My reels came in today, thought I'd share the pictures.  

This is what the JDM Pixy started life as:

This is the JDM rod it's going on:

And this is the completed reel.  Pixzilla.

Very nice Redlinerobert..............I want one :'( ;D.

now thats a good lookin rig

Thats sweet man how much do those handles run. I just got a zillion and if I want to get ball bearing knobs. Do they sell those sepperate???

Thats sweet man how much do those handles run. I just got a zillion and if I want to get ball bearing knobs. Do they sell those sepperate???

handles are not interchangeable on the US Zillion's.  You have to change out the arm as well.  

Nice- that Bassart is good stuff I really liked how mine turned out

Just beautiful my friend!  I should have done the same while I had mine apart.  Maybe I will now after seeing your's.  8-)  

Thats sweet man how much do those handles run. I just got a zillion and if I want to get ball bearing knobs. Do they sell those sepperate???

You can get the handles with bearings, as far as I know, they are only a seperate add on.

As RLR said, they don't go onto the non bearing Zillions. You need to either get an aftermarket crank that accepts bearing handles, or get a replacement factory handle that comes with bearings. The Steez will work and the "new" TD-Advantage153-HSTA handle is a direct replacement. Both have bearing handles.

RLR,

Does that Pixy have the older GIGAS spool, or have you swapped it out for the tuned one already??? Have you used both the GIGAS spool and the tuned spool??? Is there much of a difference???? Also, what it the line guide from??? A JDM reel or a domestic??? TIA for the info.

Looks good with the "new" handles and crank. 8-)

This is what was done to the reel:

TD-Z line guide

7 disk drag upgrade w/carbontex washers

Worm drive bearing w/spacer

Abec 5 ceramic spool bearings

4 handle bearings

cork grips

Bassart 90mm handle

;D ;D

Congratulations Robert. Great looking

I also have one of my Pixarros on the Steez, make a dream combo.