GTOGIRL3000 (Jackie Kassen)
Ride of the Month Submission 3000GT/Stealth International September 2006
3SI Member #2569
Body:
- Factory Paint Job (still Lookin like new!)
- 99' VR-4 Spoiler
- Bomex Lip
Engine:
- Twin Turbo Conversion (and supporting mods)
- Automatic to manual trans swap
- SFR LSD insert
- ATR Exhaust
- DNP Y-Pipe
- Polished Plenum
- Custom Powder Coated Valve Cover
- Dave Best Polished spark plug plate
- Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
- Gutted Pre-Cats
- Random Technology High Flow Main Cat
- Exedy Clutch
- 3SX polished various covers
Suspension, Brakes, and Wheels:
- KYB GR-2 Struts
- Eibach lowering Springs
- Addco front & rear sway bars
- Cusco Rear Strut tower bar
- 3SX front strut tower bar
- A.Z.A 18x8.5 wheels
- Yokohama ES100 tires
- Rotora Slotted Rotors
- Axxis Ultimate Brake Pads
Electronics:
- Defi Boost Gauge
- Defi EGT Gauge
- AEM Wideband 02
- Apexi SAFCII
- Apexi Turbo Timer
Interior:
- 3SX Shift boot
- 3SX e-brake boot
- Autometer Gauge Pod
Audio:
- Alpine head unit
- Eclpise Amp
- Kicker CVR 12" Sub
- Custom sub box
My Website:
My story:
Well to start, I officially became the proud owner of my car August 3, 2001. I remember that day like it was yesterday, 5 years later. I didn't know much about it at the time other than knowing it was gorgeous to me, my first love. I had no idea that it would become what it has. Without my car I never would have met my other love (Andrew) and so many other great friends. My car remained stock for a couple years, then did some really minor bolt-on stuff. I became sick of driving an automatic eventually, and wanted my car to be faster. I tossed around the ideas of doing a TT conversion and switching to a manual trans. Talked to a few poeple about it and basically got the same answer "Why not just sell your car and buy a VR-4". That cleary wasn't an option to me, as I always have said to myself and will continue to say "I will never sell my car." So I then decided to start collecting parts for my 2 conversions and set a goal date for March '06 to start the projects. March came around, and the madness began. And yes, it was sooo worth it! I couldn't be happier with it, except for having no traction sometimes! But I gotta love it. Next years plans are coming together, another motor pull, more upgrades, more fun! I can't wait, stay tuned.
-Jackie