Enter Slam Van

The import scene. Usually coupled with those cars imported from Japan. At the moment, I am decently involved with it since I have a Nissan, which has had a decent influence in particular spheres.

The shop I frequent is known as U.P. Garage USA or Fairlady Z. The owner is Doug Smith and is a very capable individual. Not only does he have a solid foundation of knowledge concerning modification, fabrication, mechanics, and tuning, he is an avid racer. He has raced on many platforms of vehicles ranging from jet skis, motorcycles, and cars.  Despite owing a busy and successful shop, he remains active in track events.

A breakdown of some of the modifications to date as supplied by Doug Smith.

Chassis: 1995 Eagle Summit AWD, 5spd
Engine: 1995 EVOIII from Japan
Upcoming Power FC for tuning
EVO III FMIC
Stock Airbox
Stock Summit exh.
Status bucket seat
Functioning AC and Cruise Control
Functioning stock full power package
Euro spec "Space Wagon" clear corners

Suspension:
Front S13, Cusco with modified brackets
Rear:is R32 with modified mounts to allow suspension travel at the given ride height.
Stock sway bars
Custom U.P. Garage USA bump steer adjuster roll centre on spindles

Brakes are:
Front EVOIII/ Carbotech XP10
Rear Ver V STI Carbotech XP8

Soon to be added: Evo III clutch type differential

Marc at U.P. Garage USA named the vehicle the Slam Van in jest one afternoon during an inspection of the van.  The moment the nickname was coined, it stuck and is still used to everyone's amusement.

Doug takes time off every so often and takes to the tracks. He has traveled a bit in his pursuit of enjoying the road and enjoying the challenge of multiple cars on multiple tracks with different drivers.

On this particular day, June 1st 2010, Doug faced a host of other cars ranging from a Porsche, Lotus and Ariel.

Doug not only was out there for a good time, but was testing the car itself. His expectations were met along with his suspicions of needed upgrades and tuning.

The video below is one of three. Other videos are available on YouTube under my channel.  Due to video length limitations, the videos were shortened to meet the requirements.



All pictures are of the ownership of "xqsme photography"
 - xqsmephotography.com
Pictures used are only for promoting Doug Smith, Doug Smith's shop U.P. Garage USA, and his vehicle that was used.
The video was taken by Doug Smith and is used with his consent.