Driving Line VOLUME V ISSUE 2 | SPRING 2019 | Page 82
READERS’ RIDES
What motivated you to get your current daily
driver or project car? Every story is different,
so check out what some of our @drivingline
followers have to say about what influenced
their car-buying decisions.
“The Camaro started as a project car to be restored. My father and I
found it about a decade ago when I was 14 and spent the next four
years restoring the car to be a nice cruiser. We replaced everything
on the car with new parts, although the build wasn’t nearly as serious
as it is now. Eventually, the old-school muscle look wasn’t enough
for me, and a new chapter in the build began. My father and I then
periodically upgraded bits and pieces of the car while I saved enough
money to buy upgraded parts.”
JOSH YOUNG - ’68 CAMARO
Tires: Nitto NT01
“I found this base-model FJ with no roof rack or anything, except 4WD
and rear-differential locker. FJs also have good torque, despite the V6
engine. It currently has a 3-inch Rough County lift (I will be upgrading the
suspension in the next few months) with custom-built headlights and turn
signals done by LED Integrations. Additionally, it has two Kicker 12-inch
subwoofers and a Wetsounds sound bar on the roof rack. It’s also got
20x12 Hostile Switchblade wheels and 35x12.50R20 Nitto Trail Grapplers.
Awesome tires, by the way.”
NATHAN STARK - ’07 FJ CRUISER
Tires: Nitto Trail Grappler
“My father originally purchased this car in November 2008, then I purchased
it from him in July 2010. It was stock at the time, and now the car is running
mid-10s, thanks to the added grip of the Nitto NT555 G2 tires. When I was
searching for a tire to provide more grip without compromising tire life, not
many options were available in 20-inch sizes. I went from a 285 squared,
super-sports tire, which—at almost 600 whp—did not hook well on the street
or the ’strip. I managed a 1.5 60-foot on the Nitto tires and a personal-best
10.61 at 129 mph. For anyone considering a GT-R coming from Evos and
STIs, you won’t be disappointed.”
SEAN D - ’09 R35 NISSAN GTR
Tires: Nitto NT555 G2
“I’ve had this truck about four years. The body was on a worn-out K5 frame.
I cut out the old suspension and installed a new 4-inch Rough Country
setup. The interior was restored back to factory perfection, and I added
a 12-inch subwoofer and amp behind the factory bench seat. The motor
was rebuilt and dressed in classic Edelbrock, with a March Performance
flat belt kit. All lighting has been updated to LED.
I enjoy loading up my dog, Meatball, and putting as many miles on her as
possible per season. I drive the hell out of it!”
TREVOR JERVIS - ’64 CHEVY C10
Tires: Nitto Ridge Grappler
To be featured in an upcoming issue of Driving Line’s Readers’ Rides, send a few high-resolution photos (min. 300 dpi) along with a brief bio and explanation of why your
car’s special to you to: [email protected].
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