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Paulus Zacharia wanted an S2000 since he was young. About three years ago, Zacharia traded in his Mitsubishi Evolution 7 for the 2000 Honda S2000 you see here. When he picked the car up, it wasn't in great condition, but he made it his goal to change everything about it. Fast forward to today, and Zacharia's S2000 is truly one of a kind.

Owner: Paulus Zacharia
Location: Blacktown, Australia
Vehicle: 2000 Honda S2000
Horsepower: 268 whp
Club: N/A

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Paulus Zacharia
Instagram: the_unofficial_paulus

Photography by 300C-PO, CarHype, Joshua West Photography, Alex Black Photography, Ekisu Imagery.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Greddy turbo kit
Ap2 retainers
Ap2 cotters
Upgraded timing chain tensioner
Arp head studs
1000cc ID injectors
350l/h Walbro fuel pump
Haltec elite ECU

EXHAUST:
Custom 3-inch downpipe and HFC
Invidia Q300 exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Haltech elite 550

DRIVELINE:
6-puck ACT clutch
R200 diff conversion

WHEELS & TIRES:
Enkei NT03n wheels - 18x9.5 +22
Kumho V720 tires - 265/35/18 (f/r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Cusco braces
MCA blues coilovers
Rigid collars
Full hardrace bush kit
Front anti bump steer kit
Rear anti bump steer kit

BRAKES:
Spoon BBK

EXTERIOR:
Ap2 front bar
Ap2 front lip
Custom Ap2 headlights
Front canards
Side diffusers
Top secret rear diffuser
Cut ap1 rear bar
CarShop glow tail lights
Tamon rear wing
Circuit garage front overfenders
Asm rear over fenders
Rear over fender extensions

LIGHTING:
Custom Ap2 headlights
CarShop glow tail lights
4th brake light

INTERIOR:
Muse designs custom steering wheel
LHD ap2 conversion centre console
JDM ap2 seats
Genuine Honda extended mats
JDM Sun visors

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Sony MEXN5200bt
Alpine speakers
Sony slimline subs

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Wide body with wheel and tyre setup. Looks aggressive on the streets, and performs well on the track."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Spoon hard top
Bigger turbo setup
Car Shop Glow V3 tail lights

SPONSORS:
Grofty Industries
Hills Eurohaus

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Tuned by Motorsport Wiring
Painted by Two Tees

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Daylin Gobey wanted to ride low and park lower in style. So after acquiring his 1990 BMW 325is, he decided that his E30 needed the air suspension treatment. With a handful of mods inside and outside of the car, this E30 is one of a kind.

Owner: Daylin Gobey
Location: Greenvalley, NSW Australia
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 325is
Horsepower: 194 (estimated)
Club: N/A

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Dayday Mtech Gobey

Photography by North Bond, FUSE, Full Noise Photography, APhotography, Munkky Photography

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Race camshaft
Mild head work

EXHAUST:
Magnaflow exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Miller ECU chip
ECU flash

DRIVELINE:
LSD 4.11

WHEELS & TIRES:
Autostrada Modena wheels

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
BC Racing NA Gold coilovers

BRAKES:
E36 M3 brake upgrade

EXTERIOR:
Mtech 2 kit
Catuned diffuser
Catuned lip kit

LIGHTING:
HID lights
Interior boot and cabin lighting

INTERIOR:
Recaro seats
Nardi 360 wood grain steering wheel
Wood grain shift knob

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Alpine speakers
Sony head-unit
Alpine amplifier

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Peta Psaras' VE Wagon started its life as a personal work vehicle. A little bit of engine work, such as cams, lifters, and springs, was completed in order to give the wagon some extra power, but the lifters gave out after a few months, doing a lot of damage. Psaras took this opportunity to start new, and go all-out this time around, building a seriously powerful engine for her now-show-ready Commodore.

Owner: Peta Psaras
Location: Albion Park Rail, NSW Australia
Vehicle: 2008 Holden Commodore Wagon
Horsepower: 617 whp
Club: N/A

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Peta Psaras
Instagram: @susagit8

Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Tony Rabbitte.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Wiseco Forged Pistons & Conrods
11.3:1 Compression
Crank Balanced
Comp Cams Camshalft (239/255@112LSA)
Comp Cams Lifters
PRC Pushrods
PRC 255cc CNC Heads w/ 13-degree valve angle
PRC Valve Springs & Hollow Stem Valves
Fast 102 Manifold w/ NIck Williams 105 Throttle Body
Bittet Fuu Rails With Braided Fuel Lines
VCM OTR
Nitrous Express 100ph Wet Shot
10Lb Bottle With Purge Kit & Go Baby Go Button
ASE Engine Oil Cooler
Billet Power Steering Reservoir
Braided Oil Dip Stick
Custom AGIT8 Coil Covers

EXHAUST:
1 7/8-inch 4-to-1 Headers
Twin 3-inch Hi-Flow Cats
Twin 3-inch Pipes HPC Coated

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
VCM Gauge Mount
5 x Autometer Gauges - AFR, Oil Temp, Volts, Oil & Fuel Pressure, Nitrous Level

DRIVELINE:
Mantic twin-plate cerametallic clutch
Walkinshaw rip shifter
4.11 gear diff

WHEELS & TIRES:
Foose Legend SS wheels - 22x9 (f), 22x10.5 (r)
Pirelli P Zero tires - 245/35/22 (f), 285/30/22 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
White line Strut Brace
Whiteline Front & Rear Heavy Duty Adjustable Sway Bars
Heavy Duty Custom Coilovers

BRAKES:
4-piston brakes
DBA XS slotted rotors

EXTERIOR:
Custom Mix Paint by House Of Kolor Teaxas T
House Of Kolor Galaxy Grey Stripe w/ House Of Kolor Immitation Gold Pinstripe
Underneath Painted in House Of Kolor Galaxy Grey

LIGHTING:
Speaker & Subs Ring Lighting
Rear Tail Gate LED Downlights
Centre Roof 6 LED Downlighting

INTERIOR:
Front & Rear HSV Foams Trimmed In Pumice Leather & Savanah Microsuede With Colour Matched Billet Highlights
Centre Of Rear Seat Fabricated To Mount Nitrous Bottle In Billet Bracket
Steering Wheel, GearKnob, Centre Console & Dash Trimmed In Pumice Leather
Custom Fabricated Fibreglass Roof Painted In HOK Texas T
Pillars, Door Tops, Sub Enclosures, Front SeatsScreen Housing & Tweeter Mounts Painted To Match

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Alpine X008AU head unit
POLK MM6501 speakers (8)
POLK MM1240DVC speakers (6)
POLK PAD4000.4 speaker amps (4)
POLK PAD1000.1 sub amps (3)
7-inch Slave Screens in custom enclosures (17)
Alpine PXA-H800 processor w/ RUX-C800 controller
Exide Orbital Blue Top batteries (4)
Viper 5104VR With Smart Start, Window Lift & Nitrous Purge Control

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
3 Times Ultimate Sound Off Champion - Summerntas
5 Time Top Wagon - Summernats
5 Time Top Install - Summernats
V8 Supercars - Overall Winner
Kandos Over Winner
"AGIT8 Has Won 141 Awards. Many Overalls Paint, Interior, Perfotmace, Audio & From Many Different Shows Including Summernats, MotorEx, Jamberee, Supernats, Wagon Nationals, QLD Hot Rod & Street Machine, Sydney Hot Rod & Street Machine, Extreme Auto Expo, Red Centre Nats, Burnout Outlaws, Shannons Motor Show, South Coast Nationals Autofest Kandos, Cruise 4 Charity, Brashernats, V8 Supercars, etc"

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Our roof lining because we find it funny when people see the look up sign and instead of looking at the roof of the car they look at the sky instead."

SPONSORS:
Mantic
2SUS
Polk
Eastside Kustoms
HOK
OFE
Show Us Your Tints
Electro-Tech
Tyre Letters
Autogylm
Meguiars

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
2SUS
Eastside
OFE
Electro-Tech

Gerardo Castro found himself in the car scene thanks to his uncle, who would always bring him to car shows. After he bought his 2012 Honda Civic Si as a daily driver, it was only a matter of time before the modification bug took hold. Along the way, Castro's uncle has been there helping him ensure everything goes together properly. Motivated by his NvUS team, Castro is ready to go the distance!

Owner: Gerardo Castro
Location: Yuma, AZ
Vehicle: 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe
Horsepower: 320 whp
Club: NvUS

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Gerardo Castro
Twitter: @castro_555
Instagram: @gerafg4

Photography by Padilla Shots, Tony Mendoza, JN Studios.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Kraftwerks Black Series Supercharger
Grams 1000cc Injectors
KTuned Fuel Rail

EXHAUST:
Ktuned Downpipe
Invidia N1 Exhaust
KTuned Turndown Muffler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Hondata Flashpro
Dardan Tuned

DRIVELINE:
LSD
Stage 1 Action Clutch

WHEELS & TIRES:
SSR SP3 wheels - 18x10 (f), 18x12 (r)
OR
Volk TE37V wheels - 18x9.5 (f), 18x11 (r)
Toyo R888 tires
Kics 2-piece lug nuts

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
AirLift Front And Rear Struts
AirLift 3p Management w/ 3/8th line
Skunk2 Camber Kits

BRAKES:
R1 Concepts Rotors
R1 Concepts Brake Pads

EXTERIOR:
Kevmannz Widebody
Type R Front Bumper
Js Racing Lip
Modulo Grill
Kevmannz Carbon Fiber Hood
Kevmannz Carbon Fiber Duckbill

INTERIOR:
Custom Suede Roof And Panels
Kevmannz Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel
Custom Status Seats
Status Harness
Planted Seat Brackets
KTuned Shift Knob

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Brothers Jdm Revolution: Best Honda
Hazard Jdm Fest: Best in Show
Ultrameet: Top 20
IFO Bakersfield: 2nd Best civic
Elite Tuner El Paso: Elite Tuner Choice Award
Imports War: First Place

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Shaved and tucked engine bay. Love the way it makes everything look so clean and organized."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
BBK
Custom interior pieces

SPONSORS:
Industries Finest
Kevmannz/KevTec
Vivid Racing

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Ash Killard's 2001 Mazda RX-7, with its "YES12A" plate, is so much more than a car to him. The YES12A plate was originally on his mother's 1982 RX-7. When she became terminally ill in 2010, Killard made a pledge to her that he and his father would restore her old RX-7 for her. Tragedy struck when the build was nearing completion, and Killard was rear-ended by a drunk driver, totalling the car. Killard and his father bought the wrecked car, and started over. Unfortunately his father passed away before it could be completed.

After experiencing such devastating losses, Killard decided he would focus his energy on his own RX-7, the 2001 you see here. He bought the car stock, and the energy he put into the build has exploded into what you see today. "This car is the complete package with no corners having been cut and it gives me ultimate satisfaction driving it whether it be on the track, street or to meets," he says. "Knowing the plates and my parents are part of the build makes it that much more rewarding."

Owner: Ash Killard
Location: Conder, ACT Australia
Vehicle: 2001 Mazda RX-7
Horsepower: 355 whp
Club: Division One

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Ash Killard
Instagram: @yes12a

Photography by Dank Photography, 300C-PO, Ash Killard, Winson Louangkhoth.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
13B REW
Side clearanced rotors
Strengthened 2mm 3-piece OEM spec seals
Mild port
Mazdaspeed engine mounts
Walbro 460 fuel pump
550cc Primary, 1200cc Secondary injectors
FEED/Fujita engineering 4mm larger throttle body
High flowed SP twin turbos with larger covers and compressor wheels with .85 actuators
15 row dual core alloy Hyper Tune SMIC w/ carbon intake
42mm PWR alloy radiator
HKS Twin Spark ignition system
HKS SSQ VI BOV
Greddy intake elbow and polished intercooler circuit/pathway
FEED/Fujita engineering carbon intake manifold cover
AutoExe carbon air intake
Autoexe spark plug leads
RE Amemiya AST
Argon burnt titanium bonnet stand
Mazdaspeed rotary oil cap
Stainless steel reusable oil filter
Aluminium countershaft, powersteering and alternator pulley
Balanced eccentric shaft
Stainless steel sumb brace
Polished alternator
Polished Knightsports engine brace
Super Now power steering and brake fluid covers
All vacuum hoses and solenoids replaced when engine was rebuilt
Engine harness and knock sensor replaced with new OEM items
Powder coated subframe, condenser mounts, Intercooler support bar and associated mounts
75-degree thermostat

EXHAUST:
Full Stainless SMB 3.5-inch dump pipe
HKS mide pipe
HKS Silent power muffler 

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
APexi Power FC w/ 3 bar map sensor
Defi oil pressure gauge
Oil and water gauges

DRIVELINE:
Transmission built by Advanced Transmission
HKS single-plate light action clutch
Gearbox brace
Braided clutch line
RE Amemiya short shifter
Diff brace

WHEELS & TIRES:
Work Meister S1-3P wheels - 18x9 (f), 18x10 (r)
Bridgestone Potenza Andrenalin RE003 tires - 225/35-18 (f), 255/30-18 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Ohlins DFV
Cusco sway bars front and rear
Complete 12-point KTS underbody bracing
KTS radiator brace bar
Mazdaspeed front rear strut braces
Mazdaspeed PPF

BRAKES:
Dixcel 314mm brake discs
Spirit R calipers
Dixcel brake pads
Super Now master cylinder brace
Braided lines

EXTERIOR:
Deleted aerial/rear wiper/washer jet
Rolled guards front and rear
RE Amemiya AD9 carbon bonnet
RE Amemiya carbon brake ducts
RE Amemiya carbon pro rear diffuser w/ vortex generators
RE Amemiya front lip
RE Amemiya carbon mirrors
FEED carbon side skirts
Odula carbon rear wing blade and covers
Carbon door handle covers

LIGHTING:
RE Amemiya HID headlights

INTERIOR:
Recaro seats
Mazdaspeed 300km/10000rpb cluster
Mazdaspeed gear knob
Mazdaspeed handbrake
Mazdaspeed dash surround
Mazdaspeed rear view mirror
RE Amemiya carbon scuff plates
Power FC EL hand controller in R Magic holder
Nardi suede deep corn steering wheel
FEED/Fujita mats

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Vincent Le had originally purchased his 2015 Subaru BRZ with intentions to keep it stock as a daily driver. Naturally, the mod bug took hold of him, and he found himself drawn to the camber and stance scene of the United States, and followed suit.

Owner: Vincent Le
Location: Kaleen, ACT Australia
Vehicle: 2015 Subaru BRZ
Horsepower: N/A
Club: Division One

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Vincent Le
Instagram: @vinnieeethepooh

Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Ekisu, AH Media.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Tomei UEL headers
K&N drop in filter

EXHAUST:
Invidia Q300 cat-back
KLS overpipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
OFT flash tune

WHEELS & TIRES:
Work Rezax wheels - 18x10 +12 (f), 18x10.5 +18 (r)
Hankook RS3 tires - 235/40/18 (f/r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Motion lower control arms
MCA coilovers
Hardrace toe arms
10mm camber bolts

EXTERIOR:
Zele front lip
HT Auto side skirts
HT Auto rear spats
Legsport duckbill
Replica TRD fender fins

LIGHTING:
Toms red LED tail lights

INTERIOR:
Dildo shift knob
Recaro seatbelt covers

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Opal head unit

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
WTAC 2017
Fitted Friday 2017
All Japanese Day Canberra- Winner: Best Stance

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Probably my wheels. Extremely rare and suit the car very well."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Airlift 3P air suspension system

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Techworkz
Jax Tyres
Garage 76
AC Customs

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David Truong managed to get his hands on an inexpensive 2004 Nissan 350Z, and decided he was going to modify it to the extreme. After acquiring parts over a few weeks, he made it his mission to build the Z up over six months. Fast forward to today, and Truong has one of the most unique 350Zs in Australia!

Owner: David Truong
Location: Hunters Hill, NSW Australia
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan 350Z
Horsepower: 368 whp
Club: Seishin Build

SOCIAL:
Facebook: David Hoolio Truong
Instagram: @bluewaffle

Photography by David Truong.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
HKS GT Supercharger kit
660cc injectors
bosch fuel pump
Kinetix Velocity SSV intake manifold

EXHAUST:
Tomei Expreme V2 extractors
Xforce Exhaust
High-flow cats

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Hks Fcon IS ecu
WOTBOX

DRIVELINE:
Exedy cushioned button clutch with lightened flywheel
Greddy strut brace
dimpled and slotted rda brake discs
3.9 ratio diff centre for better acceleration

WHEELS & TIRES:
Work Meister wheels - 18x10.5 -50 (f/r)
Nitto Invo tires - 295/35/18

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Airlift struts
Vera Elite management system
Cusco sway bars
SPL toe bolts
Whiteline radius rods
Whiteline camber arms
Rear tie bar

BRAKES:
Brembo brakes

EXTERIOR:
Nismo v2 front bar
Nismo side skirts
Stardast front flares
Rocket Bunny rear flares
Custom duck tail wing

LIGHTING:
Custom "That Headlight Guy" headlights

INTERIOR:
Retrimmed seats
Custom steering wheel
Harness bar
Takata seat belts
Carbon interior

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
DVD head unit
Alpine speakers
Alpine subwoofers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Samurai shift knob. It's different from other 350s."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Big carbon wing

SPONSORS:
Nitto Tires
Forever Broke Japan
That Headlight Guy

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Unique Automotive
Bodyform

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Eric Hong bought the 2012 Nissan Murano in December of 2012. His daughter was just born and he needed a bigger vehicle. Even with it being a Murano, Hong couldn't help himself with adding some modifications to it. "I wanted to try something different than others," Hong mentions, "a slammed SUV was my idea!" The Murano's first setup included RS-R lowering springs with 20-inch Work Gnosis GS1 wheels. With this setup, Hong's goals weren't quite achieved yet. "It's really difficult to find parts for my car as it's not as popular as others," Hong states. An custom air suspension was made from AirREX for the Murano, and by this time, along with two friends, Hong opened Xconcept Motorsport for business and became the official distributor for Avant Garde wheels in Australia and New Zealand. In order to achieve the best fitment as well as promoting their business, Hong chose Avant Garde for his next setup.

The Murano does catch a lot of attention, including unwanted attention from the police. In its current form, Hong mentions that the 22x10 wheels and air suspension has been detected quite a few times from police. But like many automotive enthusiasts, it doesn't stop Hong from doing what he loves.

Owner: Eric Hong
Location: Wahroonga, NSW Australia
Vehicle: 2012 Nissan Murano
Horsepower: N/A
Club: Simplex

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Eric Hong
Instagram: @simplex_team

Written by Randi Bentia.
Photography by FUSE Photography, Justin Sung, Tyler Barbeyto.

EXHAUST:
Full cat-back exhaust

WHEELS & TIRES:
Avant Garde forged three-piece wheels - 22x10 +20 (f) 22x10 -20 (r)
OR
Rotiform QLB wheels - 22x10 +25 (f), 22x10 -20 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
AirREX air bag suspension

EXTERIOR:
Impul front lip and rear lip
Custom rear flare from Bodyform
Carbon fibre grille
Shaved badges
Carbon Thule roof box
Black out headlights

LIGHTING:
Red devil eyes headlights

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Clayton Pallister decided to blend some of the Subaru STI's good qualities with the practicality of the famous Forester wagon. With a built engine mated to the STI's manual transmission, this is one serious wagon.

Owner: Clayton Pallister
Location: Cobbitty, NSW Australia
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Forester
Horsepower: 417HP @ 25PSI
Club: N/A

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Clayton Pallister
Instagram: @claytonpallister

Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Clayton Pallister, Alex Black, Digz Media.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Fully built motor
Process west front mount
Process west cold air
Mishimoto radiator
GFB blow off valve

EXHAUST:
Custom exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Defi gauges

DRIVELINE:
STI 6-speed swap

WHEELS & TIRES:
Work XD9 wheels - 18x9.5 +38 (f/r)
Bridgestone tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Cusco strut brace
Cusco power brace

BRAKES:
STI Brembo swap

INTERIOR:
Custom Bride seats
Defi gauges