[majj35]

I couldn't believe I was going to finally purchase my DREAM car. I promised myself that I would keep it stock. It's the excitement of finally having what I really wanted. I was living in Boston, finishing my BS and I purchased my 2014 Black Edition from a dealership in Connecticut, and had it delivered on January 10th, 2014

The GTR was my daily car and used to commute to work. Loved it, but hated how quiet it was. It finally kicked in, 20 days later, I decided to purchase the HKS Legamax Exhaust...just to make it a little louder... little did i know lol.

My Journey below:

Phase 0: STOCK

Phase 1: I definitely need an Exhaust

Phase 2: Mod itch begins (HKS Midpipe & 2" Cobb intakes), started to like premium wheels over the BE's, so made a trade.

Phase 3: Ricer?.... WING! (Aeromotions) + Diffuser fins (Difflow)

Phase 4: I need aftermarket WHEELS (Advan RSD)

Phase 5: mooore power....Alpha 6

Phase 6: Steering Wheel

Phase 7: Happy with power...back to focusing on aesthetics! (front lip, skirts, diffuser, head/taillights..)

Phase 8: Want more POWER! e85 + Alpha 7

Phase 9: Done from the US. Shipping it back home, new tune

PHASE 0: stock

BEST DAY OF MY LIFE

PHASE 1: HKS Legamax Exhaust - Titanium tips

Frankly, I was dissapointed. The noise was barely different than stock. I guess I was used to V8 N/A (previous car Audi S5 v8).

PHASE 2: HKS resonated midpipe + COBB 2.75" intakes + Premium wheels

I needed the improve the car sound, as well as keeping my warranty (lol). The midpipe made it much better, however commuting for 40 miles everyday made me realize the drone it made at around 69-71mph on 6th.

I don't know what I was thinking, but I started to like the premium wheels more than the BE Rays. A GTR member decided to trade his premium wheels with my BE (hell of a deal i know ..for him lol)

PHASE 3: Aeromotions wing + Difflow diffuser fins

I instantly hated this decision. Mainly because the car looked stocked (no wheels,kit,etc..) and just a big ass wing driving daily in the city. I literally kept it for less than a month and sold it. I also installed the Difflow fins, with an inch shaved off. Probably one of the best parts installed. Such an aggressive look and that thing can take a beating!

PHASE 4: WHEELS: Advan RSD + Titek lugs + Eibach spacers + 285/295 wheels

Finally decided to get wheels. Advan RSD 20x9.5 / 20x10.5. Eibach spacers 15/20mm and Pzero tires 285/295. No rubbing. Car is on stock suspension

PHASE 5: Need power. Alpha 6

f the warranty. 3" Sakura intakes, Asnu 1100cc injectors, and tune on Cobb by Kaizen Tuning. The car made 584wtq/557whp on pump 93

PHASE 6: Steering Wheel (DCT motorsport)

PHASE 7: Front lip + Side Skirts + 2015 headlights/Tailights

Rexpeed K-Style splitter with Air duct option + Rexpeed Zele style skirts + 2015 head & taillights

PHASE 8: FBO e85 + Alpha 7

Alpha Street FMIC, Alpha 90mm downpipes, COBB catted midpipes (replaced with the HKS), Asnu 330lph, Visconti V2 and a retune from Kaizen again. I didn't want any track/drag days until i build the motor/trans (thx paranoia) so I kind of regret paying so much for e85 mods.

603whp/605wtq (93)
646whp/661wtq (e85)

PHASE 9: USA to KSA

After 6 amazing years in the US (3 yrs w GTR) my journey ended and had to return home last October 2017...of course with the GTR. Gasoline in KSA is 95 RON, so I had a retune by Kanoo Performace. 3 maps (low boost, Hi, popBang). I've been busy with work but can't wait for phase 10... most probably a built engine/trans..finally.

TO BE CONTINUED....

 

[Maxikeem]

Thank for sharing, it's always fun reading and seeing the journey and transformation.

 

[TwinturboTwinz]

Great write up man. Are you ever planning to come back to the U.S?

 

[majj35]

Thank for sharing, it's always fun reading and seeing the journey and transformation.

Thank you !

Great write up man. Are you ever planning to come back to the U.S?

Thank you ! to visit yeah, i do..but not with the GTR

 

[TwinturboTwinz]

Thank you !

Thank you ! to visit yeah, i do..but not with the GTR

Well best of luck over there

 

[majj35]

Well best of luck over there

thank you sirr! miss driving the car on US interstates addleshift:

 

[karthikdasari]

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[majj35]

I love your car, seen it on instagram a few times.

thank you