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2006 Tokyo Auto Salon Saturday, January 14, 2006Posted by: Torry Originally written by: Neal Hartman (C33LaurelRacer, Gold Digger) Day one started out kinda late, and it was cold and rainy. What a horrible day it was. But, we were going to the TAS baby! Because I am a dumb ass, and missed my exit, then […]
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2006 HSR MittySunday, April 30, 2006Posted by: Torry Every year, the HSR Mitty is held at Road Atlanta.And every year, Nissans are strongly represented. This year was no exception, having the largest turnout ever for Nissans. For three days, classic and vintage cars from all countries come throughout the U.S. to attend this show and […]
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2006 NICO at Stillen MeetSunday, May 14, 2006Posted by: Torry On 5/13/06, Stillen held their 4th annual Nissan/Infiniti day, but this time NICO was there. With the largest attendance to date for the Stillen show, cars lined the road in front of the shop in both directions, filling the blocked off street with nothing but […]
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NICOclub’s 240sx Convertible Project Car: “The Droptop From Hell”… All those good looks are great, but the true weakness of the convertible came to light one day sitting in traffic… Some kids in a late-90’s Acura CL were peepin’ my ride, and asking some questions: “Is that a Silvia?” “Does it have an SR?” […]
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NICOclub’s 240sx Convertible Project Car: “The Droptop From Hell”… Looks like I skipped a very important mod in Part IV, so I’ll tell you a little about that one here! A little history first, if I may: The 240sx Convertible was built during a time when automakers were experimenting with door-mounted belts to meet Federal […]
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NICOclub’s 240sx Convertible Project Car: “The Droptop From Hell”… “More Power” Now, what car doesn’t need more power? I mean, that’s what we’re all after, right? While the convertible was starting to look good, it simply didn’t have the power to back up the looks – Fine and dandy if all you do is […]
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NICOclub’s 240sx Convertible Project Car: “The Droptop From Hell”… “I thought you said you were going to put wheels on it?” Now, my wife had already relegated herself to the fact that this car was going to get new wheels, and it seemed everywhere we went, she pointed out wheels she thought would look good […]