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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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I believe installation is starting this week. The KW V3's as well as the '06+ LightWerkz headlights shipped out. Also added the SPL front upper arms, rear camber arms and eccentric lockout kit. Oh and my Toyo R888's were delivered yesterday to EVS Motors. Still no word back on my HRE's.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Just received this from HRE; "The wheels are in the machine shop and are expected to be completed beginning of next week."
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 04:18 AM
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Looks like everything is getting closer to completion. The KW coil overs should be delivered today at PowerFab. Just received pictures of the headlights; http://www.lightwerkz.net/news/2012/...lear-lens-mod/ Now if I can just get my damn Entry-Visa so I can come home and enjoy my car it would be perfect!
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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Wheels are shipping out today!!!

HRE P43SC in Satin Black

Front: 19x9.5 +20




Rear: 19x11 +25


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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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oh man i'd hate to curb those
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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oh man i'd hate to curb those
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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What's your power goal? Also what fuel pump you gonna run?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by r1forever
What's your power goal? Also what fuel pump you gonna run?
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Fuel:
~ CJM Stage 2 Return Fuel System w/ Blue Billet Fuel Rails
~~ Aeromotive 340lph In-Tank Fuel Pump
~~ Injector Dynamics 1000cc Injectors
Power should be around 550-575+ on 93 pump.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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How much boost bro..?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BeastlyZ
How much boost bro..?
16-18psi.
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Gotcha. Im in the same boat but my tuner Said to go with a twin hanger so I'm not sure. Says I can probly get 550 on 93. I have a meth kit I haven't installed so I may go with that instead of e85. Does power fab say the 340lph is enough?
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Originally Posted by r1forever
Gotcha. Im in the same boat but my tuner Said to go with a twin hanger so I'm not sure. Says I can probly get 550 on 93. I have a meth kit I haven't installed so I may go with that instead of e85. Does power fab say the 340lph is enough?
Yes the Aeromotive will be fine. I have a buddy who's old TT-Z was built/sleeved/and making 600+ before spray using the Aeromotive fuel pump.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Received my Tommy Kaira shift **** today.



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When you get the R888's mounted please post pics thanks.
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Originally Posted by 350zfan1
When you get the R888's mounted please post pics thanks.
Will do if I ever get home.
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Just talked with PowerFab...

The engine is on the stand getting timed and prepped to go in this week. The HalTech unit should arrive Wednesday. The SPL rear arms are to arrive in 1-2 weeks do to back order. Should hopefully start receiving some pictures as everything get installed.

Personal note... I went ahead and canceled my R&R for April. Still no word on Iraq starting up issuing entry Visas.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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I had been looking at some steering wheels but a good friend convince me since my Z will see more street time than track to stick with the OEM wheel, airbag. Well.... Just so happens I found this FS and went ahead and picked it up. The CF was completed by Custom CF Creations.

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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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HalTech box arrived. This was the one part I was nervous about not arriving on time!!!


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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Wife snapped some new pictures of the wheels.



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Those wheels are going to look really nice on your Z!
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