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I'm an owner of 16" watanabe wheels and tires seem hard to come by these days. Just got informed about these coming out. I wanted to share with you guys so possibly the demand for 245-45-16 tires increase. I just ordered a set of two, but wont be using them any time soon as I have brand new Fuzion zr1 245 45/16 rear and also running this year's new 225 45 16 Dunlop Direzza ZII for the front. Hope you guys keep your 16" wheels as I see more and more go on sale due to lack of tire options. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE-11&partnum=445WR6RE11V2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Might not be new, I think they have been out for a year or two, but its the first time I have seen them on tirerack for this size.

Awe, I hate flat lips. I want step lips. Oh well, maybe if they come out with 17" in the near future they might have step lip. @ Nelsonian, I remember we talked about these wheels when I bought the exhaust from you a while back. These have your name written all over them.

YAY! Thank you for posting this. My second all time favorite japanese wheels is the formula mesh (stepped lip). I have my first favorites already. Now to score these and longchamps down the road.

Clive, how did you get your engine bay so clean? You removed or hid some wiring? Great build progress.

Can you share contact info please!

Thanks for your output guys, I guess I will go search the junkyards and get a temporary replacement.

I have a set of AZC wilwood rear that are not installed yet. My brakes currently are stock. I just woke up this morning to find my rear wheel brake cylinders leaking. I was wondering if I can install the AZC brakes even though fronts are stock? I have a large 260z brake booster on the car and 15/16 master cylinder on the shelf ready for install. If I install AZC rear with 15/16 master cylinder would that be ok? I think I should invest in brake Proportion valve also. The reason I have AZC rear was because I found a deal I couldn't pass up a couple months back. I will lose Parking Brake, but I live and travel to flat parking areas, though AZC has Parking Brake option now. The fronts will be upgraded next year around April. I hope you guys can help.

Damn, that's neat. I wonder if they do in fact use this will the 75 or older smog exemption rule still apply here in California.

socorob, thanks. I've read good reviews of Muteki lug nuts, I'm on the search for some that can delay the process of a thief and/or give up on stealing my investment.

Shakotan, really nice. What kind of lug nuts are those, who makes them?

Hey Skirk, I can get you 165" lash pads for L engine. They are from a cam company here in socal. I wont be able to get them to you by the time you want them, but they are available. I don't want to middle man you but I can source and ship for retail price, but I wouldn't mind some cash for time and a burger. Anyway, lash pads are not that expensive. LMK

Hi, I'm looking for 44 Triple Mikuni/solex carbs. Any condition welcomed. Please let me know what you have and your asking price. Thanks. Brian O.

Any more users of the new AZC rear parking brake?

Nope, haven't had time. I hope to do it very soon.

I would look into a member who put Porsche flares on his car, looked really good. Really similar to the picture you post, reminded me of RWB flares.

I use to daily my car, got a 5 speed, 3.9 r200 LSD, coilovers with Tokico Illumina, a Nardi Deep corn Steering wheel for a smooth grip, a semi upgraded engine, made sure cooling system was up to date, and other mods. It was reliable but hated when my rear wheel brake cylinders leaked (3 times total), so I did a rear disk conversion. Fun to daily drive, I would do it again, but needed more mpg.

My new wheels:

Yes!! Just bolt it up.Just remove 280z wheel and slide in 240z wheel, done.

Tony, its: Community Auto & Truck Paint (323) 268-9568 4200 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023 http://communityautopaint.com/

I've read that in 2009 Tokico stop production of its shocks. I sectioned my struts for tokico Illumina mr2 and 240z strut inserts. I am running ground control coilovers. Anyway, since tokico stop producing shocks and will soon make illuminas 240z and mr2 scarce, is there an alternative shock of equal or better quality? I like the koni race strut inserts, but measurement is different. Is there a way I can make these work even though my struts are modified and sectioned for Tokico illumina. Is there a way I can lengthen and shorten them any further for another in production quality strut insert (shock)?

Nice! East Los Angeles has a rental spray both too, in case anyone needs to paint their car DIY.

Man those mpg numbers are tempting. The Prelude is now a top priority, but will look into a clean civic or accord. I don't want to put a body kit or nothing of that sort, but the LA honda (civic/crx/accord/integra/rsx) scene is different. They put such a bad rep to the car and it seems like everyone has one. That's not the point though, mpg and reliability, The ford SVT looks good, might get one of those, but it still doesn't compare to honda accord or civic mpg. I'm buying a car mid August so I have some time to narrow it down to a good car. Its also unfortunate to hear bad reviews about the audi and VW, no I know I will stay away. Thanks!

Leon, that's exactly the problem. The s13/prelude/mr2 that aren't kid owned and beat up are hard to find. The prelude has 200bhp and mph is like 20city/29hwy. The ford is a car I'm considering now. And it seems like everyone says the same about vw/Audi, really nice looking cars non the less.

! tuff z, Nice. I am liking the style and they are in the price range you mentioned. Leon, the mpg for accord and civics are insane. Though, I probably wouldn't buy one.

I'm about to start school and need a daily commuter. There are 5 cars that I'm looking into, but need help choosing or one that you might have in mind. I'm looking for fuel efficiency (hwy miles), realibility, power. Low end torque is a plus. All cars come with standard trans, which is all I'm going to buy, no automatic. The 5 cars I am looking at are: 97-01 Honda prelude (base or SH) 02-04 Audi a4 1.8t 00-04 golf gti 91-94 Toyota mr2 turbo s13 240sx KA or Sr20det swap (sr20 are really common on craigslist) help me choose with pro's and cons's. My Z's will be my weekend cars. School is 30miles each way and will like to take trips on breaks (400 miles or less). I am also looking at VW TDI, but not too sure on them. Hope you guys have some good input and experience with the cars mentioned.