Ahh.... Well after a few wrong parts and about a weeks worth of work I am finished. This was the first time I have ever installed any of these things, so to say the least it was learning experience. No problems though, and I learned a lot about the car. Here are some quick pics, I will take better ones when I have time....

 

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Last one.... I will post a link to my yahoo album when I download the high res pics.

 

Looks reallllly good!

 

VERY NICE!

So, you installed the front coilovers backwards? Any problems? Make sure and bed those pads and rotors in. It is ABSOLUTELY necessary and may take a couple of cycles. I'm an old pro at bedding having changed my pads three times now in 1.5 months. Let me know if you want any help.

 

droideka
Check your PM's....

Thanks guys, all in all I am happy with the way everything turned out. No problems with the shocks being mounted backwards....

The brakes are the only thing that I am unsure of. I did some 60-10 braking runs last night (8-10 runs with a few minutes between, any other suggestions?

 

very nice, I like the way the rear end of your car looks, I wonder if I should remove my rear splash guards??

 

what size tires?

 

Yeah, those look really nice. Like to see them in more light, I feel the rims would look better and stand out more. Those brakes look great under the rims, and that S-tune has to be nice. Man, I just need some money, lol.

 

Car looks great. I really like the CF lip. It just bolts on correct? How does the car feel with the S-Tune?

 

To answer a few questions:

The tire sizes are 245/35/19 and 275/35/19, Bridgestone S-03's, I got them from tirerack. They said they were out of stock, but they actually had some, I just had to get them from 2 different wharehouses.

The S-tune setup is perfect for me, it is still very "streetable" for daily driving, but slightly lowered and slightly firmer. A lot of the bounce is gone, and I enjoy the extra firmness, as you feel more in touch with the road. I have not driven it too hard yet though.

The Top Secret lip does just bolt on using all existing holes, I had to uninstall/install it for the sway bar install, and it took about an hour by myself, which really slowed me down, an extra person would help out.

Rod, not sure about the splash gaurds, they serve some purpose, I personally would go without, but they look ok, or I guess I should say they don't take much away from the wheels.

Thanks again, and I will have more pics when there is some decent daylight and the rain is gone....

 

Looks good jran76, you are officially the most beautiful Z in our group....

can't wait to see it in person!

Chris

 

Thanks Chris.

Soon, I wish I would hae been done for the dyno meet this past weekend (that was the plan), but hey soon enough....

 

very nice!!!!!!!!!!!

 

love the piks. sharp z.

what and why are you installing springs,shocks backwards?

are the big brakes easy to install yourself. do they fit where the original brakes go etc, etc, etc.

love the red against the silver.

 

oh ya almost forgot, why stop tech and not brembo or others?

new to all this.