When plans came together to build an R35 demo car, the Cobb Accessport was definitely at the top of Seibon's list. They had aspirations for high horsepower numbers (around 570hp) provided by an HKS GT570 Upgrade Kit and the Accessport gave them the tuning map they needed to reach those numbers. Intercooler hard pipes were installed and connected to a GReddy Type 06R intercooler. Mine's VX air filters sit in place of OEM units and a newly developed A'PEXi RS Evolution exhaust sees the responsibility of expelling this GT-R's exhaust gases. The carbon-fiber engine cover and cooling plate by Seibon are just a small glimpse of the carbon-fiber that practically replaces every removable body part on this vehicle.
Seibon is one of the leading carbon-fiber parts manufacturers in North America so you should expect nothing less than a R35 dressed in all carbon weave. The GT-R from the factory has been known to be a bit on the heavy side so lightweight carbon-fiber is definitely welcome in weight savings. OEM pieces like the front grille, fender vents, rear lip and side skirts have all been replaced with Seibon versions. A dry carbon trunk shaves more weight from the rear and an SS-style front lip, GT-style hood and VSII-style dry carbon trunk spoiler act as lighter, more stylish upgrades. Even the fender emblems are done in the same material.
If it were possible to make carbon-fiber springs, we're sure Seibon would be the ones to have them. Until that technology is made available to the real world and doesn't make a car pancake dangerously to the floor like it has bags, Seibon happily settles for Swift lowering springs. Stock 20-inch rollers have been swapped out for much lighter, forged RAYS VR.G2 wheels. These guys are in the business of making things lighter so finding the lightest 20-inch wheels in the market was absolutely necessary.
Many will scoff at the idea of the GT-R ever taking a backseat to anyone in the Nissan line-up. The GT-R is iconic and Seibon's version of Godzilla is a slimmed-down, more powerful version that only helps reaffirm its status in the automotive tuning world. Whether or not their version of the 370Z can come close to de-throning the king remains to be seen.
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2009 Nissan GT-R
Owner Seibon
Hometown City Of Industry, CA
Occupation Designing And Manufacturing High Quality Carbon-Fiber Components
Power estimated 570HP
Engine 2009 3.8L Nissan VR38DETT; GReddy Type 06R front-mount intercooler; HKS GT570 GTR Upgrade Kit; Mine's VX air filters; A'PEXi RS Evolution Racing Sport exhaust system; Heatshield Products Lava Mat Volcanic Rock heat shield; Seibon Carbon-fiber Engine Cover and cooling plate
Engine Management Cobb Tuning Accessport
Footwork & Chassis
Swift Springs lowering springs
Wheels & Tires 20x10'' RAYS Engineering VR.G2, 255/35-20 Hankook Ventus V12 (front); 20x11'' RAYS Engineering VR.G2, 275/35-20 Hankook Ventus V12 (rear)
Exterior Seibon SS-Style carbon-fiber front lip, GT-Style dry carbon hood, carbon-fiber front grille, fender vents, fender emblems, OE-Style carbon-fiber side skirts, carbon-fiber rear lip, dry carbon trunk, VSII-Style dry carbon trunk spoiler and carbon-fiber mirror covers
Interior Seibon carbon-fiber rear center console, carbon-fiber rear seats and carbon-fiber rear side panels
Thanks you Masaki at A'PEXi, Trey at COBB Tuning, GReddy, Paul at Hankook, Steve at Heatshield Products, Kenny at K&W Autobody, Eddie and Steve at Mackin Industries, Jason at Mine's USA, Shane at Mothers, SP Engineering
www seiboncarbon.com;
apexi-usa.com;
cobbtuning.com;
greddy.com;
hankooktires.com;
heatshieldproducts.com;
mackinindustries.com;
mines-wave.com;
mothers.com;
sp-power.com