Just yesterday I picked up my stock 19" rays wheels from the shop. I had them custom power-coated in a matte black. I plan on using these as my spares to my Volk Racing G2 Type 2's. I have some Yokohama Advan Neovas that I am going to throw on them. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6...dab34ee0_b.jpg
The guys at Wheelflip did an amazing job! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6...54469bf0_b.jpg

My trip to "The R's Tuning" & "Speed Ventures Buttonwillow Raceway Park" 3-10-12
 

This past weekend, I finally had the opportunity to do some modifications to the Z that I had wanted to do for a long time. It all started Friday morning 3-09-12 when I went to "The R's Tuning" in Irvine, Ca. I made an appointment to see the infamous Ricky Kwan, and master tuner Leo Chen. I placed an order the week before to install a Recaro Pole Position Seat I bought from one of my buddies in my car club. I was so excited to see the brackets that Leo custom made for the Z. I only planned getting the Driver Side installed, and without asking Leo made a second bracket for my passenger side.. I was taken back by just how cleanly they were welded and painted.

They installed:

* Eibach Sway Bars
* Whiteline Endlinks
* SPC front camber arms
* SPC rear camber arms with locks

I also had an alignment and corner balance:

*Front: Left 937; Right 899
*Rear: Left 773; Right 715
Total weight without W&T; 3324 lbs
Cross weight: 50.2%
Total weight: 3464lbs

Alignment:

Front: Left -3.1, Right -3.1
Toe: 0
Rear: -2.1, Right -2.1
Toe in 3/16

Recaro Pole Position Seat
Recaro Aluminum Side Mount
Custom Bottom Mount

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Thank you very much R's Tuning!!

I'm running Recaro Profi with the same mounts as you. I did also have Recaro sliders with brackets. Do you seats sit higher than stock? I had to remove my sliders and mount seats in a fixed postion to get where I wanted it.

What major weight savings have you done also?

Hey Chris! My seats were sitting higher than stocks as well, I ended up taking out the slider and mounting my bucket in a fixed position as well. I heard those Recaro Profi's are very comfortable! It's too bad we both can't run the sliders.

-J

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I've never liked the Volk G2's on any car...you changed my mind.

I love this thing!

I'm thinking of trying out the AD08's next time around. I hear great things about them.

each time i see you car.... you make me want to make mine gun metal :p

Thanks man! I originally ordered Advan Racing RS-D's in a Matte Black. I'm happy that I ended up going with the Type 2's They are now discontinued, which means they will be a rare wheel to find. I'm happy I was able to get them in time.

Chris-AD08's are amazing tires. They have the most linear tread-wear of any tire I have used. The grip is amazing once the tires have been warmed up, and if tire pressure is kept on track-days correctly; they wear evenly. I really enjoy how hard the sidewalls of the tires are, they can take insane impact and pressure from the berms.
haha thanks sim! I really need to re-paint her again, so many scratches and chips.

I'm thinking about color matching my aero, what do you guys think? ;)

Ok, these awesome pics are making me jealous. Waiting on my lip kit before I do a shoot.

haha man! I can't wait to see your lip kit! -js

Wow Jason the car looks great since I last saw it :tup:

Great pics man, always a pleasure to visit this thread

That Z is insane.