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Few combinations of letters are as recognizable in the automotive tuning world as G-T-R. While that combination has adorned many manufacturer makes and models at the height of their performance, the most iconic is the vehicle which wears the badge throughout the generations. While some manufacturers may award these letters to the latest halo car on a whim, only one has cemented itself as the very essence of the abbreviation: Nissan’s GT-R. Poised from its inception to be the quintessential road-going race car, Nissan’s GT-R captured the hearts of enthusiasts throughout numerous generations. In fact, some of our most engaged content comes in the form of GT-Rs that you guys can’t seem to get enough of. That’s why we decided to give the GT-R its own spotlight for this issue, alongside all the regular PASMAG content you know and love. Whether you’re a Skyline or GT-R owner, or just love everything about the iconic GT-R platforms, you’ll be thrilled to find this magazine filled with the latest and greatest aftermarket products, both universal and GT-R specific, as well as some of the most awe-inspiring builds on each of the four most recent cars to wear the GT-R badge - an R32, an R33, an R34, and an R35 GT-R can all be found in here at the peak of modification. Naturally, we also have all sorts of regular PASMAG content within these pages, so what are you waiting for? See you at the finish line.
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Kicker has developed and perfected three new, ultra-thin, down-firing loaded enclosures, dubbed the TRTPSeries. Included in each enclosure is the popular Kicker CompRT thin subwoofer, alongside a resurgent reFLEX passive radiator for a significant upgrade in bass without increasing overall depth. Barely six inches high, TRTP enclosures are built to fit anywhere from behind the seat of a pickup to the back cargo area of a hatchback.
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Offering easy and convenient air pressure adjustment for any brand of aftermarket load support air spring, the WirelessAir on-board air compressor system (PN 74000) from Air Lift is ideal for the elite air spring user. With the new EZ Mount system (PN 74000EZ), the included handheld controller, and the new mobile app, installation and control has never been more simple.
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Kicker has added a powerful 10-inch version of the Hideaway Compact Powered Subwoofer to its line of bass products. Adding a larger speaker and more power (180 watts) to the Hideaway’s already popular feature set, Kicker engineers ensured the new larger cone would barely alter the Hideaway’s near universal fit in modern vehicles. A highly convenient form factor, the HS10’s all-aluminum body readily fits under a seat, in a trunk or behind a truck bench. Remote bass control included.
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ISC’s latest coilover addition, the ISC N1 Ultra Low. This kit features custom bottom mounts, shock bodies, and stiffer springs to allow for maximum drop. In fact, the highest setting on these equals the lowest on the standard N1's in the rear. This kit is aimed solely towards the stance/show car. For traditional height adjustment for normal street or track use please select the standard N1 or Basic kit. This kit features a monotube damper, 32-way adjustable dampening, and upgraded springs.
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McLeod Racing is excited to expand deeper into the import world with their Tuner Series line. The line now offers a throwout bearing for the Nissan 350Z. As the CD009 transmission becomes a versatile swap in the sport compact market, McLeod has engineered the slip on 140025 hydraulic throwout bearing to fit that transmission. This bearing will be recommended for drifting, drag racing, and time attack, as well as cruising the streets. It offers quick adjustability and high heat durability. It is rebuildable and is equipped with the reliability of buying a McLeod Racing product. Every throwout bearing has a 90-day warranty backed by McLeod Racing.
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The new Dynamic ColorSHIFT RGB+A LED grille vent accent lights feature individually addressable LEDs which pack a ton of unique features, like allowing the user to run multiple moving color patterns through the LEDs, creating a vivid eye-catching lighting effect. Installation is also easy thanks to the IP67 waterproof characteristics of the circuit boards, as well as included plug-and-play connectors. Simply plug the halos into the LED driver, connect to power, and turn on the app to connect to the controller.
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The 8-inch DMH-C5500NEX receiver provides vehicles with a lower-level trim to be upgraded to the same level or higher than even the top OEM trim levels, enabling features such as a larger LCD screen, navigation, and connectivity. The unit features a modular design combines a large touchscreen display with a hideaway control unit that installers can tuck into separate compartments of the car, providing vehicles with limited dash space a premium upgrade solution for drivers’ entertainment needs.
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COliN ROGeRSON 1991 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R @crogas8
LOCATION › HONOLULU, HI ENGINE › NISSAN L28 2.8L I6
Photography By Colin Rogerson, Jeffrey Liu ENGINE › NISSAN RB26DETT TWIN-TURBOCHARGED 2.6L I6 HORSEPOWER › 610 WHP TORQUE › 430 LB-FT
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1971 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R @deanpang
n ENGINE: N1 engine block + HKS (Step 1 2.8L Stroker Kit, 272 cams, adjustable cam gears) + Brian Crower valve springs , titanium retainers, +1mm valves) + Injector Dynamics 1300x injectors + GReddy oil cooler kit w/ oil filter relocate + Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator + Single 90mm throttle body forward facing intake manifold + Garrett GTX3584RS turbo + HKS 60mm wastegate + Turbosmart Gen V Raceport BOV + Tomei (oil pan baffle, oil restrictor) + Billet oil pump gear set + Vibrant catch can + Fluidampr crank pulley + King engine bearings + Procom Racing custom 3.5-inch intercooler and short route piping + Nismo engine mounts + Koyo radiator + Mishimoto (fan shroud, electric fans) + Samco radiator hoses + ChaseBays coolant reservoir + Platinum Racing Products trigger kit + VR38DETT coil packs + Carz Performance VR38 coil pack adapter plate + Haltech Elite 2500+ ECU + Wiring Specialties engine harness + Tuned by Procom Racing n EXHAUST: HKS (top mount single exhaust manifold, 45th anniversary full titanium catback exhaust) + Procom Racing (custom downpipe, dump pipe) n DRIVETRAIN: Exedy HD twin-disc clutch + Pull type 5-speed transmission n WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Advan RS-DF wheels 18x10.5 +15 (f/r) + Toyo R888R tires - 275/35/18 (f/r) + StopTech big brake kit + R34 Skyline GT-R brake master cylinder n CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Silvers Neomax 2-way coilovers + SPL HICAS delete + Cusco (rear upper control arms, tension rods) + Nismo front lower control arms + ISR adjustable camber arms n INTERIOR: Revel VLS OLED gauges + Vertex checkered steering wheel + Works Bell short hub w/ quick-release + Nismo (titanium shift knob, floor mats) + Terra Firma Fire Red plush carpet
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1992 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R
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Photography By Candace Izumi, Melwin Fernando, Ali Ebrahimi LOCATION › HONOLULU, HI ENGINE › NISSAN RB26DETT 2.6L TWIN-TURBOCHARGED I6 HORSEPOWER › 300 (EST.) CLUB › DRAGTECH RACING HAWAII
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n ENGINE: Mikuni triple carburetors + Fujitsubo custom headers + Custom Neo-chrome/titanium (valve cover, heat shield, velocity stacks) + Custom aluminum radiator + Odyssey (PC680 battery, battery bracket) n EXHAUST: Fujitsubo custom exhaust system n WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Volk Racing TE37VSL wheels - 17x8.5 -15 (f/r) + Nexen tires - 235/40/17 (f/r) + Wilwood big brake kit w/ drilled rotors n CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Techno Toy Tuning (camber plates, coilovers) + Eibach ES race springs + Cusco strut bar n EXTERIOR: G1 Auto Body custom steel flares + Custom carbon fiber hood + JDM Hakosuka (Skyline badging, rear spoiler, front spoiler) n INTERIOR: Custom carbon fiber dash + Key’s Racing custom steering wheel n AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Pioneer speakers n SPONSORS: Auto Perfection LLC, Kama’aia Signs, Ceramic Pro, Sonax, Por15 Hawaii, NAPA Auto Parts, G1 Auto Body, JspecKustumz, Battery Bills, Techno Toy Tuning
n ENGINE: HKS (Fine Tune V-belts, turbo timer) + Nismo (oil filter, low temp thermostat) + Tomei fuel pump + NGK R7436 racing spark plugs + Cusco cooling plate + Sard silicone radiator hose set + Samco blow by hose kit + Mishimoto aluminum radiator + Splitfire Super Direct DI ignition system + ARD low resistance high output alternator + Kameari water pump + GReddy Profec Spec II boost controller + Haltech Elite 2000 ECU n EXHAUST: A’pexi (Bomber exhaust, catalytic converter) n WHEELS / TIRES: Enkei RS Evolution wheels - 17-inch (f/r) + Toyo Proxes R888R tires - 155/40/17 (f/r) n CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance air suspension system w/ management + D2 Racing air struts + Custom roll cage n EXTERIOR: Pandem widebody kit + 78 Works LED headlight set + Nismo (carbon fiber rear view mirror, fuel filler cap cover, ratchet-type oil filler cap) + Cusco license plate relocation kit + Huper Optik Autobahn window tint + LED Glow underglow n INTERIOR: Nismo (seat covers, floor mats, short shifter, shift knob) + Mine’s (gauge cluster, interior upgrade kit) + Vertex Labyrinth 330mm leather steering wheel + NRG quick-release + Do Luck harness + LED Glow interior lighting n AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Panasonic CY-ET807D electronic toll collection unit + Pioneer (AVH-2500NEX double-DIN touchscreen head unit, TS-SW2502S4 10-inch subwoofers (2), GM-D9701 Mono 2400W class-D amplifier) + JBL (GTO6429 Premium 4x6 coaxial speakers, GTO629 Premium 6.5-inch coaxial speakers)
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LOCATION › SARASOTA, FL ENGINE › NISSAN RB26DETT 2.6L TWINTURBOCHARGED I6 HORSEPOWER › 1,022 WHP n ENGINE: N1 engine block + Platinum Racing brace + Nitto (crankshaft, pistons, rods, rings) + Hypertune (intake manifold, exhaust manifold, fuel rail) + Kelford Cams 280-degree cams + Tomei (oversized valves, springs, retainers, guides) + Precision Turbo 75/76 dual ball bearing Sportsman series turbocharger + ATI fluid damper + 90mm driveby-wire throttle body + Tial (44mm wastegates (2), BOV) + Nissan R35 GT-R coil packs + ECU Masters EMU Black Edition ECU + Tuned by RS Enthalpy + Nitrous Express 100-shot setup n EXHAUST: Custom (titanium downpipe, 4-inch straight pipe exhaust) n DRIVETRAIN: Stage 3 twin-disc carbon clutch + Driveshaft Shop one-piece aluminum driveshaft n WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Nismo LMGT4 wheels - 18x10.5 (f/r) + Toyo R888R tires - 275/35/18 (f/r) + HiRev (6-piston front calipers, 4-piston rear calipers) n CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: HiRev 32-way adjustable coilovers + Whiteline (front and rear sway bars, end links) + GKTech suspension arms + Driveshaft Shop Pro front and rear axles n EXTERIOR: DoLuck body kit + Spoiler gurney flap + Motive DVD headlight delete + Viper Red paint + Motul USA livery n INTERIOR: Racepak IQ3 dash + AutoMeter gauges + Full Race torque splitter + NRG quick-release + Sparco (steering wheel, 5-point harness) + 6-point roll cage n SPONSORS: Motul USA, RS Enthalpy, RBpower Garage
LOCATION › VAIL, AZ ENGINE › NISSAN VR38DETT 3.8L TWIN-TURBOCHARGED V6 HORSEPOWER › 640 WHP n ENGINE: DeatschWerks 1300cc injectors + Speed by Design (cold air intakes, SuperRace front mount intercooler, intercooler piping kit) + TurboSmart BOVs (2) + K&N air filters + Visconti Tuning E85 flex fuel kit + COBB Accessport n EXHAUST: HKS (Legamax exhaust, downpipes, mid-pipe) n DRIVETRAIN: + Jack’s Transmission Drag 800/GR6 transmission n WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Savini SV-71 Forged 3-piece wheels - 20x11.5 -3 (f), 20x12.5 -66 ® + Falken Azenis FK510 tires - 285/35/20 (f), 315/30/20 ® + Brembo brake calipers + Endless brake pads n CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system + VIAIR 440c air compressors + 5-gallon seamless air tank + Bilstein shock absorbers n EXTERIOR: ChargeSpeed Japan widebody kit + APR GTC 500 wing + LAS Fit LED lights n INTERIOR: Cypher 5-point harness + Universal harness bar + Recaro seats + Carbon fiber interior trim n AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Pioneer AV head unit + 8-inch subwoofers (2) + Optima Yellow Top battery n SPONSORS: Voodoo Ride, Falken Tire, Savini Wheels, Ceramic Pro, ChargeSpeed Japan, Harrison Performance
MiKE RECiNE
1999 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R @mrgodzla /mike.recine1 Photography By Eal Mari Photography, VZINS, Trevor Buntin
LOCATION › WINDSOR, ON ENGINE › NISSAN RB26DETT 2.6L TWIN-TURBOCHARGED I6 HORSEPOWER › 400 (EST.) n ENGINE: Garrett twin-turbos + A’pexi FC PCM + Tuned by Boost Theory n DRIVETRAIN: OS-Giken (R-Triple plate clutch, push conversion kit) n WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Work Emotion wheels - 18x9 (f/r) + Continental ExtremeContact - 245/45/18 (f/r) n EXTERIOR: Wings West front bumper + Seibon Carbon carbon fiber (hood, trunk) + TopSecret rear wing + LED tail lights n INTERIOR: NRG carbon fiber steering wheel + Recaro SR3 front seats + Nismo gauge cluster n AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Kenwood DNX892 head unit n SPONSORS: Motive Performance
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WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY #JVCMobile
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ROBeRT ANTHONY
1990 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R @peepeegtr
Photography By Tyler Chandler, Alec Donaldson LOCATION › PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ ENGINE › RB26DETT 2.6L TWINTURBOCHARGED I6 HORSEPOWER › 800 WHP
LOCATION › OAK HARBOR, WA ENGINE › NISSAN RB26DETT 2.6L TWINTURBOCHARGED I6 HORSEPOWER › 542 WHP CLUB › LOWBALLERS
PeTeR CeRVANTeS
1990 SKYLINE GT-R @pchan_cervantes /peter.cervantes.79
Photography By Joe Savellano @adobo_joe
n ENGINE: Arc cooling plate + JP 640x turbocharger + Custom turbo manifold + HKS (intercooler piping, intercooler, 100mm intake, cam gears, timing belt, V pro) + Sard 660cc injectors + Nismo (fuel pressure regulator, spark plugs) + Splitfire coil packs + 50mm V-band external wastegate + Tomei (poncam B, metal head gasket, oil restrictor) + HPI (clear timing belt cover, oil cooler and relocator kit) + N1 water pump + Oil catch can + Upgarage test pipe + Koyo radiator + Engine ground kit + Blitz boost controller n EXHAUST: Custom downpipe + HKS Hi-Power exhaust n DRIVETRAIN: Nismo Super Copper Mix clutch n WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Volk Racing TE37SL - 18x10.5 +15 (f/r) + Nitto NT555 tires - 265/35/18 (f/r) + R34 Brembo calipers + Nismo S Tune brake pads + Dixcel rotors + Stainless steel brake lines n CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Do Luck G sensor + HKS Hipermax IV coilovers + Nismo (A-arms, upper arm set, rear arm set, connecting links, tension rods, front tower brace) + Cusco (rear tower brace, lower chassis brace) n EXTERIOR: Nismo N1 (front bumper, hood spoiler, headlights, side skirts, trunk lip) + Jun front lip + Custom (rear diffuser, front splitter, side skirt extensions) + HID headlights + Strobe lights + LED tail lights n INTERIOR: Momo Illest steering wheel + Circuit Sports quick-release hub + Recaro SR3 Le Mans Edition seats + Nismo (short shifter, shift knob) n AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Panasonic head unit + Kenwood amplifier + Carrozeria (rear speakers, front door speakers) + Bazooka Tube 10-inch subwoofer
n ENGINE: RB30/26DET + Zerofab (intake manifold w/ 90mm throttle body, fuel rail) + Tomei (fuel pressure regulator, cams, cam gears, timing belt, metal gaskets, baffled oil pan) + CX Racing turbo manifold + Borg Warner S366 turbocharger + 3-inch intercooler + Custom 3-inch and 4-inch piping + Tial (44mm wastegate, BOV) + Denso 1000cc R35 injectors + AEM 340 fuel pumps (2) + LS2 ignition coil conversion + Mishimoto radiator + G-Plus hoses + Black AN breather hose + Polished catch can + Nismo (engine mounts, oil pump, water pump) + Supertech (valves, guides, springs) + ARP head studs + Nitro crank collar + Kings Racing engine bearings + Manley H-beam rods + CP pistons + Hydro-dipped CF engine covers + Kandy coated turbo + Haltech Platinum Pro + Bee-R limiter n EXHAUST: Custom 3.5-inch stainless exhaust and downpipe n DRIVETRAIN: SPEC stage 3 clutch n WHEELS / TIRES: Work Equip 05 wheels - 18x11 +3 (f/r) + Federal tires - 225/35/18 (f/r) + 326 Power purple lug nuts + ARP wheel studs n CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Ksport coilovers + Custom modified shock towers n EXTERIOR: Custom bash bars (f/r) + Dmax-style vented hood + Carbon fiber roof wing + N1 (carbon fiber trunk lip, bumper vents, headlights) + Custom 3-inch front splitter w/ aluminum rods + Custom carbon fiber rear diffuser + GReddy G Racer side skirts + Rising Sun LED tail lights + Smoked turn signals + KH2 Charcoal Grey Pearl paint + Translucent red chrome window tint + LED underglow n INTERIOR: 6-point roll cage + Bride seats + Bride fabric (roof liner, shift boot, handbrake boot, door inserts) + Suede reupholstered pillars + Dual carbon fiber gauge pod pillar + Gauges (boost, AFR) n AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Rockford Fosgate (speakers, tweeters, subwoofer, amplifier)
LOCATION › PORVOO, FINLAND ENGINE › RB26DET HORSEPOWER › 650 WHP
TONY HAKKU
1991 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R @herra__hoo
/tony.hakku
Photography By Jape Tiitinen |
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n ENGINE: Garrett GT4082S turbocharger + GReddy (Trust top-mount manifold, Profec B-spec 2 boost control, MAF Y-pipe) + HKS style 50mm wastegate + A’pexi (race air filter, Power FC) + Z32 MAF (2) + Sard 720cc injectors + Aeromotive fuel regulator + Walbro fuel pump n EXHAUST: 3.5-inch straight pipe exhaust n DRIVETRAIN: R33 GT-R transmission + ATS triple-plate clutch n WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Work VS-XX wheels - 18x11 (f), 18x12 (r) + Yokohama Advan Neova tires - 255/35/18 (f), 295/30/18 ® + Cusco brake master cylinder bracket n CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Tein adjustable coilovers w/ EDFC control + BC Racing 14K springs + Tension pillow rods n EXTERIOR: Seibon carbon (fiber hood, trunk) + R34 Skyline Nismo side skirts + N1 bumper vents + Rocket Bunny custom made kit + Chassis-mounted carbon fiber GT wing + Custom (canards, splitters) n INTERIOR: Cusco/ Martelius roll cage + Nismo short shifter + Alcantara sport seats + OMP 4-point harnesses + Momo suede steering wheel + Trust shift knob + Motamec battery case + PLX (DM6 meter system, SM-AFR wideband, SM-Boost unit)
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TOKYO AUTO SALON 2020 MAKUHARI MESSE EVENT HALL, CHIBA, CHIBA PREFECTURE, JAPAN TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK PARONG (@PATRICKPARONG)
I only knew of this show from photos and vlogs. It’s always been my dream to go to Tokyo Auto Salon, and when the opportunity came, I couldn’t say no. Tokyo Auto Salon, to me, has a little bit of everything from Japan’s car culture.
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car. Although frustrating, I still managed to get some decent shots during the day. After experiencing day two, my game plan for the third and final day was just to get crowd shots and head for the TAS main parking lot. The parking lot is massive and has a lot of hidden gems here and
there. I could spend a whole day going up and down the rows! At the end of the show, large crowds gathered around the exits of the venue to catch the cars leaving the show. I was lucky enough to get some shots inside the venue as people were beginning to head out. A perfect end to three days at TAS!
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VENDORS • Booths such as Nismo, HKS, Liberty Walk, Varis, Honda, 326 Power and others all had merchandise for sale. Some vendors had raffles where you could pay 1000 yen to try your luck at winning items they had for purchase.
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TOKYO AUTO SALON 2020 [ trending ] VENDORS • Booths such as Nismo, HKS, Liberty Walk, Varis, Honda, 326 Power and others all had merchandise for sale. Some vendors had raffles where you could pay 1000 yen to try your luck at winning items they had for purchase. ATTENDANCE • Day 1 – Open to media, exhibitors, and premium pass holders. “Light” attendance considering the amount of people during days two and three. • Day 2 & 3 – Busy all day with massive crowds of people. Things would only calm down come lunchtime, and it was almost impossible to get a decent shot. There was a lot of waiting only to have someone step in front of you mid-shot. I was also surprised to see a lot of elementary students at the show. SPECIAL GUESTS • Ken Block was signing autographs at the Toyo Tires booth • Keiichi Tsuchiya was a guest at the Honda booth • Kazuhiko “Smokey” Nagata was a spectator of the show • Manabu “Max” Orido had his A90 Supra at the Yokohama booth
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very year RWB hosts a meet to celebrate the new year, usually taking place around the same time as Tokyo Auto Salon. This year it was at Salvatore Cuomo & Bar Kashiwa in Chiba City. The Speedhunters photographers arrived in style, with Ron Celestine and Dino Dalle Carbonare in the new Aston Martin Vantage, as well as Mark Riccion in a Rolls Royce. We also had the pleasure of bumping into Larry Chen at the meet. We knew right away we were at the right location when we could hear the sound of GT-Rs and Porsches echoing in the distance. As we followed the noises, the first car that caught our eye was Charles Wong’s R34 GT-R pulling into one of the parking lots. Good start. There were a couple parking lots in the area with RWB Porsches wherever you would look, and Akira Nakai himself showed up in his personal RWB 997 911 Porsche. A highlight of the night was seeing a white TVR Tuscan roaring through the streets. Japan has it all!
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SHIBUYA UNDERGROUND MEET TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK PARONG (@PATRICKPARONG)
Level One and many other car groups host meets every year that take place during the week of Tokyo Auto Salon.
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hese meets are usually invite only but sometimes social media and word of mouth get out of hand. The Shibuya Underground Meet is quintessential Japanese street meet culture all gathered in one place. We were invited by Level One to an underground parking lot in Shibuya, Tokyo. We arrived early, but before we knew it the masses started to pour in. Among the masses were many well known Youtubers and photographers. The parkade turned into what felt like a scene out of The Fast and The Furious, and eventually the meet became so rowdy that even the police showed up to keep an eye on things.
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2019 TOUR CHAMPIONS Through the course of 2019, the Driven Show team held seven events in seven different cities as their 2019 show tour. Two new champions were crowned during the Driven Aftermarket Car Show 2019 Canadian National Tour. JJ Dubec from Vancouver took home the top prize for show accolades with his Liberty Walk NSX, and James Creasy from Calgary was awarded for his Ken Block Inspired Ford Focus. The seven city tour point series was based on two categories: Overall accolades based on judging, and distance traveled to the Driven 2019 Tour stops. Let’s take a look at what earned these two the champion titles.
JAMES CREASEY 2017 FORD FOCUS RS
/awolwrx Photography By Logan King
Inspired by the Gymkhana antics of the iconic Ken Block, James Creasey built his 2017 Ford Focus RS with that rally prowess and stunt-driving inspiration in mind. Throughout the duration of the Driven Show 2019 tour, Creasey amassed extra points for distance travelled to the shows, coming all the way from Vancouver. Through a combination of quality work to his car, as well as distance travelled, Creasey earned himself the title of Driven 2019 champion.
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Driven Canada Presented by XPEL and Superspeed Wheel, plans on visiting 8 Cities in 2020: Calgary May 1-2 U of C Olympic Oval Toronto May 9 Toronto Congress Centre Edmonton June 6 MacEwan Underground Parkade Vancouver June 13 Hardrock Casino Multi-Level Parkade Winnipeg July 11 Red River Ex Park Halifax Aug 29 Halifax Exhibition Centre Montreal Sep 12 Quartier DIX30 Covered Parkade Saskatoon Sep 19 Prairieland Park For more information on Driven, visit www.drivenshow.ca
ESSENTIALS
LOCATION › Calgary, AB ENGINE › Ford EcoBoost 2.3L Turbocharged I4 HORSEPOWER › 356 whp
ENGINE: ETS (Front-mount intercooler, intake, intercooler piping) + Turbosmart (wastegate actuator, recirculating valve) + Mishimoto coolant tank + Velossatech bell mouth induction snorkel + Tuned by Adam at Tune+ + COBB Accessport + Engine covers hydro-dipped by fluid customs + DMGfab aluminium skid plate EXHAUST: Custom straight-pipe exhaust DRIVETRAIN: James Baron Racing short shifter WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Fifteen52 Turbomac wheels + Zestino Acrova tires + Brembo brakes + ISR Performance hydraulic handbrake + Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires - 265/35R18 (f/r) + Stainless steel brake lines + Slotted/cross drilled rotors CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Eibach Pro springs EXTERIOR: Custom livery vinyl wrap + Maxton Designs (front splitter, side skirts, diffuser) + Rally Armor mud flaps + Carbon Motorsports UK hood vents + Fluid Customs hydro-dipped mirrors + HID headlights + LED (fog lights, light bar, pods) INTERIOR: DND (Sekas comp racing seat, Monakos racing seat, Shift Tall anodized shift knob, quick-release, suede racing wheel) + NRG wheel hub + Planted seat brackets + Takata harnesses + Ford Nitrous Blue painted interior trim + Carbon fiber trunk floor AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: JL Audio (1000 W amplifier, 12-inch subwoofers (2)) SPONSORS: Raptor Racing, DND Performance Interior, Zomongo, Zestino Tires, Fluid Customs, Rebel Devil Customs
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2019 TOUR CHAMPIONS
JJ DUBEC
2017 ACURA NSX @doczilla12 |
/J.J. Dubec |
@DrJJDubecMD
By now most of our audience is familiar with JJ Dubec and the F7LTHY team. Throughout the duration of the 2019 Driven Show tour, the F7LTHY team was well represented by Dubec and company, with numerous cars donning their banner at each event. Of course, with such a repertoire for quality builds, Dubec’s NSX, which we have featured previously, was the magnum opus of the F7LTHY name.
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LOCATION › Vancouver, BC ENGINE › Honda JNC1 3.5L TwinTurbocharged V6 w/ dual front electric motors + single rear electric motor HORSEPOWER › 573 whp TORQUE › 476 lb-ft CLUB › F7LTHY
ENGINE: TunerWERKS ECU module + Tuned by ECU Werks and RacingGreed EXHAUST: Armytrix titanium valvetronic exhaust WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Tecnocraft Forged custom 3-piece wheels - 20x10 -10 (f), 20x13 -55 (r) + Nitto NT555 tires - 245/30/20 (f) + Nitto NT555 G2 tires - 305/30/20 (r) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Stance USA Nova dampers + ZeroDivision/SerialNine x Trick Factory Customs air suspension system + Air Lift Performance 3H air suspension management system EXTERIOR: Liberty Walk LB Works widebody aero kit + Carbon fiber swan neck spoiler + Custom Trick Factory Customs/ Headlights NW (headlights, tail lights) + BASF Glasurit “DocZilla Surgical Steel” matte metallic paint INTERIOR: Custom alcantara headliner + Red leather and carbon fiber interior + Color-matched audio accents + Fiora smartphone inductive charger mount AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Mosconi (AMAS-2 Bluetooth streaming interface module, 8to12PRO DSP, RC mini controller) + Morel (Elate Ti-602 6.5-inch component speakers, Ultimo Ti SC104 10-inch subwoofer, MPS 5.950 5-channel amplifier) + Metra (Shuriken batteries (2), T-Spec dual battery isolating relay, T-Spec circuit breakers, T-Spec wiring, V12 power/ground wire, speaker wire, RCAs) + Custom (CNC-cut battery mount, sealed enclosure) SPONSORS: Morel, Mosconi, Metra Electronics, Fiora
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ALYSE JACKSON 2008 BMW 328i @kingalysexo_ | @alysejackson Photography By Kevin McKendry
ESSENTIALS
LOCATION › Millville NJ ENGINE › BMW N52 3.0L I6 HORSEPOWER › 230 whp (est.) CLUB › Diversified / Legacy Forged
n ENGINE: APR cold air intake n EXHAUST: Custom straight pipe exhaust n WHEELS / TIRES: Legacy Forged LF-7 wheels - 19x11 -15 (f), 19x12 -25 (r) + Toyo Proxees R888 tires - 265/35/19 (f), 285/30/19 (r) n SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system n EXTERIOR: Hard Motorsports Leichtbau widebody kit + 3M satin neon yellow wrap + Carbon Fiber (front lip, front kidney grilles, side skirts, rear diffuser, rear window spoiler) + ECStuning CSL duckbill trunk lid + DressUpBolts full wide body hardware kit + Performance Bodega lighting n INTERIOR: AZAautowheel full Alcantara suede M-Sport steering wheel + Hard Motorsports (flocked dash/console, carbon fiber race pull door handles) + Carbon Fiber interior accents and trim pieces + Braum Racing (Elite Series racing seats, 6-point harness) + Autopower 6-point bolt-in roll cage + Custom (Alcantara rear seat delete, starlight headliner, pillars) n SPONSORS: Sleek Tinting & Performance + Airlift Performance + Braum Racing + Performance Bodega + Autopower
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ERIC L MONROY 2006 HONDA S2000 @monroys2k | @Eric Monroy @qatshmo Photography By QATS Hermosillo |
ESSENTIALS
LOCATION › Sonora, Mexico ENGINE › Honda F22C1 2.2L I4 HORSEPOWER › 380 whp TORQUE › 262 lb-ft
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n ENGINE: BorgWarner S366 turbo + Sheepey Built turbo kit + Grams 1000cc injectors + Walbro 255 lph fuel pump + Science of Speed in-tank regulator + Unorthodox under drive pulley kit + Koyorad radiator + Mishimoto slim fan + Schmuck Built (catch can, coolant overflow) + MPC Motorsport hardware + Alloy craft stainless steel coolant cover + AEM Performance Electronics (EMS V2, AEM wideband) n DRIVETRAIN: ACT (stage 5 clutch, flywheel) n WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Volk Racing TE37SL wheels - 18x10.5 +22 (f/r) + Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires - 265/35R18 (f/r) + Stainless steel brake lines + Slotted/cross drilled rotors n CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Megan Racing (coilovers, front upper control arms, rear upper control arms) n EXTERIOR: Power House Amuse GT1 aero kit + Forbidden USA carbon fiber hardtop + YCP custom canards + Craft Square side mirrors + VIS carbon fiber hood + Car Shop Glow V2 taillights n INTERIOR: Bride Stradia II seat + Bride seat rail + Nardi 330 steering wheel + Renegade MotorSport short shifter kit + Carbon fiber center delete panel + Custom gauge hold pods + HDI boost gauge
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MARC-ANTOINE JEANSON 2007 BMW 323i
@marcus_boss13 | /marcuss.jeanson @@ariz_media, Cimon Brouillette | Photography By ARIZ Media |
ESSENTIALS
LOCATION › Granby, QC ENGINE › BMW N52 3.0L I6 HORSEPOWER › 200 whp (est.) CLUB › Adrenaline Junkies
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@cimonbrouillette, Frédéric Ercolino |
@666media.__
n EXHAUST: Stainless custom exhaust + Deleted (resonator, muffler) n WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Borbet BMW style 179 2-piece wheels + FIrestone Firehawk Indy500 tires n CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance series air suspension w/ 3P management + VIAIR dual black 444c compressors n EXTERIOR: M-Tech (front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts) + Custom (front lip, side splitters, diffuser) + CSL molded trunk + Rear window visors + Custom headlights w/ CLD lighting and yellow fogs n INTERIOR: White diamond-stitched interior reupholstery + Braum Racing (seats, harnesses) + Custom roll cage + White painted interior trim + Grip Royal steering wheel w/ quick-release n SPONSORS: Diamond Esthetique Auto
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Star Road's 1973 Skyline 2000GT-R
MODEL YEARS: 1973 CODENAME: KPGC110 / KGC111 (Kenmari) ENGINE: S20 2.0L Naturally Aspirated I6 The rarest of all GT-Rs, the KPGC110 of 1973, was produced in such limited numbers that today it has become a collector’s item. The codename “Kenmeri” was born from the car’s advertising campaign, which featured Ken and Mary, a fictional couple, driving around the countryside in their Skyline GT-R. The oil crisis of the era had consumers preferring economy cars, and high-performance cars were looked down upon at the time. Introduced in September of 1972, production of the KPGC110 was short-lived, ending in March of 1973 as Nissan pulled out of racing campaigns, and had no reason to continue the GT-R line. Only 197 were ever sold, and this would be the last GT-R to roll out of Nissan for 16 long years.
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MODEL YEARS: 1969 - 1972 CODENAME: PGC10 / KPGC10 (Hakosuka) ENGINE: S20 2.0L Naturally Aspirated I6 Even though the first Skyline was born in 1957, the GT-R moniker didn’t come to fruition until more than a decade later. The first Skyline model to don the GT-R badge came in 1969 in the form of the PGC10 Hakosuka. It began as a sedan, but would later become a 2-door coupe with the KPGC10 in the latter half of the model’s time on Nissan’s lineup. With racing in mind, Nissan stripped the GT-Rs of unnecessary equipment to be as light as possible, making the Hakosuka a weapon on the track. During its tenure, the C10 boasted 50 race wins before Mazda’s RX-3 ended the victory streak, becoming its main rival.
CODENAME: R32 ENGINE: RB26DETT 2.6L TwinTurbocharged I6 16 years after the GT-R name left the Nissan lineup, the R32 GT-R was born, bred specifically to dominate Japanese touring car racing. That’s exactly what it did. The R32 GT-R featured Nissan’s ATTESSA all-wheel drive system to keep the power down, which was developed by Nissan after studying Porsche’s iconic 959. What separated the R32’s AWD system from Porsche’s was the unique ability to divert all power to the rear wheels when needed to reduce understeer. The RB26DETT power plant was built to be a serious contender, rated for less power than it actually made from factory, and it is still used by enthusiasts today. The R32 GT-R dominated all 29 of 29 JTCC races it competed in, taking the title every year from 1989 to 1993. V-Spec and Nismo versions were introduced in the later years of the model, and by then the world had already dubbed the GT-R with its iconic nickname - “Godzilla” was here to stay.
N e a l Wo o n - Fa t ' s 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R
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One inch wider, four-inches longer, and a slightly lower ride height from factory than its predecessor, the R33 GT-R was Nissan’s attempt to address some of the balance issues of the R32. The RB26DETT received some minor updates for the 1995 and up models such as a turbo ball bearing upgrade, turbo dump pipe, turbo compressor aerodynamic upgrades, and an intercooler upgrade. This little boost in performance let the R33 GT-R become the first production car to crack the 8-minute lap time at the Nurburgring, completing its lap in just 7 minutes and 59 seconds. Once the guys at Nismo got a hold of Nissan’s new halo car, they churned out the Nismo 400R, an absolute weapon of a GT-R, making an easy 400 horsepower from the RB which had been bored out to 2.8L, and 500 horsepower was attainable with a simple boost adjustment. From the R33 and on, all GT-Rs would be equipped with Brembo brakes. Despite its incredible history, the R33 was often overshadowed by the iconic racing history of the R32, as well as the cult symbol of Japanese tuning that followed it.
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CODENAME: R34 ENGINE: RB26DETT 2.6L Twin-Turbocharged I6 The last generation of GT-R that would exist under the Skyline banner, the R34 was made famous by movies and video games, as well as by its own timeless styling. This would also be the last time we saw the RB26DETT, this time in its most potent and engineered form with upgraded turbo cores, turbo outlet pipes, and intercooler outlets. Perhaps one of the most significant and special features of the R34 GT-R was the Multi Function Display (MFD) system in the dash, featuring diagnostic readouts one would normally only get via auxiliary gauges like oil temp, water temp, boost pressure, and more. Numerous special editions of the R34 GT-R were born in the later years of its production, including V-Spec, MSpec, and Nismo varieties. The ultimate R34 GT-R comes in the form of the Nismo Z-Tune, with a 2.8L bored “RB28DETT” making around 500 whp. Only 20 of these were ever made.
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Gamma Titanium Aluminide. Jets use this stuff for a reason.
BorgWarner’s EFR™ Series super-cores and turbochargers are built using Gamma Titanium Aluminide. This lightweight, high-strength material is close to 50% lighter than its Inconel® counterpart and helps to deliver quick engine boost when needed. No matter if it’s on the road or in the sky, nothing comes close to the boosting sensation delivered by Gamma-Ti.
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MODEL YEARS: 2007 - Present (2020)
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CODENAME: R35 ENGINE: VR38DETT 3.8L Twin-Turbocharged V6 After the GT-R name’s second hiatus from the automotive world, Nissan stunned the world when they debuted the sixth-generation GT-R at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, this time without the “Skyline” moniker attached. This car stood alone as “the GT-R,” and it was quick to impress despite its rather bulky design, a significant departure from previous Skyline GT-R platforms. The design, as explained by Nissan chief creative officer, Shirō Nakamura, was likened to that of the Gundam series’ giant robots. "The GT-R is unique because it is not simply a copy of a European-designed sports car,” he said, “it had to really reflect Japanese culture." The customizable multifunction display, a feature which carried over from the R34, was designed in partnership with Polyphony Digital, the creators of the Gran Turismo video game series. Under the hood, a slight departure from the RB26 of previous generations. The new drivetrain featured a VR38DETT, a brutal twin-turbocharged V6 power plant that would go on to be one of the fastest engines ever just a few years after being introduced. Today, the sky is the limit as far as VR38 builds are concerned, with many of them reaching 2,000 horsepower and staying road-worthy with relative ease. V-Spec, Black Edition, Track Edition, and finally Nismo editions were introduced as the years went by.
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While technically still an R35 GT-R Nismo underneath all of that style, the GT-R50 was announced in 2019 as a limited edition model to celebrate 50 years of the GT-R. The otherworldly design was a collaborative effort between Italdesign and a team of Nissan’s European and American designers. Not one to let their design outshine the performance of their cars, Nissan also bolstered the Nismo’s VR38DETT with bigger turbos from a GT3 GT-R, heavy duty crankshaft, stronger pistons and rods, a modified intake system, a new exhaust, a recalibrated gearbox, and a reinforced differential. All in, this GT-R marvel is good for 711 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. Only 50 GT-R50s will ever be made.
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BUYER'S GUIDE AKRAPOVIC EVOLUTION RACE LINE TITANIUM EXHAUST FOR 2019 NISSAN GT-R AKRAPOVIC.COM
This system has been developed to offer Nissan GT-R owners the opportunity to tune their car to its full potential. It is constructed using high-grade lightweight titanium alloys, with individual parts cast in the Akrapovic in-house foundry. The one-piece construction link pipe has an increased diameter, measuring 101.6 mm (4 inches) for optimized exhaust gas flow.
AIR LIFT PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE SERIES KITS FOR 2008-2017 NISSAN GT-R AIRLIFTPERFORMANCE.COM
Up front, a pair of double-bellow air springs, paired with monotube, threaded-body shocks. Featuring 2-way, 30-level damping adjustment utilizing unique piggyback-style nitrogen canisters, it drops front ride height down 106mm (4.2 inches). In the rear, a similar setup with 30-levels of damping and piggyback-style nitrogen canisters, giving the rear a possible drop of 116mm (4.6 inches) from stock height - all without sacrificing performance or steering response.
CALLIES PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS ULTRA BILLET CRANKSHAFT FOR R35 GT-R CALLIES.COM
GREDDY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS GREDDY (DBA) GT-R DCT COOLER KIT $2,400 | GREDDY.COM
The new 2017+ R35 (DBA) GT-R GReddy DCT cooler kit features GReddy’s large 13-row core. It also includes a specific air duct, similar to the OEM unit, for maximum cooling. Installation is easy thanks to a specialized GReddy DCT trans oil block with internal thermostat that insures quick fluid warm-up and consistent oil temps. Carefully designed lightweight -14 hardlines and braided lines allow for a minimal routing lengths and maximum flow. Includes necessary mounts and hose fittings.
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Callies GT-R crankshafts can be ordered in strokes ranging from 88mm to 98mm, and are manufactured with Nissan OEM main bearing and big block Chevy rod journal diameters. Special attention was given to critical areas making this one of the strongest GT-R billet crankshafts available. Machined from 4330V and deep case nitride, this crankshaft is built for durability. Stock accessory drives and drive line components can be used as well.
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ARP ROD BOLT KIT FOR NISSAN RB26DETT ARP-BOLTS.COM
By now the RB26 engine’s factory rods are more than 20 years old, and having seen their fair share of heat and abuse over the years, the factory rod bolts may have become the weak point of the connecting rod assembly. Stretching under load can occur with factory hardware, which can result in catastrophic failure. Replacing these bolts with quality hardware during a rebuild is highly recommended.
GKTECH R32 FRONT UPPER CAMBER ARMS $289 | GKTECH.COM
The GKTech R32 Front Upper Camber Arms are used to adjust the front camber on your R32 Skyline. These arms are unique in design, and are far from the generic garbage that most people are used to. These camber arms allow for -15mm to +20mm of adjustment. The design was based around the Group A racing arms which allow the arm to twist throughout suspension travel and have been CAD designed, FEA tested, and CNC machined from 4130 Chromoly. The are TIG welded and E-coated.
KOYORAD ALUMINUM RADIATOR FOR R34 NISSAN SKYLINE $396 | KOYORAD.COM
Koyorad is pleased to introduce a high quality all-aluminum performance radiator to fit the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R. This new radiator features Koyorad’s 48mm dual row, high density “Hyper core.” Koyorad has also integrated an optional 1/8 PT sensor port directly into the top radiator tank which fits sensors provided by most Japanese temperature gauge companies. In typical fashion, Koyorad has engineered this radiator with precision, designed to directly replace the stock OEM plastic/aluminum radiator for ease of install.
TOMEI EXPREME TI EXHAUST AND MUFFLER KIT FOR R32 SKYLINE $1,090 | TOMEIUSA.COM
High quality production for true competition use without compromise. Only the best titanium grade materials are used. From the special racing design, made as straight as possible, to the high flow silencer. Tomei have poured their knowledge into it all. When you see the Expreme Ti system, you will understand that Tomei is unrivaled in terms of performance and price. R32, R33, and R34 configurations available.
TEIN FLEX Z COILOVERS FOR R33 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R TEIN.COM
A direct evolution of the previous Street Flex, the new Flex Z range has been developed to combine both comfort and performance. In order to provide the best pricing, engineers at Tein have completely re-designed the Japanese production plant and manufacturing processes. Features 16 stage damping adjustment, 8K front and 6K rear default spring rates, and Tein EDFC compatibility.
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BUYER'S GUIDE GREDDY MY17 R35 GT-R WIDEBODY AERO KIT FOR 2017+ NISSAN GT-R $3,100 | GREDDY.COM
LB WORKS TYPE 2 BODY KIT FOR 2009-2017 NISSAN GT-R LIBERTYWALK.CO.JP
The five piece aero kit enhances and refines the muscular look of 2017+ model year Nissan GT-R. It replaces the factory front lip with a more flowing and stylish lip spoiler. The dynamic front and rear overfender sets add 75mm in width on each side. This makes it possible to house wider or more aggressive offset wheels and tires for both competition use and/or flawless vehicle stance. The GReddy aero kit was designed and manufactured in Japan with only the finest FRP materials.
LB Works is the most high-end brand within the LB Performance body kit line. The LB Works philosophy is similar to the 1970s Nissan Works race team, where lowered over fender sports cars were common. Designed to complement the original body lines of the GT-R, this kit is a stylish transformation to the R35 GT-R body style.
MAHLE MOTORSPORT 4.1L STROKER POWERPAK PLUS PISTON KIT FOR R35 GT-R VR38DETT MAHLEMOTORSPORTS.COM
MOTUL NISMO COMPETITION OIL 2193E 5W40 $19.45 | MOTUL.COM
To say that this oil was developed especially for the Nissan GT-R VR38DETT engine is not an exaggeration. This highperformance engine oil has been developed and tested in the Nissan GT-R Nismo RC, the Nissan GT-R Club Track Edition, and in 24 Hours NĂźrburgring. Formulated for low friction while maintaining generous filming properties, this NismoMotul motor oil will minimize engine wear where pressures and loads are highest.
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The new shelf stock GT-R PowerPak Plus kit features a lightweight thick slipper skirt style forging manufactured from 2618 aluminum alloy for additional high temp strength. MAHLE’s GRAFAL skirt coating reduces friction and increases scruffing resistance by providing a unique cushioning property that absorbs hard contact between the piston skirt and the cylinder bore. Designed with larger valve pockets to accommodate up to +1mm larger valve diameters, as well as wrist pin support strengthened, the pistons are able to handle higher inertia loads of a large output racing engine. The GT-R PowerPak Plus Kit comes complete with a nitride steel 1.2mm top, 1.2mm tapered 2nd and 2.5mm oil ring set for superior ring-to-cylinder sealing with low mass, and an extended RPM range without a loss of ring stability. This kit accommodates most aftermarket connecting rods.
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BUYER'S GUIDE RADIUM ENGINEERING BILLET COOLANT TANK KIT FOR R35 GT-R RADIUMAUTO.COM
The Radium Engineering billet aluminum coolant tank replaces the plastic OEM tank located at the front of the engine bay in the R35 GT-R. Full functionality of the cooling system is retained in a more compact and robust package. The coolant tank is CNC machined from 6061 aluminum, anodized, and laser engraved. It installs on a custom designed mounting bracket that utilizes factory mounting points, so no drilling or modifications are required. Includes all required parts for an easy bolt-on installation.
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RADIUM ENGINEERING CATCH CAN KIT FOR R35 GT-R FROM $199.95 | RADIUMAUTO.COM
Radium Engineering is introducing a triple catch can kit for the R35 GTR. This kit utilizes Radium's standard tried-and-true catch cans packaged specifically for the GT-R. Placing a catch can on the PCV hose is the best way to keep the blow-by oil and vapors out of the intake manifold. The PCV catch can be installed in the compartment near the brake master cylinder. The dual crankcase kit and the single PCV kit can be purchased separately, or the two kits can be purchased together for the triple catch can kit.
R-VERTEX GT-R FRONT LIP DIFFUSER $2,790 | VERTEX-USA.COM
Upgrade your Nissan R35 GT-R with the Vertex front lip diffuser. The R-Vertex front lip diffuser fits great, and is pre-drilled for ease of installation. This lip diffuser is available in vinylon fiber or carbon fiber options.
ORACLE LIGHTING COLORSHIFT RGBA DRL UPGRADE FOR 2015-2020 NISSAN GT-R $289.95 | ORACLELIGHTS.COM
Upgrade your lights to any color by simply replacing the factory DRL circuit board with the Oracle ColorSHIFT circuit board. Set lights to be one single color, or use a ColorSHIFT controller to program color patterns and themes, then simply switch the lights back to white for legal on-road use. Installation is simple and does not require disassembling or cutting the headlights. Plug in the Oracle circuit boards and connect to an Oracle ColorSHIFT controller. The RGB+A kit includes turn signal functionality so the DRL maintains an amber flasher feature for the turn signal.
SIKKY MANUFACTURING QUICK CHANGE DIFFERENTIAL SUBFRAME KIT FOR R35 GT-R $3,499.99 | SIKKY.COM
The Sikky GT-R R35 quick change rear kit is a crucial addition when building your race car to perform at the highest level. This setup gives the user the ability to change their gear ratio in less than five minutes by simply removing the rear cover of the rear end. This is a huge advantage when dialing in your setup at the track to make sure your gearing is in the sweet spot and you’re not forced to shift at inopportune times. It’s also designed to handle massive amounts of power.
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HIGHWAY
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There was once a time in Godfred “Freddy” Boafo’s life when he had nothing with wheels to his name. Long before he could drive, he was obsessed with cars, and since he didn’t have a bicycle at the time, he would chase cool passing cars on foot until he couldn’t run anymore.
“A WELL-ROUNDED BUILD WAS ALWAYS TOP OF MIND, BUT THE RB26'S POTENTIAL WAS TOO ENTICING FOR BOAFO NOT TO GO CRAZY WITH POWER.”
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ay back when Boafo was old enough, and well off enough during his high school days, to build an H22-powered Honda Accord, he had always set his sights on Nissan’s mighty GT-R - with a love for every generation of the iconic JDM Godzilla. To him, the GT-R represented everything about a perfectly well-rounded sports car - it had power, style, and a racing pedigree as iconic as any before or after it. Fast forward to the modern day, and Boafo is realizing his dream one car at a time. He now owns not one, but two GT-Rs, an R32 and an R34. While the R34 sits in storage as a plan to do something crazy in the future, Boafo has already done something crazy in the
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O form of his 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R which he bought in 2006. Before he could even legally register the car for the road, he purchased the GT-R as one of the first to ever land in Toronto, Ontario. Even as a stock vehicle on the original 16-inch wheels, the car got attention from JDM fans everywhere, many of whom immediately recognized one of the most potent powerhouse cars from video games and old videos. By this point, he was quietly saving money to eventually build the R32 GT-R to its limits, not just for himself, he says, but for GT-R lovers everywhere. He wanted his GT-R to represent everything that the iconic platform was at its core, so every type of GT-R fan would have something to appreciate and aspire to. This meant cutting no corners, and using quality parts throughout, a decision which would bump up the price tag of this
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“WITH A FULL SET OF CUSCO ARMS AND SWAY BARS, THE CAR IS BUILT TO HANDLE JUST AS WELL AS IT LAUNCHES.”
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HERO build exponentially. According to Boafo, though, the decision to pay the premium is worth it in the long run. “Spend a bit more and you’ll be happier than buying cheap and doing it twice,” he says, offering advice to builders making the same decisions. A well-rounded build was always top of mind, but the RB26’s potential was too enticing for Boafo not to go crazy with power. Enlisting the help of the team at Dynamotorsports Tuning, known for their quality high-power builds, Boafo gave his RB the full treatment from top to bottom. A ported and polished head sits atop a fully built bottom end featuring JE pistons and Crower forged rods. In the top end, HKS 272-degree camshafts and cam gears, as well as a full Supertech valvetrain. Air flow is handled by way of a custom intake manifold mated to a 90mm throttle body, but the real attraction in the engine bay is the massive Garrett GTX4508R turbocharger with a Tial 1.00 A/R rear housing on the custom V-band turbo manifold. All in, this setup, with all of its associated bolt-ons and supporting mods, is good for a deadly 1,042 whp at 38 PSI. Handling power like that is a job for an Exedy triple carbon clutch mated to a custom built transmission from an R34 GT-R, and a custom Driveshaft Shop driveshaft and ensuring
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that power makes it to the ground is a set of Toyo R888 tires measuring 285/35/18 on all four corners. Those Toyo tires are wrapped around an 18x10-inch set of Volk Racing TE37SL wheels, one of the first key pieces in the GT-R’s aggressive yet functional styling, and it only gets better from there. Also at ground level is a Rocket Dancer front lip with an APR splitter, Nismo carbon fiber side skirts, and a Top Secret rear diffuser. Higher up on the body you’ll find an APR GT500 carbon fiber spoiler, and up front there’s a set of Nismo N1 air ducts integrated into the front bumper.
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- Essentials 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R LOCATION › Hamilton, ON ENGINE › Nissan RB26DETT 2.6L Twin-Turbo I6 HORSEPOWER › 1042 whp CLUB › NextLevel SOCIAL MEDIA @freddy_r32 freddy.gtr.9 ENGINE
Styling of the car maintains a sleek and clean look without going overboard, and the entire ensemble is lowered just enough via a set of Tein Mono Flex coilovers with electronic damping control. With a full set of Cusco arms and sway bars, the car is built to handle just as well as it launches. Inside the car, simplistic design reigns. A custom modified set of front seats from an R34 Skyline work in tandem with Takata 5-point harnesses to keep driver and front passenger safe and snug, and custom Bride fabric rear seats add to the style throughout. As a well rounded build, you can bet there’s some audio components as well. An Eclipse double-DIN head unit serves as the source for a set of JA Audio component speakers and a matching subwoofer. As much as we might lose our sense of responsibility behind the wheel of a monster like Boafo’s R32, he says he
spends a lot of time driving the exact speed limit with his kids in the car. With TVs mounted on the rear headrests, the kids love trips in the high-revving powerhouse as much as he does. Because of his typically responsible behaviour on the roads, he’s also received positive attention from local law enforcement when they see he’s enjoying the car with his children. Truly a well-rounded build all together, Boafo is never truly “finished” with any project, and he tells us he frequently upgrades at least a couple of parts every year as new technology and improved parts come around. In the meantime between mods to the R32, he’s got his own R34 and a Toyota Supra to toy with as well. If he intends to build either of those to the level that this Skyline is built to, we cannot wait to see what comes next.
JE pistons + Crower forged rods + HKS (272 camshafts, cam gears) + Tomei (oil pump, MLS head gasket) + Supertech valvetrain + Garrett GTX4508R single turbo conversion w/ Tial 1.00 A/R V-band turbine housing + Custom 6-inch velocity stack turbo inlet + Custom intake manifold + Race ported and polished RB26DETT head + DMT custom (V-band turbo manifold, catch can) + 90mm throttle body + ATI damper crank pulley + Racetronix 1300cc injectors + Xenocron 044 surge tank + Bosch dual 044 staged pumps + Walbro 450 lph transfer pumps + Koyorad radiator + SPAL electric fans + Mocal oil cooler + Custom intercooler + ARP hardware + Haltech Pro ECU + HKS DLI twin power + Haltech HPI-6 ignitor + Toyota Supra TT coil packs + Denso iridium spark plugs + GReddy DA multi-plugs + AEM Performance Electronics fail-safe wideband EXHAUST
4-inch custom downpipe + 4-inch custom exhaust system + Varex 4-inch electronic muffler DRIVETRAIN
Exedy triple carbon clutch + Custom build R34 transmission + Driveshaft Shop custom driveshaft + Nismo short shifter WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES
Volk Racing TE37SL wheels - 18x10.5 (f/r) + Toyo R888 tires - 285/35/18 (f/r) + Rotora (6-piston front calipers, 4-piston rear calipers, 380mm rotors) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
Tein Mono Flex coilovers w/ EDFC control + Cusco (upper and lower adjustable control arms, traction arms, front and rear sway bars) + HICAS delete EXTERIOR
Nismo (N1 air ducts, carbon fiber side skirts) + APR (GT500 carbon fiber spoiler, front under splitter) + Rocket Dancer front lip + Top Secret rear diffuser + Kansai Monster tower bar INTERIOR
Custom R34 Skyline front seats + Custom Bride rear seats + Takata 5-point racing harnesses AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS
Eclipse double-DIN DVD head unit + JA (component speakers, subwoofer) + Compustar remote start w/ alarm + Side mirror-mounted cameras SPONSORS
ABM Auto, Dynamotorsports Tuning
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BATTL PLAN AN R33 Gt-R AT HOME BOTH ON THE sTReetS AND AT THE TRACK. Story by
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Eric Strickland found himself drawn to import cars in the mid 1990s after toying with car audio and local shows for a while. His first foray into the import world was a 1994 Honda Accord EX sedan, built to replicate Honda’s JDM Accord SiR and turbocharged to a whopping 400 whp. Then, when the “bugeye” Subaru WRX was introduced in 2002, he couldn’t keep himself away. He sold his boosted Accord and picked up a World Rally Blue 2002 Subaru WRX, getting to work right away on replicating Subaru’s WRC rally car at the time. After six years of ownership, and a few different iterations, the WRX was sold to make room for his incoming magnum opus, a build which would exceed his previous projects by leaps and bounds.
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trickland’s love affair with Nissan’s Skyline platform started in the early 2000s thanks to Best Motoring and other Japanese car entertainment he could find online. At the time, he never imagined he would be lucky enough to own one of his own, let alone build it to the limit, but he
decided to start seriously looking for one in 2007. By February of 2008, he had a 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R in his name. With the help of some friends at Alamo Autosports in Arlington, Texas, the real fun began. Quality of aftermarket parts was immensely important to him, so after some research on quality aftermarket parts, Strickland and the Alamo Autosports guys threw the GReddy/ TRUST catalog at the car. GReddy’s A-pillar gauge pod, Type S coilovers, differential covers, a TRUST Power Extreme Ti R exhaust, and numerous engine bolt-ons were among the first large order of parts for the GT-R. With a handful of modifications made, and a SEMA appearance in 2008 under the
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belt, Strickland decided he was going to go all out with a true restoration job. With the engine and transmission pulled, the chassis was stripped and reduced to bare metal to address
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any rust spots and future concerning areas. During this time, he took the opportunity to replace all bushings and bearings, powder coat all suspension components, and undercoat the car’s underside - this was a true resto-mod project now. The engine was disassembled, and the RB head was sent to Michael Ferrara at Club DSport for top of the line head work, which included Tomei cams and a full Supertech valvetrain. At the same time, the block was stripped down and cleaned, and assembled with all new internals to exact tolerances by Brice from Alamo Autosports.
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Once the car and complete engine were back in his possession, the drivetrain was reassembled and dropped into the car, and ready for a tune with two new Garrett GT2860-5 turbos. The final result was a respectable 537 horsepower at the wheels, which was plenty more power on tap than any previous builds. Of course, power is only half of the battle, and with plans to build the perfect all-around car, suspension had to be addressed as well. A full gamut of Nismo arms, braces, and anti-sway bars were installed alongside Cusco strut bars. All in, the setup
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was good for the street, as well as any road course. Ensuring the car could also hold its own ground at the local shows that got him into the scene in the first place, the R33 GT-R was treated to a handful of body pieces from the Nismo 400R special edition, including the front bumper and splitter, side skirts, and two-piece carbon fiber spoiler. With a love for rare JDM parts, he also sourced a Stout Type-R carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber Ganador mirrors, Bee Racing carbon fiber side diffusers, and a handful of other cool parts like East Bear LED tail lights.
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DRIVER › Eric Strickland LOCATION › Ada, Oklahoma ENGINE › Nissan RB26DETT 2.6L Twin-Turbo I6 HORSEPOWER › 537 whp SOCIAL MEDIA @okiegtr
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Nissan RB26DETT 05U block + Tomei (oil pump, 272 ProCams, cam cap studs, Expreme manifolds, outlet pipes) + Supertec Racing (oil pump spline drive, R35 adapter plates) + Supertech (valves, titanium retainers, dual valve springs, guides and seats) + GReddy (adjustable cam gears, kevlar timing belt, suction kit, 90mm surge tank, Type 29 intercooler, intercooler hard pipe kit, oil filter relocation kit, oil cooler, radiator, upper rad pipe,
bearings + AEM Performance Electronics water-meth kit + Alamo Super Custom 11mm fuel rail + A’PEXi stainless downpipe + 1-UP Fab (oil separator, coolant overflow tank) + Mine’s camshaft baffle + Deatschwerks (1000cc injectors, DW400 fuel pumps (2), fuel pressure regulator) + Fragola PTFE fuel lines + Tial 42mm BOV + Hitachi R35 coil packs + Silk Road torque dampener + SAMCO (heater, rad hose) + Nissan R34 GT-R engine cover + EP Racing carbon fiber fuse box cover + Dress Up Bolts titanium fasteners TRUST Power Extreme Ti R exhaust DRIVETRAIN
1.3-bar rad cap, water/air separator, pulley kit) + Nismo (N1 water pump, baffled oil pan, gasket set, oil cap, low temp thermostat, engine mounts) + Manley H-beam rods + Wiseco 86.5mm pistons + Cosworth 1.1mm head gasket + ARP hardware + Garrett GT28605 turbochargers w/ billet aluminum compressor wheels + HKS (actuators, carbon fiber coil pack cover) + ATI harmonic balancer + GKTech hi-flow fan + ACL race
Nismo (Super Copperplate twin clutch, chromoly flywheel, rear diff cooler, transmission mount) + Driveshaft Shop 1-piece aluminum driveshaft + GReddy diff covers + GKTech stainless steel clutch line WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES
Enkei PF01 EVO wheels - 18x9.5 +12 (f/r) + Nitto 555 G2 tires 275/35/18 (f/r) + KICS Racing titanium lug nuts + Rotora (6-piston front calipers, 4-piston rear calipers,
On the inside, Nismo everything to match the 400R theme on the exterior. Driver and passenger are kept snug and secure in the custom modified factory bucket seats by way of Sparco safety equipment, and Bride floor mats keep everything looking tiny alongside the carbon fiber interior trim, right down to the floor. Being a street car, and since Strickland came up in the age of booming sound systems, you better believe this GT-R was treated to an audio system comprised of Kenwood and Kicker audio components. This machine is a true all-rounder!
14-inch front rotors, 13.5-inch rear rotors, stainless steel brake lines) + Cuso master cylinder brace + GKTech ABS delete CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
GReddy Type S coilovers + Nismo (anti-sway bars, rear 4-link brace, rear circuit link set, rear lower A-arm, front tension rods, front circuit link set, center reinforcing bars, R34 trunk floor brace) + Cusco (tension rod brace, titanium strut bar, rear AL strut bar) + Ultra Racing subframe braces + Driftworks HICAS eliminator kit + Custom carbon fiber reinforcement + KTS roll center adapter + Whiteline (sway bar end links, subframe bushings, chassis bushings) + SuperPro suspension bushings EXTERIOR
Midnight Purple II LV4 paint + Nismo 400R (front bumper, carbon fiber front splitter, side skirts, 2-piece carbon fiber spoiler) + Nismo (rear spats, smoked side markers, clear turn signals, carbon fiber hood lip, sport horns) + STOUT Type R carbon fiber hood + Garage Defend (carbon fiber canards, carbon fiber cooling panel) + Ganador carbon fiber mirrors + East Bear LED tail lamps + Bee
Racing carbon side diffusers + Top Secret (carbon fiber rear diffuser, carbon fiber vortex generators) + Maxton Designs cab spoiler + Nissan R35 GT-R rear badge + EP Racing carbon fiber grille + Final Motion carbon fiber air guides + Nagisa Auto Gacchiri fender brace INTERIOR
Nismo (rear floor mats, gauge cluster, aux gauge cluster, leather shift knob, carbon fiber B-pillar trim) + GReddy A-pillar gauge pod + Bride front floor mats + Sparco (4-point harnesses, harness bar) + Carbon fiber interior trim + East Bear 3-gauge center pod + 5th Element carbon fiber trunk wall + Custom factory bucket seats + Nissan R34 Skyline V-Spec II steering wheel + AEM Performance Electronics AFR gauge + Defi BF series gauges + ATS turbo timer AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS
Kenwood DDX773BH head unit + Kicker (QS 6.75-inch mid-range speakers and tweeters, LS 10-inch subwoofer, IQ 1000.5 amplifier) SPONSORS
Alamo Autosports + Superior Motorsports
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R34L THE PINNACLE OF EVERY GT-R FANBOY’S WILDEST DREAMS. Adam Gordon Michael Sage (@capturedbysage), Josh Sharma (@lowspecmedia), Jonathan Tesoro (@takara.style), Abdul Elabed (@media.32), Robbie Nichols Mialkowsky (@6ix.rides)
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4LEST For many enthusiasts of all ages, this is the top of the totem pole. Timeless design, pop culture stardom, refined engineering, and balanced yet potent performance potential all combine to make the R34 Skyline GT-R one of the most iconic cult classics of modern tuning. In addition to a long and impressive racing history, balance is an important theme across all GT-R models to roll off Nissan’s assembly lines over the years. For many, the R34 was the peak of this balance - an entire generation before the Skyline moniker was abandoned for the heavier GT-Rs of the modern day. These cars were truly the best of all worlds for enthusiasts.
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arren Shady is one of those enthusiasts who idolized the R34 GT-R, and like many who would come before and after him, his love for the car was a product of the pop culture he grew up around. For him, the first real exposure to the platform was via Gran Turismo 2 on the original Playstation. His intrigue for the hero car brought him down a path of extensive research and history lessons, and he became enamoured with the Skyline and its racing heritage. In no time, a man who grew up building Mustangs had a new dream car in a JDM rival to his original love for classic American muscle.
With a penchant for modifying cars that runs deep in his family, the Skyline GT-R was the perfect canvas for Shady to tinker with and achieve its true potential. In due time, Shady acquired a 1999 model for himself. Unsurprisingly, there were no other R34 GT-Rs in his area when he picked up the car, so it was up to him to blaze a trail for the local scene by carefully researching every modification. He knew from the beginning that he wanted a well balanced build with plenty of power on tap, but he also wanted it to feel at home and comfortable on the street without making for a punishing driving experience. After some initial complications with a cracked block and a snapped crankshaft, the RB26DETT was rebuilt using an N1 block and forged internals. Every part inside or on the engine was carefully selected based on its proven track record and recommendations from reputable builders. The result is an engine made up of an eclectic mix of high quality parts from brands like Tomei, Supertech, ARP, and many more trusted names. This
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- Essentials 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R LOCATION › Whitby, ON ENGINE › Nissan RB26DETT 2.6L Turbocharged I6 HORSEPOWER › 803 whp TORQUE › 622 lb-ft CLUB › VQNorth / GTA Motorheads SOCIAL MEDIA @shady99gtr
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Nissan (RB26 N1 block, N1 crankshaft, N1 water pump) + Wiseco forged 86.5mm pistons + Manley forged H-beam rods w/ ARP 2000 hardware + King XP (race series main bearing set, race series rod bearing set) + ARP (engine head stud kit, main stud kit) + Tomei (Poncam Type-B camshaft, adjustable cam pulleys, Type-A valve spring kit, high volume oil pump) + Autodream cam trigger kit w/ hall sensor + Supertech (black nitride forged intake valves, inconel forged exhaust valves, bronze valve guides) + Ported head + R.I.P.S. intake plenum w/ 90mm throttle body + GM air temp sensor and pigtail + Ross Tuffbond Gold Series harmonic damper + RS Tuning oil pan sump extension w/ oil baffle + GReddy oil cooler kit + Auto Staff oil catch can/windshield washer combo tank + Autobahn 88 (engine torque damper, custom front mount intercooler) + Koyorad aluminum radiator + Mishimoto radiator fan + GT Customs fabricated titanium (radiator cooling plate, pie-cut/polished/burned cold piping, velocity stack w/ K&N air filter) + BorgWarner S369SX-E FMW turbocharger + Raw Brokerage billet twin-scroll top mount turbo manifold + Precision Turbo PW46 46mm external wastegates (2) + ProSport carbon fiber turbo blanket + TiAL Q 50mm BOV + Fuel Injector Development 1600cc injectors + Frenchy’s Performance Garage (twin fuel pump kit, twin pump relay control box, 150 amp high-output alternator) + Custom 10 AWG fuel hat wiring upgrade + Walbro Hellcat 525 lph fuel pumps (2) + Aeromotive EFI bypass fuel pressure regulator + Custom fuel system + PTFE teflon braided stainless steel fuel lines + Billet fuel filter bracket + 100 micron fuel filter + Zetronix ethanol sensor + Napol Performance Series 2 high voltage ignition coils + Haltech Elite 2500 ECU + Tuned by Radek Kilarski (RS Tuning) EXHAUST
Amuse R1 Titan custom 3.5-inch titanium exhaust + GT Customs fabricated (wastegate dump tubes, downpipe) DRIVETRAIN
Getrag V160 6-speed transmission w/ Synchrotech Pro-Series steel/carbon fiber synchros and hardened synchro sleeves + XtremeClutch (230mm twin-disc organic clutch, lightweight flywheel) + Limited-slip differential
paid off in spades, as Shady says the singleturbo converted RB has been rock solid since the refresh. The single turbo mentioned was upgraded to a BorgWarner S369SX-E FMW turbocharger recently, but at 25 psi on an E80 ethanol tune for the previous smaller turbo, it made a potent 803 whp and 622 lb-ft of torque. It’s only going to get better from here with the new setup! Behind the engine, the drivetrain is made up of an ExtremeClutch 230mm twin-disc organic clutch and lightweight flywheel mated to a Getrag V160 six-speed transmis-
sion, which is bolstered with Synchrotech Pro-Series steel/carbon fiber synchros and hardened synchro sleeves - more than capable of containing the 800-plus wheel horsepower on tap, as well as the planned 1,000-plus horsepower Shady has planned for the future. A combination of Brembo calipers, DBA rotors, and Hawk Performance brake pads bring this freight train to a stop at the drop of a hat, and a square set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires measuring 285/35/18 throughout keep the car stuck to the road, looking great while wrapped around 18x10.5 TE37SL wheels in a Gunmetal finish. Stylistically, Shady keeps things simple in order to preserve the overall timelessness of the Skyline’s design, adding only subtle changes to accentuate design cues, rather than replace or reshape them. Little touches like the paint-matched Seibon DS carbon fiber hood, Jun carbon fiber high wing stands, and Nismo’s carbon fiber wing blade, front lip diffuser, dry carbon rear diffuser, and pillar garnishes all work in
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Volk Racing TE37SL wheels - 18x10.5 (f/r) + Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires - 285/35/18 (f/r) + Brembo (4-piston front calipers, 2-piston rear calipers) + DBA 4000 Series cross-drilled/slotted rotors + Hawk Performance HT-10 compound brake pads + Goodridge brake lines CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
Kansai Service tower bar + HKS Hipermax SP coilovers + Cusco drag rod HICAS delete kit EXTERIOR
Custom LED exterior lighting + Seibon DS carbon fiber hood + AeroCatch hood pins + Technica hood dampers + Jun carbon fiber high rear wing leg stands + Nismo (carbon fiber rear spoiler wing blade, carbon fiber front lip diffuser w/ undertray, dry carbon fiber rear diffuser, carbon fiber pillar garnishes)
“IT’S ONLY GOING TO GET BETTER FROM HERE WITH THE NEW SETUP!”
INTERIOR
Interior Motives (custom Napa leather and Alcantara upholstery, headliner, sunvisors, logo headrests, door inserts) Robson Design carbon fiber (interior trim, center console, screen hood, steering wheel) + Beyond Concepts custom (carbon fiber trunk Paul Walker tribute, carbon fiber trunk arm covers) + Nismo carpet and floor mat set + Autometer 52mm gauge pod + Custom LED interior lighting + Takata (4-point harnesses, harness bar) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS
BeyondConcepts custom (trunk layout, carbon fiber subwoofer enclosure, carbon fiber amplifier rack) + JVC KW-NT1 doubleDIN head unit + Pioneer (TS-A1606C 2-way component speakers, TS-A1686R 4-way coaxial speakers) + JL Audio (10W0v3-4 10-inch subwoofer, RD900/5 900-watt 5-channel digital amplifier) SPONSORS
Amaris Premium Autocare, RS Tuning, Beyond Concepts, GT Customs Pickering
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tandem to keep the aggressive design true to the original, with some added flair for good measure. Finishing off the look, and adding some handling prowess, is a set of HKS Hipermax SP coilovers, lowering the entire car nicely over the iconic Volk Racing wheels. Inside the car, you’ll find more attention to detail that really drives home the idea of a balanced and completely thought out project. Shady designed his own interior, and let the guys at Interior Motives and Robson Design go crazy. Interior Motives hooked up Shady with a complete custom Napa leather and Alcantara reupholstery, which includes logo-stitched headrests, sun visors, headliner, and custom door cards, and Robson Design handled some tasteful carbon fiber interior pieces like the center console and steering wheel. Cool style changes aside, the interior is kept purposeful in modification - Nismo floor mats, an Autometer 52mm gauge pod, a JVC double-DIN head unit, and Takata 4-point harnesses to keep driver and passenger secure. In the trunk, Shady let the custom work shine. A tribute to Paul Walker, a name now
synonymous with the R34 thanks to the Fast & Furious franchise, decorates the rear elements of the audio system with a beautiful carbon fiber and LED display by Beyond Concepts. It’s the perfect home for his JL Audio subwoofer and 5-channel amplifier. Other audio components include Pioneer 2-way component speakers and 4-way coaxials hidden throughout the cabin. This build really does do it all, and Shady has his partners and friends to thank for so much of the car’s wellroundedness. The biggest of thank-yous were given to Josh Dunand and the crew at Amaris Premium Autocare, Matt Morgado of GT Custom Exhaust, Radek Kilarski of RS Tuning, and Bruce Lim of Beyond Concepts. “I also want to recognise and thank my good buddies who are always there to help me out whether it’s a spare part, their time, or their expertise,” Shady says in closing. “Big thanks to Connor Macdonald (@thatszguy), Jeff Bingley (@bingr34gt4r), Phil Marino (@phil_r33) and Sam Rodriguez Matos. Huge thanks to all the talented photographers and content creators that always make my GT-R look its best. I’d like to specifically recognise Abdul Elabed (@media.32), Jonathan Tesoro (@takara.style), Josh Sharma (@lowspecmedia), Michael Sage (@capturedbysage), and Robbie Nichols Mialkowsky (@6ix.rides) who all regularly shoot the car and consistently provide me with awesome content. Shoutouts to the whole VQNorth crew, the GTA GT-R club, and the GTA Motorheads squad!”
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Carbon fiber is one of the automotive aftermarket’s favorite materials - and for good reason! The lightweight yet strong nature of well made carbon fiber. The looks. Even the name sounds cool when you say it, right? Carbon. Fiber. Most enthusiasts either have some element of carbon fiber or aspirations for it on their own builds. For some like Cole Kay, however, a simple carbon fiber hood or spoiler isn’t enough to satisfy the itch. With a big platform like the R35 GT-R Nismo, it turned out to be the perfect recipe for balance.
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ole has been modifying cars as long as he can remember. His modification bug isn’t just about making each vehicle his own, or making it unique. In fact, it’s often not about the outcome at all. For Cole, it’s about the process and the people he meets along the way. “I find every build I ever do forces me to explore and use new shops,” he says, “inevitably building new friendships along the way.” After building a 7-second fox-body Mustang strictly for drag racing, as well as a Ford F-250 on 40-inch wheels to tow trailers and race cars, Cole set his sights on the extremely tuner-friendly GT-R Nismo.
Upon taking ownership of his 2016 Nissan GT-R Nismo, he installed some carbon fiber hood struts to help keep the hood open when he was in the bay because his left arm was injured at the time. Those hood struts were the first of many carbon fiber additions. Cole wanted to keep the overall body design true to the OEM Nismo GT-R, which means only the hood and wheels changed their actual shape on the exterior. If you saw the car in the dark, it might just look like a black GT-R
Nismo, but as soon as the light hits any panel, you get an idea of what’s really happened here. Every single panel and exterior part has been changed out to make it the world’s first full carbon fiber body GT-R Nismo. In addition to numerous Overtake carbon fiber parts which include the trunk, doors, roof, quarter panels, front fenders, hood, A-pillars, mirrors, fender vents, and even the emblems, BulletProof Automotive went above and beyond by stripping down and refinishing the front and rear bumpers in carbon fiber, as well as providing custom carbon fiber door handles and surrounds.Working closely with BulletProof Automotive gave Cole the ability to apply custom one-off pieces made
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of carbon fiber wherever possible. Inside the cabin, every single thing has been changed to a custom carbon fiber version from the vents to the radio surround, and even the center console and steering wheel. For those who aren’t yet aware, Overtake doesn’t just make high
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quality carbon fiber panels. The Overtake engineering expertise is present throughout. The differential is a combined effort of Drexler and Overtake. The carbon ceramic brakes behind the Carbon Revolution CR-9 carbon fiber wheels are Overtake branded. The lexan glass replacement for the windows is Overtake. Even the specialty coilovers are a collaborative effort by Overtake and SACHS, in the form of Nur GT300-spec 3-way adjustable coilovers. The titanium intake manifold and piping in the engine bay? Yup - Overtake. The engine bay isn’t just an average dressed-up VR38DETT, either. With 400 pounds taken off the weight of the bulky GT-R, Cole wanted to bridge the gap in power to weight ratio even further. In addition to the Overtake
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- Essentials 2016 Nissan GT-R Nismo DRIVER › Cole Kay LOCATION › Mississauga, ON ENGINE › Nissan VR38DETT 3.8L Twinturbocharged V6 HORSEPOWER › 709 whp TORQUE › 630 lb-ft CLUB › GTA GT-R Club / Battalion30Five SOCIAL MEDIA @killa_cole @killa_kreationz /KillaKreationz ENGINE
components, GReddy throttle bodies and an intercooler to bolster airflow, and Injector Dynamics 1050x injectors combined with Radium fuel pumps allow the fuel delivery to match it. Managed by an EcuTek Accessport, power is turned up to a respectable 709 whp and 630 lb-ft of torque, making the car an even more potent track weapon. Cole’s original intentions with the car were to build a badass street and show car that could dominate at the track. With the car’s track capability well taken care of, street comfort and show capability meant adding some audio equipment. Not wanting to undo some of his weight loss progress, he opted for some of the lightest highquality audio equipment available,
Overtake (titanium intake manifold, Amuse titanium piping set, Amuse titanium intake pipe) + GReddy (throttle bodies, intercooler) + Injector Dynamics 1050x injectors + Radium (fuel pumps, filter kit) + Omni Power 4-bar PNP SD harness + Ecutek accessport + Alpha AMS air/oil separator + Rampage Fab titanium upper rad line + Titanium Works (radiator cap, power steering cap, oil cap) EXHAUST
Overtaken titanium 100mm valvetronic exhaust DRIVETRAIN
courtesy of Focal in the form of their component speakers and subwoofers. The subs sit inside a custom carbon fiber subwoofer enclosure made by Bulletproof, and the whole ensemble is powered by a pair of JL Audio amplifiers. No matter where you look at this car first, every part of it is incredibly well put together and balanced, while still being purpose-driven. The true essence of the R35 GT-R!
Overtake x Drexler Nismo high-power rear differential + GReddy DCT cooler + T1Race upper and lower transmission braces WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES
Carbon Revolution CR-9 carbon fiber wheels - 20x10.5 (f/r) + Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires - 295/35/20 (f/r) + ARP wheel studs + Overtake carbon ceramic brakes + Import Racing brake master cylinder stopper CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
Overtake x Sachs Nur GT300-spec 3-way adjustable coilovers + SPL (Pro front upper arms, rear camber links titanium rear toe links, titanium rear traction links, eccentric lockout kit, titanium bump steer tie rod ends) EXTERIOR
Bulletproof (refinished Nismo front and rear bumpers, custom turn signals, custom carbon fiber door handles, custom carbon fiber door handle surrounds) + Overtake carbon fiber (trunk, doors, roof, quarter panels, front fenders, hood, A-pillars, mirrors, fender vents, fender emblems, front emblem, rear emblem) + Overtake lexan glass replacement set + Bulletproof/brandRR chromoly bumper bars + Full window tint INTERIOR
Bulletproof (custom Alcantara interior reupholstery, red seat belts, custom carbon fiber steering wheel, custom carbon fiber switch plate, custom carbon fiber steering wheel bucket, custom carbon fiber steering column, custom carbon fiber gauge cluster, custom carbon fiber gauge cluster lid, custom carbon fiber dash vents, custom carbon fiber door panels, custom carbon fiber door locks, custom carbon fiber door pulls, custom carbon fiber shift knob, custom carbon fiber shifter console, custom carbon fiber navigation unit bezel and radio face plate, custom carbon fiber center console, custom carbon fiber speaker surround, custom carbon fiber rear shelf, custom carbon fiber window switch covers, custom carbon fiber door sills, custom carbon fiber cup holder ring, custom carbon fiber parking brake, custom carbon fiber rear view mirror, custom carbon fiber rear armrest, custom carbon fiber map light, custom carbon fiber climate control knobs) + JCR paddle shifters AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS
Focal (component speakers, subwoofers) + JL Audio amplifiers + Bulletproof custom carbon fiber subwoofer enclosure + AL Priority radar detector
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