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Vaughn Gittin Reveals Awesome 2013 Livery, Spes & Schedule!

Posted by: Patrick Walker on

We weren’t really sure what JR was going to do to top his last year look as it was a huge fan favorite, but it looks like he did it. Keeping with the matte feel and his colors but scrapping the Falken scallops for the first time in… forever? Anyway check it out in the video below…

Our only question is, will the rims glow in vegas or was that just the black light?

He also released a huge schedule that includes demos and ride alongs at numerous military bases. Was this one of the things he wanted to expand into that Falken wasn’t in favor of?

Monster Energy Nitto Tire 2014 Ford Mustang RTR Specs

  • Roush Yates Racing Engines/Ford Racing Aluminum V8 (845HP)
  • Weight – 2900 LBS
  • 4 Speed Dog Box Transmission
  • MoTeC M84 Engine Management and Dash Display/Logger (CDL-3)
  • Nitto NT05 Tires (295/35/18 Rear, 275/35/18 Front)
  • Mustang RTR Wheels (18×10 rear, 18×9.5 front)
  • Recaro Racing Seats
  • Takata 6 Point Harness
  • Carbon Fiber Body with RTR Appearance Package
  • Custom Exedy 4 Disc Clutch
  • Quick Change Differential
  • Driveshaft Shop Custom Aluminum Driveshaft
  • 6 Piston Front Calipers and Dual 4 Piston Rear Calipers with ASD Motorsports Rotors Hats and E-Brake Assembly
  • Magnaflow 5” Racing Muffler
  • Bosch Fuel Injectors, Spark Plugs, Alternator, O2 Sensors, Fuel Pump
  • K&N Air and Oil Filters
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Rhys Millen Not Listed on 2013 Formula D Drivers List!

Posted by: Patrick Walker on

Formula D’s site updated today with the new 2013 drivers list including rookies and resetting scores. The big news is that Rhys Millen is not listed as a driver! I have not compared the complete list but this one stood out to me. It is a sad day to see Rhys not return for a season. Hopefully this isn’t permanent but we will see soon.

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See the Awesome RS-R NASCAR TRD v8 Powered Toyota GT86

Posted by: Patrick Walker on

CrankAndPiston.com has released a full video today of the RS-R’s new NASCAR TRD v8 Powered Toyota GT86/FR-S/BRZ being shaken down and tweaked at the Suzuka Circuit over in Japan and it’s just…wow… I don’t think the proper adjectives have been created to describe this beast. The engine itself is so massive and the GT-86 is so small it is amazing to even see it fit let alone function as well as it does. The car will primarily be driven by Max Orido in the Formula D Asia series, but Fredric Aasbo will also share some of the driving for this crazy GT-86 in that series as well.

The NASCAR TRD v8 has is a 5.8 liter and has had low RPM crackshaft swapped into it and produces 750hp and has a dry slump lubrication system. A lot of the fluids have been moved for weight distribution and the gearbox is a 6speed Hollinger sequential Y pattern. They also have fitted a NASCAR spec quick diff changer and the car is dressed up with a Rocket Bunny Aero kit. They say in the video that the car was built with the purpose of exciting spectators and I think it will do that when the car is just turned on let alone drifted. So without further ado check it out here.

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Odi Bakchis Gives a Sneak Peak at New 2013 Livery

Posted by: Patrick Walker on

Odi Bakchis posted some photos on his blog and instagram earlier this week showing off some new purple and green livery for the 2013 season. Some are torn on it but I think its actually a really nice share of purple and the green plays off of it well (sorry that’s the designer in me talking). Also gives us some insight into his 2013 Sponsors as it is a known fact that Team M7 Japan dropped Odi after the 2012 season. Rather it had to due with the crash in Las Vegas where Odi totaled his previous s14 is anyone’s guess, but we do know he put in a lot of time and labor to get a new s14 built for round 7 at Irwindale.


Anyway it looks like Odi is setting up for his best season yet in 2013, being only his 3rd year in Formula D, he continues to work with Nexen Tires, Feal Suspension (of course), Sikky Manufacturing, 702 Graphics, Battle Version, Torco, Dstroyr, Clutch Masters and looks to have added Nitrous Express. So best of luck to Odi, hope to see you in Atlanta and Palm Beach!

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Ryan Tuerck Moves to a FR-S For 2013

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So this morning renderings of a new Scion FR-S to be piloted by Ryan Tuerck in the 2013 Formula D season are circling the internet. Initial rumors had the vehicle running an LS v8 but it looks like he is keeping it classy and running a 2JZ-GTE. I will be honest I am REALLY surprised to see Tuerck moving off the Silvia chassis given his love from them but I guess the power to weight possibilities of the FR-S have bitten hard this reason in Formula D.
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