David Owens-374 LRS/CME Yokota AB, Japan
Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R
When I first purchased my car it was BONE STOCK. Everything on my car was done by me. From the motor and tranny swap, to the interior and extras. I built my 600HP Beast, not someone else. I built it for grip racing but due to my job I'm always deployed when the chance to run at Fuji Speedway or Tsukuba arises. I'd like to give a shout out to my fellow men and women in the military, Thank You For Serving!!! And to my wife, if it wasn't for her patience and encouragement I never would have gotten this far with my car. I Love You!!!
Harold Parker-Nat'l Guard Long Beach CA
2005 Toyota Corolla XRS
According to Toyota only 5000 Corolla XRS were made and I was determined to buy one. I was serving in Iraq in 2004 and went on leave in Aug of 2004 when I found a XRS in L.A. Shine Street in Carson, Calif., helped me look for parts for my car along with some of my friends. It was difficult finding parts due to the lack of aftermarket accessories for this specific vehicle but things seemed to work out.
Farith A. Robledo-CPL CLC-111 USMC
2000 Toyota Celica
This Celica was bought up in Seattle, Wash., at Acura of Seattle. It was bought after my first deployment in Iraq in efforts to one day make it in an import magazine. It was bought pretty much stock except for the taillights and the custom wheels. On my way back down to base in Cali, my engine blew and now im running a '01 GT engine. I just finished my second deployment and dropped 4,000 dollars to have it in the state it's in. One more deployment and it will have a Celica 2005 GTS turbocharged engine and my dreams will finally be complete.Under the hood: X3 Racing cold-air intake, Centerforce stage-2 clutch, Centerforce Heavy Duty pressure plate Drive train/Suspension/Wheels: Devino 17X7.5 wheels, Toyo Proxes T1R tires Exterior: Buddy Club II ground effects, X3 racing exhaust manifold, custom Matrix exhaust w/ 2 1/4-inch piping, Ichiban underglow lighting Interior: Autometer 5-inch tachometer, Hitron 1000watt amplifier, Performance Teknique 1000 watt subwoofer w/ 10 gauge wiring kit
J. Barbettini-E-4, SrA, Air Force Yokota, Japan
1992 Nissan Silvia S13
I would like to thank Kasoku Racing, Art Factory Graphics, Yonaka Motorsports and Hey Man Products for all their help and support. Junko, Watashi wa itsu mo aishiteru! Arigatou! To Jasmine "let's go drifting!", Ayane, Sugoi ne! Ba-Chan thanks for all the great ideas! Team Kasoku, Yoraba kiruzo! Hashiriya kasoku racing!
JR Cachuela-E-4, H&S Company US Navy
2005 Toyota Celica
Under the Hood: Turbonetics T3 turbine/ stage II compressor wheel, Turbonetics front-mount intercooler, Turbonetics up pipe and downpipe, Turbonetics Exhaust manifold, GReddy Emanage Drive train/Suspension/Wheels: Skunk2 Coilover suspension, RSL 17-inch wheels Interior: Custom red/black interior, TRD safety equipment, APC short shifter
Joshua Sistar-SSgt Yokota, Japan
Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R
We miss our family back in San Diego, Calif., and would like to say "hello" to all the VanRickleys and Sistars, the Desplinters in Colorado, the folks in Oklahoma City at Tinker Air Force Base, friends from technical school at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and a big shout to all my buds here in Tokyo, the 730th AMS at Yokota Air Force Base and especially all my partners on the Red Dogs!
George Servino-SSG
Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Iraq
1998 Acura Integra
Under the Hood:
Dart 84mm block
Eagle rods
Wiseco pistons
GSR factory crank
B16a head Portflow portwork
Type R cams
Supertech valves , springs , retainers
Golden Eagle headstuds
Golden Eagle head gasket
Fullrace turbo kit gt35r
Power FC tuned
526 whp 390 trq 22psi A'pexi AVC-R boost controller tuned at IntecracingRunning on pump gas and full streetable
Drive train / Suspension / Wheels
Silkroad Spec RMA8 Coilovers
Work RZSR 16-inch Wheels
Interior
JDM Type R Seats
I will have been gone a year by the time this mag edition is released, and due to the extension, won't be home until around OCT. I am currently serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad. This is my second year in Iraq, 2003-2004, 2006-2007. I grew up working on Honda's... it was a hobby of mine growing up in Southern California. For years now, Intec is the only shop I have ever trusted to work on my ride. I just want to thank Intec Racing based in Washington for always being there for me, and most of all my wife who puts up with me spending long hours on my ride instead of with her when Iam stateside. to my fellow comrades... the task at hand is tough but it is the price we must pay for freedom, stay strong and stay focused. Be proud of the country you fight for. God Bless!!
Lawrence M Flinton Sr.-E-6 USAF
2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe
Under the Hood: Polished intake plenum, polished strut bar, battery cover, polished radiator overflow, 12-point ground kit, Motordyne 5/16 plenum spacer, NRG oil catch can, JWT pop charger w/ Z Tube Drive train/Suspension/Wheels: TEIN S-Tech springs, Hotchkis anti rollbars, SPC camber kit, Foose F117 20x8 front and 20x10 rear wheels, Toyo Proxie T1R tires Exterior: Stillen front lip spoiler, painted grille, angel eyes, Painted headlights, clear lights, dual exhaust w/ H piping, custom magnaflow exhausts w/ quad Sebring tuning tips
Timothy Ary-MSgt Misawa AB, Japan
1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R "Zilla"
My Skyline is a daily driver, also including the winter time. The car goes through a seasonal transformation twice a year. I have done about 90 percent of the work myself. I bought this car with intentions of being what my wife calls, "A look at me car." I have not drifted or raced her. I just cruise with my friends from Hipertek. As you can see I like carbon and chrome, I have also incorperated
Mark Carey-SrA Yokota AFB Japan
1997 Toyota Chaser Tourer V
Currently, the car is my everyday driver, because i recently had a son, so drifting/racing is out for now. Thanks to my wife Jenn for putting up with my expensive hobby, and to my new born son Jason Andrew. I love you.