Finally, one last reason to cherish the tale of James' S14.5: by the time you read this article, the car will most likely be destroyed. "It's been a dream car, thus far," he laments, "But its old and the time has come for something new." He'll be looking to sponsors Nexen Tires, Driftkits.eu and family at DeaneMsport to help with the construction of an all-new machine, the specifics of which, you'll have to look to the Prodrift series to learn. James expects to back up his titles with another round of championship wins in 2009. "I won't say much about the new car," warns the rising star with a grin, "but it will be something for the others to look out for." Seeing the resourcefulness and skill James and the DeaneMsport crew have invested into this Silvia, and the impressive results that have come of it, we can only expect the best lies ahead.
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Name.
James Deane
Age.
17
Hometown.
Cork, Ireland
Occupation.
Apprentice Mechanic
Hobbies.
Drifting And Messing Around With Cars
Build Time.
18 Months
Feedback.
jamesdeanedrifting@hotmail.com
Quote.
"I wanted a big, loud smoke machine!"
'01 Nissan Silvia
Output 560 WHP @ 5,960 rpm; 550 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm
Engine HKS 264 cams, cam gears, crankshaft, external wastegate, iridium spark plugs, 1,000 cc injectors; Wossiner connecting rods, 10.1:1 pistons, rings; custom oil pan; port and polished head; custom side-exit exhaust and wastegate dump; Group 4 MKII Escort radiator; MoTeC M6 EMS; Bosch 044 fuel pump; Walbro fuel pressure regulator
Drivetrain Modified Gaterick R34 GT-R Skyline transmission; R32 GT-R rear axles, welded differential; Exedy twin-plate clutch and flywheel
Suspension TEIN Super Drift coilovers, front and rear strut braces; Powerflex suspension bushings; custom chromoly six-point roll cage; modified steering rack and lower front control arms
Wheels/Tires Work XD9 wheels, 17x8 (front) and 18x9 (rear); Nexen N3000 tires, 235/40-17 (front) and 265/35-18 (rear)
Brakes Skyline R33 GT-R Brembo brakes (front and rear); Mintex pads; Aeroquip stainless steel lines
Exterior Uras Type 2 modified front bumper cover, rear bumper cover, side skirts, vented hood, vented front fenders, rear over-fenders; Origin carbon fiber wing; Toyota 050 white color change; Exact Signs vinyl
Interior Bride seat; TRS harness; Sparco steering wheel; R34 GT-R shift knob; custom door panels; MoTeC data logger; GReddy water temperature and oil pressure gauges; Racetech manifold pressure gauge; Accusump; custom hydraulic hand brake
Gratitude Nexen Tires, Trackday Performance, DeaneMsport, Driftkits.eu, McNsport, Exact Signs, Prodrift Series, Luke at Import Tuner for this feature!