Things to come

[KfabR8]

Had a bit of fun yesterday with the new tire changing machine.

Pilot Super Sports on ADV's.







I'm not sure I'm happy with the color of the rims - they're a bit lighter than I was expecting/wanting. It would appear that it's just a trans-gray powder coating - nothing special. (and not done exceptionally well - there are fish eyes in some areas, which is a disappointment considering the cost of the rims). Poor prep work leads to poor finish. On the lighter side, it's nothing I can't do a better job of and make the color I want.

I may have to make new rim centers also - those that come with the rims are a bit busy and would have looked much better if they didn't have the little spokes in the outer edge and if they'd waited to machine out the ADV logo until after powder coating (which doesn't match the rims very well). Just my opinion, though - and once again, I can make it better. (it's nice having a fab shop)

I can't wait to see how these new tires work, but alas, I shall wait for the new car to arrive (expected 20, June) before I find out - they will not go on the present car.

The new ride will NOT be driven with P-Zeros. What you see in the pix will be installed before it leaves the dealership.

[NVRL8R8]

Man, what a nice set-up you have there! Looking forward to seeing the new ride at my local dealership herw in town. Do you plan on visiting the dealership at all during install?

[mngolfer]

When will your car be done? I have a trip planned to Chicago on Friday.

[CALBenzo]

Those look great! I like the color. I would like mine a little darker - like yours in fact!

I wish I had all your nice machinery as well.

[KfabR8]

Man, what a nice set-up you have there! Looking forward to seeing the new ride at my local dealership here in town. Do you plan on visiting the dealership at all during install?

No supercharger will be installed. I have changed my mind on this upgrade for a while.

The new car will not have ANY performance upgrades until it's had at least a years worth of my driving - I want a car that works...

When will your car be done? I have a trip planned to Chicago on Friday.

see above comment re Chicago and, I don't have the new car yet either - expected 20, June.

[RXBG]

what car did you order?

[exhilR8]

How can you resist putting those new Supersport tires on your current car? I just got a couple of those to replace my shredded fronts (PS cups), and the supersports feel great - the best I've felt on the car.

Besides, you're bound to burn through them and get a new set by June 20th...who are you trying to kid?

[KfabR8]

what car did you order?

2011 V8 R-tronic, Samoa Orange on black. The supercharger has been put on hold for at least a year.

How can you resist putting those new Supersport tires on your current car? I just got a couple of those to replace my shredded fronts (PS cups), and the supersports feel great - the best I've felt on the car.

Besides, you're bound to burn through them and get a new set by June 20th...who are you trying to kid?

Oh, it's killing me not to put them on, but I'm going to wait.

[NVRL8R8]

What's the actual color you went with on these ADV's?

[dailydriver]

Had a bit of fun yesterday with the new tire changing machine.

Pilot Super Sports on ADV's.

Cool shop. Very nice new toy you have.