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Ride of the Month - September 2008

September '08 (240alty) 1992 Nissan 240sx

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Owner: Mike Barzal
Age: 22

Vehicle: 1992 Nissan 240sx
Location: Millersville, MD

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

Engine/Performance:
S13 blacktop sr20det
Megan Racing 3"downpipe
Megan Racing 3"testpipe
Megan Racing 3"catback
Greddy Trust VSPL front mount intercooler
Greddy Type S blow off valve with Greddy hotpipe
DNA boost controller
APEXI intake
Z32 maf w/Stillen velocity stack
Jim Wolf Tech ECU
Walbro 255 fuel pump

Suspension & Wheels:
Cusco Zero 2 coilovers
Cusco OS rear strut bar
Cusco OS triangle bar
Cusco Safety 21 7point cage
Circuit Sports trunk bar
Circuit Sports subframe spacers
Tein tie rods
Sechhi tension rods
Energy steering & shifter bushings
SportMax wheels f18x8.5 r18x9.5
Project Kics 25mm spacers all around
Weld Loc rear
C-Pilar Bar

Exterior:

Origin Lab body kit
Decals
Sparco quick releases
House of Kolor green with House of Kolor liquid gold pearl paint

Interior:

Burberry upholstery
Sparco seat
Nismo harnesses
Momo steering wheel
NRG quick release
BBS carbon fiber hub
Greddy turbo timer
Stewart Warner boost, water temp, oil pressure gauges
Circuit Sports shift knob and e-brake knob
Gutted and sound deadening all pulled out

I.C.E.:

Pioneer headunit
Pioneer speakers

Interview:

MDSS: How did hear about MDSS?
240alty: I actually heard it from my friend Jason about 3 years ago and decided to join because they were local guys on the forum with nice cars.

MDSS: When and why did you purchase the vehicle you have?
240alty: I purchased the car in June of 2005. I bought the car because I have always wanted to drift and build a 240 of my taste. 240's have always been my favorite car.

MDSS: What kind of condition was it in?
240alty: My buddy ben down in stafford, VA had bought this car from an old lady and was going to build it as a daily driver because it had zero rust, no accidents. Then I bought it as a shell and in perfect condition. Stock everything.

MDSS: Daily, Weekend, show, or race car?
240alty: Started off as a daily and drift race car. Then I wrecked it a couple of times. So I fixed it and now its pretty much a weekend car. I havent competed in anything in a while so I hope to begin drifting it again as I now have another car.

MDSS: What modification on your vehicle to you like the most?
240alty: Probably the motor. I know its nothing crazy but its an incredible platform to start and its powerful and reliable. Nothing like turbo.

MDSS: What is the most expensive part on your car?
240alty: Well the motor was about $2,000 but the coilovers were also the same price. those are the most expensive parts.

MDSS: What was the last modification you installed on your vehicle?
240alty: The last part I installed on my car was the rear end. Weld loc.

MDSS: What has given you the most headache working on your car? (Part, experience, shop)
240alty: The suspension parts. Always having to keep everything adjusted correctly.

MDSS: How much of the work have you gotten your hands dirty with versus outsourcing to a shop?
240alty: Every single part on the car was done by me and my friends. Which whom I will mention in the shout outs.

MDSS: Are there any future plans for this vehicle?
240alty: Well in this winter I plan on doing two big upgrades. I am going to upgrade the turbo and 5 lug conversion with new wheels. Thats pretty much it.

MDSS: How long have you been working on this vehicle?
240alty: Since I bought it in June of 2005.

MDSS: Are you into the show or race scene? Or both?
240alty: I am into the race scene. Show is fun but I really don't think its for me. My car is no show car by any means.

MDSS: Do have any sponsors?
240alty: Nope. I just stick with all my buddies repping myself.

MDSS: Are you a part of a local car crew?
240alty: Yea I guess you could say that. We are known as DTA. We are an Annapolis based crew.

Shout outs:
My shout outs are going to go to my closest friends that have put their blood, sweat, and tears into this car as much as I have myself. The friends who have helped me so much on the car are: James, Jason, Dynell, and Jasons father. They have put so much effort into this car to be where it is now. Everytime I needed help they were always there to show and guide me through it. If I had a problem or I was frustrated they always managed to calm me down and let me know everything would be straight.
Never can I thank them enough for all the help.
Thanks to all those who voted me as the ride of the month.
 

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