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Tuner Maneuver: Luis, what are some of your hobbies?

Luis:cars, racing, marketing, brand consulting,PS3, and women.

Tuner Maneuver:When and how did you get into cars?

Luis:My dad used to race in the superpro class in the NHRA w/ his 11 second ford comet drag car. I went to my first race when I was 3 years old. Ever since then I have been into cars .

Tuner Maneuver:Who influenced you?

Luis:My dad.

Tuner Maneuver:What other vehicles have you owned?

Luis:95 Volkswagen Jetta, 2001 Honda Prelude, 94 Acura Integra, 1964.5 Ford Comet,_2 Scion XB’s.

Tuner Maneuver: Why did you buy this vehicle?

Luis:In my area there a lot of honda owners so I bought it to be a little different from everyone else. Also Im in love with the way s14’s look.

Tuner Maneuver:What made you start modifying your vehicle?

Luis:2nd nature. I have never had a stock vehicle.

Tuner Maneuver:Purpose/goal of build?

Luis:To create a multifunctional vehicle, one tough enough to race/drift but also refined enough to show off .

Tuner Maneuver:What problems (if any) did you encounter?

Luis:I don’t catch traction until 4th gear from a dig

Performance:

578 HP / 386 FT lbs TQ
2.4L KA24DE DOHC 16V

Block bored and honed .020 over
T3/T4 Garret Turbo 60 trim/ .63AR
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
PWR Front mount Intercooler
Greddy type s blow off valve
Projectsilvia 3” downpipe
Vibrant 3″ Cat-back exhaust
AEM 3.5 bar map sensor
RC 750 Fuel Injectors
PHAT KAT fuel rail
Aeromotive Fuel pressure regulator
JE 9:1:1 Forged Pistons
Eagle Rods
ARP Hardware
Supertech Valves
Supertech Bearings
Supertech Keepers
Knife Edge Crank shaft
Stage 2 ported/polished cylinder head
Cosmetic Head Gasket
Revhard Manifold
B&M Short throw Shifter
Spec stage 4 clutch
Spec lightened flywheel
KAAZ LSD
AEM Boost Selenoid
AEM Stand Alone EMS
AEM Air temp sensor
Blitz turbo-timer
Kenwood Head Unit

Exterior:
BASF flat torch red paint
BASF flat black paint
Japanese Silvia S14 Headlight Conversion
Extreme Dimensions Front Bumper
Extreme Dimensions Rear Bumper
Extreme Dimensions Skirts
Shaved Antenna Hole
Shaved emblems

Interior:
Recaro Pole Position Racing Seats
Peak Harnesses
Autopower Roll cage
Momo shift knob
Momo pedals
Momo Drift Steering Wheel
Autometer oil press. Gauge
Autometer water temp. gauge
Autometer Boost Gauge
Autometer Volts Gauge
AEM Wideband UEGO gauge
Ignited Control switches

Suspension & Wheels:
TEIN Drift Spec Coilovers
TEIN Front Strut Bar
TEIN Rear Strut Bar
19×8.5 F 19×9.5 R Enkei RPF1 wheels
225/35/19 F 255/35/19 R BFGoodrich Tires

Sponsors:
Luis Martinez Designs
Leading Edge Motorsports
AMSOIL
Powell Customs
Extreme Dimensions
Ignited
Autopower
Recaro
BFGoodrich
Vibrant
Meguiars
Enkei
BASF
Pepsi
Competition Grafix
AEM
Spec Clutch

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