SPEEDELEMENT Nismo 370Z Build Progress

SE

teaser shot of my new steering wheel setup. pics and DIY to follow shortly!

doda74

Was that your car parked along Cleo Springs Dr behind Ranch 99 in North SJ several weeks ago? It was PG with smoked headlights like yours.

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SPOHN

You guys carry this in house? I've always wanted one from my 350 days.

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SeeyaBud86

How do you like the Recaro's? I know they are great for the track, but are they as comfortable if not more comfortable than the stockers?

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SE

We do, but the Boss hub might need to be special ordered as I bought mine used from the prototype vehicle. The Works Bell quick release is in stock for most colors. Let me know if you're interested in ordering and I can PM you a quote.

I think it's really based on your own personal preference and waist sizing. The Recaro Pole Positions definitely run a little bit wider than the Recaro SPG and have a bit more cushioning. I'm a 33-34 waist and it fits perfect- not too snug where dailying it is a hassle but still firm that keeps me in the corners.

I tried the Pole Position, SPG (which was nice and snug, but borderline uncomfortable if I planned on daily-driving), and finally the Bride Zeta III (which was WAYYYY too snug). The Pole Position bridges the gap between a race and street seat.

Compared to stock, they are a little less comfy but still doable. My girlfriend actually likes sitting in them vs. my stock seats because the seat bottom has more cushioning.

SeeyaBud86

Ok thanks for that. I have a 34 waist so it should be fine. Honestly something to keep me more snug will probably more comfortable for me. I find myself having to always stretch my back in the car (have some lower back issues), and I always find myself trying to straighten the back rest more and more so I sit up straight.

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SE

^^ it might have been?

Here are some pictures from the event we attended: BLOX OH2011






Here are some pictures of our other shop and sponsored cars:

SPEEDELEMENT E92



SPEEDELEMENT IS-F



SPEEDELEMENT EVO X



SPEEDELEMENT STi



Calvin's 370Z (Sponsored by SE)


John's Integra Type-R (Sponsored by SE)- Look for it in the latest issue of Super Street!


Fred's Evo 9 Time Attack (only has 3k miles!!) (Sponsored by SE)


Awards we brought home

christian370z

Great shots, you have some cars that are truly drool worthy! Which one is your favorite?

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SE

I like all of them...but the Z (being my personal car and daily driver) is probably my favorite, with the IS-F coming in close second.

SE

Put in a pair of red Recaro's this week. At first I wasn't sure if they would fit on the sidemounts I bought, but they definitely turned out great.

I'm not sure if anyone has done this before, but I used Bride FO-type rails without the Bride side mounts and used the branded Recaro side mounts instead. Seating position is about 2 inches higher than the stock seat, with the capacity to go even lower.


Crappy phone pictures-

TrinityRacer

I'm not sure if anyone has done this before, but I used Bride FO-type rails without the Bride side mounts and used the branded Recaro side mounts instead. Seating position is about 2 inches higher than the stock seat, with the capacity to go even lower.

Hey did you mean 2 inches lower with the capacity to go lower?

christian370z

That is really cool the Z is your personal ride, love the seats too. I would just sit and drool if I had access to all those cars!

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-320whp / 259wftlbs-
SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

SE

^^ No I actually meant exactly that. The new seating position with the Recaro seats/Recaro Sidemounts/Bride Rails puts me about 2 inches higher than stock. If you look at the stock seats, the seats themselves are literally on the floorboard. I can still go down a little lower as the sidemounts have provisions for lower positioning.

I actually like this seating position better because it allows me to see over the hood of the car.

HATED1

those seats are nice, and if you ever decide to sell your wheels, ill buy em!

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TrinityRacer

Thanks for the response. I was hoping it was a typo because I really like the stock seating position. I use to have Sparco Pro2000's and would like to get a set for the nismo.