Feeling Blue

Nov 17, 2007
   |   Photos: Tunerzine Staff   |   Words: Jason Siu
Representing Southern California with a customized sport compact is no easy task. Building a car to represent one of Southern California's finest crews is even harder. Gaurang Rana represents Team Hybrid with this 2001 Honda Accord Coupe that has been built together meticulously with all of the highest quality parts. From the turbo kit to the Volk wheels on each corner, there's no mistaking this Accord as one of Southern California's finest.

Under the hood a custom turbo kit was installed housing a Turbonetics T3/T4 turbo. Several more components from Turbonetics complement the turbo with their Evolution 35mm wastegate and Raptor Bypass Valve. A Spearco front mount intercooler fills up the Skyline R33 styled front bumper, which leads us to the exterior. On the outside the entire vehicle has been repainted a Long Beach Blue Pearl with a custom two tone front and rear bumper. A Seibon carbon fiber hood contrasts the blue tone while the rear has been decked out with a Ground Designs Black Widow spoiler.

As mentioned before, this Accord rolls in style with 19x8-inch Volk Racing SF challenge wheels. BFGoodrich KDW rubber in a 215/35/19 size can be seen wrapping each of these lightweight, high quality wheels. For brakes, Gaurang took the liberty to swap in a complete Cl Type-S front and rear brakes from its Acura brethren. A complete 5 lug conversion was also done and the rear drums were converted to disk brakes.
On the inside a pair of Sparco Torinos along with a Sparco Flash 3 steering wheel can be spotted. A Razo shift knob along with a series of Autometer gauges finish off the package. In car electronics are plentiful starting with a Pioneer head unit, Rock Forsgate components and JL amplifiers and subwoofers.

This Accord is just one of many fine Team Hybrid projects and shows off what customizing is all about.
Exterior:
Custom Painted Long Beach Blue Pearl, Skyline R33 Body Kit, Custom Two-Tone Front and Rear bumper, Seibon OEM Carbon Fiber Hood, Vertical Doors Inc, Vertical Doors, Ground Designs Black Widow 1 Spoiler, Black Housing Headlights

Engine:
Turbonetics T3/T4 Turbo, Spearco Front Mount Intercooler, A'PEXi VAFC II, Greddy Full Auto Turbo Timer, Turbonetics Evolution 35mm Wastegate, MF2 ERL 3D Map Injector Controller, MSD Boost Timing Manager, 440cc Lucas Fuel Injectors, Turbonetics Raptor Bypass Valve, 2 Bar Map Sensor, AEM Pulley Kit, 5Zigen Fireball Exhaust, Autometer Boost Gauge, Autometer Cobalt Series Air/Fuel Gauge, Optima Blue Top Battery, DC Sports Battery Tie Down, Hose Techniques Silver Silicone Hose Kit, Stainless Steel Braided Hoses

Interior:
Sparco Torino's, Sparco Flash 3 Steering Wheel, Sparco Detachable Hub, Momo Mounting Hub, Razo Shift Knob

Wheels/Tires:
Volk SF Challenge 19 X 8, BFGoodrich KDW 215/35/19

Brakes/Suspension:
Full Cl Type-S Front and Rear Brakes w/ Color Matched Calipers, Full CL Type-S 5 Lug Conversion, Rear Drums converted to Disc Brakes

In Car Electronics:
Pioneer Premier 940 Head Unit, (3) JL Audio 10 in Subs, JL Audio 500/1 Amplifier, Rockford Fosgate Components and 6 x 9's, Optima Blue Top Battery

Paint Performed by: 20/20 Autobody in City of Industry, CA (626)336-6000
Engine/Mechanical Work Performed by: L's Motorworks in Ontario, CA (909)630-3838

Sponsors:
BFGoodrich, Meguiars, Bodykits.Org, Vertical Doors, Inc, L's Motorworks, Vision Autosport, 20/20 Autobody, M.O.B. Works
 
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