Some people want a race car, while others are looking for the satisfaction of driving their race car down to the local Starbucks for a latte. Rob from Vraceworks def has both, as his Si makes over 500hp with full interior, air conditioning, and not to mention being on 93 octane. Streetcar lovers eat your heart out.

What do you get when you take a fully built b18c to DRT? 538hp&362tq to the tires. That is a shitload of fun in those Password Recaros that Rob has in the coupe!

Suspension

• K Sport Coilovers Custom Spring Rate
• Skunk2 Front Pro Series Camber Kit
• Skunk2 Rear Camber Kit
• Password Jdm 4 Point Rear Strut Tower Bar
• ASR Subframe Brace
• ASR Rear 24 mm Sway Bar kit
• Limited Edition Skunk2 Front Strut tower Bar
• Function 7 Lower Control Arms

Wheels & Tires

• Mugen MF10 16 X 7 5 X 114.3
• Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 205/45-16

Interior

• Spoon Steering Wheel
• Mugen Steering Wheel Hub
• Password Jdm Recaros 2x
• Sparco Seat Belt Bar
• Takata Seat Belt Harness 2x
• Password Jdm Shift Knob
• Password Jdm Carbon fiber Airbag Tray

Exterior

• Seibon Gold Flake Hood
• Seibon Carbon fiber Trunk
• Seibon Carbon fiber Front Lip
• Seibon Carrbon fiber Rear Lip

I was in NYC not too long ago and snapped a few shots of Rob’s ride in the South Bronx. Check it out:

Rob hit me up earlier with a long list of shot outs!

• Tony Shagday – Skunk2.com
• Javier Ortega – Hondaday.com
• Brad Vanderbush – PasswordJdm.com
• Josh – AFIturbo.com
• Jose Devares
• Andel Garces
• JDM Squad
• Colin CRP
• Unique Auto
• Team Alocate
• NYCe1s.com
• DRT
• To My Brother Jismark Ventura

Shot outs to Rob for getting together with me at the very last second, and letting me snap pics. I was all over the place with Nyce1s.

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When you think of Doug’s Time Attack winning FWD terror graces Greasy Blocks in a tell all hangout!

This feature is like a funny story to me. See, Doug is a local, and before I saw his car racing at Button Willow, Englishtown, Fontana, and Roebling, I saw it riding around on the street on my daily routine. And, with the lack of media support for the SRT4 and other Domestic sport compacts, I was ill-advised on what type of car that was beside me on those days. This SRT4 does not only see the street in normal traffic, but it also is reigning champion and holds the title of National Street Tire Champion for 2009.

The deal with Doug is though, he carries on a daily 9-5 grind, he does not work in the motorsports industry, and he still carries on to lead his family life. This, and the fact that he is working with a car that most of us would not expect to see at a Redline event, but instead a drag strip. While the SRT4 holds an unlimited potential in both its platform and drivetrain, the support compared to the import choices and competition he has makes the Dodge a black sheep of the crowd in most cases. I see these things all over the place too, and while there is aftermarket support, there is not much of a media following to this car. It is a shame. But Doug’s car has become a Internet icon, and has set some pretty awesome records including the Buttonwillow Street Tire FWD track record of 2:00.256, which was set at the 2009 Super Street Super Lap Battle Finals.

Doug at Fontana for the Finale last year:

Doug is a pretty cool guy to hang out with. Not only helping me out with a few lights on the photo shoot, but we had a chance to catch up one night recently at a local hangout spot where I went to meet up with him. I had to chance to ask him a few interview style questions about the SRT4 and his history in racing. Check it out!

1. Why did you get the srt4?

Best bang for the buck performance car.  High HP, decent OEM handling and brakes in a “sub-3,000lb.” platform.

2. Why did you start racing? What exactly made you decide to compete in the Time Attack Series?

I got into running time attacks after several years of competing in the One Lap of America event and NASA-TT.  My involvement was spurred by a friend who passed my name along to Continental Tires as someone whom they could count on to run a highly competitive car in “Street Tire” events around the country.  As they were getting more involved in these events they were looking for someone to showcase their new line of high performance street tires.  I started running on the Continental Sport Contact 3 tires in 2008, moved to the Extreme Contact DW in 2009 & 2010 and for the west coast finals of 2010, we will be debuting the new Force Contact ultra high performance tires.

3. Your keys to staying successful in time attack?

Constant evolution of the platform.  I do not think there has been an event in the last two years that didn’t give us an idea of how we can next improve on the car.  Keeping 2 steps ahead of the competition is hard work, but it pays great dividends.

4. Recently, you got a new block setup together. When will you be testing?

I hope to get the new block completed with about 4 weeks time and testing at Roebling Road or VIR prior to prep for our trip to Cali in late October.

5. Any new upgrades to the car besides the block?

We recently added an awesome 19-row Setrab oil cooler set-up.  This keeps the oil temps back down in the 240-250 range on even the hottest days in the South. We are also working with several new potential sponsors at the moment, but those announcements will have to await final contract details.

6. What part about the srt4 is your least favorite?

About my particular car…. I wish I had a non-sunroof model, just to save a few pounds.  Truthfully I love almost everything about this car, but if I had to pick something that has given me more headaches than anything else this year, it would be the transmission.  Replacement parts are pricey and whole spares are hard to find in good condition.

7. What tire are you currently running? How do you like it?

In 2009 and 2010 we have been running the latest offering from Continental Tires, the Extreme Contact DW.  This has been a great tire and has helped us achieve back-to-back Championships in Redline Time Attack as well as the Super Lap Battle.  With the Extreme DW’s we have set the track record at EVERY track we have attended for both Redline Time Attack and Super Lap Battle.  All but one record still stands!

8. 2011 is right around the corner. Are you already making plans for the new year?

Yes.  Planning for the next year always starts before the previous season is complete.  Prioritizing winter projects, sourcing parts and sponsor relations is a never ending process that takes a lot of time and energy.

9. Do you have any advice you would give to someone who is interested in the Time Attack series?

If you haven’t ever experienced driving a car at high-speeds around a road course track, you don’t know what you are missing!  The ability to push your car to the limits (and sometimes beyond them) is an exhilarating experience and being able to grow and learn the craft of race-car driving, is an adrenalin junkies dream!

Check us out at www.windspeedmotorsports.com to follow along with our racing schedule and for updates about events and results.

10. What turbocharger do you currently have on the car?

Forced Performance “GREEN” 47 lb turbo

Doug at Englishtown at the end of last year:

Here is the breakdown of Doug’s SRT4 (…because he says its mostly stock!)

Stuff just for looks:

• ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ! ! !

Powertrain:

• Forced Performance “Green” turbo
• CNC Port Race Head (+1,+2)
• STOCK Bottom-End – Balance Shafts removed (built motor in progress)
• Ishihara-Johnson Cranks Scraper and baffles
• MA Performance Crank Strap kit w/ ARP studs
• SPEC Carbon/Carbon Twin Disk
• SPEC Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel
• Sebtrab 19-row oil cooler
• Mopar “Stage 2″ PCM
• DeatschWerks 750cc Injectors
• MaxxFab custom 3.5″ O2 housing
• MaxxFab SEE with Magnaflow Resonator
• DCR Crane 16’s
• DCR 5 Layer HG
• DCR Billet Oil Gears
• DCR Oil Modifier
• DCR Lash Adjusters
• DCR Head Nuts & Washers
• APR Head Studs
• Unorthodox Cam Gears
• Stage 3 fuel system w/
• TKMotorsports Walbro 255
• Mopar Toys w/ double sprayers
• Rage-Tek Ported Intake Manifold
• 60MM Iceman TB
• AGP Stage 3 Wastegate
• Greddy Type-S BOV
• AIS Intercooler
• Samco Hoses
• Iceman intake
• Booger Bushings
• Custom mounted Mopar STS
• AGP Road Race Motor/Tranny Mounts

Suspension:

• JRZ remote reservoir coilover – double adjustable
• Ground Control Camber/Caster Plates
• Swift Coilover Springs
• TCE/Wilwood 13×1.1 BBK
• Custom CNC hubs at all 4 corners (5×114.3) to accommodate -
• 18×9.5″ 15mm Enkei RPF1’s in SBC (or silver depending on my needs)
• 285/30/18 Continental Extreme DW tires (Redline T/A & DD’ing)
• 275/35/18 Hoosier A6’s (NASA & Misc Ass kicking)
• Custom Timken Wheel Bearings and Seals
• ARP Wheel studs
• Rage-Tek LCA Bushings
• Hotchkis sway (Frt)
• Progress sway (Rr)
• DC Strut Tower Bars
• PWerks Crossmember Brace
• High Durometer Urethane bushings thru-out

Aerodynamics/Exterior:

• APR Front Splitter
• APR GTC-200 Wing (custom mount points)
• RFR Rear Diffuser
• MannyZ Performance undertray
• Custom Brake ducting to BBK
• Custom Fiberglass Sunroof replacement
• Custom modified Fenders and Rear Quarter Panels
• Carbon Fiber Trunk
• IPP CF Hood

Safety/Interior:

• RaceTech WHR-4009 race seat (driver)
• RaceTech W-4009 race seat (pass)
• Simpson Cam Lock 6Pt Harnesses
• RaceCarBuilders Custom 6-Point Roll Cage
• Sparco Alcanterra Steering Wheel
• Triple Autometer Gauges (Oil Temp/Press/30-30 Boost)
• AEM Wide Band
• Aeroforce ScanGauge
• Panavise “Traqmate” mount
• Relocated (to trunk) Optima Red Top
• Custom battery cut-off
• Gutted Interior
• All sound deadening removed
• All seats removed

Custom made one-off parts list:

• Billet hubs
• Fender flare application
• Fiberglass sunroof replacement
• JRZ Coilovers – dbl adjustable
• Competition legal roll cage
• Stage 2 “Mopar” programmed PCM
• APR GTC-200 wing (special material and spacing)
• Brake ducting kit

To view more of this Time Attack vixen, check out the album:

Make sure to leave your comments and tell us what you think!

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670hp/485tq @29psi on Q16…

Just recently, Mister Hobbs fired the car up again and had it re-tuned just in time to get some track times and more testing done. Testing and development are kind of right up this guys alley. He and Wil from Exospeed Racing came together to get the perfect fitment on a street wheel setup that is now seeming to root its way out to others. After months of test fitments, back and forth shipping, and picking the right tire, Antwaine finally found the perfect fitment possible for the “street car” that sits in his garage waiting for days without rain. But the second catch is that Mister Hobbs fights fires by day, and those 24hr shifts start to take away from building and driving time!

Hats off to Antwaine for the build, R&D, and putting the effort into trying something new and keeping it street for the street guys out there!

Here are a few more random pics:

Some shots of lining up the wheels and seeing how close things are.

the only civic with this custom Peak Boost manifold & downpipe made to use with a 60mm wastegate.

The manifold shot. I took this from Ken@Peak Boost. Check out the bling option on this! Bananas!

The rear wheels were made using a “skinny” face, along with a lip and barrel from one of the other Exospeed wheels available. this together has made the “street edition” available from Exospeed. These wheels are Double Forged multi-piece with interchangeable faces.  The possibilities are endless!

Here is a video of what Antwaine and Tony1 believe is the 515 pump gas pull. Yes, you can get it from this car on pump gas. No Q or C16 needed!

Shot outs to Clayton, Wil, and Antwaine for keeping me updated on the car and the status of it! Also, big shot outs to Rudy for the top image! I appreciate you letting me use it!

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I have heard mad rumors about this car locally. People all seem to have a different view of it but one thing is for sure,  it looks stock as hell!

I once wondered about this car being stock and there are a few videos talking about it.

Is it stock? Is he bombing the shit out of it? I have a few pictures of a completely stock car!

Looks stock around these parts to me! The automatic car seems to be just a daily. I would possibly be more worried about the car sitting in this gentleman’s garage…

…shot out to my fellow GreasyBlock’r Kyle Barnett on his photos. Kid is dope with the camera!

This 99 Viper GTS holds the Record for fastest:

• Stock clutch pass
• Stock axle pass
• Stock Trasmission pass
• Stock Longblock pass
• Supercharged 20″ Tire pass

1/4 times: 9.56 @148 on drag radials

1/8 times: 6.04 @117 on drag radials

Here is a view of the car running:

GreasyBlocks will have more up on these cars soon. Keep it dialed in!

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