Soclose3kgt (Matt Coffey)
February 2007 - Ride of the Month 3000GT/Stealth International
Mods:
Engine/Cooling
- Aluminum Radiator
- HKS SSQV blow off valve
Intake / Exhaust
- K&N Intake
- ATR down pipe
- ATR Catback
- Gutted Pre-Cats
Electronics
- Apexi AVC-R
- Apexi SAFC-II
- Defi D-series Gauges(Boost, EGT, Oil pressure)
Exterior
- 99 Sail Panels
- 99 Rear Garnish
- JDM snake eyes
- 20% Tint
Suspension
- K-sport Coilovers
- 3SX rear control arms
Brakes
- Power Slot rotors
- Hawk Pads
Driveline
- Short Throw Shifter
- ACT Clutch Kit
Rollers
- 19x8.5/19x9.5 Gewalt Evo II
The Story:
Well my love for 3/S's started well before i was legal to drive. I knew i had to have one by the time i turned 17, so i started working at a young age. Saving as much money as possible. Well the dream came true in july 04 when i bought a red 94 SL. The paint was faded, but i didnt care. I spent an entire week compounding the entire car, and it paid off, it shined like new! I made a promise i would never let it get faded/gross again. I'm known for keeping my cars extremely clean, i wouldn't have it any other way. Well time passed, and i spent ALOT of money on my SL, more than some people should, and without dropping some serious money, i had reached the end of the modding for that car. I knew it was time to sell it and move onto a new toy. Well it was the hardest thing i have even done to date, but i sold the SL. I was honestly in a state of depression for a good month, and then i found it, a MINT 92 Silver VR4. I loved it, rare color, absolutely stunning condition, i had to have it. It was hard adjusting to a new car, but its been a fantastic experience so far, even though i have run into some minor issues with the car, I'm used to it by now, so I didn't effect my feelings on the car. I have been slowly modding it since i bought it, with plans of road racing finally this year, i havent really focused on turbos and fuel,more suspension and small power upgrades. Although i do plan on some small upgrades in the turbo/fuel department in the near future.(Nothing crazy, i dont need TD05 power)I tried leaving the platform in favor of an FD RX7 after the sale of my SL, but my love for these cars drew me right back in, and i couldn't be happier. -Matt
