CarloSR
Sep 01, 06, 08:31 AM
Featured Member of the Month - September 2006
Americo's (Rcer (http://www.g20.net/forum/member.php?u=5899)) 2000 Nissan Primera
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer1.jpg (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer1.jpg)
G20.net: How, when & why did you first acquire your Nissan Primera ?
Rcer: I bought it brand new in January 2000. It is a 00' RR SR20DE Dominican Spec Nissan Primera GX, pearl white with manual transmission.
G20.net: What were your original plans for the car and have they changed since?
Rcer: The plan was using it as a daily driven car, but also make it a funnier car to drive than it already was. Basically, get most of the bolt-on upgrades that can be done to the car.
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer5.JPG (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer5.JPG)
G20.net: What performance modifications have you made to your car ?
Rcer: HS gV Header, HS CAI, Nissan Primera GT intake cam (soon to be replaced for JWT S3R), CS BABK, steel brake lines all over and B&M short shifter.
G20.net: Do you have any dyno numbers ?
Rcer: Nope, I took the car to the dyno at the beginning, the only modification at that moment was a Pacesetter header. It ran 124 WHP at the time (that was in 2000).
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer3.jpg (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer3.jpg)
G20.net: What suspension modifications have you made to the car ?
Rcer: KYB AGX shocks, H&R springs, Stillen FSTB, Optimo RSTB and MEP’s pillow shocks mounts.
G20.net: Any cosmetic modifications to the exterior ?
Rcer: Wings West front lip, OEM G20 sideskirts, OEM P11 rear spoiler, 17” custom painted wheels with 215-40/17 Toyo proxes, OEM G20 sport grill, OEM P11 dual headlights with 6000k HID, OEM P11 power folding mirrors and OEM P11 G20 rear lights.
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer6.JPG (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer6.JPG)
G20.net: How about the interior ?
Rcer: Seneb's carbon fiber bezel and carbon fiber interior.
G20.net: Have you made any upgrades to the stock sound system ?
Rcer: I changed the stock radio for a JVC MP3 player. No changes on the speakers as it increases the weight. LOL.
http://www.g20.net/gallery/data/3515/Rcer9.jpg (http://www.g20.net/gallery/data/3515/Rcer9.jpg)
G20.net: Any future modifications we should look out for ?
Rcer: At the moment, S3R cams as they are on my way. Maybe some rear bumper lip, because now the car looks incomplete on that area. I’m also considering pullies, but not sure about it yet.
G20.net: How and when did you first find G20.net ?
Rcer: I found G20.net long time before it became so popular. It was only a personal page from Jason, the founder of this site, where I learned the basic things that at that time can be done to our cars. I have been here since march 2000 and will be here for a while.
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer4.jpg (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer4.jpg)
G20.net: Any racing story you might want to share ?
Rcer: Well, I try not to race on the streets. I take my car to the track, circuit, not drag strip, at least 4 or 5 times a year. We have a very good group of enthusiasts here in my country, and we try to have fun in a very safe environment. I encourage anyone to visit their local tracks, and find the way to get into organized clubs so they can access racing facilities and experience what our cars are capable of.
G20.net: How has this site benefited you ?
Rcer: A lot, from finding parts, to learning how to do things to my car, to making good friends, and most important, being part of one of the best car community of the web, where people go to help and learn, not just to criticize the others.
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer7.jpg (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer7.jpg)
G20.net: Any last comments you would like to make ?
Rcer: I know keeping this place is a hard work for the administrators and moderators, and will like to give a big thank you to all of them, in the name of all G20.net’s members. Keep doing the excellent job you guys are doing!!!
Americo's (Rcer (http://www.g20.net/forum/member.php?u=5899)) 2000 Nissan Primera
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer1.jpg (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer1.jpg)
G20.net: How, when & why did you first acquire your Nissan Primera ?
Rcer: I bought it brand new in January 2000. It is a 00' RR SR20DE Dominican Spec Nissan Primera GX, pearl white with manual transmission.
G20.net: What were your original plans for the car and have they changed since?
Rcer: The plan was using it as a daily driven car, but also make it a funnier car to drive than it already was. Basically, get most of the bolt-on upgrades that can be done to the car.
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer5.JPG (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer5.JPG)
G20.net: What performance modifications have you made to your car ?
Rcer: HS gV Header, HS CAI, Nissan Primera GT intake cam (soon to be replaced for JWT S3R), CS BABK, steel brake lines all over and B&M short shifter.
G20.net: Do you have any dyno numbers ?
Rcer: Nope, I took the car to the dyno at the beginning, the only modification at that moment was a Pacesetter header. It ran 124 WHP at the time (that was in 2000).
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer3.jpg (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer3.jpg)
G20.net: What suspension modifications have you made to the car ?
Rcer: KYB AGX shocks, H&R springs, Stillen FSTB, Optimo RSTB and MEP’s pillow shocks mounts.
G20.net: Any cosmetic modifications to the exterior ?
Rcer: Wings West front lip, OEM G20 sideskirts, OEM P11 rear spoiler, 17” custom painted wheels with 215-40/17 Toyo proxes, OEM G20 sport grill, OEM P11 dual headlights with 6000k HID, OEM P11 power folding mirrors and OEM P11 G20 rear lights.
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer6.JPG (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer6.JPG)
G20.net: How about the interior ?
Rcer: Seneb's carbon fiber bezel and carbon fiber interior.
G20.net: Have you made any upgrades to the stock sound system ?
Rcer: I changed the stock radio for a JVC MP3 player. No changes on the speakers as it increases the weight. LOL.
http://www.g20.net/gallery/data/3515/Rcer9.jpg (http://www.g20.net/gallery/data/3515/Rcer9.jpg)
G20.net: Any future modifications we should look out for ?
Rcer: At the moment, S3R cams as they are on my way. Maybe some rear bumper lip, because now the car looks incomplete on that area. I’m also considering pullies, but not sure about it yet.
G20.net: How and when did you first find G20.net ?
Rcer: I found G20.net long time before it became so popular. It was only a personal page from Jason, the founder of this site, where I learned the basic things that at that time can be done to our cars. I have been here since march 2000 and will be here for a while.
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer4.jpg (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer4.jpg)
G20.net: Any racing story you might want to share ?
Rcer: Well, I try not to race on the streets. I take my car to the track, circuit, not drag strip, at least 4 or 5 times a year. We have a very good group of enthusiasts here in my country, and we try to have fun in a very safe environment. I encourage anyone to visit their local tracks, and find the way to get into organized clubs so they can access racing facilities and experience what our cars are capable of.
G20.net: How has this site benefited you ?
Rcer: A lot, from finding parts, to learning how to do things to my car, to making good friends, and most important, being part of one of the best car community of the web, where people go to help and learn, not just to criticize the others.
http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer7.jpg (http://www.g20.net/gallery/uploads/1561/Rcer7.jpg)
G20.net: Any last comments you would like to make ?
Rcer: I know keeping this place is a hard work for the administrators and moderators, and will like to give a big thank you to all of them, in the name of all G20.net’s members. Keep doing the excellent job you guys are doing!!!