For the newer folks - Meet the Founder of NICO.

Website · Post by **s13sr20chris** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

hey hitman, you ever been told you kinda look like the guy from "highlander"? i was watching the show the other day during work(no cars to fix) and realized that he resembles you slightly.

Post by **hatebobbarker** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

i dont see it, connor or duncan?

Post by **Cyberkreig** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

awesome thread. Its sad that they guy that gave us all this, and as i understand PAYS for all this doesnt get to comeonline & hangout!

Post by **574-240sx** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Dr. Rex Birkmire is a great guy that knows his stuff. I met him at the indy meet /autocross. He also liked my friend Bill's Z. I love all the cars and even have love for the minivan. Nick

Post by **Cyfy** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

I write this while submerged in drool... so please forgive my st,st,st,stamering... Is there ANY way you can get the grocery list of what he did to turbo his M30 plus....big plus.... where did he get the wheels? Does he use spacers? What is his mileage... what is his maintenance like...... I don't mean to preasure you but... if the good doctor doesn't want to be seeing a patient with sleep dis-orders...maybe he will consider doing the courtesy for a fellow Infiniti "air head" (convertible owner)...

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

LOL - Indeed - What a great idea for a daily driver - An old-school boosted M30 droptop...

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

AZhitman wrote:Yep - I'm having a hard time deciding what my next toy will be - a '69 roadster with a 2000 swap or a swapped droptop 240sx....

The god of Nissan hath spoken...

He says you are destined to own a Datsun 1600 Roadster with a S20 engine, utilizing twin pairs of Mikuni 38mm sidedrafts, and a 2.75" exhaust dumped out the side, with an un-muffled, open large primary header.

It is your quest in life to own this car... and giveth Nismo_Freak soundwaves of such S20 @ 8500 rpm so that he may sleep well at night.

For those of you unfamiliar with the S20... learn it ... it is your quest!

Post by **Movingviolation240** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Cyfy wrote:I write this while submerged in drool... so please forgive my st,st,st,stamering... Is there ANY way you can get the grocery list of what he did to turbo his M30 plus....big plus.... where did he get the wheels? Does he use spacers? What is his mileage... what is his maintenance like...... I don't mean to preasure you but... if the good doctor doesn't want to be seeing a patient with sleep dis-orders...maybe he will consider doing the courtesy for a fellow Infiniti "air head" (convertible owner)...

My old 240sx wheels, with spacers. VG30ET swap, T3/T4, Tial 38mm wg, injectors, MAF, FMIC, BRM exhaust.

It's daily driven, the main limit on HP is the transmission, the stock Auto just can't take the abuse.

And Greg, you forgot to mention his 'old' toys... a GSXR 1100 with nitrous, and a turbo bussa. Because everybody knows that only a woman would ride a normally aspirated hybussa.

Paul

Post by **j-z** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

somehow i knew i would see that skyline in this thread, hehe. ive seen it in person before a couple of times. well first my dad saw it. he told me he thinks he saw a skyline up the road at the z doctors. i was like um huh ill believe it when i see it. then one day on edgewater on the way back from publix i saw it. my words 'oh ****'. i turned around right quick and pulled up to the side of it in my lude. of course i got out and looked at it up closesly. as i peeped inside of it i saw a nice jacket and figured it was a doctor, looks like i was right. ive also seen it drive right by my house on edgewater too. it truly is nut material. the r33 is my dream car. i wonder what it does in the quarter? when i saw it i saw the big *** nico decals on the side and at that time i knew nothing about it. now look ive been a member on nico for 4 months now. i would love to meet the founder since i bet im really close to where he lives and perhaps catch a ride. i always wondered if it had anything done to it.

Post by **maxnix** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

AZhitman wrote:Yep - I'm having a hard time deciding what my next toy will be - a '69 roadster with a 2000 swap or a swapped droptop 240sx....

They made a 2000 roadster back in 1969 or 1970. It was quite cool for its day and put MGB to shame.

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

maxnix wrote:They made a 2000 roadster back in 1969 or 1970. It was quite cool for its day and put MGB to shame.

I must admit... my office is a 67 1600 Datsun roadster.

Literally... I sit in it and answer phones hahah.

The U20 engine that came in the 2000's wasn't up to par to the S20 engine but it definately had a bit of an edge on the A series.

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

maxnix wrote:They made a 2000 roadster back in 1969 or 1970. It was quite cool for its day and put MGB to shame.

Correct. I want a 1600 with a swap because the 2000 is far more rare and thus costly.

Plus, I'm just gonna abuse it.

Post by **blacks13ek** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Lots of respect goes out to that man. He has one hell of a nissan. And hes a hard worker! I can't stand these kids in my school that don't even have jobs yet their parents spoil them with new cars. This kids dad just baught him a a new droptop BMW. His previous car was a 98 mustang convertible. Damn maybe i'm just jealous?

Post by **hatebobbarker** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

theres nothing wrong with a parent buying their kid an expensive car, as long as they respect it and can handle the car.

Post by **jdmfreak** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

As every1 on here Im very jealous of thAT R33. DAMN I WANT THAT CAR!

Post by **Cyfy** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Movingviolation240 wrote:My old 240sx wheels, with spacers. VG30ET swap, T3/T4, Tial 38mm wg, injectors, MAF, FMIC, BRM exhaust.

It's daily driven, the main limit on HP is the transmission, the stock Auto just can't take the abuse.

And Greg, you forgot to mention his 'old' toys... a GSXR 1100 with nitrous, and a turbo bussa. Because everybody knows that only a woman would ride a normally aspirated hybussa.

Paul

Just ONE more question I forgot.... Suspension! Do you have original suspension or did you go aftermarket? If after market, what did you get for which model vehicle If original - where do you you buy your cartridges?... and then I will go into the 'lab'.... Thanks guys!

Cy

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Good questions... I can tell you the suspension on the M is relatively stock, with Tokico Blues.

As far as the R33, i think it's stock as well...

Oh yeah: UPDATE - Doc just called me, said the R33 just ran an 11.4 at 119.

Post by **hatebobbarker** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

thats not stock...

besides finding a stock skyline is damn near impossible in japan, they tend to all have exhaust and usually something else

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

I meant stock suspension (andswering the question above).

It's HEAVILY modded otherwise.

The 4" BRM stainless exhaust is the sweetness!

Post by **The "B" Ride** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

I had the pleasure of meeting the good DOC last year in INDY. What a great guy to talk to. We talked alot about cars in Japan, do to the fact I was there for over 6 years.

Gotta say I love the "R"!!!

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Bump for all the n00bs (and because it's a sweet thread)!

BTW, AZ peeps, the good doc will be hanging with me at the VIP box at the SCO Nights event on Saturday... pop by and meet the legend!

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Wheres the 240?

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

3rd pic.

Post by **Speeddoctor** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Hey guys, this is the Speeddoctor! Thanks for all of the nice things that you all said! I am sorry that I have been absent...a complicated mix of no time, household internet down and moderate burnout (ie usually, I drop into bed after the kids go to bed...the new practice has really worn me out... but now, it is stabilizing and I am getting more time and energy.

I really want to thank each and every one of you for supporting NICO. Greg, thank you for all you have done!!! Greg and I have a lot in common. I want to add my perspective to Greg'g blurb on my visit to Phoenix in another post later this weekend. I had a great time...I just about died when his wife Stacey showed me her NICO fingernails!!!! AWESOME!

In the next few months, I hope to post some articles (the first is the write up on the M30)...and I want to revive an ongoing Nissan/Datsun history/trivia section that lets you all show how much you know! The articles are easier for me to do than to be on the forums. I will skate through the forums on occassion.

The R33 will be getting its bumper back on, it fits right over the intercooler..I have just waited to put it back on until I finish the hardpipe kit.

With regard to our "drooling CyFy"...I will arrange for us to talk by phone re the M30...but, re suspension...the M30 now, has a really nice coilover system....NOW.. the first go around was done by someone other than myself and it was a disaster!!!. To do this right..it takes more than just picking junk off of ebay. The car was almost undrivable. The second go around was done by moi after brushing up on my books on spring and shock technology.

I have the front done and now will attack the rear. The front uses7 inch Eibach coil overs, 450 spring rate. . I matched these with a Koni adjustable insert that allows you to adjust for rebound ($157 EACH) i HAD TO GIVE gORDON AT kONI THE APPROXIMATE DEMeNSIONS OF THE INSERT AND HE CAME UP WITH THE PART NUMBER: #86101149. Roughly 13 one and half inch diameter shims need to be placed inder the cartridge so it sits at the right height in the shock housing. Follow the install directions as per Koni. The shock mount center hole will then need to be drilled out to 5/8 of an inch to allow the shock's stud to come through and seat on its shoulder properly. THis is a great set up and is much less expensive than the only available kit for the car which would be the JIC kit from Japan at $2500. Total cost for the front was 157 X 2 + $90 for the pair of springs= $404 total for the front.

Beat wishes to you all!!! Speeddoctor:D

Post by **Speeddoctor** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Oh, the wheels for the M30 are for sale. SD

Post by **DAEDALUS** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Hi SD! Glad to see things are coming together for the R33. Stop in more often!

Post by **Speeddoctor** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

CyFy: I tried to email you but I can't. Email me your tel number and I'll call you and tell you about the M30. I am assuiming you have one and want to do what I have done. SD

Post by **Speeddoctor** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Mr. D...hello to you too!!!! Man it is great to see veterans like yourself! How is the Q running? SD

Post by **DAEDALUS** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

I hang my head in shame...the Q is on stands right now awaiting a big job to take care of a lot of little things. Bought a fixer house last fall and I've had to learn how to use a whole new set of tools on weekends (DeWalt, Bosch and Delta are my new best friends). But I never lose sight of the ultimate goal. There's a reason the house and the garage are nearly the same size!. Currently negotiating to get a good used BendPak in there.

Post by **Speeddoctor** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 pm

Good goin Mr. D!! If I had my way, I'd have no house..just a huge garage with a studio loft up top to look down at the cars and tools. SD

For the newer folks - Meet the Founder of NICO.

WOOOOOOooooooow -Turbo M30..Rararara- ragtop !?!?

Re: WOOOOOOooooooow -Turbo M30..Rararara- ragtop !?!?

Thanks for the response Doc and Greg but...

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