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Dean Pang: 1971 Nissan Skyline GT-R

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS @ HOT IMPORT NIGHTS: HONOLULU (DEC 23, 2017)
STAGE 2: TOP 4
Voting Schedule: Dec 21 @ 12:00 PM - Dec 22 @ 12:00 PM HST
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Imported into Hawaii directly from Japan, Dean Pang purchased a first generation right hand drive 1971 Nissan Skyline Hakosuka GT-R for its rarity and uniqueness. Additionally, it's the first one in the state of Hawaii. Pang has since equipped the GT-R with triple Mikuni carburetors, Fujistubo custom stainless steel headers and exhaust, Techno Toy Tuning T3 suspension with Eibach springs, and of course his favorites - custom flares and a custom paint job. To complete his Hakosuka build, Pang has future plans to install a custom Air Lift or AirREX air suspension setup.

Owner: Dean Pang
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Vehicle: 1971 Nissan Skyline Hakosuka GT-R
Horsepower: 450 (estimated)
Club: Team Platinum 

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Dean Pang
Instagram: deanpang

Written by Randi Bentia.
Photography by Mike K, Noel P, Jeff.

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
L28 inline-6
JDM Triple Mikuni carburetors
Custom Neochrome\titanium valve cover
Custom Neochrome\titanium heat shield
Custom Neochrome\titanium velocity stacks
Custom aluminum radiator
Odyssey PC680 battery
Odyssey hold-down bracket

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EXHAUST:
Custom Fujitsubo stainless steel exhaust and headers

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WHEELS & TIRES: 
Rays Volk Racing TE37VSL - 17x9.5 -15 (f/r)
Nexen - 235/40/17 (f/r)

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CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Techno Toy Tuning T3 camber plate
Techno Toy Tuning T3 front and rear coilovers
Eibach ES race springs
Cusco strut bar

BRAKES:
Wilwood big disc brakes w/ drilled rotors

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EXTERIOR: 
Custom steel flares
Custom carbon fiber hood
JDM Hakosuka badging
JDM Hakosuka rear spoiler
JDM Hakosuka front spoiler

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INTERIOR:
Carbon fiber dash panel
Key's custom JDM steering wheel

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Pioneer external speakers
Pioneer stereo

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS
2016 Hot Import Nights - Hottest Old School
2016 Spocom - 3rd Place Old School
2017 Wekfest- Best Nissan
SPOCOM 2017 - Hottest Old School

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FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
Custom flares and paint, as well as engine bay and engine build.

SPONSORS:
NAPA Auto Parts
Adam's Polishes
JStreeter - Jesse Streeter
JspecKustumz
Battery Bills
Techno Toy Tuning

SHOPS / MECHANICS:
NAPA Auto Parts
Platinum Autosports
JspecKustumz
G1 Auto Body

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2018 AutoShow

Registered Tuner Battlegrounds #TBGLIVE competitors for the 2018 Canadian International Autoshow. Those interested have until 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2018, to enter. Then, all competitors will battle it out over six stages to be crowned the 2018 Tuner Battlegrounds' AutoShow Champion.

In Stage 1, which ends at midnight Jan 18, all except the top 32 vote earners will be eliminated. Stage 2, which ends Jan. 25, will see another 16 entries gone in head-to-head battles. From then until the last day of the AutoShow, Feb. 25, four more eliminations will determine one Grand Champion.

All voting will be done online until only the final eight remain. The finalists’ cars will be on display at the AutoShow, beginning on opening day, Feb. 16, and everyone - the automobile enthusiast community, car fans, show-goers and friends and families of the contestants - will be able to vote for their favourite.