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Nissan Skyline V35 - Reach for the Sky
When Nissan decided to go “soft” on the Skyline for its 2001 model, I was shocked and could not believe that the legendary Skyline is has now became a luxury saloon instead of a fire breathing sports coupe it used to be. The saloon model was accompanied by a coupe, but it’s far from the brutal looks of its predecessor, but instead, it became soft, more suited for the hairdresser fraternity instead of becoming the weapon of choice for street racers. Gone were the iconic rounded rear light clusters and gasp! – No more RB series engine!....
Get the full story in Extremekars December 2009 issue… |
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Toyota Celica - It’s Sizzling Hot
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Toyota AE85 - Hachi-Go or Hachi-Roku?
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Honda Civic FD - Show Contender
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Nissan GT-R - Hail to the King!
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Proton Perdana V6 - Changing Path
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MAZDA RX-7 FC3 - Standing the Test of Time
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Subaru Impreza WRX Version 7 - The Speed Bug
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| Engine |
VQ35DE |
ENGINE MODS & COMPONENTS UPGRADE |
HKS air ram, ported throttle body and intake manifold, aftermarket camshaft and pulley, HKS speed limit defencer |
| Transmission |
6 speed manual, Exedy carbon twin clutch racing clutch and flywheel |
| Exhaust |
Top Speed manifold, high flow catalytic converter, centre pipe and mufflers |
| Suspension & Handling |
Cusco adjustable shock absorbers, Cusco strut bar, NISMO front & rear anti-roll bar |
| Brakes |
Brembo 4 piston brakes (front), 2 piston (rear) |
| Rims & Tyres |
Fabulous Expand monoblock 20” / Bridgestone RE050 255/35 (front) and 285/30 (rear) |
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