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Head over to MotorMavens and check out the super rad photos and write-up they did for Chad’s Datson 620 (and Petey The Drift Pigeon‘s cameo). I am beyond stoked to see Chad and this ground-up project get the credit it deserves.

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Post tags: chad copeland, datson 620, petey, Petey: The Drift Pigeon, SR20, sr20det

If you don’t see the video above, click here.

You’d never guess it, but these big toys for big boys were at the height of their design during the 1970s – by sheer chance. Mechanics and team members – not designers or marketing strategists – adorned racecars with all of those flashy stripes, logos, numbers and colors prevalent at any Formula 1 race today. After compiling more than 100 examples of sleek cars from this glory age, Go Faster-author Sven Völker takes us for a joy ride at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart for a whip-fast lesson in competitive war paint, visual anarchy and piggish car designs.

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Post tags: go faster, Sven Völker, the graphic design of racing cars, video

Tyler / Byron

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Post tags: bhdesigns, byron, driftmechaniks, proper, s13, s14, tyler

wait for it………

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BOOSH!

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Post tags: 240sx, diamond in the rought, driftmechaniks, revel, s13, tyler, v3, version 3

Cody is looking to sell or trade his S13 hatch and move on to a new project. I’d really like to trade for a 1J/2J swapped SC300 with a manual transmission, although I may be interested in other RWD cars as well (350Z, GS300, etc). 

Car starts up every time with no issues and runs extremely smooth. Exterior is in very good shape, although it does have a few dings which are to be expected for a car of this age (slight cracking around the fenders from rolling/wheel fitment too, but nothing too bad). No AC but heat does work (although it makes a clicking sound when the fan is turned on, still works fine though). Interior is in good shape for a 20+ year old car, dash is clean/has no cracks, only flaws are hole in the drivers side carpet (covered by floormat) and cracks in the rear seat plastics from cutting to fit around cage. Full interior (including rear seats) is in place. Power windows/locks still work fine. Car has no sunroof. 

He’s asking $10k obo or as mentioned, a trade for a swapped SC (or maybe something else) 

Here’s what’s currently done to the car: 

1989 Nissan 240SX Hatchback

200k+ miles on chassis (although you’d never have the slightest clue of this, everything looks much newer). 
Under 50k miles on motor (motor was bought with 63k km and hasn’t even seen 2k miles since installed)

ENGINE
• SR20DET Redtop Motor Swap
• 3” Resonated Test Pipe
• Apex’i Power Intake System
• Isis Performance Twin Tip Exhaust
• RS-R 3” Downpipe
• Custom Front Mount Intercooler
• Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump
• Greddy Type S Blow Off Valve
• Greddy Oil Filter Relocation Kit
• 300ZX TT Fuel Filter
• Isis Performance Radiator
• Isis Performance Radiator Hoses

EXTERIOR
• Daytona Blue Pearl Paint Job
• New Windshield
• Kouki Taillights
• Kouki 180SX Bumper
• Kouki 180SX Lip
• Kouki 180SX Parking Lamps
• Chuki 180SX Side Skirts
• Border Racing Sports Rear Valences
• Supermade Instant Gentleman Spoiler
• Clear Headlight housings
• 8000K HIDs

INTERIOR
• Nismo GT Shift Knob
• Honda Type R Shift boot
• B&M Short Shifter
• Bride Vios Seats (black fabric/glitter silver backs) 
• Border and Buddy Club low seat rails
• Nismo Floor Mats
• Unknown Steering Wheel/Hub
• Drift knob
• 6-point Safety21 Roll Cage with custom door bars and harness bar
• Full interior 

SUSPENSION
• SPL Parts RUCAs
• SPL Parts Toe Arms
• Megan Racing Street Coilovers

DRIVETRAIN
• Unknown Clutch Type LSD (came in JDM rear end, works perfectly though)
• S14 5-lug Conversion

BRAKES
• Z32 30mm Brake Calipers
• Axxis Metal Master Brake Pads
• Brembo Cross-drilled Rotors
• Stainless Steel Conversion Lines

WHEELS/TIRES
• 18×9 +25 DC CE046 Wheels
• 25mm Spacers in rear

He might also be willing to pull a few parts off to cut down the price a touch (I’d kinda like to keep the seats) so just contact him if you have a serious offer or question. 

Feel free to contact him via email (cwellons@s3mag.com) if you have any questions or would like to check it out.

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Post tags: 240xs, atl, Atlanta, for sale, s13, SR20, turbo

Ive been meaning to post pics of this FJ ever since I saw it in Charleston, SC last year. Im a huge FJ Cruiser fan so when I saw this thing, I about shit myself. It encompasses everything that a FJ should be. I will own one and it will destroy souls.

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I haven’t posted anything on this site about it yet, but Ive been working with the gentlemen at Riley Racing. And one of the projects they had me design was a hood wrap (see above or here) for their ST Class RX8 which raced in the 24hrs of Daytona a couple of weekends ago. This is big news because SPEED Channel will be airing the ST/GT race this Saturday (Feb 13th) at 7pm and because the Riley Racing Mazda was in the lead for a large portion of the race we can expect it, and the hood design, to get a great deal of screen time. I’d love to tell you what happens but Im not going to spoil the fun, so be sure to watch this Saturday at 7 and support not only me but the Riley Racing team as well.

In the mean time, here’s a quick video preview of the coverage

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Post tags: 24hrs of daytona, continental tire challenge, design destruction, hood design, riley racing, rx8

Wanna get a general idea of what I went through to wrap the Corolla? Watch the video below of vinyl wrapping specialists Creative FX wrapping a Ferrari F430 Spider from Rosso Red to matte black. The one big difference between my wrap job and theirs is that, at the time, I didn’t have access or the ability to use a heat gun to stretch the vinyl. Not using a heat gun or soapy water while applying the vinyl makes life very difficult.

Currently, the wrap on the Corolla has faded quite a bit and needs to be redone soon. I haven’t decided on a color yet, but Im leaning towards matte grey. We’ll see.

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Post tags: AE86, Corolla, creative fx, ferrari f430 spider, rosso red, vehicle wrap, wrap