OldNo7_CG2's 6MT Swapped SSM CG2

[Russianred]

Re: 01 AV6 Coupe 6MT Swap Finally

Honda Pilot BBK, is that for the rear? If so, pics, also did you need special mounting brackets, and or rotors? Please elaborate - and thank you!

 

[SykVSyx]

Re: 01 AV6 Coupe 6MT Swap Finally

Honda Pilot BBK, is that for the rear? If so, pics, also did you need special mounting brackets, and or rotors? Please elaborate - and thank you!

1. Yes.
2. Yes, Paul used to make/makes the brackets for the rear, and it's just using the larger Pilot rotors with the stock Accord calipers.

Unfortunately, there does not seem to be an OEM rear caliper upgrade for our cars.

 

[Russianred]

Re: 01 AV6 Coupe 6MT Swap Finally

Haha not yet anyway...

Thanks for the response Derek!

 

[OldNo7_CG2]

Re: 01 AV6 Coupe 6MT Swap Finally

Haha not yet anyway...

Thanks for the response Derek!

I used 03 pilot rear rotors with my accord rear calipers and fastbrakes caliper mounting brackets paid about $190 for the rear upgrade

 

[Russianred]

Re: 01 AV6 Coupe 6MT Swap Finally

Werd bro. So that does exactly what? It does nothing to increase the stopping surface given the pad and caliper size is the same, seems like all it would do is fill the wheel more giving a more aggressive appearance, and additionally decrease rotor cooling time which is a plus, but then again, think, that the rear brakes take the least of the stopping power compared to the front, so.. I guess it works if you like it!

 

[SykVSyx]

Re: 01 AV6 Coupe 6MT Swap Finally

You pretty much nailed it, Nikita.

It's more of a balancing out of the rotors, since the Pilot rears are not much smaller than the 350Z rotors.

BTW, if you know of an option, let us know. Paul didn't know of one. It seems to come down to the e-brake setup.

 

[Brad2274]

Re: 01 AV6 Coupe 6MT Swap Finally

howd you get those wheels looking so nice? im using the same vht gunmetal on my wheels and i cant get the clear coat to look good, might bring them to a shop to have them cleared :|

 

[OldNo7_CG2]

Re: 01 AV6 Coupe 6MT Swap Finally

Werd bro. So that does exactly what? It does nothing to increase the stopping surface given the pad and caliper size is the same, seems like all it would do is fill the wheel more giving a more aggressive appearance, and additionally decrease rotor cooling time which is a plus, but then again, think, that the rear brakes take the least of the stopping power compared to the front, so.. I guess it works if you like it!

Bigger front caliper and rotors over power the rear , the rear rotors are bigger and thicker for better stopping power the front end no longer dives . But of course you know it's 70% front 30% rear so you don't need rear brakes I guess your right

 

[OldNo7_CG2]

Re: 01 AV6 Coupe 6MT Swap Finally

howd you get those wheels looking so nice? im using the same vht gunmetal on my wheels and i cant get the clear coat to look good, might bring them to a shop to have them cleared :|

I used autobody paint in a spray can GM gunmetal metallic and VHT clear after it cured I cleaned them and used turtle wax polishing compound

 

[SykVSyx]

Re: 01 AV6 Coupe 6MT Swap Finally

Did you modify or remove the dust shields in order to mount the brackets?