Import Tuner's much-anticipated April '09 Issue is officially on stands. Here's what a mere $4.99 could buy YOU:
RIDES:
Nismo-tuned R35 GT-R:
2NR was the first to bring you a feature of a new GT-R, with Top Secret Japan's modded R35 back in our May 2008 issue. Now, we travel back to the land of the rising sun to bring you the flat-out illest R35 in the world: this Nismo-built GT-R endurance track racer; something you won't see anywhere else!
East Coast Civic:
K-powered, and Spoon-fed throughout. The tides of cleanliness and reliability are changing on the right coast, and this coupe is at the forefront, thanks to attention in all the right places. 2NR Longshots contributing photographer Brian Chin markes his debut with this first set of many more pics you'll be seeing from him.
Stateside S15 Silvia:
Another East Coast heavy hitter, this one owned by female VA-area tuner Jennifer Jar. 100% fresh off the boat, restored and upgraded ...and sporting the most aggressive wheels ever stuffed under factory S15 steel!
First Look: Nissan 370Z
All the details and information about Nissan's newest Z that you'll only find from sources as cool as the 2NR staff. Dyno numbers, driving impressions, tune-ability, and more; find out exactly why this might be the best new car we've ever reviewed.
ON THE SCENE:
Import Tuner STI vs. EVO Challenge:
The EVOs won it last year, giving bragging rights to a whole nation of turbo, AWD tuners. Did they defend their title the second time around, or did the Scoobies snatch the match? And just what the hell is an "automotive relay race"?!
HIN Miami:
What we dug, what we shrugged, and what we mugged.
Miata Challenge:
Racer-produced, come one, come all. 949 Racing and crew invite all out to the track to prove their roadster mettle. 2NR Longshots contributing photographer Linbergh Nguyen gets his long-awaited first ink on our pages!
Mazdaspeed Drivers' Search:
Got dreams of one day piloting an ALMS or F1 car to victory? We show you what it takes to get there, and most importantly, how to get started.
EA's Need for Speed: Undercover premier: The 2NR crew, kickin' it open bar style, with Maggie Q. Need we say much else? OK... we do.
TECHKNOWLEDGE
Subaru STI Super Lap Prep:
We give you the low-down on some low-buck suspension upgrades and cooling techniques for your WRX or STI that the other guys have never even heard of.
E85 Ethanol Tuning:
Why America's newest, government-subsidized, $2.00/gal pump fuel is proving to be the high-performance auto industry's new alternative to pricey race gas.
VIP Tuning:
'98 Lexus GS400 Power Pages. Uncork that Import V-8 with these three proven power adders. Special thanks to HybriDynamics in Latrobe, PA for the assist with this one.
DIALOGUE
Cover model Miss Joanna Mata, on mixing kung-fu with competitive cheerleading, autism with blackjack pwning, and Disneyland with mantequilla... you really have to read this one to understand any of it ...or just ogle over the hot pics!