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The new project car came with a host of upgrades including Ohlins coil overs, a C-West body kit, a carbon fiber rear wing. Apex goodies include a Power FC, upgraded cams, fuel system and upgraded turbos. But that was only the beginning, as Craig had big plans for maximizing the Skyline's performance potential.
The paint job was the first to go. Craig invented a special proprietary candy blue color to cover the basic black. Next, RJ Simrock of Team AEBS-fame crafted a one-off custom cage. Every contour is custom-tailored to Craig's spec. Sparco seats, a Sparco steering wheel, and Sparco harnesses ornament the interior. The custom nitrous installation is compromised of three carbon fiber bottles, electric bottle openers, and an intercooler spray bar from Nitrous Express.
The use of carbon fiber and high tech materials is a common theme throughout the car, such as on the custom brackets made for the nitrous solenoids, the hand-bent lines, and the billet switch panel in the center console. The nitrous system alone cost more than $6000 including parts and labor. During this stage of the project, many JDM parts were added from foreign suppliers, including a trick carbon Kevlar air box provided by K&N of Japan, a Nismo strut tower bar, Apex coolant surge tank, Garage oil vapor catch tank, and Cusco A-pillar meter panel. The intake plenum was polished, as was some of the linkage. A Mine's carbon fiber radiator tray helps direct air into the $1600 air box. Hose Techniques and AEBS rounded out the engine dress up with hoses and trick clamps.
Other mods include a full Nismo suspension, comprised mainly of some trick boxed aluminum suspension uprights and a giant brake upgrade. The V-Spec GT-R comes with fantastic Brembo brakes at all four corners, but with 19" HRE polished wheels wrapped in extremely low profile Toyo Tires, something was missing. Stop Tech provided 380mm front and 328mm rear racing brakes, custom-built just for this car. At this stage, the car lacked only interior trim and fabrication, and a wicked audio/video system to make it complete.
 The Nitrous Express 150hp direct port nitrous system includes three carbon fiber bottles. |
The paint job was the first to go. Craig invented a special proprietary candy blue color to cover the basic black. Next, RJ Simrock of Team AEBS-fame crafted a one-off custom cage. Every contour is custom-tailored to Craig's spec. Sparco seats, a Sparco steering wheel, and Sparco harnesses ornament the interior. The custom nitrous installation is compromised of three carbon fiber bottles, electric bottle openers, and an intercooler spray bar from Nitrous Express.
 Among the gauges available at a glance: boost, EGT, fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature. Plus, check out the pop-up Clarion monitor riding shotgun. |
 Another nice touch — the Skyline is right-hand drive. |
The use of carbon fiber and high tech materials is a common theme throughout the car, such as on the custom brackets made for the nitrous solenoids, the hand-bent lines, and the billet switch panel in the center console. The nitrous system alone cost more than $6000 including parts and labor. During this stage of the project, many JDM parts were added from foreign suppliers, including a trick carbon Kevlar air box provided by K&N of Japan, a Nismo strut tower bar, Apex coolant surge tank, Garage oil vapor catch tank, and Cusco A-pillar meter panel. The intake plenum was polished, as was some of the linkage. A Mine's carbon fiber radiator tray helps direct air into the $1600 air box. Hose Techniques and AEBS rounded out the engine dress up with hoses and trick clamps.
Other mods include a full Nismo suspension, comprised mainly of some trick boxed aluminum suspension uprights and a giant brake upgrade. The V-Spec GT-R comes with fantastic Brembo brakes at all four corners, but with 19" HRE polished wheels wrapped in extremely low profile Toyo Tires, something was missing. Stop Tech provided 380mm front and 328mm rear racing brakes, custom-built just for this car. At this stage, the car lacked only interior trim and fabrication, and a wicked audio/video system to make it complete.
 A Sparco Milano racing seat cradles the driver. |
