NZPPCC Member of the Month
NZPPCC: When and why did you first get your Primera / Pulsar? Sam: I bought my first P10 in 2010; it was my first car.
NZPPCC: And what were your original plans for your car and how have they changed? Sam:NZPPCC: What performance modifications have you made to your car? Sam: The engine is pretty stock; it has a Fujitsubo exhaust manifold, HKS pod filter and a VZR N15 VLSD gearbox. The car also has coilovers, front and rear strut braces, a Cusco under body brace, Rays TE37 wheels and Bridgestone Potenza re002 tires, 300zx 4 pot front brakes.
NZPPCC: What mods have you made to the exterior/interior? Sam: The exterior has had a full respray in Honda red pearl, the spoiler has been removed, the door trims were colour matched to the car and it has a Nismo grill. For the interior; it has a Momo Monticarlo steering wheel, Thrust (Trust?) gearknob, short shifter and cup holders!
NZPPCC: What do you love best about your Primera / Pulsar? Sam:
NZPPCC: Any future modifications planned that we should know about? Sam:NZPPCC: If money was no object what would you do to your car? Sam: Build a high comp sr20ve 20v engine with a Hollinger sequential gearbox.
NZPPCC: Do you have any performance figures, 1/4 mile times or lap times? Sam: Nope, not at the moment.
NZPPCC: Sam: Baked beans on toast and V.
NZPPCC: Favourite television programme? Sam: The Simpsons.
NZPPCC: Are you married, have a partner or are you single and looking? Sam : Single.
NZPPCC: What sort of cars have you owned in the past? Sam: Too many Primeras to list; as well as a Celica Supra xx, Honda Integra Type R and a S14 Silvia.
NZPPCC: What is your favourite road to drive? Sam: Oropi Gorge road.
NZPPCC: Do you prefer show, street, circuit or drag?Sam: Circuit
NZPPCC: Sam: P10
NZPPCC: Sam:NZPPCC: Any last comments you would like to make? Sam: Just a thank you to my parents for putting up with my mess and cars in the garage; thank you to Stefan for taking the photos for my MOTM article and thanks to everyone who has helped with the build so far.
