Good day everyone, some may have seen this car at Sema, or saw some pics in the Bentley section, but I just wanted to share for those who have not seen it. I have had the opportunity throughout my career to stand in a booth and represent some of the most amazing and interesting cars around the World, and I have to say that this car is up there as one of my Top 5 best.
Shawn from Street Concepts approached me about this project a few months back when he first purchased this 08 GT Speed and he showed me his idea for this project and I was floored at this total One Off car. At that very moment I told Shawn he could count on me to build for him the exact fit wheels for his project, and we agreed that this car would be our flagship for Sema. Shawn brought the car to NUTEK where we removed some other aftermarket wheels and front wheel spacer so we could measure the X-factor for the massive brakes, and build a proper fit wheel that will not require a spacer. Upon the car being fit with the kit, we cut 2 samples and mocked up 2 wheels to go test fit at the Body shop, we made the rims according to the spec provided to go with the kit, but after fit checking we decided to cut 2 new rear centers with a more aggressive offset so we maximize the wide body stance of the rear. The front wheels were perfect, and cleared the massive brakes. We built a 22x9.5 with a 3.0 outer lip front, fit with Pirelli 265/30-22, and the rear 22x11.0 with a 5.0 outer lip fit 315/25-22 Pzero tires. The nice thing with this aggressive stagger set up is the rear lug bolts do not stick out past the face, the wheels and tires were perfectly fit for this car, and performed under race conditions following the Sema Show. Speed Channel recorded a special event out at the race track with 40 special selected cars from the 09 Sema show...the NUTEK/Street Concepts Bentley was a top 5 pick from the organizers...the event will be aired at the end of January 2010.
BIG Thanks to Shawn at Street Concepts for including us in this project, this car is one that will hold some history and substance for a long time, and I am glad we were apart of it!

Jim

 

Some more outdoor shots.

Jim

 

Love it, want it

 

Looks insane. Nicely done.

 

i think it's a bit much for that car, but murdered out indeed.

i'd still rock it.