I can definitely respect that... Since this is a unique modification, we had to order custom brake hats that only come in the anodized Project Mu teal. I have debated roughing them up and powdercoating them black, but then I thought...Why? Teal is the signature of Project Mu. I think I would only be ruining the hat to, ultimately, make it look like a cheaper part...

It is what it is. Honestly, I had the same reservations you seem to have. I was worried I wouldn't like it, (and I know everyone says this) but when you see the set-up in person it actually looks pretty sharp. I know some people will dislike it. I will see how I feel about the final result. Regardless, it will certainly be a one-of-a-kind kit...
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Wow, you're the biggest bbk ***** in this whole forum.

Sick setup!
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Very nice man!

Shoulda posted these out in December as they would have matched with the christmas theme haha jk

I think itll definitely be different, but your car is tastefully aggressive enough to pull it off IMO.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Weiboy718
Wow, you're the biggest bbk ***** in this whole forum.

Sick setup!
Originally Posted by Gamedog
Very nice man!

Shoulda posted these out in December as they would have matched with the christmas theme haha jk

I think itll definitely be different, but your car is tastefully aggressive enough to pull it off IMO.
Thanks, guys. Very nice compliments coming from you two... There are some other mods in the works that, I think, lend themselves well to the "tastefully aggressive" theme. We'll see...


Anyway, I just received a BBM with a quick shot of the install in progress :
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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sick! love them
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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very Nice man!
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