Congrats to our May ROTM WINNER :: StXFoo !!

[sixsixfour]

Congratulations to our MAY 2008 Ride Of The Month!!
Vaib "StXFoo" Shukla
Black with Blue Pearl 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4


Vaib's ROTM Wiki Page

Throughout high school, I was always into cars. I had never heard of the 3000GT (or the Stealth) until senior year when a buddy of mine mentioned 3SI and how he loves these cars. After visiting the site, seeing the cars in pictures (very rare here in Cincinnati, Ohio) I knew this was my dream car. A couple months go by and I was tempted into buying a 99SL with 135K miles on it. I test drove it, and I loved it. As I was returning the car to the lot, another 3000GT owner said he was selling his VR4 and that I should check it out. A week later, August of 2004, his 1993 Black with Blue Pearl VR4 became mine. I was ecstatic. The thrill of driving a turbo charged vehicle was awesome. It already had an HKS boost controller and boost gauge installed, so I was feeling 12-14psi right off the bat.

Fast forward to August of 2005 - I was involved in a minor car accident in which the front end of my car and hood needed to be replaced. Free upgrades are always good. I had been debating about going 99 front end for a few months, and here was the sign (and incidentally free money) to do it. Thus, by the end of August, 99 front bumper, lights and a 99 OEM carbon fiber hood (courtesy of IPS) was installed. Of course, the mod bug hit, and hit hard. Through 2006 and 2007, I purchased quite a lot of goodies. The carbon fiber drive shaft, the HIDs, lowering springs etc... The big purchase of the VLS kit was a great day. More to the point, installing them was an even better day. At this point, I have the interior looking 95% of where I want it, exterior just needs some paint, and the engine just needs some bigger turbos = )

Unfortunately, I am selling the car soon. I have always wanted to enter the ROTM/ROTY competition, so I figured I might as well do it before it gets sold (I think that is part of the rules, anyway). So, here's hoping!

- Exterior -

1999 Front Bumper
1999 Headlights/Turn Signals
6000K HID's (Low Beam)
Seibon DVII Carbon Fiber Hood
Cianci Wide-body Front Fenders
20% Window Tint
Deft Racing VLS Kit
1999 Rear Center Garnish

- Engine Bay -

Aluminum Y-Pipe
Greddy Type S Blow Off Valve
3rd Gen. Lifters
EGR Block Off Plates
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs
Optima Red Top
3SX Spark Plug Cover
Ultimate Performance Accessories Engine Dress Up
Chrome Oil Cap
Rebuilt 9B turbos
Hotwired Fuel Pump
Gutted Pre-Cat
OBX Downpipe
Borla Exhaust

- Drivetrain/Suspension/Wheels -

APCT 1 Piece Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft
Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs
Brand New Stock ECS Shocks/Struts
Adjustable Rear Control Arms
18x9 Chrome Saleen Replica Wheels
245/40/18ZR Fuzion ZRi Tires
Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors

- Electronics -

HKS Boost Controller
Prosport Electronic Boost Gauge
Prosport Electronic Oil Pressure Gauge
Prosport Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge
Clarion 2-Way Pager Alarm/Remote Start
DEI Proximity Sensor
DEI Motion Sensor
Panasonic CQ-C8303U Head Unit
Polk Momo Subwoofers (4)

- Interior -

Italian Leather Shift Boot
Brushed Aluminum 5 Speed Shifter Ring
Ultimate Performance Accessories VR4 Door Sills
Smokin' VR4 Brushed Aluminum Speaker Grills
Smokin' VR4 Brushed Aluminum Door Trim
Smokin' VR4 Brushed Aluminum Defroster Vents
Cianci Triple Gauge A-Pillar Pod
Custom '3000GT VR4' Door Panel Inserts
Custom 'VR4' Black/Silver Leather/Suede Seats (From LeatherSeats.com)
Custom Black Carpet
Custom Diamond Plate Floor Mats
Custom Black Suede Headliner/Visors

[StXFoo]

Thanks for all the votes! I am really happy I finally entered and actually won one of these months. Also, thanks for all the Ohio guys' support - I know Turbs and Tusch were all about getting everyone to vote =) It is much appreciated guys.

[Az1aN3000GT]

Congrats! Well Deserved!

[green-lantern]

Congratulations!

[3KGTTusch]

Forgot to make sure you ended up winning! haha, Last I had seen there were 2 days left and you had a hefty lead.

Congrats Shuk