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Mikey · 03-25-2004, 03:00 PM

Guys-
I'm glad to say that my project is finally on the road. Please follow the links to pics of my Project S13 vehicle:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_1_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_2_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_3_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_4_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_5_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_7_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_9_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_11_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_14_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_16_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_18_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_17_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_15_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_19_full.jpg

Modifications:
ChargeSpeed Widebody kit with hood

Cusco Suspension Components
- Zero 2R coilovers, CF front and rear strut braces, front and rear sway bars, lower radius arm, rear upper arm

Work Emotion CR Kai Wheels (18x8.5, 18x9.5)
Bridgestone S03 (225/40, 265/35)
5-lug conversion
R33 front and rear brakes

Defi BF Series gauges (Boost, EGT, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Water Temp)

Engine: SR20DET (S13 Red-Top)
GReddy 3-row front-mount intercooler
GReddy Intake
GReddy Oil Pan
GReddy Type R BOV
GReddy Radiator w/ FAL fan
Blitz DP
Invidia Exhaust

Kaaz LSD (2-way)
Exedy Twin-Plate Clutch

Tomei Shift Knob
Tomei Oil Cap
GReddy Rad Cap

Project Sponsors:

Bridgestone
www.bridgestone.ca

Chargespeed Japan/Versus Motorsport
www.chargespeed.com
www.versusmotorsport.com

Defi/EDO Performance
www.edoperformance.com

Exedy/Daikin Clutch Corporation
www.daikin-clutch.com

Invidia USA/Jetworld Inc.
www.invidia-usa.com

Kaaz USA/Newport Exotic Cars
www.kaazusa.com

Cusco USA/Nukabe Automotive
www.napsusa.com
www.cusco.co.jp

Work Wheels Japan/Rev Competition
www.work-wheels.co.jp
www.revtec.com

Project Affiliates

Enjuku Racing
www.enjukuracing.com

LS Automotive
www.lsauto.com

Promotional Partners

International Automotive & Custom
www.iactech.com

Drift Nation
www.driftnation.com

The car's build up will be featured in upcoming issues of Performance Auto & Sound Magazine (www.pasmag.com). It is also the same car that was on the Tuner Transformation television show (-and NO, they did not do ANY of the work except the paintjob). I'd like to thank all of you who helped me along the way with my noob questions. I'm so glad that I can finally enjoy my car.

Mike
Performance Auto & Sound Magazine
[email protected]

PS - Now, the hunt for power can begin!

nokeone · 03-25-2004, 03:14 PM

pretty fuckin sick man...nice work..

only qualm...the wheels..just not feelin um at all...

Wei240 · 03-25-2004, 03:19 PM

that show is gay..

but nice car!!!

Zemus · 03-25-2004, 03:21 PM

Nice car

"OMG! 5 LUG, 5 LUG" your best quote

Mikey · 03-25-2004, 03:22 PM

Yes I agree - the show is extremely gay.

Mikey · 03-25-2004, 03:24 PM

Its wasn't me that OMG 5-lug, 5-lug...it was the host that was pointing at it. I already knew about it before they unveiled it to me.

S13FREEAAK · 03-25-2004, 03:26 PM

Glad to see that you took the spoiler off. Good thing your car didn't end up with some gay vinyl like claw marks or something. Those guys on that show seem like they have no clue whats going on.

Joe

Mikey · 03-25-2004, 03:29 PM

The show is horrible...definitely not something for a true automotive enthusiast.

S13FREEAAK · 03-25-2004, 03:30 PM

So did you get to pick what you wanted done to it?

brianglawson · 03-25-2004, 03:35 PM

i hate the show but dman i love that car..... sweet

TurK · 03-25-2004, 03:42 PM

Damn....that shit is soo hott....much props...

wanganwonder · 03-25-2004, 03:49 PM

i dig the wheels

Mikey · 03-25-2004, 03:51 PM

I got all the stuff through my magazine - through my contacts and my own pocket. I told them what I was doing and they asked to put it on the show. I didn't know they were going to pretend that they did all the work though.

Salty_X · 03-25-2004, 03:54 PM

I thought I recognized that car... now I know where I saw it before.

Good job taking the wing off. I agree with Noke on the wheels, they also don't do anything for me. The grille doesn't either, but that's just me. Looks pretty nice otherwise. Good job.

Mikey · 03-25-2004, 03:57 PM

I asked for other wheels from Work, but they are really pushing the Kai right now. Same with the Grill, Chargespeed wanted me to have the ENTIRE kit.

KiDyNomiTe · 03-25-2004, 04:18 PM

Hmm I like the wheels. Just think they should be wider and/or lower offsets, and your car lower. Looks good though, different and not ugly

Never saw the show.

Touring240 · 03-25-2004, 04:43 PM

looks hot! I love the sunk face on the rear wheels
very nice car!

definitely go lower

Mikey · 03-25-2004, 05:48 PM

Yeah...I am definitely going to lower the car futher, but the roads here in Toronto are still pretty bad. When the weather warms up, I'll be dropping it a little lower.

S13FREEAAK · 03-25-2004, 05:59 PM

Thats kinda bs that they make it look like they are doing the stuff to the car and picking out what is going to be on it. It's also bs that the parts are not coming from them.

kuruptR · 03-25-2004, 06:03 PM

Car looks weird...

Mikey · 03-25-2004, 06:15 PM

Well, its television...most of the stuff is bs. But I believe my case is unique because of the cross-promotion with our magazine.

S13FREEAAK · 03-25-2004, 06:34 PM

Least you can say that they didn't do it for ya.

drift freaq · 03-25-2004, 06:39 PM

not feeling the front bumper at all! that psuedo GTR grill is just ugly and looks tacked on . also the way the gauges are mounted on the dash looks very last minute, and quote" I am not taking the time to get a proper gauge pod or panel and mount these things right" attitude . Its one thing to have a single boost gauge mounted right on your steering column its another to have a line of gauges mounts bare mount right to the top part of the dash . IMHO.
Wheels could be good but the ribs stick to far out and if the car is used on the street would be subject to curbage . ouch

All in all it looks very professionally done except for the minor details I was pointing out . To each his own though if you are happy with it thats all that counts.

JDM K's · 03-25-2004, 07:15 PM

God I hate you for betting me, I am duplicating Charge Speed car my self. I had the body kit seating in my basement for over 3 month waiting to be put on then I saw your car with the same kit on TV. That ruined my day then I realized I live in GA and there is no chance crossing each other. Anyway my car will be going to a body ship next week.

nightwalker · 03-25-2004, 07:20 PM

nice car mang! pretty thorough. Now like Toreto said, "It's not how you stand next to your car, it's how you drift it."

russian · 03-25-2004, 07:29 PM

many props on your car. i'd like to say its near flawless, i dont like how the gauges are positioned though, but its my opinion, so who gives a fuck.

anyways, very nice.

link240 · 03-25-2004, 07:48 PM

yea, i would have to agree that that show is very gay. just out of curiosity were those the wheels they gave you on the show?

nocomedown · 03-25-2004, 07:56 PM

that show was pretty damn lame, but congrats on getting it the way you want it.
so is it true it "handled like a pig?"

ootranceformeroo · 03-25-2004, 08:55 PM

HOT SHIT! ahaha I dont like the hood or grill though but color and everything else looks good. Keep it up dude.

Mikey · 03-25-2004, 11:27 PM

Like I mentioned earlier, I'm not a fan of the grill either. Just to re-itereate, the show did not give me anything except for the bodywork and paintjob. I, along with the magazine contacts, put all of the products together.

Also, I'm not too fond of the gauge setup either. But, there are no pods around that accomodate the Defi BF Series - they are quite large. But they don't bother me too much as they are off to the side.

03-25-2004, 03:00 PM	#1
Mikey Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Project S13 Finally on the Road! Guys- I'm glad to say that my project is finally on the road. Please follow the links to pics of my Project S13 vehicle: http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_1_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_2_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_3_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_4_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_5_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_7_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...378_9_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_11_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_14_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_16_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_18_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_17_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_15_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...78_19_full.jpg Modifications: ChargeSpeed Widebody kit with hood Cusco Suspension Components - Zero 2R coilovers, CF front and rear strut braces, front and rear sway bars, lower radius arm, rear upper arm Work Emotion CR Kai Wheels (18x8.5, 18x9.5) Bridgestone S03 (225/40, 265/35) 5-lug conversion R33 front and rear brakes Defi BF Series gauges (Boost, EGT, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Water Temp) Engine: SR20DET (S13 Red-Top) GReddy 3-row front-mount intercooler GReddy Intake GReddy Oil Pan GReddy Type R BOV GReddy Radiator w/ FAL fan Blitz DP Invidia Exhaust Kaaz LSD (2-way) Exedy Twin-Plate Clutch Tomei Shift Knob Tomei Oil Cap GReddy Rad Cap Project Sponsors: Bridgestone www.bridgestone.ca Chargespeed Japan/Versus Motorsport www.chargespeed.com www.versusmotorsport.com Defi/EDO Performance www.edoperformance.com Exedy/Daikin Clutch Corporation www.daikin-clutch.com Invidia USA/Jetworld Inc. www.invidia-usa.com Kaaz USA/Newport Exotic Cars www.kaazusa.com Cusco USA/Nukabe Automotive www.napsusa.com www.cusco.co.jp Work Wheels Japan/Rev Competition www.work-wheels.co.jp www.revtec.com Project Affiliates Enjuku Racing www.enjukuracing.com LS Automotive www.lsauto.com Promotional Partners International Automotive & Custom www.iactech.com Drift Nation www.driftnation.com The car's build up will be featured in upcoming issues of Performance Auto & Sound Magazine (www.pasmag.com). It is also the same car that was on the Tuner Transformation television show (-and NO, they did not do ANY of the work except the paintjob). I'd like to thank all of you who helped me along the way with my noob questions. I'm so glad that I can finally enjoy my car. Mike Performance Auto & Sound Magazine [email protected] PS - Now, the hunt for power can begin!

03-25-2004, 03:14 PM	#2
nokeone on strike three. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Age: 46 Posts: 3,282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pretty fuckin sick man...nice work.. only qualm...the wheels..just not feelin um at all... __________________ panda; rockin your socks from the Bay to LA to SD, yay! Pink GodziRa

03-25-2004, 03:21 PM	#4
Zemus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minneapols Age: 40 Posts: 2,268 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Zemus Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice car "OMG! 5 LUG, 5 LUG" your best quote __________________ \|Ziptied.com\|Hybrid Z\|D-Town Forum\|Clubfr.net\|

03-25-2004, 03:35 PM	#10
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 37 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i hate the show but dman i love that car..... sweet __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575

03-25-2004, 03:54 PM	#14
Salty_X Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Modesto Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought I recognized that car... now I know where I saw it before. Good job taking the wing off. I agree with Noke on the wheels, they also don't do anything for me. The grille doesn't either, but that's just me. Looks pretty nice otherwise. Good job. __________________

03-25-2004, 03:19 PM	#3
Wei240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that show is gay.. but nice car!!!

03-25-2004, 03:22 PM	#5
Mikey Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes I agree - the show is extremely gay.

03-25-2004, 03:24 PM	#6
Mikey Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its wasn't me that OMG 5-lug, 5-lug...it was the host that was pointing at it. I already knew about it before they unveiled it to me.

03-25-2004, 03:26 PM	#7
S13FREEAAK Drifterella Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,435 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: S13FREEAAK Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Glad to see that you took the spoiler off. Good thing your car didn't end up with some gay vinyl like claw marks or something. Those guys on that show seem like they have no clue whats going on. Joe

03-25-2004, 03:29 PM	#8
Mikey Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The show is horrible...definitely not something for a true automotive enthusiast.

03-25-2004, 03:30 PM	#9
S13FREEAAK Drifterella Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,435 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: S13FREEAAK Feedback Score: 14 reviews	So did you get to pick what you wanted done to it?

03-25-2004, 03:42 PM	#11
TurK Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FL Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn....that shit is soo hott....much props...

03-25-2004, 03:49 PM	#12
wanganwonder Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 630 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i dig the wheels

03-25-2004, 03:51 PM	#13
Mikey Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got all the stuff through my magazine - through my contacts and my own pocket. I told them what I was doing and they asked to put it on the show. I didn't know they were going to pretend that they did all the work though.

03-25-2004, 03:57 PM	#15
Mikey Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I asked for other wheels from Work, but they are really pushing the Kai right now. Same with the Grill, Chargespeed wanted me to have the ENTIRE kit.

03-25-2004, 04:18 PM	#16
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmm I like the wheels. Just think they should be wider and/or lower offsets, and your car lower. Looks good though, different and not ugly Never saw the show. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

03-25-2004, 04:43 PM	#17
Touring240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 432 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks hot! I love the sunk face on the rear wheels very nice car! definitely go lower

03-25-2004, 05:48 PM	#18
Mikey Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah...I am definitely going to lower the car futher, but the roads here in Toronto are still pretty bad. When the weather warms up, I'll be dropping it a little lower.

03-25-2004, 05:59 PM	#19
S13FREEAAK Drifterella Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,435 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: S13FREEAAK Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Thats kinda bs that they make it look like they are doing the stuff to the car and picking out what is going to be on it. It's also bs that the parts are not coming from them.

03-25-2004, 06:03 PM	#20
kuruptR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UpNorth Posts: 1,046 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Car looks weird... __________________ @woooster on instagram

03-25-2004, 06:15 PM	#21
Mikey Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, its television...most of the stuff is bs. But I believe my case is unique because of the cross-promotion with our magazine.

03-25-2004, 06:34 PM	#22
S13FREEAAK Drifterella Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,435 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: S13FREEAAK Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Least you can say that they didn't do it for ya.

03-25-2004, 06:39 PM	#23
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,564 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	not feeling the front bumper at all! that psuedo GTR grill is just ugly and looks tacked on . also the way the gauges are mounted on the dash looks very last minute, and quote" I am not taking the time to get a proper gauge pod or panel and mount these things right" attitude . Its one thing to have a single boost gauge mounted right on your steering column its another to have a line of gauges mounts bare mount right to the top part of the dash . IMHO. Wheels could be good but the ribs stick to far out and if the car is used on the street would be subject to curbage . ouch All in all it looks very professionally done except for the minor details I was pointing out . To each his own though if you are happy with it thats all that counts. __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

03-25-2004, 07:15 PM	#24
JDM K's Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	God I hate you for betting me, I am duplicating Charge Speed car my self. I had the body kit seating in my basement for over 3 month waiting to be put on then I saw your car with the same kit on TV. That ruined my day then I realized I live in GA and there is no chance crossing each other. Anyway my car will be going to a body ship next week.

03-25-2004, 07:20 PM	#25
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 46 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice car mang! pretty thorough. Now like Toreto said, "It's not how you stand next to your car, it's how you drift it." __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

03-25-2004, 07:29 PM	#26
russian Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dallas TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,336 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	many props on your car. i'd like to say its near flawless, i dont like how the gauges are positioned though, but its my opinion, so who gives a fuck. anyways, very nice. __________________ I must break you.

03-25-2004, 07:48 PM	#27
link240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: moreno valley, ca Age: 39 Posts: 186 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea, i would have to agree that that show is very gay. just out of curiosity were those the wheels they gave you on the show?

03-25-2004, 07:56 PM	#28
nocomedown Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West Lafayette, IN / TX Age: 38 Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: nocomedown Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that show was pretty damn lame, but congrats on getting it the way you want it. so is it true it "handled like a pig?"

03-25-2004, 08:55 PM	#29
ootranceformeroo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,978 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	HOT SHIT! ahaha I dont like the hood or grill though but color and everything else looks good. Keep it up dude. __________________ Gorgeous Garage Touge Friends CrabDrifting.com Drift Unit

03-25-2004, 11:27 PM	#30
Mikey Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Like I mentioned earlier, I'm not a fan of the grill either. Just to re-itereate, the show did not give me anything except for the bodywork and paintjob. I, along with the magazine contacts, put all of the products together. Also, I'm not too fond of the gauge setup either. But, there are no pods around that accomodate the Defi BF Series - they are quite large. But they don't bother me too much as they are off to the side.