Staff Bio's >> Ben (Axel Grungy)

240sx Technical Moderator
240sx/Silvia General Moderator

Im from southeast michigan, which is really just the outskirts of Toledo Ohio. I have been around cars pretty much my whole life, they are definately one of my true passions. My stepfather is a true car nut, and much of that rubbed off on me. You can point out pretty much any car and he can tell you what year it is, what years they were made, what engines came in what year, etc. He also had a 70' Dodge Coronet with a 440 six pack, which we would take to all the local car shows. Ive always loved to tinker with stuff, even at a young age I learned alot from building r/c cars. As I got older I moved onto tinkering with real cars. I've been autocrossing now for two years and have learned a ton. Now Im an avid Nissan and Acura/Honda enthusiast.

My other passion would have to be for art and photography. For as long as I can remember Ive been drawing, sketching, and sculpting. Throughout highschool I earned many awards for my artwork, and was voted most talented in my class. It's just somethings ive always had the knack for. In recent years I've gotten more into photoshop and amateur photography. I've been known to do a few photochops of peoples cars for them, so dont hesitate to ask.

I'm currently driving a Torino red pearl 90 integra ls with 65k miles. She is bone stock and she will stay that way. It's just really cool to see a car that old, in that great of shape, with relatively few miles, in all its OEM glory. She's a blast from the past.

Cars I've Owned
91 Nissan 240sx hatchback
90 Honda Civic hatchback
91 Acura Integra Rs
93 Honda Accord coupe
90 Acura Integra Ls