StXFoo (Vaib Shukla)

May 2008 - Ride of the Month 3000GT/Stealth International

1993 3000GT VR4 Exterior

• 1999 Front Bumper
• 1999 Headlights/Turn Signals
• 6000K HID's (Low Beam)
• Seibon DVII Carbon Fiber Hood
• Cianci Wide-body Front Fenders
• 20% Window Tint
• Deft Racing VLS Kit
• 1999 Rear Center Garnish

Engine Bay

• Aluminum Y-Pipe
• Greddy Type S Blow Off Valve
• 3rd Gen. Lifters
• EGR Block Off Plates
• Denso Iridium Spark Plugs
• Optima Red Top
• 3SX Spark Plug Cover
• Ultimate Performance Accessories Engine Dress Up
• Chrome Oil Cap
• Rebuilt 9B turbos
• Hotwired Fuel Pump
• Gutted Pre-Cat
• OBX Downpipe
• Borla Exhaust

Drivetrain/Suspension/Wheels

• APCT 1 Piece Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft
• Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs
• Brand New Stock ECS Shocks/Struts
• Adjustable Rear Control Arms
• 18x9 Chrome Saleen Replica Wheels
• 245/40/18ZR Fuzion ZRi Tires
• Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors

Electronics

• HKS Boost Controller
• Prosport Electronic Boost Gauge
• Prosport Electronic Oil Pressure Gauge
• Prosport Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge
• Clarion 2-Way Pager Alarm/Remote Start
• DEI Proximity Sensor
• DEI Motion Sensor
• Panasonic CQ-C8303U Head Unit
• Polk Momo Subwoofers (4)

Interior

• Italian Leather Shift Boot
• Brushed Aluminum 5 Speed Shifter Ring
• Ultimate Performance Accessories VR4 Door Sills
• Smokin' VR4 Brushed Aluminum Speaker Grills
• Smokin' VR4 Brushed Aluminum Door Trim
• Smokin' VR4 Brushed Aluminum Defroster Vents
• Cianci Triple Gauge A-Pillar Pod
• Custom '3000GT VR4' Door Panel Inserts
• Custom 'VR4' Black/Silver Leather/Suede Seats (From LeatherSeats.com)
• Custom Black Carpet
• Custom Diamond Plate Floor Mats
• Custom Black Suede Headliner/Visors

My Story

Throughout high school, I was always into cars. I had never heard of the 3000GT (or the Stealth) until senior year when a buddy of mine mentioned 3SI and how he loves these cars. After visiting the site, seeing the cars in pictures (very rare here in Cincinnati, Ohio) I knew this was my dream car. A couple months go by and I was tempted into buying a 99SL with 135K miles on it. I test drove it, and I loved it. As I was returning the car to the lot, another 3000GT owner said he was selling his VR4 and that I should check it out. A week later, August of 2004, his 1993 Black with Blue Pearl VR4 became mine. I was ecstatic. The thrill of driving a turbo charged vehicle was awesome. It already had an HKS boost controller and boost gauge installed, so I was feeling 12-14psi right off the bat.

Fast forward to August of 2005 - I was involved in a minor car accident in which the front end of my car and hood needed to be replaced. Free upgrades are always good. I had been debating about going 99 front end for a few months, and here was the sign (and incidentally free money) to do it. Thus, by the end of August, 99 front bumper, lights and a 99 OEM carbon fiber hood (courtesy of IPS) was installed. Of course, the mod bug hit, and hit hard. Through 2006 and 2007, I purchased quite a lot of goodies. The carbon fiber drive shaft, the HIDs, lowering springs etc... The big purchase of the VLS kit was a great day. More to the point, installing them was an even better day. At this point, I have the interior looking 95% of where I want it, exterior just needs some paint, and the engine just needs some bigger turbos = )

Unfortunately, I am selling the car soon. I have always wanted to enter the ROTM/ROTY competition, so I figured I might as well do it before it gets sold (I think that is part of the rules, anyway). So, here's hoping!

Thanks for voting!

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