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Ride of the Month - June 2007

Brian (Brain W.) 1989 Nissan S13 Coupe

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Owner: Brian Wilkerson
Age: 23
Ride: 89 S13 Coupe
Location: Baltimore, MD

Engine | Suspension | Exterior | Interior | I.C.E. | Pictures | Interview

Engine/Performance:
MA-Motorsports Built S14 SR20DET
CP 9.5-1 Pistons
Apexi 1.5mm MLS HG
Brian Crower Econo Billet Rods
Lightened and knife edged crankshaft
ATI Damper crank pulley
MBV Solid Lash kit w/ stud kit
Brian Crower Stage 3 cams
Brian Crower Valve springs & retainer set.
Apexi Power FC Djetro ECU
Custom IC Setup in front of Rad.
Garret GT2871R .86AR Turbo w/ braided lines
Cusco Engine Mounts
Boost Set @ 1.3 kg
Koyo Alum. Rad. w/ OEM CLUTCH FAN
Revs to 9000 RPM
Greddy o2 Outlet
RSR Downpipe
Apexi/ Custom Exhaust
ATS Carbon 2.0 way LSD
Exedy Hyper Single Clutch
Essential Pivot Ball
stainless clutch line
MA-Motorsports Needle Bearing Pilot bearing

Suspension & Wheels:
Silkroad RMA8 coilovers
Silkroad Tension rods
BattleVersion Toe arms
Battleversion Traction Rods
Battleversion RUCAs
Subframe collars
Tein Inner and Outter Tie Rods
ES Control arm bushings and steering rack bushings
17x9 -7 Regamaster EVOs FRONT
(17x9 +18 +25mm spacer)
235.40.17 Falken FK452
18x9.5 -12 Regamasters REAR
(18x9.5 +18 +30mm Spacer)
245.40.18 Falken FK452
SPL Z32 lines front, stock braided lines in rear
SPL Z33 front caliper bracketrs
Z32 30mm Alum. front calipers
Stoptech 2 pc. Floating front rotors
Project Mu B-Force front pads
Project Mu D1 Spec rear pads

Exterior:

Origin Aggressive Aero
Origin 20mm front fenders
Origin 50mm rear fenders
Ebay clear/ red taillights
Seibon type DV Hood
 

Interior:

Apexi AVCR Boost Controller
PFC Commander
Cracked Brown dash biggrin
Buddy Club Narrow Bucket Seat
Bride FG rails
Simpson 5 point Camlock harness pass. side
Sparco 5 point camlock Driver side
Sparco 90mm dish wheel
Sparco Hub
Sparco Quick Release
MA-Motorsports 6 point Rollcage

I.C.E.:

N/A

Pictures:

Interview:

MDSS: How did hear about MDSS?
Brian W.: I honestly dont remember. Ive been on here for alil while now i guess

MDSS: When and why did you purchase the ride you have?
Brian W.: I got it in early 2004. It was in teh SUN newspaper for $400.00 and i went there and talked the guy down to $275.00 Cash. I got it cause i wanted a 240sx Coupe. this car was orginally from Georgia so it had a pretty rust free body.

MDSS: What kind of condition was it in?
Brian W.: his car was orginally from Georgia so it had a pretty rust free body. But it did not run and had all kinds of dead bugs in it.

MDSS: Daily, Weekend, show, or race car?
Brian W.: It started out as a project car that then turned into a daily driver/ weeekend drift car. It is now a full fledged drift car though that only gets trailered to events.

MDSS: What modification on your vehicle to you like the most?
Brian W.: I guess the the combo of engine mods... 9000 RPM + 18 psi of boost makes it fun to drive. And the suspension makes it fun too. I kinda like ALL of it... haha.

MDSS: What is the most expensive part on your car?
Brian W.: Hmmm..... Probably the Desmond Regamaster wheels.... or maybe my built motor.

MDSS: What was the last modification you installed on your ride?
Brian W.:New transmission which i break every event... im installing a 300ZX trans soon that should solve that problem.

MDSS: What has given you the most headache working on your car? (Part, experience, shop)
Brian W.: Stuff breaking... mainly transmission. And really its tough finding time to work on my own car as im always working on customers cars and then at the end of the day... dont really feel like doing anything to my own.

MDSS: How much of the work have you gotten your hands dirty with versus outsourcing to a shop?
Brian W.: I do all my own work in-house @ MA-Motorsports

MDSS: Are there any future plans for this ride?
Brian W.: 300ZX transmission and upwards of 400whp via more boost and race gas. Then replace the chassi of the car with one that isnt smashed.

MDSS: How long have you been working on this ride?
Brian W.: about 3 years now.

MDSS: Are you into the show or race scene? Or both?
Brian W.: just drifting with this car.

MDSS: Do have any sponsors?
Brian W.: My shop MA-Motorsports and now Dunlop Tires aswell.

MDSS: Are you a part of a local car crew?
Brian W.: Haha... we used to have a drift team we joked about called "Naked Girl Avalanche"

Shout outs: BIG thanks to Ray( business partner and all around genius) he helped me with everything in the car i couldnt do myself. Also my dad for supporting me in my racing habits and encouraging me to keep on keeping on. All my friends that have helped me make it this far in drifting and life in general. Thanks alot... you have no idea!!

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