Assessment of Project Leopard’s Exterior I didn’t know how rough Project Leopard was. I knew Jon said that the bumper covers need to be replaced. I was expecting more as the car was a drift missile. And that proved to be true. It was obvious that there was a lot to assess and I had …
After it was decided I was going to get the car, I immediately asked Jon what were the main components missing. He mentioned the Transmission (RB25det),Greddy Intake manifold and exhaust manifold with turbo. Marco said he can get a transmission. I then said I will get the Greddy Intake manifold. The exhaust manifold and turbo …
The RB25det was taken apart and found to have a bad #6 piston ringland. While I thought about getting another RB25det, the problem is that the motor would still be used. Having this engine taken apart would cost a bit more, but I could rebuild it. Marco told me I could take my time too …
After coordinating with Marco and Jon, we set it at December 22nd, Sunday. Marco said the SR20 store would be open at 9am. Jon said he will tow the car down for gas money. I would eventually fly down instead of drive there. I would let Edrik, Roger V, Ozzy, Dominic, Randy and my cousin …
Project Leopard is in Tehachapi (which is 2hrs North of LA). SR20store is in Gardena. I am in San Francisco. Once Marco said bring the car to the SR20store, I was excited. The only problem is I didn’t know how. Thankfully Jon offered to tow it to Gardena. Jon just told me to pay for …
As I started to contemplate what to do with the car, researching the RB25det and looking for parts, Roger V (Hachiboy) and I talked. He said he lives near the SR20 store, which was the main shop that built the Project Leopard. Roger V. got me in contact with Roberto (SR20 store owner’s son). He …
I will be 100% honest with you. While I almost swapped an RB20det in 2007, I didn’t . I battled with what my intentions were if I did a swap. I never was a hardcore drifter and the only reason that I helped with swaps (Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Nissans and Toyotas) was out of pure curiosity and …
Personal: Sorry, been busy trying to buy a house and typical work/family/school stuff. A few months back, Jon R contacted me. He had re-acquired the Project car M30. He originally bought it from Koji and had it for a few years. Since then, the car had degraded and changed hands multiple times. Before Jon, Cameron …
Jon messaged me saying some personal stuff came up and he had to give up the Project (M30). He posted it for sale on a couple forums, Craigslist and Offerup. Then the ads disappeared. I figured someone had bought the car. I didn’t hear anything from Jon, so I reached out to him. He said …
Saving Project Leopard 2019 – A Gentleman’s Agreement Read More »
I new Cameron was using Project Leopard as a drift car as he posted videos on Instagram. Then I get an email from Jon R. He is now the current owner of the Project Leopard M30, but also, he was the one who bought it from Koji. Jon said he heard through a mutual friend …
