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"El Presidente "  
 
   

Written By: Ben Duen

Some competitors are in it because they want to be cool (ahh...get real). Others think they can get rich and famous from building a nice ride (yeah right). Then you have those that spend every ounce of dough and every minute of their day coming up with new ideas because they just love cars and love the scene. Russ (co-founder and prez) falls in that category. He was a legend in the Ford Probe community back in the day. He had so many “firsts” under his belt, he should've be in the Guinness Book of World records under “Modified Ford Probe”. Russ's Probe has been photographed and downloaded so many times that if it were alive, it would have to start signing autographs. A true pioneer in every sense of the word and a main reason why Jade is so popular among the domestic tuner scene, Russell just kept raising the bar till he hit the ceiling with the aftermarket challenged Probe. After a heartbreaking goodbye with his "mahal"(love), it was time for a new project and once you peep the pics, you'll realize homeboy didn't just "up the ante", he went "all in" with his widebody Acura NSX. If the Probe was his "love", this NSX must be a whole lotta hot, nasty, and unapologetic lust. One glance and practically every guy wants to have her yet, only Russ gets to take her home after an event. I'm telling you right now--as hot as this car looks in print, it looks even more hardcore in real life. With enough trophies and accolades to fill an entire room, The Prez is showing no signs of slowing down. "The fun is just beginning and the mods are gonna keep on coming", says Russ. Look for big things and possibly a cover feature on Russ and his "N S Sex" at the bookstands next year.

   
Personal Bio:
Name: Russ Antonio

Vehicle:
1995 Acura NSX-T
Jade Green

Engine:
3.0L DOHC VTEC V6 / 300+HP
INJEN Cold Air Intake
HKS Cat back Exhaust
ARC Manifold Cover
ARC Radiator Cap
ARC Oil Cap
EXEDY Racing Clutch (6 puc)

Interior:
Black Leather Interior
Type R Momo Steering Wheel
SIGNAL Quick Release Steering Wheel Hub
Project U Racing Pedals
ARC Titanium Shift Knob
Broadway Mirror
APEXi Vtec controller II

Exterior:
ROUTE KS - Zero Force Wide Body kit (1st and only one in the U.S. ) / #22
2005 NSX Projector Headlight Conversion
2005 NSX Tail Light Conversion
2005 NSX Carbon Fiber Hood from IMPORTFAN / importfan.com
Custom Paint Job by Rob's Autobody / “Jade Green” from the 40 th Anniversary Lamborghini Murcielago

Wheels / Suspension:
18 x 9.0 Volk GT-V in Gold (Front) / +23 offset
19 x 10.5 Volk GT-V in Gold (Rear) / +5 offset
TOYO Tires (F) 225/40/18, (R) 275/30/19
Neuspeed Race Lowering Springs
Volk Lugs / Locks

Brakes:
Project µ Front Big-Brake Kit
Project µ 355mm SCR-PRO Front Rotors
Project µ SCR Rear Rotors
Project µ B-Force Pads Front & Rear
Project µ Teflon F & R Brake Lines
Project µ G-Four Brake Fluid

Audio / Video / In Car Entertainment (I.C.E.)
Kenwood Single DIN TV/Tuner/CD/DVD/Radio Head Unit
Kenwood Navigation System
Kenwood Keg (Storage of 5,000 MP3's)
Kenwood Amplifiers (2) / EXTANT Series
Kenwood 10” Subwoofers / EXTANT Series

Future modifications:
JGTC Rear spoiler, ROUTE KS Rear Diffuser, Comptech Supercharger, JGTC Style Mirrors, Front Carbon Fiber Canards

Sponsor:
Rays Wheels
ARC
Toyo Tires
Meguiar's

  

 

  
 
 
 
Photos Credits:
James Bennett & Russ Antonio
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