Replace FUNCTIONTHEORY: 11/01/2010 - 12/01/2010

Tuesday

Climb attack video

michael essa, gets some wind in his hair

(NEW CAR) MICHAEL ESSA, BMW Z4 TURBO (E46 M3 Engine)

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CHRIS FORSBERG gets an m35

I have been wanting to build a 4 door car for a very long time, and Nissan was awesome enough to set me up with this M35! It is in fantastic shape and I will start the build next week. I will try to post as many pictures along the way of the progress. The plans are to run a VK56 engine in it like our 350Z. Here’s a quick picture of the car as it sits.


DREAMCRUSHER, 9 sec R32

Friday

WHOOPS...

well gonna be kinda slow on the posting. i got finger in a fight with my timing belt while car was on... needless to say i lost.... beware the pictures are graphic


Wednesday

FUNCTION CERTIFIED. ITS NOT AN SC... LOL

BIG ups to lyron from NY, for sending us some picture and specs about his 92 TOYOTA SOARER. this car is a great example of FUNCTIONAL. he built it all and drifts it despite the fact that it is a REAL JDM SOARER. way to go lyron keep it up... as soon as we get our certified stickers in we will mail it out to you..                                                                                                                                   









VEHICLE:
92 Toyota Soarer (not a Lexus SC)

EXTERIOR:
custom Ford C6 gold paint
full VERTEX body kit
rare rear spoiler

ENGINE:
stock 1jz-gte for right now but plan to upgrade the turbos and computer over the winter
custom intercooler piping
turboxs blow off valve
full apexi 3in exhaust
greddy turbo timer
apexi avfc type r 

INTERIOR:
gutted but will be filled with a custom stainless steel dash along with a full roll cage (built to formula d specs). 

WHEELS:
 fr500 
18x9 -1 offset (front) 
18x10 +2 offset (rear). 

SUSPENSION:
Full cusco g pro coilovers (discontinued) 
custom swift springs 18mm kg (front) 20mm kg (rear)

i have a bunch of plans for the winter to prep the car for the 2011 drift season.
future plans: roll cage, cutom stainless steel dash, new daily driver wheels, new adjustable dampening coilovers, custom steering knuckles and apexi fc computer to unleash some more power out of the stock 1jz.

Monday

Robs s13.4








BIG ups to ROB for sending us his beautiful s13/14. this car may just look super clean but its packs a punch as well... a 500 HP punch. thanks again rob, we will get your sticker out to you soon as they come in
 
SPECS

SR20det-stroked to 2.35lt
Brian Crower 91mm crank
Brian Crower 264 stage 2 cams
Brian Crower springs and titanium retainers
Manley ''Turbo Tuff'' Connecting Rods
Custom CP Pistons 90mm-9.0-1 compression
Mazworx 1/2'' head studs
ARP main studs
Calico Coated ACL Bearings ( Main,Rods, Thrust Washers)
Darton Ductile Iron Sleeves bored to 90mm
New S14 oil pump
Mazworx 1.5 metal head gasket
New timing chain/guides/cam sprocket
Fidenza Adjustable cam gears
HKS Hi-power cat back exhaust
HKS SSQV blow-off valve
HKS FMIC
Greddy Rocker arm stoppers
RC Engineering 1000cc fuel injectors
Sard fuel rail
Sard fuel pressure regulator
Koyo aluminum rad
Topspeed Chrome intake manifold
Topspeed top-mount exhaust manifold
Garrett 3076R turbo
Tail 44mm wastgate
A custom down pipe from my buddies at Enhanced Auto works
DEI turbo heat wrap/ down pipe
Vibrant aluminum intercooler piping
Vibrant silicone connectors
Circuit-sport aluminum pulleys
Circuit-sport aluminum overflow jug
Circuit-sport silicone rad hoses
Walbro 255 in-tank fuel pump
Russell -6 stainless braided fuel lines
Russell -6 fuel filter
ACT extreme clutch kit
B&M short shifter
Nismo engine/transmission mounts
Nismo Slave cylinder
TEIN Flex adjustable coilovers
TEIN Strut Bar
Whiteline front&rear sway bars
Battle Version adjustable T.C Rods
Upgraded to the S14 4 piston calipers and slotted rotors
25mm wheel spacers on the front
Sparco carbon fiber pedals
3 gauge pillar pod
Nexus boost, wide band, egt by Autometer
Blitz SBC boost controller
Blitz power meter I-D
Bride Racing seat
4 point harness
XXR 502 wheels 18x8.5 front & 18x9.5 rear
Falkon fk452 225 40r & 245 40
Hawk HP plus brake pads
Mishimoto Carbon fiber catch can
Duel 12'' flexlite fans
Relocated the Optima Red top to the trunk
Wire tuck
EXTERIOR
Origin-labs stylish body kit
S14 front end conversion
B-magic 20mm wide conversion fenders
Painted Gun metallic from the 2010 GT-R 35
(Sound System)
Kenwood 7100 7'' touch DVD/Nav
MB Quartz 6.5'' Components up front
Kenwood Excelon 6.5 rear
Orion HCCA 12'' subwoofer
Hurtz HP1 2300watts

2012 GT-R plans

2012 Nissan GT-R Features More Horsepower, New "Black Edition," Revised Fascias and
Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
Nissan's Multi-Dimensional 530-Horsepower Supercar Makes North American Debut at Los
Angeles Auto Show, Set to Go On Sale in Early 2011
Entering its fourth year of availability in the North American market, the 2012 Nissan GT-R has a
new look, new colors, new wheel design and, most important to fans of pure power, more
horsepower under the hood. In addition, a new "Black Edition" with unique seats, interior
colors and wheels joins the GT-R Premium model. The latest iteration of Nissan's legendary
supercar makes its North American debut that the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show and will be
available at official "GT-R certified" Nissan dealers across the United States in early 2011.
The 2012 Nissan GT-R's advanced VR38DETT 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 now produces 530
horsepower (versus the previous 485 horsepower) and 488 lb-ft of torque (versus the previous
434 lb-ft) a result of modifying the boost pressure of the turbocharger, valve timing and air
mixture ratio, and through reducing intake air resistance by enlarging the inlet pipe diameter. In
addition, exhaust air resistance was reduced through use of an enlarged section of exhaust
pipe.
GT-R's already impressive aerodynamics have been improved for 2012 with downforce
increased by about 10% and the coefficient of drag reduced to 0.26 (from 0.27). Stability is
improved by enlarged fascia and grille openings, which also help reduce air resistance inside the
engine compartment. The volume of air that passes through the radiator and cools the front
brakes is also increased.
The newly refreshed front fascia features aggressive double rectifier fins and new integrated
high intensity LED running lights. Additional plated parts are used for the headlight inner
panels, enhancing the car's strong visual presence.
The redesigned rear fascia features a lower center of gravity than the previous design, created
by using a sculpted lower section and extended length. Underfloor cooling performance is also
enhanced and air resistance reduced by extending the rear diffuser.
In addition, cooling performance for the muffler is improved and rear downforce is increased by
about 10% through use of a new rear fascia outlet and new vents on the lower rear fenders that
help remove air from the rear wheel wells. Newly designed larger diameter tailpipe finishers
are also adopted. Six exterior colors are available, including two new colors: Deep Blue Pearl
and jet black. Other available colors are solid red, gun metalic, peral white, and a limited production 4- stage metalic super silver.
GT-R's newly desinged, lighter weight and more rigid forged alumminum 20 - inch wheels, once again manufactured by RAYS, help inprove suspension response. knurling inside the wheels is modified to help keep the tires from slipping around the wheels under heavy acceleration or braking. the wheels also feature a new premium dark ( near black) finish, which provides a high quality performance look. the black eddition features special black six spoke RAYS lightweight wheels in place of the premium 10 spoke desing.
 
 inside,  the revisions for the 2012 include new carbon fiber trim and upgraded materials. the black eddition add custom red trimmed recaro seats, red and black interior trim and a dark headliner.
 
"the nissan GTR continues to be a multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to its concept of 'THE ULTIMATE SUPER that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere,'" said AL Castignetti, vice president and general manager, NISSAN DIVISION, Nissan North America, inc. "with enhancements for 2012, including its 530 harsepower twin turbo v6 and revised styling, the GT-R legend continues to grow. we cant wait for its arrivals in nissan showrooms and on the street in the U.S.
 
More information well be released in the coming months.
 





 

Saturday

almost there

well today we spent most of the day trying to get the car ready so we could make it to vegas drift 21... how ever one bajo bolt proved to be very hard to find here in las vegas. after driving around to all the local hardware stores to try and get a banjo bolt we ended up empty handed. oh well atleast the car is down on all fours, and rolling around. it has been a long time in the making.

once the car starts and is up and driving we will do a feature on it. but until then, here are some shots i snapped as we rolled it out of the garage for the first time it has ever seen then sun in a while. it is a little dirty, some body panels need to be lined up, and the stance need to be adjusted a little. but we are just happy to see it out and rolling around. it was a very late night last night and an early morning today to get it this far. and for a little side note... an infinity G20 water neck will work just fine on an SR20. you can take that to the bank.

so sit back and enjoy.... there are more then 30+ pictures on my flickr. click here to check them out






HOLY SWEET ALTEZZA








found these sweet little things while browsing around, hot damn they are sick.

credit http://dropit.street4.net/

Calvin Wan & Driftsumi-e.com. very cool video

Friday

What we got going on

This is our garage im sure you have seen it in our pictures. we just put the motor back in and got it fired up in the GUNSLINGER. we were hoping to make the Vegas Drift event this saturday. but a small oil leak and crack in the water neck are stopping us. anyway we just wanted to show you what we got going on in our garage. ENJOY.. thanks to AUGUST RYAN PHOTGRAPHY, for getting some kick ass shots. click here to check out his flickr.


THERE IS ALSO MORE SHOTS OF US PUTTING THE MOTOR IN  CLICK HERE FOR ABOUT 30 more shots





drive it like you stole it

monster energy final fight part 2


MONSTER DRIFT: Final Fight Part 2 from Drift Alliance on Vimeo.

Thursday

SHIT, PISS, FUCK, GODDAMN, this S2000 is amazing

came across a picture of this car on facebook, saw the jason hoang to the picture, so i went to his flickr and grabbed a couple of fantastic shots of this car.  click here to go to his flickr for more great shots and cars.