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EDITORS DESK producing the event program for D1 Grand Prix USA and the official Formula D calendar, above and beyond our trackside coverage of sideways action in every issue. Plus, north of the border you can expect the red hot Drift Mania Canadian Championship (DMCC) to continue making a name for itself and Performance Auto & Sound plans to be there every step of the way as their official event guide and media partner. For all of you gearheads out there, Motorsports madness is here to stay thanks to our renewed partnerships with Redline Time-Attack and SPEED World Challenge. Add to that our recently inked deal with the big dogs of import drag racing, Battle of the Imports and its clear we’ve got the right partners and necessary resources to stay one step ahead. Each of these top organizations are known for delivering competitive racing action and you can bank on us being there to get the inside scoop. Last year, we designed and printed the successful event programs for all of them, reaching the hands of every tuner at each show across the country and we’re glad to be back onboard as media partners again this season. You’d be hard pressed to find an event that tops the amount of import models, custom rides and entertainment found at Hot Import Nights, Spring Break Nationals, Waterfest or Carlisle. These legendary car shows play a vital role in the aftermarket and tuning culture by uniting enthusiasts everywhere.
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KNOCK IT OFF Our successful signature style and content is often imitated, but never duplicated, as our strategic balance of performance and mobile electronics has been there since day one and now seems to be the envy of every other magazine. Although imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery, we don’t dig knock-offs and prefer to let our product speak for itself. Last year over 1 million loyal readers and counting picked up PAS, as our magazine continues to top the charts and tip the scales with more readers and content than anyone else. While other magazines seem to be going through a monthly identity crisis, our unique formula has stayed firmly on track. We aim to blend together every element of our diverse automotive culture, as we respect the passion and creativity that goes into each install and project. From high horsepower to high decibels, East coast to West coast, the new hotness can always be found right here.
HERE TO STAY As the aftermarket industry faces challenging times, we continue to do our part by teaming up with the passionate organizations, manufacturers and individuals who are in this market for all the right reasons. You can’t buy real credibility and you can’t fake or fool true tuners. Dedicated enthusiasts are the backbone of our industry andit’s about time we take it back and support the promoters, manufacturers and products who’ve been there supporting our culture. Our top notch team of photographers, contributors and designers deserve the credit for making us look so damn good each month and all of you faithful readers are the reason we do it.
SHOW N’ TELL Performance Auto & Sound Magazine is one of the few true enthusiast magazines left who actually support the scene by attending and covering the same events and car shows you attend and enjoy. By forming valuable promotional partnerships with more events than the flamboyant Don King, we continue to be at the forefront of producing exclusive event guides and programs for KREIG BLITZ the biggest and best names in the scene. We’re taking the drift scene by storm,
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he Consumer Electronics Show is one of the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshows and also happens to be a great way to kick off the New Year in Las Vegas! CES has long been an annual event for our editorial team, as the hottest products, vehicles and models gather to showcase the latest must-have mobile gadgetry. Since PAS Magazine is the undisputed leader in mobile electronics, we synchronized our watches and set out in search of newest products, offerings and technology from the very top brands in the industry (while taking notes and photos for all of you valued readers of course!). Being in Sin City with fellow 12 Volt junkies is the perfect excuse for
catching up with old friends and rubbing elbows with some new ones, both at the show and after hours. Somehow our “Editorial Charm” always seems to get us out of trouble and even translate into some exclusive first looks at a few “hush-hush” prototypes and pre-production products (which you’ll see here first in the next few issues and online at www.pasmag.com). As other magazines are notably absent from the scene, our dedicated team at PAS continues to deliver the best enthusiast magazine in the market! We’ve filtered through the large crowds, press conferences and elaborate displays to bring you these highlights from CES 2009. For more photos and exclusive videos, be sure to grip us online at www.pasmag.com.
Audio Creations is responsible for the sweet JL Audio and Stinger install under the hood of this exotic supercar
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Autoloc’s new Billet Buttons offer a great way to kick your interior up a notch
Kenwood hooked up some modern muscle with a new Dodge Challenger customized by Al & Ed’s Autosound
Cadence outfitted this classic Corvette with some sweet bump in the trunk
Rockford Fosgate defines performance and value with the new Prime family of amplifiers, loudspeakers, sub-woofers and enclosures
Dual Electronics offers a complete line-up of 2009 products
The talented team at Kicker squeezed an army of speakers into this air-ride equipped Scion
Diamond Audio relesed the new HEX amplifiers for 2009
The mighty MTX Jackhammer beefs up in square form
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CES Eclipse released the new AVN4430 (above), which integrates their mobile indash technology with TomTom portable navigation in one device
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“Wild” Bill Sherman’s JVC sponsored drift car drew in the crowds
Our homie Chris from HorsePowerFreaks strikes a pose with the PosiMotion models
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Navigation specialists Motevo keep it gangster with thier VIP Lexus LS
Oxygen Audio turns it up the heat with the clean install in this hot VeilSide widebody FD
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Sony continues to expand their leading line-up of sleek and value-packed Xplod headunits for 2009
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PAS: Are we going to see more stunts or more CG this time around? JL: It’s funny in Tokyo Drift we had to build Shibuya as there is no filming in downtown Tokyo! This time around it cost us a load of money, but at the end of the day everything appears very real. Why? We built it in Burbank. I wanted to push even harder this time around with the tanker scene for example. I was dropping exploding tankers on city streets and we did it all practically. I would say we nailed it almost 100% this time around. They are actually doing those speeds and it was very costly. When you do night shoots you have to use eight blocks of a city and it gets expensive. You can only control crashes and you have to wreck cars constantly to get the right shot. During filming a Subaru was in a mid air collision and fell 200 feet, so we repaired it and shot it again. The idea is to go back to the basics. This is not a Sci-fi movie that needs CG, this is real and tangible, something people can do, well theoretically speaking. We even built our own tunnel chase. I didn’t want to film it in a parking lot and CG the rest. We found some long warehouses in San Pedro and built it. It was so real, even CO2 levels were a concern! The studio would say why not do it CG and I would say, this is not the exercise. I wanted to offer something to the people that really love cars and what they are capable of, not computer guys and CG fans.
PAS: If you were contracted to start another series involving cars, what kind of script would you come up with? JL: I’ll tell you that it would be putting cars in situations that just didn’t exist. Just enhance the environment, I like creating different locations, anywhere in the world to see how cars react to different environments. Respect car enthusiasts, find out what car enthusiasts want and create the environment. While I was teaching a UCLA documentary class, someone showed up with imports racing muscle out in the desert. There was this sense of pride and identity to beat the bigger engine cars, I didn’t know it was possible and the story was great. Then F&F came out and legitimized that whole scene. I’d like to show enthusiasts and regular people how the limits can be pushed. Most of my chases feature cars actually doing that, we killed nine cameras for one scene!
PAS: Who would you credit for some of your inspiration or ideas on how to direct these movies? JL: This macho car movie really is about what family represents. Took a while but I’d like to investigate the feeling of ‘sacrifice’. So it is my roots and experiences growing up in working class SoCal that get credit for how I do things.
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The crew over at High End Performance in Camarillo, CA never knows how to get the dosage right. No, not of narcotics... but when they are injecting some extra “go-fast” into their projects, they just don’t know when to quit. And when they try to stop and go cold-turkey ... just like a hardcore junkie we find them back at it again ripping apart what they just completed. We’re not exaggerating either, these guys have serious problems with addiction to modifying cars because this project is totally unrecognizable from where it was last year. The car was featured on a major import mag cover but it isn’t even worth mentioning since you probably couldn’t tell which cover anyways. Might as well be different car.
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B-Boy Stance The low-slung stance of the car was achieved by the engineers at Cusco working with the crew at High End. A set of Cusco’s 2e coilovers were bolted up to the coupe and an alignment given that would tuck the wheels as close to the bodywork as possible. “Like I said, we only build cover cars” Owner of High End Performance Ben Abutin laughs. We had to fight over this one (again) even though we didn’t ink it last year. However, this time we put Abutin in a choke hold and gave him an offer he simply couldn’t refuse to lock down the feature. For us, we were fine with that, since the styling of the car was a tad unusual last year. This year, everyone was running their mouths about the badass G37 that was in the Cusco booth at SEMA, they weren’t doing that the year before as it sat in the Tanabe booth. Another notch in their belt, High End attracted the attention of Kazunori Yamauchi at this SEMA Show. Who is Mr. Yamauchi? Well, only the creator of the most successful racing simulator of all time, Gran Turismo.
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The popularity of the Polyphony video game prompted the team to scour the SEMA Show floor to award top builds. The award this year included a custom Sony Playstation3 in the form of a trophy and of course a slot to be immortalized in the game itself. So, when Gran Turismo 5 comes around, you will be able to unlock and drive this beast on the Playstation3 ... sick! What turned Yamauchi-san to the High End G37 this time around? Well it was mostly due in part to the menacing features of the car. High End Performance Inc. has been developing a widebody kit for the G37 over the past year. They wanted to relly flex their design skills to promote all of their widebody kits. The G37 was created to showcase the innovation at High End Performance and create a vehicle that displays performance and styling in a striking package. Abutin, the designer of High End Performance aero kits, is responsible for the design of this car entirely. The focus of this project was to produce a oneof-a-kind bodykit that compliments the vehicle’s current design. The bodykit was molded to the exterior avoiding any unsightly bolts, rivets
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ROLLIN’ DEEp High End Performance sponsor, SSR Wheels (owned by Tanabe) stepped up and offer a custom set of their SSR Professor VF1 wheels finished in a flat black with polished lip. Up front the 19X10-inch wheels are wrapped in the all new Nitto NT-05 UHP tire! With the appearance dialed in, the focus turned to the wheel and tire package that had to make a statement. High End sponsor, SSR Wheels (owned by Tanabe) stepped up and offer a custom set of their SSR Professor VF1 wheels finished in a flat black with polished lip. Up front the 19x10-inch wheels are now wrapped in all new Nitto NT-05 ultra high performance tires sized 235/40R19, while the massive set of 19x12.5-inch wheels out back are wearing 305/30R19 Nitto tires. The stock Brembo brakes were relieved of duty by a set of beefy AP Racing 6-piston calipers with 380mm 2-piece rotors up front, which were joined by an AP Racing 4-piston rear set-up and 330mm combo. The low-slung stance of the car was achieved by the engineers at Cusco working with the crew at High End. A set of Cusco’s 2e coilovers were bolted up to the coupe and an alignment given that would tuck the wheels as close to the bodywork as possible. The coilovers were also fitted with an in-cabin adjustable controller. The Cusco eCon allows the driver to adjust the dampening via the touch of a button, on-the-fly. Cusco is in the process of completing the R&D for all of the underbracing on this G37S. What is found underneath this car prototype and once their engineering process is complete these versions will be replaced with production pieces. The focus of the project shifted to the interior where components had been completely reupholstered in Alcantara suede. The headliner and the the doors are a combination of red and black suede done by Gold Coast Upholstery in Ventura, CA. The carpeting has been re-laid in a carbon fiber look material that Abutin explains is very hard to find. The stock seats were swapped out for a set of reupholstered Bride GIAS with the Mazora-finished shell. The steering column was replaced with a Splash hub and a Works Bell quick-release capped with a Nardi leather steering wheel. The shift knob, shift boot,
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NISMO N1 Turbos Autodyne turbo manifolds GT Style Exhaust System ATL 12 gallon Fuel Cell Setrab oil coolers x3 Bell lay-flat intercoolers x2
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SOUNDSTREAM DTR1.1400D Disregarding the 1.0% limits because of the noise issue, I measured the output power of the amp using the clipping point as the limit, and my results were extremely close to the advertised specifications. Efficiency was good at about 89% at full power and still 78% at 1/3 power, where most of the listening is actually done. Signal to noise with an A-weighted filter was also pretty good at -70dBA at 1 watt. (The
switching noise is so far above the audio spectrum, it typically does not have a significant effect on S/N ratio measurements) The amp has under and over voltage protection, as well as thermal and short circuit protection. All of these circuits worked perfectly. Phase adjustability was 122 degrees of adjustment at 100Hz. The built in Bass EQ with its adjustable frequency as well as
boost, worked exactly as indicated. The crossover and subsonic filters are -12dB/octave designs, and were accurate and easy to adjust. TECHNICAL DATA The following power measurements were obtained using industry standard methods. (1kHZ @ 1.0% THD+N - Battery voltages shown +/- 0.2V)
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The Rockford Fosgate T2500-1 is a serious amplifier for enthusiasts who crave big power , on the subwoofers and have the electrical system to handle it. By balancing power delivery with an intelligent thermal management system, the folks at Rockford Fosgate have delivered another high performance amplifier that more than holds it’s own against the earlier legendary performers.
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Rockford Fosgate T2500-1 wire. The set screws that reta in the cables are now a hex head style, and are thankfully finally all the same (4mm) size! This is the type of fundamental feature cha nge that makes life simpler for inst allers and shows that even a larg e company like Rockford pay s attention to feedback from the install bays around the world. Inside the T2500-1 is a twin toroid power supply that use s no less than twelve Fairchild TO-247 case size N-Channel MOSFE Ts, each rated at 75A, and there are another eight TO-247 size International Rectifier HEXFETs in the outp ut section, rated at a minimu m of 30A each, giving the output of the amplifier a conservative curr ent output capability of 240A! Lest you think the amp is all brawn and no finesse, I should direct your attentio n to small but important deta ils, such as the use of top quality FR-4 double- sided plated-through glass epoxy circuit boards, high speed poly propylene capacitors, and ther e is even a special vertically mou nted board that is designed to shield the sensitive input circuitry from unwanted electromagnetic interference caused by the power supply. The vast majority of the par ts used are surface mount type, and in the case of the dozens of resistors, they are all 0% tole ran ce surface mount type, which increases reliability and red uces performance differences betwee n serial numbers. The T2500-1 comes complet e with a full suite of feature s that you’d expect on an amplifie r of this type. The input gain sen sitivity has an adjustment range from about 200mV to over 5V, whi ch pro vides over 28dB of adjustability. Cro ssover control is handled by a fourth order (-24dB) network, and is adjustable from 35Hz to 250Hz. A -12dB per octave switchable subson ic filter is also included, whi ch,
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Rockford Fosgat e when engaged, rolls off the very lowest frequencies beginning at about 28Hz. Add itional signal control is provided by a 0-180° phase switch, and the Single/ Master/Slave switch which allows you to configure the amplifier to suit your par ticular system design. As with virtually every amp Rockford Fosgate has produced since the earth coo led, the Punch EQ is also along for the ride. With as much as 18dB of boost at 45Hz, and a proper ly configured filter Q, it’s easy to dial in the amount of “help” needed to make up for old recordings, or road noise masking the bot-
tom end. A remote version of the Punch EQ control can be added to the amplifie r to allow you bass EQ adjustability form the driver’s seat. In terms of measured perform ance, the Power T2500-1 bested all of its rate d power specifications, delivering well over 3kW into a 1 ohm load. While S/N specs are seldom great in these types of amplifiers, the T2500-1 posted a respectable -65.8dBA number, measured at 2V of output. Efficiency was very good, at a touch over 83% at full 2 ohm power, and still ma intaining better than 74%
T2500-1 at 1/3 power. That said, you have to understand that even with great efficien cy numbers, delivering over 3000 watts of power is going to take a pretty stout electrical system, the maximum current demands of this powerhous e were 310 amps! TECHNICAL DATA The following power measu rements were obtained using industry stan dard methods. (100Hz @ 1.0% THD+N Battery voltages shown +/- 0.2V)
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1000 x 1 @ 4 Ω
942 x 1 @ 4 Ω
1238 x 1 @ 4 Ω
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1645 x 1 @ 2 Ω
2168 x 1 @ 2 Ω
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The CLOC+D (Caché Line Output Converter+Driver) is designed to accept the high level (speaker) output of any OEM source unit or amplifier, and provide a high performance RCA level output signal. Or, it can also be used to simply convert a mediocre RCA signal to a truly high performance one.
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Measuring only 3.5 inches square (including connectors) and about an inch high, the CLOC+D will easily fit into any tight space you might want to put it in. Very nicely finished with a black powdercoated housing and a CNC machined, brushed aluminum top cover, and with heavy-duty nickel plated panel mounted RCA outputs it gives the impression of being a high end product.”
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After playing w I took it apart. ith it for a few minutes, y ou know I was surprise density it has. d t o ( s s e e e e t p h h e oto) There are circuit very low tolera d o z e n n c s e o s f u tiny rface mount de a double sided v ic e f s ib in e s r g id la e, on ss PCB... I conn trusty Audio Pr e c e t e c d is it io t n o my analyzer to get out of it, and se t h e e r ju e a s l t n how umb turned out, it’s pretty damngogood it really was. As it ers od! of any OEM source unit or amplifier, and provide a high performance RCA level output signal. Or, it can also be used to simply convert a mediocre RCA signal to a truly high performance one. If you have an aftermarket source unit with low output voltage, and/or questionable source impedance, the line driver capability of the CLOC+D will transform that signal into something much superior. Turn-on can be accomplished two ways, either by a traditional 12V trigger wire, or it has signal sense turn on capability for source units without a “trigger” lead. A separate 12V remote output 62
connection is there to provide the trigger voltage required to turn on aftermarket amplifiers. The remote output function operates regardless of which method is used to turn on the CLOC+D. The power and signal input connections are accomplished via a pair of quick disconnect multi-wire connectors. You insert the wires, tighten down the (tiny) screws, and then slide the connector in place. Controls are few and simple. There is a switch on the top of the unit to select either the high level inputs or the RCA inputs, and there is a gain pot mounted between the quick disconnect terminals
to adjust the amount of available gain. A yellow “Maximum” LED will illuminate to indicate the onset of clipping, and a red Power LED lets you know the unit is turned on and passing signal. I connected the CLOC+D to the speaker outputs of a radio on my test bench, and it turned on with the input signal very quickly, in less than a second. This quick turn on is a good thing, because it allows a stable signal to already be at the amplifiers inputs before it turns on, as most amplifiers have a few seconds of delay to prevent turn on pop noises. As the owner’s manual stated, the
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Caché CLOC+D Whether your system requires the use of the speaker level or RCA inpu the Caché CLOC+D provid ts, RCA output capability be es tter than any current aftermar source unit, and will ensu ket good noise immunity and re transfer. The product perfsignal better than advertised, anorms considering the available d performance is very reas priced at around 50 buck onably s! y Voltage) L SPECS (14.4V Suppl
t signals up to level inputs will accept inpu r playing with it 100 watts per channel. Afte w I took it apart. for a few minutes, you kno uit density it has. circ I was surprised to see the tiny very low of ens doz (see photo) There are inside, on ices dev unt mo tolerance surface . I connected it a double sided fiberglass PCB analyzer to get the to my trusty Audio Precision just how good see real numbers out of it, and
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2005-2009 Ford Mustang hen it was introduced in 1964, the Ford Mustang was an instant hit with young and old people alike who wanted reliable and sporty transportation at a modest price. And of course the Mustang is generally credited with starting the whole pony car trend, which quickly led to the muscle cars of the 60’s and early 70’s. Fast forward 45 years, and the Ford Mustang is going strong again, appealing to the same types of buyers that made it an icon in the 60’s. Available in 4 basic models in either coupe or convertible form, and with literally dozens of available packages, special editions and options, the new Mustang can be delivered in many styles and equipment levels. Whether it’s a basic V6 model, the GT with 300 horses under the hood, the iconic Bullitt edition or even the serious 500 horsepower GT500 Shelby model, there are always ways to personalize it further and make it even more enjoyable. Because of the overwhelming popularity of this car in all its variants and the huge selection of aftermarket equipment available, it’s a prime candidate for audio and security upgrades.
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Starting Off The Mustang comes from the factory with one of several audio system options. The basic models come with an AM/FM radio and a single CD player. From there you can upgrade to a 6 disc changer, and 8 speakers, which Ford calls the Shaker 500 package. The rather dreadful sounding system is by far the one most commonly found, but there are other options. Some Mustangs are ordered with the even worse Shaker 1000 system which adds two “subwoofers” in the trunk and is rated at 1,000 watts. And as bad as it sounds, this system isn’t cheap either, as a whopping $1,088 upgrade. For $1,676 you can add a GPS Navigation system with a touch screen and DVD maps, but because of the way things are offered by the factory, you cannot have the Navigation system with the Shaker 1000 system. As you can see, the factory audio systems for the Mustang are both expensive and limiting in terms of available features and functions, not to mention that none of them sound good. This is where the savvy Mustang owner turns to the aftermarket. Of course there are literally
dozens of brands and hundreds of models of all sorts of gear available for the Mustang. Everyone likes something a little different, so by all means before spending any money, make sure you have auditioned the gear you are looking at buying. I’m going to make some recommendations here based on my testing and experience. When it comes to audio, always trust your ears, and listen to things before laying out the cash. If you do choose products similar to the ones I recommend, you should be in real good shape as your desire to make the system continues and eventually replace the entire factory audio system.
JBL GTO8607C peaker system component s out being strident. The t delivers smooth highs with system, the best place As with almost every OEM are the replacement of to begin with your upgrades rade will net you the upg the factory speakers. This t amount of money. leas the most improvement for h speakers and separate The Mustang uses 6x8-inc and 6x8-inch in the rear tweeters in the front doors easy, as most aftermardeck. This makes upgrades or component systems ket companies offer coaxial nings. ope e that will readily fit in thes check out the JBL get, bud t tigh If you are on a aker system. Its highGrand Touring component spe cial lower impedance efficiency design uses a spe ent the OEM amplifiers design to perfectly complem sound with much at gre output, and will deliver JBL GTO8607C The ut. outp improved clarity and features a pair of component speaker system pylene cone woofers, 5x7-inch / 6x8-inch polypro rubber surround. The suspended with heavy duty design that offers a woofer cone uses a special r similarly sized speakothe than larger surface area ut and efficiency. ers, for increased bass outp eters use a special JBL’s innovative My-Ti twe from titanium and diaphragm material blended
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Traditional car audio enthus iasts immediately will think “I need a pair of 12’s and a big amp” when it comes to a subwoofer sys tem. But I have had very good experience with more modest systems that don’t take up the whole trun k and still provide very good low frequency perform ance. If your goal is to win SPL contests, or bounce coins off the roof, by all means go that route. But for the daily driver that has to carry cargo once in a while, I like the vehicle specific enclosures that are available from a number of manufacturers. The gang over at MTX Aud io has developed an excellent system for the 200 5-2009 ‘Stang that includes a 12-inch Thunde r 4500 series woofer and a high efficiency 200 watt Class D amplifier. The woofer system fits bot h coupes and convertibles, and provides really good bottom end with a minimum of lost space. Utilizing a high-density polyethylene resin materi al that’s molded to custom fit the space available, you get a strong enclosure that has the right amount of air for the woofer, but only takes up a fraction of the space a regular MDF enclosure would.
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Budget build The kit includes everything you need to connect it to the factory system, and in case you con tinue upgrades, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also fully com patible with aftermarket head unit s as well. The system feat ures innovative touches like Smart Engage auto turn on, and even incl udes a remote mounted External Bass Con trol so you have full control over the bass level from the drivers seat. The Thunder 4500 woofer use d is a special 12-inch low impedance vers ion of the Thunder 4500. This proprietary 0.35 ohm woofer has a long excursion voice coil, and is spe cifically designed for the amplified ThunderForms. A carbon-fill ed polypropylene cone is connected to the heavy duty basket by a poly ether foam surround, and provides incr eased cone rigidity for red uced distortion and improved reliabilit y. Additionally, and importa nt in a harsh vehicle environment, the con e is also very resistant to env ironmental extremes. MTX woofers use a technology called Asymm etrical Linear Drive System (ALDS). This system consists of a flat, pro gressive spider that improves suspension linearity and an extended ven ted pole piece for improved voice coil con trol at all excursions. The resu lt is high output and lower distortion. The MTX Thunderform kit including the amplifier and wiring harness sells for about $550 in the U.S. (a little more in Canada) and will put some serious bottom end in any Mustang. Of course there is really no limit to the upgrades and changes you can make to a car like this, but by using gear like the above examples, for under a gra nd, you can have an excellent soundin g, high quality, very reliable aftermarket system. Considering the rath er horrendous sounding Sha ker 1000 system costs close to $1,100 bucks, once again the afte rmarket offers better performance at low er prices.
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Still want more? Good, me too! If you are doing your upgrades in stages like most people with a specific budget in mind, the above choices are still going to be great as your improvements continue. The next upgrade is going to depend on what is most important to you. Some people will want the system louder and more adjustable, so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll turn toward aftermarket amplifiers with built in crossovers and signal control. Others will be more interested in adding navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and iPod integration. Since there are many amplifier choices out there and the actual sonic differences between them are relatively small, if you choose that route simply consult with a dealer and pick out the amp brand and model that suits you and your budget. But if you want to add navigation and other features, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to change out the OEM head unit. The 2005-2009 Mustang uses a standard 2DIN (sometimes called double DIN) headunit opening. The OEM radio is fairly easy to remove, but as always if you have no experience and few tools, this is a job best left to a professional.
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Ungo SR9000 Security System Okay, we’ve got the car all kitted out and sounding great. Now let’s talk about keep ing your investment secure. A good security syste m is always an important consideration, particularly when you’re driving a high profile “look at me” car like a tricked out Mustang. As with audio gear, there are dozens of security systems available. When you make your choices here, I suggest you look for a system with decent range and the ability to monitor not only doors , but the hood and trunk, as well as a glass/shock sensor. Many of these systems also include remote starting for your added convenien ce. One of my favorite systems including all of the above at a very reasonable price is the Ungo SR9000. With full security features, a long range remote control with LCD screen, and the luxury of remote starti ng, it’s really hard to beat at under $500 buck s. For a full review of this system and others to cons ider, read the security comparison in last issue (Feb. 2009, volume 10, issue 10) or online at www.pasmag.co m.
The Verdict
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“We went through four motors before we found a good solid block,” recalls Biddlecombe, whose search for a standard 409 V-8 block finally led him to a 1965 grain truck named Betsy that’s still sitting engineless in some random field near Saskatoon. Now, it’s the “biggest stroker 409 we’re aware of and certainly one of the most unique with its custom Banks twin turbo system and independent in-board disc quick-change rear end.” The big steel block got bored and stroked to 505 cubic inches by Kelowna’s K&S Machine with an Eagle 4.5-inch stroker crank churning up the eight JE 8.5:1 forged pistons. “Lamar Walden sent us the very first set of cast aluminum 690 performance heads made for a 409,” Biddlecombe points out. Plus the valve covers, water pump, oil pan and part of the lower intake tract. A K&N filter tops the HRR custom intake system that feeds large, twin BBK throttle bodies and the aforementioned Banks twin-turbo arrangement where a Vibrant air-to-air intercooler and DEI Cry O2 system effectively cool the charge. Twin TiAL blowoffs and external wastegates help regulate pressure in the system.
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THEIMPALHRR An HRR custom fuel rail and Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator feed Accel 83 lb/hr fuel injectors while spark and engine managment is handled by the Motec EFI system. Before going back to HRR for final installation, the heavy-breathing V-8 was hooked up to the K&S engine dyno. With 6psi of boost and minimal tuning, it was making 685whp and 745lb-ft of torque below 5,500 rpm right out of the box. The stainless “turbo log headers” and downpipe are HRR customs. So too is the 3-inch stainless exhaust system, which is comprised of a pair of resonators and dual mufflers from Vibrant Performance, that makes this car sound as badass as it looks! A 6-speed manual Tremec T56 transmission from a 2003 Viper is charged with putting power to the pavement through a CWI quick-change rear end. This nifty polished aluminum unit features a differential with swappable gears, a quad coil-over setup with in-board Wilwood brakes and chrome trailing arms. Back here you will find 11-inch slotted discs with 4-piston calipers. In the front is a complete Art Morrison independent front suspension featuring more Strange coilovers and 2-piece slotted/vented 14-inch discs with 6-piston calipers. The exterior is so crazy that I’ve decided to let the photos do most of the talking. Rod and the Crew at HRR performed the modifications and the finnishing tasks were left to Steve Crompton and Gary Salamon with Gary getting the task of laying down the custom 2-tone Sherwin Williams Planet Colour paint job. Every panel has at least one body modification. Some highlights you might otherwise miss include the modified split front bumper with PIAA driving lights and polished grillwork, stretched bottom front fenders, squared door corners, shaved trunk, door handles and trim plus six LED tails. The list goes on. Likewise, every inch of this Buckskin leather-lined interior is full custom. From the all-metal construction dash with one-off billet gauge insert by Infanti Rides to the fine stitchery by Mark Reid and Marlene Falk, four people can roll in total comfort in their own bucket seat. A full length center console and Spal windows offer more cake while the 5,200-watt Arc Audio system is definitely the icing. Having met ARC Audio’s Fred Lynch at the 2006 Sacramento Autorama, even Biddlecombe was taken aback by the quantity and quality of ICE goodies that were set aside for this showstopping masterpiece whence construction began in early ‘07. “Assisted by HRR’s Brad Goodman, Fred and Rod Nielsen spent several months working on multiple ways to get all of the product into the vehicle,” he explains. “They figured out the best way to apply the front stage speakers into the factory dash bezel area without taking away from the Impalas historically-recognized large oval bezel design.” Placing the six Arc Audio FD Series amplifiers and six 12-inch subwoofers was another popular debate. After relocating the instrument cluster to the center of the vehicle, a pair of Arc Audio FD6000 mids were positioned on each side of the cluster in 0.3-cubic foot metal enclosures. These vent straight to atmosphere through openings in the fenders. The midrange drivers and tweeters are mounted in a traditional bi-pole configuration, which is concealed behind mesh grilles so the listener is forced to use their ears to evaluate the stereo system.
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Owner: Keith Biddlecombe Location: Delta, BC Vehicle: 1965 Chevy Impala SS Vehicle: 685whp / 745lb-f t ENGINE 1965 409ci Chevy (stroked to 505 ci)
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE Eagle stroker crank Eagle rods JE 8.5:1 forged pistons Lamar Walden ported aluminum heads ARP fasteners K&N filter HRR custom intake BBK twin 61mm throttle bodies Banks twin turbo kit Vibrant air-to-air intercooler TiAL twin 50mm BOVs, external wastegates DEI Cryo2 system HRR custom turbo log stainless headers HRR custom Vibrant 3-in. stainless dual exhaust HRR custom fuel rail Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator Crane hydraulic roller cams Accel 83 lb/hr fuel injectors Accel DFI ignition management, dual sink EDIS coils packs (x2), ignition wires, distributor, spark plugs TiAL 40mm wastegates BBK twin throttle body SPAL twin fans BeCool radiator & overflow
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HRR custom bumpers (fr/rr), integrated rear valance Modified fenders, lower front fascia PIAA driving lights PIAA HID headlights United Pacific Industries LED taillights Custom quarter panels, rear corners and under trunk Shaved trunk lid, handles, trim Spal door poppers Custom billet ImpalHRR emblems Custom hinged steel rear tonneau cover Door corners squared Entire firewall, wheel wells, and floor have fabricated, with custom radiator cover been custom Sherwin Williams paint (Planet Color, Liquid Fire Cabernet Candy with Buckskin base clear)
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Mizter G Frankie K., Alain and Karl Canta of AA Autoworks in Van Nuys, CA were instrumental in taking care of almost everything on this car. You might recall Frankie’s tC from our December ‘08 issue (Purple Haze, pg. 74)
A custom carbon fiber roof and and trunk lid carry the theme to the rear of the coupe where the beefy KenStyle bumper gets the same treatment as the front lip to finish off the diffuser area. Custom taillight eye-lids are a nice antagonistic touch – the shape is very similar to the Mitsubishi Evo X tails – but the lowered tuner stance is owing to Espelir GT springs and a SPC camber kit that helps tuck the 19-inch Work VS-XX 3-piece wheels up nicely inside the fender wells. After each wheel got its custom finish, BFGoodrich g-Force T/A rubber, sized 245/35 and 275/35 in the front and rear respectively, was shoehorned on. The factory Brembo brakes are still fit for duty. More Japanese influence envelops the cockpit. Door sills come from a Skyline. The shift knob is Nismo. Even the AC system comes from a Japanese model. The rest of the custom interior was put together in a matter of weeks during the 2007 Christmas rush. In fact, two North Hollywood shops – F1 Audio & Video on Magnolia and A&A Autosound on Sherman – collaborated on this gnarly system to show-off in the Visonik booth at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The system is clearly divided into two sections. The front section features a 7-inch wide Xenarc touchscreen monitor that replaces the factory audio with a custom faceplate, DIN panel and center console trim that looks well integrated. There’s an Alpine CDA-9885 head unit in glove box to play Directly behind those is a massive sealed subwoofer straight from CD, but the real highlight up here is the Apple enclosure that adds some mega bass as it’s filled with no less Mac Mini computer, which runs at 1.83 GHz and controls the entire system via Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, that sits that a half dozen 12-inch 500W RMS subs. The two closest to in a removable Plexiglass harness between the front seats. the front fire directly into the seat backs for rumbling lows. Directly behind those is a massive sealed subwoofer enclosure that negates the back seats, but adds some mega bass as it’s filled with no less that a half dozen 12-inch 500W RMS subs. The two closest to the front fire directly into the seat backs while the other four are inverted to produce the rumbling lows. Each V128D4 sub gets its own Visonik V318XT monoblock amp good for a total of 6,000W peak while two V418XT 4-channel amps supply power to three V650XTC 2-way speakers. One set is found in the front doors with a second set mounted on custom trim panels that flank the sub box inside the car. The final set can only be seen when the trunk lid is open. Of course, there’s more than just speakers here in the back section. For starters, the inner trunk lid features a fiberglass panel that houses a 19-inch Acer widescreen LCD monitor in addition to the remaining 6.5-inch components. Helping take full advantage of this nifty mod, a Nintendo Wii console is mounted in the trunk floor. This is where all of the power and distribution hardware resides too. Note the amps behind the Plexiglas windows (not all are
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Owner: Alvin Puerto Location: RESEDA, CA llano Vehicle: 2005 INFINITI G35 ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
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AUDIO Assault There are amps behind the Plexiglas windows and the massive V30EQ 30-band graphic equalizer in the trunk floor. A trio of 1-farad capacitors help shore up the power supply, which originates from a pair of dedicated Optima Yellow Tops. visible) and the massive V30EQ 30-band graphic equalizer in the trunk floor. A trio of 1-farad capacitors help shore up the power supply, which originates from a pair of dedicated Optima Yellow Tops. Custom trim panels make everything look nice and there’s a special VGA selector that routes the signal(s) wherever it’s wanted. It’s been a long road to get to this point. Fortunately, it hasn’t been a lonely road for Puertollano. “A big thanks to James Lin of Team Hybrid and HybridHunnyz.com for all of the behindthe-scenes work on my build-up and sponsorships;
and, to my Hybrid family, brother Allan and my honey Ira for all their full support. “Special thanks to Karl, Alain and Frankie of AA Autoworks for all of the hard work they’ve put into my car and helping me build it to where it is right now. Last but not least, thank-you to Visonik for the equipment and the chance to go to the CES. We’re looking forward to some engine and performance mods to report on. As is, the Lambo orange G35 looks and the technology parts down pat. Now, if it only had satellite TV and a PVR. Oh, the road trip you could have?
Wheels & Tires
Work VS-XX wheels (Lamborghini Orang paint) and BFGoodrich g-Force T/A tirese Pearl custom -Front: 19x9.5-inch, 245/35R19 -Rear: 19x10.5-inch, 275/35R19
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Exterior
Top Secret Super G-Force front bumper with custom carbon fiber lip overlay Seibon TS-style carbon fiber hood INGs LX Sport front fenders INGs LX Sport sideskirts KenStyle rear bumper w/carbon fiber lip overlay Carbon fiber roof Carbon fiber trunk Custom taillight eye-lids Custom Lamborghini Orange Pearl paint job 33% black tint windows
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Audio / Multimedia
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HOUSE OF BOOM Driscoll added the Scosche Blu oth connection system for iPod and added Accumat to theeto ent custom sub enclosure, a pair of Reaire vehicle. After building a positioned to fire upwards to dro lm Audio 10-inch subs were p some doom.
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Adding to the soundtrack for the ride, Driscoll turned to the experts at Scosche and Realm Audio. He picked out a handy Scos che Bluetooth connection system for his iPod and added Accumat sound deadening to the entire vehicle. After building a clean and simple custom subwoofer enclosure, a pair of Realm Audio 10-inch subs were positioned to fire upwa rds in the hatch. The Realm Audio amps also powe r the component speakers found throughout the cabin.
The entire system was linked up with the very best Scosche wiring and distribution block s. Driscoll claims to get a load of looks in his pinsized hero. With the performance cranked up and a sick multi-point cage now snaking throu gh the xB, there is no mistaking this for a lightweight. Anyone willing to test it out from a roll on the freeway is more then welcome and likely to be put in their place. This rugrat has certainly come a long way.
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n this article we will be going over the steps to replace the factory leather seats with Katzkin (www.katzkin.com) Leather Products in a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The Installer Institute staff was commissioned to build this Escalade for CES 2009 to display a new line of product from the UK called VIBE. Look for the feature within the next few months.
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Just like any install the first step should be making sure that you have all of the part to properly complete the project. In this case we opened the box from Katzkin and laid out both front seats on our wood shop bench. Be sure not to lay the new seat covers onto an unprotected surface; after all they are brand new.
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The next step was to remove the factory seat for the Black Death Escalade and set it up on the workbench next to the skinz. With a plastic pry tool the seat back were removed and set out of the way.
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We started with the back of the seat first, using the plastic pry tool we popped the factory clips out and began to peel the tan leather back. When we got to the top of the back seat we used the plastic tool again to gently remove the leather from around the head rest mounts. It is always possible that a customer will want to put a vehicle back to stock, so it is very important that you take as much time removing the factory material as putting the new ones on.
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Once the cover was off we did an “A” “B” comparison and found that the construction of the Katzkin leathers were very close to the quality of the factory seat cover. This is good to know because the reassembly went just as smooth as the disassembly.
Now it was time to work backwards, we started with the center of the seat and worked our way out to the edges. Make sure that seat cover is snapped into the correct location so that your seams are straight and centered.
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With the center in place its time to pull it over the edges of the seat. This task was probably the most difficult part of the install because of the force required to wrap it around the foam. A good idea is to flip all the material inside out it makes it easier to wrap and fit into place.
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Next was to secure the leather back into place by snapping the katzkins back to the factory mounting locations. With the back of the seat finished all we had to do was to repeat the steps for the bottom portion of the seat
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With the headrest wrapped the ABS form was reinserted and the two ends were snapped in place. The next step was to carefully cut out the mounting holes for the headrest to slide into. A small incision was made and the plastic tool was used to gently slide the leather underneath the headrest mounts.
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motivation What makes the ASI Tetsu GT-R haul is an amped up 800hp version of Bentley’s 6.0L W12. With upgraded turbos and intercoolers the car is capable of making some serious jam. An ASI sport exhaust system has been fitted up to expel gases out of dry carbon tips. “God that is fugly,” one of the bystanders had to say about the car. Sad really because this car truly is a work of art but it didn’t present itself like every other build, so it wasn’t being appreciated. Fifteen years ago, Satoshi Kondo of Japan became fixated with the 1000hp KOENIG-Competition Spyder. He began devising a way of purchasing and later customizing of his own Ferrari Testarossa. Kondo removed off the roof, widened the body, then powered up the engine and strengthened the frame. After months of work, he finally convinced the government to legalize the car for public roads and it is still driven by him today. His obsession with modification continued as he switched his focus to Lamborghinis. He built a Diablo 6.0 VT with an enormous rear wing and tuned V12 that exceeded 350km/h (219MPH). Kondo was growing bored of driving on public roads. With all of the obstacles, hazards and of course the prospect of being thrown in jail for his antics, he turned to the track. There he continued to flog his creations and push them until they broke, so he could improve upon them. He decided that he wanted to bring the exhilarating experience of his tuned cars to the public, well, the wealthy public anyway. So in 2007 and he founded ASI corporation and gathered specialists in every area of performance modifications. For the company’s first project, Kondo decided to modify the Bentley Continental GT and the FlyingSpur. He planned to improve on the already sensuous design with a more aggressive visage and not neglect gobs of power to back up the fearsome mug. After the car debuted at the SEMA Show in 2007, inquiries about this new tuner began flooding in from around the globe. What makes the ASI Tetsu GT-R haul is an amped up version of Bentley’s 6.0L W12. With upgraded turbos and intercoolers, the car is capable of making some serious jam. An ASI sport exhaust system has been fitted up to expel gases out of a sentual dry carbon tip. The ASI Elite ECU enables the car with super powers yet maintains all of the luxury driving feel one would expect in a creation like this. To cap it all off, Kondo uncorked 128
Rollin’ Deep On the front are ASI’s 22-inch forged 3-piece wheel fitted with Toyo Proxes T1R tires sized in 295/25ZR22. On the drive wheels are the matching set of Toyo T1Rs but on a slightly wider wheel at 11-inches. Peeking through the gloss black spokes are ASI proprietary brakes a 12-piston caliper, chomping down on 400mm slotted rotors.
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interior design The seats have been reupholstered in the same silk thread and patterns found on real Japanese Kimonos. The dash and door panels have been refinished in piano black lacquer and then hand painted with more Japanese Maple motifs. The interior has been accented by a vibrant red leather, which continues on the steering wheel accented by carbon fiber.
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the most decadent material he could think of for the discerning buyers he is aiming at attracting. The engine cover is a dry carbon base, with a carefully handlaid 24K gold leaf applied to the top. If this Bentley accomplishes anything, it definitely stirs a reaction in people. The crowd viewing it at SEMA 2008 were completely polarized, they either were fanatical about it or completely loathed this car. The exterior is decidedly unapologetic in its aesthetic approach. From the dramatically sloped front bumper and distinctive matte grille around to the widened rear fenders, the car clearly has intent to injure. The front over fenders accommodate larger tires and the side skirts give a distinct low-slung appearance. The dry carbon pieces include the trunk lid and rear wing that sits atop it, the roof panel with the signature hood. Made of lightweight dry carbon fiber, the hood has been hand painted with Japanese Maple accents by renowned artist Nakamura Tetsuei. The line of the car have been accented by an ‘ASI’ 24K gold pinstripe along with TETSU GT-R logos. The wheel and tire package is also a product ASI brought over that the world has never seen before. On the front are ASI’s 22x10-inch forged 3-piece wheel fitted with Toyo Proxes T1R tires sized in 295/25ZR22. On the drive wheels are the matching set of Toyo T1Rs but on a slightly wider wheel
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makuhari messe January 9-11 2009 convention center Tokyo, Japan Photos and Text by Jacob “The Mighty Duck” Leveton of sights, okyo is a dizzying array tter how sounds, and people. No ma stepping , prepared you think you are yo Station Tok at e t tim out of the subway for the firs t from fligh r hou 12k is overwhelming. After a quic g, jetla the on up h catc to Los Angeles and a day uhari Mak to out ion stat i ash mb we trekked from Shi We . line Keiyo subway Messe expo center via the and walked into the ses pas dia me our swipped first time to see aisles main convention hall for the s – we had reached blis and aisles of automotive ing! tun se the Mecca of Japane e PAS has covered While this isn’t the first tim this was the first the Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS), to experience the JDM time for this photographer soned veteran of SEMA, motherland. Although a sea different experience. le who Tokyo Auto Salon is a w floor to get our bearA quick run around the sho g likes of Mugen, ings, and we were off shootin ntly models! Sure, the Mitsubishi, and more importa t now, and many righ t economy isn’t the greates ard to checking forw ing booths that we were look s years, but the show out were smaller than previou ts, hot cars and some was full of fresh new produc beautiful eye candy. Tokyo Auto Salon Drifting is here to stay, and Ueno has long o ahir Tak was just further proof. d-red JZZ30 bloo his ting been known for drif ng his game ngi cha is he 9, 200 Soarer, but for s 3-serie chassis, and stepping into a BMW
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which made its debut to the world at the Vertex booth. Uenoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BMW was so fresh that his crew was still putting stickers on the car at the show! 2008 D1 champion Daigo Saito also debuted a new ride, switching from his Mark II Chaser to the American muscle of a Ford Mustang. Just outside the convention cen ter, D1GP put on several demos throughout the weekend, and fans were treated to some gre at runs! Team Orange driver and fan favorite Nob ushige Kumakubo drifted his Evo X sideways for the first time in public, further exciting the crowd for the 2009 drift season ahead.
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Motivation Lead tuner Frank Siharath at Garage Boso tuned-out the A’PEXi Power FC with the Commander to make some jam. At 15psi set by the A’PEXi AVC-R, the 2-rotor churned out 402whp with 305lb-ft. More than enough instant –on power that drift cars require. Starting with a fresh 13B-REW work commenced on building a champ. Rotary Engineering did a full race port on the motor which was sleeved back in with MazdaSpeed motor mounts. An A’PEXi AX75F92 single turbo kit was added along with A’PEXi racegate and the squished chilled by a Rotary Extreme Monster V-mount intercooler. On the hot side, the gases headinto an A’PEXi downpipe and GT exhaust. A couple GReddy parts found their way into the project too, an intake elbow and the under-drive pulleys. All that new gear needed some fuel, so Wan added RC Engineering 850cc primary injectors and
1300cc secondaries. HKS added to the project by donating a 4-inch Mega Flow filter and a a Twin Power DLI ignition. After all the bolt on gear was fastened up they headed to the dyno at Garage Boso. Lead tuner Frank Siharath tuned-out the A’PEXi Power FC with the Commander to make some jam. At 15psi set by the A’PEXi AVC-R, the 2-rotor churned out 402whp with 305lb-ft. More than enough instant –on power that drift cars require. Wan held it al together by adding an Exedy twin carbon clutch and a KAAZ 1.5way LSD rocking 4.10 gears. Hop inside the car and its exactly what you expect to see in a competition car. Sparco Corsa race seat with a 6-point harness draped over it faces a Sparco 330mm wheel. Impact engineering redid the floor pans and the car is fitted with a Formula D-spec cage by Impact Egnineering.
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Wearing the trademark teal and blue colors, there is no mistaking this car as anything other than Falken. Fitted with a full Vertex bodykit, this FD looks unlike anything in Formula D.
SLIDE-TO-SIDE The drift gear is of course Falken product. Wrapped around Volk Racing CE28N wheels, the Falken Azenis RT-615s are sized perfectly with 245/40R18 in the front and 265/35R18 out back.
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To monitor the high-revving rotary, Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;PEXi EL II meters measure: Boost, WaterTemp, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Fuel Pressure and EGTs. On the safety side, a Sparco extinguisher and battery cut-off were added. Wearing the trademark teal and blue colors, there is no mistaking this car as anything other than Falken. Fitted with a full Vertex bodykit, this FD looks unlike anything in Formula D. A Seibon KS Style Hood was added along with a Seibon carbon fiber hatch and doors to shave off all kinds of weight. An APR GTC-300 Adjustable Carbon Wing and Impact Engineering Lexan windows make no mistake that this is a full competition car. Finally a complete Falken wrap was hooked-up by GTstickers.com to give some love to the sponsors.
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The suspension was the main consideration on this car because all the power in the world couldn’t help a bad setup. A’PEXi N1 drift coilovers were added to high degree of adjustability. Rotary Extreme helped out with droppin’ some lateral links, toe links and sway bar links under the chassis. A tri-point Engineering front sway bar was also added along with Super Now tie rods and ends. The corner weighting was performed by Impact Engineering and the aggressive race alignment done by Mach III to make it all work together. The drift gear is of course Falken product. Wrapped around Volk Racing CE28N wheels, the Falken Azenis RT-615s are sized perfectly with 245/40R18 in the front and 265/35R18 out back. The braking didn’t need much, Wan just used OEM calipers from the Type-RZ RX-7 in Japan amped up with some: Endless stainless braided lines, Project Mu SCR-Pro rotors and D1-spec pads. At the end of the day Calvin Wan is thrilled to be where he is. He is in an RX-7 and backed by the most recognized drift tire manufacturer and getting paid to do it. All under the sunny skies of Northern California, life is good, we’ll have to stay tuned how the new formula works out.
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Text by Dave Pankew // Photos by Vuk Zivic (www.amszstore.com)
have hen ya wanna go fast, you t on your to look at every nut and bol piloting car. Because when you are ites at unreal a chunk of steel and compos e the most conhav to nt wa speeds, you might sions are built for one trol possible. Stock suspen e may be sportier thing - reliability. Sure som acturer doesn’t want than others, but the manuf parts or noisy to hear complaints of broken still under warare s car se operation while the and not hear any ranty. They want them to last lacement. moaning about warranty rep l... it’s open wel up, is ty After the warran p a few dollars dro , out ing season to rip everyth rove the handling and let the aftermarket imp The most popular characteristics of your car. been lowering springs, ays alw upgrade today has rs closely behind. with sway bars and coilove ny suspension links Often overlooked are the ma to the road. Many enthat keep a car connected w what these parts thusiasts out there barely kno m up correctly. do, let alone how to set the sion links, the main pen sus ing When upgrad e control of your focus is on being able to tak often have little to settings. The factory parts have loads of play no adjustability and usually from the years of abuse. tor Specialties Vuk Zivic over at Absolute Mo erstands many older (www.AMSzstore.com) und and could use some Nissans are still on the road ds. Many Nissan links built to ISO9001 standar
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old & Bustedrear upper control arms (RUCAs) What a mess these s were not even original were. Sad part is, the arm or 3rd set on this car. they probably were the 2ndings, flaky stamped With some play in the bush weight, adding the AMS construction and chubby arms was a no-brainer.
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If you are going to ZX or 240SX upgrade for your: GT-R, 300er Control Arm this is it. The AMS Rear Upp solid construction (RUCA) is affordable, has want up to and all the adjustability youthe rear. 5.0˚ of negative camber in for a car We went pretty aggressiveended up that sees street duty and of negative with ideal settings of 3.5˚ s also solve camber. The adjustable armng camber other problems like correcti g able to after lowering the car or bein er clearance with fine tune the tuck-in fend fatter tires and low offsets.
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The Front Upper Control Arm that bad but they aren’t evens (FUCA) have been in service on this car for nea rly two decades! Surprisin eats tires in 3000 miles. We adjustable! Neither are the NISMO arms! We wan gly they weren’t tires every issue to get fast figured, why not? We are sponsored by all kinds t that dirty front camber, the type that of tire companies and read er lap times! y to test new
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ol arms (FUCA) There are many manufacture of their 240SX and 300ZX rs of Nissan suspension components but AMS mod prod ified all uct to fit the Skyline R32 as well stamped and welded OEM . With billet stee bearings. The adjustability piece, the AMS FUCAs are much stronger than the l construction versus the flaky originals and feature dura allows for the front camber the anodized aluminum colla ble Koyo r, the front camber can be to achieve up to 4˚ of negative camber. By simply adju and Lambo” settings. set up for street applications stin all the way to “clobber Ferr g ari suspensions share compon ents, mainly the popular: Z32 , R32 and S13 chassis. So links (with minor tweaks) are all these the exactly same. The hot sellers according to Zivic are the Rear Upper Control Arms (RUCA). Many Nissans are lowered and that has altered the geome try cau sing too much camber wear. The handling becom es a bit more unpredictable . Or the owner wants to dialin even more camber for aggressive applications. The AM S-d esig ned RUCAs are mandrel bent tube welded to a bracket with extra gus set plates for strength. The active end features a stainle ss threaded stud, lock nut and a Heim joint for smoot operation. The whole piece h is not only lighter than the pre ssed-steel original, but has less flex. The AMS RUC A is also adjustable with a range of up to 5-degrees negative camber. of The AMS Front Upper Control Arms (FUCA) are another mu st have piece. More camber means simply more con tact patch of your tire while the wei ght shifts. The more camber, the better on the rac e track. The downside is tha t if you operate the car on the street with aggressive cam ber, the tires will often last less tha n a season. Or it can even cau se blow-outs when there is too much load (and heat) on the inside of the tire. With the AMS FUCAs you can dial-in up to 4-degrees of sexy negative camber but remem ber, we have issued the war nin gs of anything other than off-road use. The AMS FUC A are constructed of billet stee l end s, Koyo bearings and feature threaded collars to dial-in the front camber. The se are also much lighter and stronger than the originals.
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