Building the car to "race the sh-- out of it," Joshua focused on the Hachi's setup. Espelir springs and Tokico shocks firm the ride while a TRD antiroll bar, T-3 strut braces, Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings and Battle Version adjustable rear lateral rod tauten the chassis. A T-3 short throw shift lobs off precious milliseconds during gear changes and an Ogura clutch and pressure plate guarantees the transmission will catch.
With old school coming back quicker than a streaking Frank the Tank, Joshua called the purveyors of vintage JDM, Takumi Project. After a free phone consultation with Mas and Kiyo, Joshua settled on a set of restored 14-inch SSR Star Sharks pre-wrapped in Falken Azenis tires. Before fitting the retro gold wheels, Joshua installed Brembo brakes complete with Hawk pads, Earl's brake lines and DOT Super Blue brake fluid.
With two features under his belt within two years, you'd think Joshua's ego would play up that fact. Hell, few in our ten-plus years have the privilege to that claim. "The build-up was a real bitch and unless you have a background in machine work and welding it's a huge challenge-and that's what I'm most proud of. Everything turned out great and I'm very pleased with the end result." Spoken like a true enthusiast.