Owner: Terrance Herrera
Year: 2006
Model: Altima
Current Color: Smoke
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Trim: SE-R
Similar but different.
Credit: Terrance Herrera
If you’re aiming to shave off a few pounds—like I am—you’ll appreciate knowing the weight difference between rear 2-piece and 1-piece coilovers. Each side saves about 3.8 pounds, and while that might not sound like much, it adds up quickly. Pairing 1-piece coilovers with bucket deletes compounds the savings even further, thanks to the substantial difference between OEM steel buckets and lightweight delete kits. Every pound counts, and these changes make a noticeable impact.
Credit: Chris Vaughn
Setup:
- 5×114.3 Konig Wheels
- Tires (Continental Tires 245-40-18 Front & Rear)
Owner: Anthony B.
Year: 2005
Model: Altima
Color: Charcoal
Engine: VQ35DE
Transmission: 5-Speed Auto
Trim: SE-R
Owner: Terrance Herrera
Year: 2006
Model: Altima
Current Color: Smoke
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Trim: SE-R
The hi-ram rotation design embodies my vision of isolating the cold-side intercooler piping from the turbo’s hot-side. Consequently, the intake air temperature (IAT) decreases significantly. The build stages will be documented and shared over the next few days, commencing with the stock setup and culminating at this point.
Credit: Robert M.
Double Header – frustrated from the 1st event. Lost out to 1st place by 0.200 to a 370z. Head wasn’t in the game and ran slower than earlier in the day. Many small errors I picked up on and corrected on Day 2 with a modified layout. Day 2 my driver side axle stub sheared on my final hot lap of qualifying going into final which marks the first time in 5 years that I could not drive the car back home under its own power. A small problem to have in the bigger picture of things. Only cost me an axle, a wheel bearing, rotor resurface and an alignment. Much better than having the wheel flop off the car and causing god knows what. Next event August.
Credit: Gabe Sanchez
The car is equipped with version 2 tires, size 235/40, on both the front and rear. It has been lowered using Manzo springs. The rear fenders are rolled, while the front fenders remain untouched. There is minimal rubbing in the rear, which can be resolved with coilovers and camber arms.
