The April '97 issue was dedicated to budget build-ups; from making power with mere pennies to dressing up an interior with quick and easy-to-install parts, we made sure it was affordable for the beginning enthusiast. This was also our first opportunity to drive Nissan's Skyline GT-R-we spent lots of quality time behind the wheel of a R33. Before the JDM craze hit, we snapped a few photos of a Spoon demo EK Civic.
Tour
Do you want the Tour to come to your town? Convince us. Like the Marines, we're looking for a few good men to lead unofficial official Tour legs at our two new starting locations: Birmingham, AL and Greensboro, NC on September 13th. For more info, email us at tour@primedia.com.
WORD ON THE STREET
Numero Uno
Back in January we first broke news of RAYS Engineering's involvement with F1, right here. Now it's been heard that William's have tested the wheels to not only be stronger but lighter than their predecessors. And if that isn't enough "wheely" good news, look for a new Volk GT-F design. www.mackinindustries.com.
Revenge of the Fifth
After his underpowered N/A debut at our Time Attack finals, Super GT driver Michigami-san is rumored to come back this fall in a higher horsepower vehicle courtesy of his fifth dimensional sponsor, 5Zigen. Hear that? That's the sound of our record shuddering. www.5zigenusa.com...
High caliber
...Shaun Carlson and his Nuformz crew have been busy working to convert a Dodge Caliber to RWD to replace Samuel Hubinette's stillborn Charger. www.samuelhubinette.com...
Pornless Web Site
...Remember how much fun research projects were? Yeah, neither do we. As it turns out, we have an inner nerd in all of us, albeit of the automobile type. Proof? The 140 million unique visitors to KBB.com. The number one researched vehicle of 2006? The Honda Civic. KBB doesn't even have any pantyless upskirt shots. www.kbb.com.