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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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Forged Performance was fortunate enough, to be invited to this year's Modified Magazine Tuner Shootout with our GT-R!

As David Pratte from from Modified Magazine writes, "Just like the previous two years, Modified Mag’s third annual Tuner Shootout event will be a no-holds-barred competition where the fastest tuner cars go head-to-head in the most popular and accessible forms of motorsport, namely 1/4-mile drag, autocross, and time attack, plus a power test on the dyno. The car that posts the highest score in these four events combined will be crowned as Modified’s Tuner Shootout overall Champion. We will also crown a winner in each of the three drivetrain configuration classes: FWD, AWD, and RWD.

We are not aiming to conduct a scientific test or evaluation of each car nor are we interested (for the purposes of this event) in things like comfort, style, emissions or street-worthiness. Our vision for the Shootout is for it to be a pure and unadulterated slugfest where the best tuners bring out their fastest machinery so that our readers and the entire sport compact industry can see what’s possible when the gloves come off and the only thing that matters is speed. To make this possible, we’ve invited the best of the best from the tuner industry to showcase your team’s abilities over 2 days of motorsports mayhem at UMS Tuning (dyno) and Firebird International Raceway (autocross, drag and time attack) in the Phoenix, AZ area on April 10th and 11th, 2009."

Last year's Cobb Tuning's moderately modified GT-R took home 3rd place overall, so we are looking to continue the tradition of podium finishes for the GT-R.

Will Taylor (Underpressure) will be serving as co-driver, and crew chief, and helping us get everything ready for the 1800 mile road trip to Phoenix. Him and I will be loading our trailer with 4 days worth of supplies, and spares, and driving straight to Phoenix. We figure we can make it in 27 hrs with stops just for diesel/bathroom/food, and switching off between sleeping and driving duties. Doesn't this sound like fun?

I want to thank all of our sponsors, for their generous support. These companies all went above and beyond to help us pull this thing off!
As most of you know, we only sell products from the best manufacturers, and after thorough testing them ourselves. The group of companies below deserve our support, and our business.

HKS USA
Toyo Tires
JRZ Suspension
AAM Competition Products
Mackin Industries/Volk Racing
Carbotech Brake Pads
Willall Racing

Anyone in the Phoenix area next Sat, is invited to attend. Hope to see some of you there!


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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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Good luck. 27 hours doesn't sound like fun
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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You are taking that white GT-R ? I know it's fast but i figured it would have been some gutted boosted track only 350z or something along those lines GL to yall either way i hope you kick some *** ! Won't other tuners have gutted boosted Evo's and STi's ?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by B1nKs
You are taking that white GT-R ? I know it's fast but i figured it would have been some gutted boosted track only 350z or something along those lines GL to yall either way i hope you kick some *** ! Won't other tuners have gutted boosted Evo's and STi's ?
The 350Z is retired now, and surprisingly, the GT-R is about as fast or maybe even a little bit faster on most tracks.

The key to winning, is consistency in all 4 disciplines. Oftentimes, the uber-power gutted machines break down, and it destorys their score. I think we should do pretty well. The GT-R will run 10's all day long, and it's impossible to miss a shift...LOL.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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good luck
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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If I come can I drive the car around the block?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
. The GT-R will run 10's all day long, and it's impossible to miss a shift...LOL.
Are you serious?
I didn't know they were that quick.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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good luck bro!!!!
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Moah pix when u do eeeeeet!!
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Iz can bring my new DSLR and lenses and be the Forged Photographer.....
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
If I come can I drive the car around the block?
Sure...I will even let you make a few passes.....

On the Auto Cross course.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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Thats cool. i hope you guys do well

What mods do you have to the GT-R if your willing to share?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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goodluck shariff , show them how its done
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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i foresee sleepless nights to get godzilla to da top !


go forged !
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Nice, should be great weather for you guys as well, during the days for the past few months here we've been seeing mid 50's to low 70's consistently.

Hopefully I can make it out to see Forged throwing down some buttocks-whooping.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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where is it being held? wife is looking for a hotel right now. I refuse to stay with the in-laws lol
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looks like fun
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Go get 'em - good luck! And you better be bringing that GT-R someplace else. I want a shot at it. What power is that car running on your dyno? 450 or so? Or is it a secret?

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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Good luck Sharif..The weather should be nice....
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sweet. is it this sat as in apr 4 or the next one? i might have to drive out to check this out.
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