The 260SX Sponsors
This fully-built Nissan Silvia S14.5 Spec. GT-R (260SX) was assembled in part through the gracious support
of some of the world's finest manufacturers, who supplied products and services to the project.
The following are "Level I" Sponsors of the Project:
(project participants that have supplied products and/or services free of charge, and/or have supplied monetary contribution to the buildup of the vehicle):
Angel Trax: Provision of all peripheral equipment used in the center console (two monitors), wireless transmitters and receivers, and two color video cameras (one mounted under the dash angled at the passenger side front stage speakers, and the other mounted on the rear bumper).
B-Quiet Sound Damping: Provision of all sound damping, vibration control, and acoustical treatment products used in the vehicle. B-Quiet was used exclusively for all acoustical and damping products.
CarBot Computers: Provision of a complete in-car computer system comprising the best of available in-car computing technology. Included with the computer system was a full suite of software and incredible technical support.
Directed Electronics: Provision of a complete Python alarm system with backup battery siren, glass breakage sensor, dual stage shock sensor, perimeter radar sensor, and two-way pager.
Falken Tire Company: Provision of a complete set of four RT-615 high performance tires (235/40/R18 front and 275/35/R18 rear), the newest and very best Falken tire.
Genesis ICE, UK: Provision of eight of the world's purest and "heavily modified for performance" car audio amplifiers. The amplifiers in the 260SX are the best amplifiers in the world.
Hybrid Audio Technologies: Provision of Legatia-series L63 three-way component set.
IXOS: Provision of pure silver car stereo interconnects, pure silver digital coaxial cable, POFC speaker cable, terminals, fuses, power distribution products, and more support than you could possibly imagine from any other car audio company!
MOTHERS Polishes, Waxes, and Cleaners: Provision of every type of car care chemical one could posibly imagine. This includes waxes, cleaners, polishes, and etc.!
Nitrous Express: Provision of a complete "Stage II EFI" kit, with remote bottle opener. Eventually this will be upgraded to direct-port nitrous injection for even more horsepower.
Optima Batteries: Provision of two "Blue Top" batteries; one used in the project vehicle and one as a back-up.
Select Products: Provision of every installation supply used in the vehicle, from fiberglass resin and hot glue sticks, to speed glue and wire loom! The carpet? It's from Select Products!
The International Allstars/Team Allstars: Promotion of the project vehicle on an international scale, provision of model talent and dedicated show support at national-level events, and assistance with procuring editorial and sponsorship opportunities.
Top Hat Performance: Provision of custom RB26/S14 engine mounts, custom RB30ET transmission mount, custom intercooler piping, custom test pipe, assistance with vehicle debugging and initial tuning.
VISA Card: Scott Buwalda's VISA card took quite a beating on this project. Let's hear it for unsecured lines of credit!!
The following are "Level II" Sponsors of the Project:
(project participants that have supplied products and/or services at a discounted rate):
Birkmire Racing Machines: BRM USA provided an 80mm complete mandrel-bent exhaust system from the connection at the custom test pipe to where it exits beneath the rear bumper valence.
DEQX: Provision of the world's most advanced room correction equalizer and digital signal processor and an Earth Works room correction and setup microphone.
Fuel Safe Racing Fuel Cells: Provision of a custom engineered 7-gallon Race Safe fuel cell.
Mackin Industries: Provision of a complete set of Volk Racing GT-U high performance wheels (18 X 9 front, 18 X 10 rear).
PowerMaxx: Provision of a custom-built 240-amp alternator and outboard, fan-cooled rectifier and adjustable voltage regulator.
Sparco: Provision of racing seats, harnesses, pedal kit, steering wheel, and shift knob.
Speed Alliance: Provision of the entire Tanabe and Tein drift-spec. suspension and the Vertex four-piece body kit.
Xenarc: Provision of 10.4" touch screen monitor located in the dashboard of the project vehicle.
