{"id":19656,"date":"2013-09-19T07:00:55","date_gmt":"2013-09-19T14:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/?p=19656"},"modified":"2013-09-19T18:38:11","modified_gmt":"2013-09-20T01:38:11","slug":"richard-rubios-nissan-240sx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/2013\/09\/19\/richard-rubios-nissan-240sx\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured: Richard Rubio’s Nissan 240SX"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Richard Rubio is what you could call a dyed in the wool Nissan fanatic, between him and his brother they have owned four S-chassis cars. That may not sound like an especially large amount of cars when considering that S13s have become practically disposable in recent years, but that is exactly what sets the Rubio brothers apart from the average enthusiast. Instead of half-assedly \u201cbuilding\u201d and thrashing a car only to move onto the next on a whim, Richard has thoroughly modified his S13, adding his personal touch to every aspect of the vehicle using only the best parts available. The amount of detail oriented work put into this car is insane and I can only imagine how patient this man must be \u2013 considering that many of the parts used in the construction of this car are beyond rare and all are of very high quality. <\/p>\n

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\nThe exterior of this S13 is immaculate although understated, from the Top Secret front bumper, OEM Nissan kouki 180sx aero package to the Graphite Grey paint borrowed from the 40th anniversary 370Z, nothing screams for attention. There are no fluorescent colors, the ride height and wheel fitment are tasteful and functional, there is nothing \u201cextreme\u201d about this car. This car does not need to request the attention that it already receives and deserves.
\nIt is commonly accepted that wheel choice can make or break a car, not only the design of the wheel but the sizing plays a huge part in aesthetically tying together the entire package. In this case, Richard wisely chose a set of SSR Professor SP3s<\/a> in Touring Gold – sized 18×9 +16 up front and 18×10 +11 in the rear, with MD profile front disks to clear the 300ZX brakes and SL rear disks to maximize lip depth. HKS Hipermax RS coilovers bring the ride height down until the wheels fill the arches perfectly, the polished lips sitting just even with the fenders.<\/p>\n

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Richard insists that building a car has much to do with overall balance. The car must look good, ride well and have good power characteristics. With that being said, you can rest assured that this car is no slouch. Nothing over the top but definitely more than enough power to have fun, and most importantly – great throttle response and power delivery. A turbocharged SR20 has taken the place of the original KA24, a huge upgrade in itself \u2013 but Richard didn\u2019t stop there, the engine has been fortified with a very impressive list of bolt on parts \u2013 the vast majority being Japanese in origin. The already robust internals have been left original, in both the block and in the head, really going to show what this engine is capable of without sacrificing reliability.<\/p>\n

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The most impressive of this car\u2019s many outstanding traits is the number of years spent under Richard\u2019s ownership. For the past decade this car has had one owner, every modification made has been a part of one man\u2019s vision, while this vision changed with time, naturally evolving with the relationship between man and machine, it still managed to stay true to its origin. I\u2019m sure there were times when Richard simply wanted to quit – building a car from the ground up is no small feat, but as you can see, perseverance pays off. After all anybody can throw together a flashy car, put it on the ground and claim their fifteen minutes of fame \u2013 and many do, but fifteen minutes just sounds so incredibly irrelevant when compared to ten years.<\/p>\n

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Owner: Richard Rubio
\n1990 Nissan 240sx<\/strong><\/p>\n

Engine\/Transmission<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tJDM \u201994 Nissan Blacktop SR20DET (tuned 247 whp\/ 249 trq @ 17lbs)
\n\u2022\tHKS Purple powder coated Valve Cover
\n\u2022\tHKS SSQ BOV Limited Edition Black
\n\u2022\tTitek Carbon Fiber Spark Plug Cover
\n\u2022\tTrust VSpec FMIC
\n\u2022\tGReddy 3inch Intake Pipe
\n\u2022\tGReddy Pulley Kit
\n\u2022\tTrust Turbo Outlet Pipe
\n\u2022\tTrust 80mm Downpipe
\n\u2022\tTrust 80mm Test Pipe
\n\u2022\tTrust Power Extreme II Exhaust
\n\u2022\tSun Auto Hot Earth Exhaust Ground System
\n\u2022\tTomei Expreme Exhaust Manifold
\n\u2022\tTomei 555cc Injectors
\n\u2022\tEnjuku Racing 2.25 Hotpipe
\n\u2022\tZ32 MAF
\n\u2022\tA\u2019PEXi Power Intake
\n\u2022\tTOP SECRET Titanium Oil Cap
\n\u2022\tKoyo Aluminum Radiator
\n\u2022\tMoonface<\/a> Radiator Cap
\n\u2022\tPower Enterprises Pulley Belts
\n\u2022\tSamco Black Radiator Hoses
\n\u2022\tExedy Stage II Clutch
\n\u2022\tJUN<\/a> Lightweight Flywheel
\n\u2022\tB&M Short Shifter
\n\u2022\tUpgrade Motoring Stainless Clutch Line
\n\u2022\tNismo Low Temp Thermostat
\n\u2022\tNismo Motor Mounts & Exhaust Hangers
\n\u2022\tJDM S14 SR20det Water pump
\n\u2022\tZ32 Fuel Filter
\n\u2022\tWalboro 255 Fuel Pump
\n\u2022\tNGK Iridium step colder plugs
\n\u2022\tSignal Auto Cooling plate
\n\u2022\tCusco Oil Catch Can
\n\u2022\tNeo Synthetics<\/p>\n

Electronics<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tGReddy PRofec e-01 Boost Controller
\n\u2022\tGReddy Boost Cut Limiter
\n\u2022\tGreddy Boost gauge
\n\u2022\tA\u2019PEXi SAFC II<\/p>\n

Stiff Stuff<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tHKS Hipermax RS Coilovers
\n\u2022\tSafety 21 4-Point Roll Cage w\/ Cusco Carbon Fiber Slash Bar
\n\u2022\tCusco Carbon Fiber Type ALC-OS front Strut Bar
\n\u2022\tCusco Carbon Fiber Type CB w\/ Type OS-T (V-brace) rear Strut Bar
\n\u2022\tCustom C-Pillar bar
\n\u2022\tPowered By Max Subframe collars
\n\u2022\tEnergy Suspension Master Bushing Kit<\/p>\n

Wheels\/ Brakes<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tSSR Professor SP3<\/a> 18×9 +16 (f), 18×10 +11 (r)
\n\u2022\tFalken ZIEX ZE-912 rubber 215\/35 (f), 235\/35 (r)
\n\u2022\tIchiba 5 Lug Conversion
\n\u2022\tZ32 30mm Front Brakes
\n\u2022\tBrembo Cross Drilled Rotors Front and combo Rear
\n\u2022\tEndless Brake Pads
\n\u2022\tUpgrade Motoring Stainless Brake Lines<\/p>\n

Exterior<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tNissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Graphite Grey PPG Paint
\n\u2022\tJDM TOP SECRET 180SX Front Bumper (The Only one in the US)
\n\u2022\tJDM 180sx Type-X Kouki Taillights
\n\u2022\tJDM 180sx Type-X Side Skirts
\n\u2022\tJDM 180sx Type-X Rear Valence
\n\u2022\tJDM 180sx Window Visors
\n\u2022\tJDM 180SX Side Markers
\n\u2022\tJDM SR20DET Twin Cam Turbo Emblems
\n\u2022\tJDM RPS13 Carbon Kevlar Tail Cover
\n\u2022\tJDM Origin Carbon Fiber Roof Wing
\n\u2022\tAttain Carbon Fiber GT Exhaust Shield
\n\u2022\tHASEPRO<\/a> Carbon Fiber Pillars
\n\u2022\t6k HID\u2019s<\/p>\n

Interior<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tJDM 180sx Type-X Seats (front & rear)
\n\u2022\tTakata 4 point Drift II harness
\n\u2022\tJDM Origin Checkered Floor Mats
\n\u2022\tMoonFace<\/a><\/p>\n

Titanium Blue Shift knob
\n\u2022\tKazama<\/a> Drift E-brake button
\n\u2022\tVertex 10th Anniversary 330mm Deep Corn Steering Wheel
\n\u2022\tWorks Bell Hub
\n\u2022\tWorks Bell Rapfix Quick Release \u2013 Yoshioka Special Edition
\n\u2022\tCustom flocked dash and door panels
\n\u2022\tJDM Silvia Gauge Cluster w\/ Carbon Fiber cluster cover
\n\u2022\tAlpine iPod head unit
\n\u2022\tSony Xplod 6.5 Component speakers in front
\n\u2022\tSony Xplod 6×9 4 way speakers in rear
\n\u2022\tMemphis Audio 12\u201d Sub
\n\u2022\tMemphis Audio Amp
\n\u2022\tRockford Fosgate wiring throughout <\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Joey Lee, The Chronicles<\/a><\/p>\n

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Richard Rubio is what you could call a dyed in the wool Nissan fanatic, between him and his brother they have owned four S-chassis cars. That may not sound like an especially large amount of cars when considering that S13s have become practically disposable in recent years, but that is exactly what sets the Rubio … <\/p>\n

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