Photos courtesy of Fast Fours Magazine from an upcoming issue
Anyone who has ever watched a Motive DVD will be familiar with the S14 project build dubbed “JET 200”. Andrew Hawkins is the man behind both the DVD production and the car and after three and a half years in the build, JET 200 is about to debut at the World Time Attack Challenge.
The car was featured in the “Blood Sweat and Gears” TV show several years ago. Back then it was just a wild street car and nothing like the dedicated time attack weapon you see before you now.
Starting with a fresh S13 engine the bottom end was filled with Nitto goodies including a 91mm stroker crank and Nitto/JE pistons and Nitto rods giving a capacity of 2.2 litres. Up top Tomei Pro cams and gears operate solid lifters with Ferrera valves and springs. The whole deal was screwed together by the highly experienced crew at Croydon Racing Developments. A Greddy TDO6SH-25G 12cm turbo kit has been massaged by GCG for higher flow characteristics.
On the other side of the engine is a Hypertune inlet manifold holding a set of 2000cc Injector Dynamics injectors. Al this is controlled by a Haltech Sport 1000ECU with Haltech also getting the nod for the ignition and logging dash. A Direct Clutch twin plate clutch feeds the ample power rearward to a much stronger RB25 gearbox and a Nismo 2 way LSD with Driveshaft Shop driveshafts.
Wilkinson Suspension Centre have taken care of the suspension with a set of their custom coilovers being used on all four corners and a bunch of Whiteline and circuit sports stuff rounding out the package. The knuckles are by ETS and the brakes have certainly not been forgotten either with big 6 piston Wilwood units up front and some N1 GTR brakes on the rear with DBA rotors all round and Project Mu H16 pads.
The body kit is a complete Origin Streamline widebody with Moonface racing carbon doors and Lexan windows. Inside a roll cage has been welded in and the whole cabin has been stitch welded for added rigidity. The wheels are currently Enkei but will be AME Tracer TMR-01 at the WTAC.
After all of these years of hard work Andrew is itching to get in and blast around the track at the World Time Attack but he has also contracted “Mr Time Attack” himself John Boston to share the driving duties and to see “what it can really do”.
About Motive DVD
Motive DVD is the world’s leading modified performance import DVD. With action from Australia, the USA and Japan, it covers time attack, drifting, drag racing and the overall lifestyle and culture. There is features on cars, events, models, project cars, cruises and more. The DVDs are available form all leading newsagents and online. MotiveDVD will be following JET200 at the World Time Attack Challenge and the feature will appear in Motive DVD #13.
Motive DVD #12, along with copies of all other Motive DVDs will be available for sale from the MotiveDVD trade stand at the World Time Attack Challenge.
Motive have also launched a new online magazine with all the latest and greatest on the Australian car scene. Check out www.motivedvd.com
About Nitto Performance Engineering
Nitto Performance Engineering are manufacturers of high quality performance engine parts, including billet stroker cranks, connnecting rods and more.
NITTO’s philosophy has always been to provide a NO COMPROMISE, top end quality component at an affordable, competitive price. NITTO components have been designed and thoroughly tested using the latest computer technology, aiding in the development and design of all components. The latest machining techniques and many years of hands on research have been employed including being actively involved in all aspects of the motorsport industry to produce a component that will meet the needs of the most demanding applications.
NITTO products have been designed “by the Racers for the Racers” ensuring we understand the needs of the performance industry. Go to: www.nitto.com.au
Other sponosrs of JET200 are:
• Croydon Racing Developments
• Haltech
• Origin Australia
• Direct Clutch Services
• Hypertune
• Killer Customs
• Project Mu
• DBA
• Whiteline
• Autotechnik Tuning
• Circuit Sports
• Wilkinson Suspension
