Recently I posted on my personal Facebook that I was in search for a car to feature for the blog. I had a few takers and decided to go with someone I met not long after I arrived in Tokyo, Chris Dunn. From seeing his car around/seeing him working on the car, I knew that this was the only feasible option.
Here is a little back story on the owner, Chris: I’m from Phoenix, Arizona and been working on cars for 12 years. I have mainly owned Japanese sport compacts and this is my first Nissan. As a former car mechanic he now works on aircraft for the US Air Force.
The car has an impressive list of mods for how stock the car looks.
The interior is where I am impressed the most. For being almost 23 years old, the interior is immaculate.
Now here is something you don't happen to see often, completely polished brake calipers. And the happen to be topped with a beautiful set of Rays Engineering Nismo LMGT4s
Story on the Car
The skyline was purchased in March of 2012 from a local dealer in Tokyo, Japan. Chris
decided to purchase a R32 because he would be able to import the car when his tour in Japan is completed(25 years and older importation law).
The car was bought completely stock
with 81,000Km (50,331mi). The first modifications Chris made were to the audio system
including, Pioneer’s 7’’ headunit, Alpine 6.5 speakers, and a Alpine 12’’ Subwoofer.
Several parts were sent to his hometown of Phoenix, AZ to get powercoated and
polished. The RB20DET motor remains stock internally, boosting around 1 bar on a
stock turbo.
Chris decided to complement the motor with bolt-on power-adders until the car
is imported into the US. He also decided to stay with the same suspension company he have
been using for years Tein and used their Type Flex Coilovers.
The interior and exterior
remain fairly stock and most importantly clean. Chris plans on having engine, turbo, body, and
paint work done when the car is in the US.
ENGINE
Blitz Intercooler
Trust Oil Cooler w/ Filter Relocate
Nismo Radiator Cap
Nismo Oil Cap
Greddy Multi D/A Gauge (Oil Press, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Boost)
HKS Super Dragger Cat Back Exhaust
HPI Turbo to Cat Downpipe
HKS Intake
Nismo Coppermix Sports Clutch
Nismo SS Clutch Line
ARP Flywheel Bolts
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
Greddy Profec B II Boost Controller
SUSPENSION
Tein Type Flex Coilovers
Nismo Front Strut Bar
Nismo Rear Strut Bar
Nismo Rear Sway Bar
Nismo Shift Knob
BRAKES
Polished Calipers
Dixel Front/ Rear Rotors
Project u Rear Brake Pads
Cusco Brake Stopper
Goodridge SS Brake Lines
WHEELS
Nismo LMGT4 17x8.5 +30, 17x9.5 +38
Dunlop Sport Tires
Nismo Lug Nuts
AUDIO
Pioneer AVH-4400BH 7’’ Touch screen
Alpine 6.5’’ Front/ Rear Speakers
Rockford Fosgate P300-1 Amplifier
Alpine Type-S 12’’ Subwoofer
INTERIOR/ LIGHTING
Nardi Deep Corn Leather 330mm Steering Wheel
HKB Sports Steering Wheel Hub Adapter
Gaiter Leather Shifter/ E-brake Boots
LED Interior/ Instrument Lighting
Kensun HID Headlights
PIAA High Beams
Clifford Keyless Entry/ Remote Start
EXTERIOR
Nissan Side Skirts
Nissan Front Air Dam
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