For gear-heads living in Southern California, the new 2009 Nissan GT-R has lost some of its significance. Initially the R35 GTR was often associated with the words “waitlist”, “deposit”, and “markup”; but only nine months after its July 7th release it seems that many of the R35’s 2,500 first year copies made its way onto the streets of Southern California.
While still a legendary machine that conquered Nürburgring in 7:29, the R35 is now associated with Porsche’s accusations, transmission failures, and warranty issues. For those aware of such issues, being able to return to a time when the Nissan GTR was still called a Skyline is a dream come true. For John Oshima of Las Vegas, NV; this dream becomes a reality every time he finds himself behind the wheel of his 2000GT-EX.
The 1977 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-EX dubbed the GC210 was produced from 1977 to 1981 in Tochigi, Japan after Nissan dropped the GT-R line (only to return with the introduction of the R32). While not the turbocharged all-wheel drive monster that comes to mind with the name Skyline, this GC210 still proves itself formidable with a L28 engine bored out to produce 2.9 liters of displacement. After 32 years John Oshima’s 1977 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-EX has proven itself tough enough for the test of time, rightfully reminding us all of the Skyline’s “Godzilla” alias.
Engine: L28 OHC (L29)
Modifications: E88 Head , N42 Block, Circus Dual Performance Exhaust, Circus LGpower Engine Conditioner, Circus Performance Headers, Cusco Oil Catch Tank, Holley Electric Fuel Pump, Holley Fuel Pressure Regulator w/Gauge, JDM Nissan Valve Cover, Kameari Distributor, Kameari Street Flywheel (4.8 kg), Kameari Heat/Drip Pan, Kameari Ignition, Kameari Silver Coil, Mikuni 44 Triple Carburetors, Mr. Gasket Co. Triple Fuel Distribution Block, NGK Iridium Spark Plugs, Nology Hot Wires, K&N Breather Valve, Kameari Radiator Cap, Nismo Clutch Cover & Disk, Schneider Street Cams, Spectre Fuel Fittings, Spectre Stainless Steel Fuel Lines, Wiseco 60 Over Pistons & Rings
Exterior: Lip Spoiler, Viola Lip Wing, ZG Overfenders
Interior: Carrozzeria KEH-M5000 Head Unit, Carrozzeria EQ-6600 Equalizer, Carrozzeria GM-3000 Amplifier, Carrozzeria CDX-M70 6 Disc Changer, Carrozzeria TS-UX55 Speakers, Carrozzeria TS-WX100 10” Subwoofer
Suspension: Circus Low Down Springs, Circus Sway Bar Bushings, Cusco Front Strut Bar, KYB Shocks/Struts
Tires/Wheels: Dunlop SP Sport 8000 225/50ZR15 (front) 245/50ZR (rear), SSR Long Champ XR-4 Black Limited 15”X8J (front) 15”x9.5J (rear), SSR Long Champ Valve Stems, SSR Long Champ Super Light Weight Lug Nuts, SSR Long Champ Super Light Weight Lock Nuts, SSR Long Champ Wheel Caps
A few months ago, we decided to hold a contest on our Facebook page to see what our readers were driving. Sometimes when you’re busy building and maintaining websites and businesses, it’s very easy to lose site of who your readers are and what they are into. So we ran a simple contest: post a pic of your car, and we’ll choose a car to use as our default avatar. Well, after a couple dozen submissions in just a few days, we stumbled on Navin’s Hatchi.
April 10th, 2010 marked the return of the Formula DRIFT Series to the Streets of Long Beach. What is normally a bustling epicenter of business and nightlife, downtown Long Beach, is tuned into a motorsport haven for the senses every year. The debut of the FD season in Long Beach has shown once again, that the competition for drifting’s top title has done nothing but intensify, bad economy or not. Our video highlight coverage is nothing short of a major street fight between some of the top names in the new 2010 Formula DRIFT Series. Enjoy.
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