2009 Nissan GTR owned by Jon and Amanda Rabe

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Issue

April 2021

Owner

Jon & Amanda Rabe

Photographer

Amanda Rabe Wandering Roots Photography

Ride Details

Original Cost

65,000

Build Cost

50,000

What was the inspiration?

Amanda has always been into the tuner car culture. She's owned many many tuner cars from Honda's, Acuras, Mazdas, Subarus and more but this is really the epitome of high end tuner cars in our opinion. There's plenty of build, bagged, and otherwise custom cars but nothing quit like a widebody GTR as far as a show stopper with the performance to back it up.

How long did it take you to build?

We redid a previous build by the previous owner. We turned the car into what you see it as now in about a month at our shop.

How long have you been building?

Ive been tinkering with cars since i can remember. from RC cars, to tuner cars, offroad cars/trucks, PLENTY of trucks but this is the first high end car we have really made into our own.

Your future plans?

For this car this is about it. We need to complete the trunk section before Slam 2021 and retune the car for more boost.

Vehicle history

We bought the car when we were at Sema 2019 and drop it home. Jon saw this car for sale about 6 months before Sema and while we were in Vegas we saw it was for sale still. We met up with the previous owner and Amanda fell in love. The rest is history. We finally made it our own, complete color change, full stereo, modifications to air suspension system and a lot of small tweaks to make it outs.

Thanks to

Sky High Car Audio (all wiring, deadening, RCAs, battery terminals) B2 Audio (all speakers, subs and amps) Gately Audio (all stereo fabrication) Limitless LIthium (Batteries) SMD (fusing and distribution) Boss Signs (Wrapped parts) Cliff Viehweg (Paint) Rockin E Power (powder parts)

Previous Rides

Fully bagged 4wd 2015 GMC Denali Dually 1972 Chevy K20 Mud truck 2003 Lifted GMC Sierra Stereo truck 2019 Wildcat XX off road car 2004 Acura RSX stereo build Funco Sand Car so many more lol

Engine Details

Make

Nissan 2009

Cylinders

Displacement

3.8L TT

Engine Mods

Piping, BOVs, fabbed overflow tanks, tune, one off by Vault in PHX, AZ titanium full straight pipes, flex fuel runs on e85, large injectors, downpipe

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel

stock

Torque Converter

stock

Transfer Case

Built

Axle

Stock

Gears

Stock

Chassis Details

Chassis

Stock

Mods to Frame

Stock

Drop or lift inches

Airlift air suspension, drop

Front Shocks

Airlift

Rear Shocks

Airlift

Spindles

Stock

Springs

Airlift

Four Link

Compressor Info

Dual Viari 444C

Valve Info

Air Lift 3h

Chrome, Paint, or Polish

Paint and Wrap

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

JDM Custom 3-piece

Rear Wheel Type

JDM Custom 3-piece

Front Wheel Size

20x10

Rear Wheel Size

20x12

Paint Details

Color

Matte Olive Drab

Paint Type

Paint and wrap

Painted By

Paint by Cliff Viehweg / wrapped by Boss Signs

Graphics By

Body Details

Hood

Charge Speed

Grille

Charge Speed

Bumpers

Charge Speed

Wing

Charge Speed

Body Mods

Wide body, bumpers, diffusers, trunk and hood by charge speed.

Interior Details

Dashboard

Stock

Gauges

Cobb Access Port

Steering Wheel

stock

Console

stock

Head Unit

stock

Amps

B2 Sol8

Speakers

B2 Audio Ref83 (3 way set)

Stereo Installed by

Sky High Car Audio

Shifter

sotck

Seats

stock

Tint Percent

20%

Upholstery Description

stock

2009 Nissan GTR

The 2009 Nissan GTR owned by Jon and Amanda Rabe is one impressive high-end tuner car that is sure to turn heads on the streets. With a build cost of $50,000, the car boasts a lot of performance to back up its stunning design. According to Jon and Amanda, the car is the epitome of high-end tuner cars and is a show stopper in every sense of the word.

The inspiration behind the car is Amanda’s love for the tuner car culture. Having owned many tuner cars from Hondas, Acuras, Mazdas, Subarus, and more, Amanda knew that the Nissan GTR was the perfect car for her. With the performance and the stunning widebody design, it was the perfect show car for her.

It took Jon and Amanda about a month to build the car at their shop. Jon has been tinkering with cars since he can remember, from RC cars to tuner cars, off-road cars/trucks, and plenty of trucks. However, this is the first high-end car that they have really made into their own.

As for future plans, Jon and Amanda plan to complete the trunk section before Slam 2021 and retune the car for more boost. The car has already undergone a complete color change, full stereo, modifications to air suspension system, and a lot of small tweaks to make it stand out.

The car is powered by a 3.8L TT Nissan engine with large injectors, downpipe, piping, BOVs, and fabbed overflow tanks. The car also features a one-off titanium full straight pipe by Vault in Phoenix, AZ. The car is built for e85 flex fuel and runs on dual Viari 444C compressors and Air Lift 3h valves. The Nissan GTR is also equipped with Airlift air suspension, drop, Airlift front and rear shocks, Airlift springs, and a Charge Speed hood, grille, bumpers, and wing.

The car is wrapped by Boss Signs and painted by Cliff Viehweg in a Matte Olive Drab color. The JDM Custom 3-piece wheels complete the look of the car, with a 20×10 size in the front and a 20×12 size in the rear. The car also features a Cobb Access Port, B2 Sol8 amps, B2 Audio Ref83 speakers, and a Sky High Car Audio installation.

Overall, the 2009 Nissan GTR owned by Jon and Amanda Rabe is a beautiful example of a high-end tuner car that is sure to turn heads. With its stunning design, impressive performance, and attention to detail, it is easy to see why this car is a showstopper.