And since the man's a star, he went to Star Motoring in Englewood, NJ, to spruce up the interior. This was achieved with Sparco Milano seats (resplendent in red suede) and a Nardi steering wheel, along with a custom console housing, Auto Meter carbon fiber gauges stretching up the driver's-side A-pillar, custom red suede inserts (including the headliner), and a custom roll cage.
What is perhaps the most useless luggage space in all of modern motoring has at last been employed wisely, providing a home for MTX Audio setup that includes the Thunder 8500 500-watt subwoofer. Following the wires back, we find two MTX Audio Thunder 1004 360-watt amplifiers, then an Alpine IVA-D310 head unit with GPS and DVD player.
We have TNT of Lodi, NJ, to thank for the window tinting, so when our significant others see this car, they won't be able to tell that the driver is someone who has been voted by People magazine as one the 50 most beautiful people in the world. Unless, of course, you're one of the other 49, in which case there won't be much of a problem.
'04 Nissan 350Z
Output 625 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine Brian Crower billet steel crankshaft, rings, cam gears; CP forged aluminum pistons; Darton Modular Integrated Deck (MID) cylinder sleeves; Ferrea valves, springs, retainers; Garrett GT35 turbocharger; HKS boost controller, AKF air/fuel knock amp; APS fuel pump, fuel regulator, fuel injectors, front-mount intercooler, plumbing, wastegate, air intake, manifold; Tial blow-off valve; A'pexi N1 titanium exhaust; Ron Davis custom radiator; Samco Sport hoses; Nitrous Express nitrous oxide delivery system
Drivetrain RPS triple-disc carbon clutch, billet aluminum flywheel; Cusco 1.5-way limited-slip differential; Nismo shift lever
Suspension Tein Super Racing suspension, EDFC; Eibach anti-roll bars
Wheels/Tires Kinesis wheels (19x9 front, 19x11 rear); Pirelli PZero Rosso tires (255/30 front, 295/30 rear)
Brakes 14-inch Brembo Gran Turismo brake kit; Goodridge stainless steel braided lines
Exterior Seibon gold-weave carbon fiber hood, hatch, doors, front fenders, rear over-fenders, side skirts; C-West front bumper, rear bumper
Interior Sparco Milano seats; Nardi steering wheel; Auto Meter carbon fiber gauges; custom console, red suede inserts, roll cage
Audio MTX Audio Thunder 8500 subwoofer, 1004 amplifiers (x2), wiring; Alpine IVA-D310 head unit
Gratitude Nick, 50, Barry, and Marty of Star Motoring; Charlie, Big Cousin and Andy of Diamond Motors; Phil at TNT; the A'pexi crew; MRC Motoring's Julian; Rob and family at RPS; Brian Crower and Muthas
Name.
Tyson Beckford
Age.
38
Location.
New York City
Occupation.
Model/Actor
Hobbies.
Making Things Go Fast
Build Time.
Four Years
Feedback.
wikipedia.org
Favorite Quote.
"For the love of speed."
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Brian Crower
161 So Marshall Ave
El Cajon
CA
92020
619-749-9018
www.runbc.com
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A'PEXi
1449 W Orange Grove Ave
Orange
CA
92868
714-685-5700
www.apexi-usa.com
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Seibon Carbon
20519 Walnut Dr.
Unit C5
Walnut
CA
91789
909-444-5900
www.seiboncarbon.com
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RPS Performance Products
9810 Owensmouth Ave #11
Chatsworth
CA
91311
818-993-9174
www.turboclutch.com
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By Colin Ryan
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