Jason's Fairlady Z34 Journal

EventHorizoN · 03-04-2012, 03:18 PM

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.

The guys at Wheelflip did an amazing job!

EventHorizoN · 03-13-2012, 01:24 PM

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

Some photos from the installation and my trip to Buttonwillow this past weekend.

Thank you very much R's Tuning!!

SPOHN · 03-13-2012, 01:47 PM

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?

EventHorizoN · 03-13-2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

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

EventHorizoN · 03-14-2012, 03:27 AM

Boost_lee · 03-14-2012, 03:41 AM

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

I love this thing!

SPOHN · 03-14-2012, 06:08 AM

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

simota1 · 03-14-2012, 06:33 AM

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

EventHorizoN · 03-14-2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

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

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.

Quote:

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

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.

Quote:

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

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?

EventHorizoN · 03-14-2012, 09:24 PM

SPOHN · 03-14-2012, 09:26 PM

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

EventHorizoN · 03-15-2012, 01:18 PM

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

Waiz · 03-17-2012, 03:06 PM

Wow Jason the car looks great since I last saw it

anthonyy · 03-17-2012, 03:55 PM

Great pics man, always a pleasure to visit this thread

LakeShow · 03-18-2012, 01:37 AM

That Z is insane.

03-13-2012, 01:24 PM	#92 (permalink)
EventHorizoN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Burbank Posts: 381 Drives: 2013 Audi S4 Quattro Rep Power: 15	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 Some photos from the installation and my trip to Buttonwillow this past weekend. Thank you very much R's Tuning!! Last edited by EventHorizoN; 03-13-2012 at 01:38 PM.

03-13-2012, 01:47 PM	#93 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	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? __________________

03-14-2012, 03:41 AM	#96 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	I've never liked the Volk G2's on any car...you changed my mind. I love this thing! __________________ My TT Z

03-14-2012, 06:08 AM	#97 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I'm thinking of trying out the AD08's next time around. I hear great things about them. __________________

03-14-2012, 06:33 AM	#98 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	each time i see you car.... you make me want to make mine gun metal __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

03-04-2012, 03:18 PM	#91 (permalink)
EventHorizoN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Burbank Posts: 381 Drives: 2013 Audi S4 Quattro Rep Power: 15	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. The guys at Wheelflip did an amazing job!

03-14-2012, 03:27 AM	#95 (permalink)
EventHorizoN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Burbank Posts: 381 Drives: 2013 Audi S4 Quattro Rep Power: 15

03-14-2012, 09:24 PM	#100 (permalink)
EventHorizoN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Burbank Posts: 381 Drives: 2013 Audi S4 Quattro Rep Power: 15	Last edited by EventHorizoN; 03-19-2012 at 06:30 PM.

03-14-2012, 09:26 PM	#101 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Ok, these awesome pics are making me jealous. Waiting on my lip kit before I do a shoot. __________________

03-15-2012, 01:18 PM	#102 (permalink)
EventHorizoN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Burbank Posts: 381 Drives: 2013 Audi S4 Quattro Rep Power: 15	haha man! I can't wait to see your lip kit! -js

03-17-2012, 03:06 PM	#103 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Wow Jason the car looks great since I last saw it

03-17-2012, 03:55 PM	#104 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	Great pics man, always a pleasure to visit this thread

03-18-2012, 01:37 AM	#105 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	That Z is insane. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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