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Prpl_haZe (Ray Smith)

prplhaze

Location: Sunny Sarasota Florida
Last Update: Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Email: prpl_haz3@yahoo.com

Garage:
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe - Red & Black
2004 Nissan Maxima Sedan - Smoke

Birthday:
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Long Term Relationship
Ethnicity: Caucasian (White)
Education: College Grad
Occupation: Circuit Board Designer

About Me:

Well I didnt start modding this '97Z I bought in '98 until 2000. Since then I've learned a TON, and most of it from the org. I work full time and do side-work when I can to pay for my car's toys. Musical tastes range from Hendrix and The Doors to Incubus to System of a Down and lots in between. Hit me up if you have ANY questions about my car or yours that I can help with.

Hobbies/Interests:

I LOVE music, my car, my girl, and the beach. Summer time rules cause no college and plenty of time for fun.

What's New:

In '02 the stock engine spun a rod bearing, so I replaced all 4. That didn't quite fix it though, so I got myself a used 30K mile engine and did the swap with the help of a couple friends. Along with that, I put in both engine mounts and added a Stage III clutch. As of 6/23/02 the car was back on the road with the new engine and runs great. The engine mounts really do get that torque to the ground. And the clutch snaps into every gear like a mofo! Also recently installed the Header. As of 9/02 I installed an O2 simulator eliminated the check engine light caused by removing the cat.
Also - - - I took the Car to the September 7-8th '02 NOPI regionals and took first place in the American Sport Compact divsion. The judge liked the clean look of the car, which I had detailed to the hilt the preceeding day. After waiting over 3 months for cams from mantapart, I got my deposit back. After that, no much happened, and things started getting worn out. Just normal wear and tear, but when the water pump went after only 75K I decided to trade in my pride and joy.

I now own a 2004 Nissan Maxima, but want to convey my appreciation for all the help JBO gave me over the years.

I'll still take emails if you wanna hit me up, and someone get this motor from me, it has a spun rod bearing, but it's FREE. It comes with intake manifold, carburator, and exhaust manifold. Come pick it up and it's yours.