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Photos by: Archee Lal

Well, where do we even begin to start. Shoneel has been with NZFC for as long as anyone can remember, it was just after he finished his first rendition of the Voltex Evo you see before you but back then it was still the factory red. Since then the cars gone through a number of appearance and plate changes too – it’s a hard to keep up at times but there’s nothing quite like what Shoneel has created. A mash up of genuine JDM parts ranging from subtle to extreme slice your leg off canard type parts. Sometimes I wish it would snow here in Auckland so we can put the Voltex front diffuser to work! In it’s current state it’s still under going the run in period with a humble 400+kW, after that’s complete and if all goes to plan you should see this thing at Chrome if not Club Fest!

Driver Profile:

• Name: Shoneel Ram
• Age: 31
• What do you do in your spare time?: Don’t have the luxury of that lately but usually something involving cars or gaming.

How aggressive does it look? It’s mesmerizing

How long have you owned the car for? And how long have you been ‘building’ it for? 
Owned for 7 years. First stage of evolution was 4 years into ownership. Final stage about 2 years.

How did you end up with this particular Evo?
I was always a fan of the CT9A chassis and the evo 7 was a good platform to modify. I had an evo 4 before and this was a logical step up. 

If you have a keen eye you’ll see the changes made from different version of the Voltex Evo. Of course, the biggest being the colour Shoneel decided to have the vehicle wrapped since he won a Facebook competition of all things! You’ll see a few other mild changes, how many can you count?

What were your initial plans with the car versus where you are now?
Initially it was supposed to be a daily driver [LOL]. Evos however are meant to be modified so plans changed very quickly. [0 – 100 SUPER QUICK]

What are some of the highlights/memorable moments you’ve had with the car?
Most fun moments were taking it to Hampton downs, 2020 4&rotary nationals show and making the cover of the NZPC magazine. 

If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s the cover for the March 2020 issue of NZPC. Making the cover of NZPC is something else, to most of us it’s a goal we all would love to accomplish. To be featured in New Zealand’s biggest (?) performance car magazine. Make sure to get yourself a copy so NZPC can live on forever for our future generations, support your local and support print!

Are you looking forward to any shows this year? Wanting to aim for a specific award?
Hopefully. Not looking to win any specific awards tbh. The feedback from people and hanging out with the boys is reward enough.

Are you wanting to compete in any specific race series such as drag wars, superlap, production series? (when answering just state “I’m looking to do…”  or something along the lines)
I’d be looking to do track days only at this stage. Nothing too serious yet plus I’ve got another distraction recently that keeps me occupied. 

He’s talking about this, recently acquired a dream car of his! The holy grail 1999 R34 GTR V Spec *DROOOOOOLLLLL*

Have you taken it on track? Weather it be Hampton or Merememe or whatever track. What were your times?
Hampton downs but only at a cruise session.

What’s next for you and the car?
Hard to say in regards to the car. There’s a few things on my list (sequential box and full drive train overhaul) but I’m probably going to be focusing on other things for now. 

Who would you like to thank?
NZFC , N S Spec Motorsports, SpeedFactor, Platinum Racing Products for advice, parts,tuning etc.

How would you describe NZFC?
A great bunch of guys. An excellent mix of different vehicles but a common goal of enjoying our cars as a family.

Engine

Head 

Ported and polished Evo 8 Head
O rings
Supertech 1mm oversized intake & exhaust valves
Supertech valve stems 
Kelford 280R camshafts 280 intake, 288 exhaust 
Kelford premium beehive springs and titanium retainers
AEM tru time cam gears
ARP L19 ½ inch headstuds
Custom MLS head gasket
Hypertune billet rocker cover

Block

4G63 Evo 8 block, bores machined for oversized pistons
Nitto 1100hp rated 2.2L stroker kit rotating assembly
Nitto 153mm I beam rods with CA625+ rod bolts
Nitto spec 86mm JE forged  pistons 
Nitto ENB40 Billet crankshaft 
ACL bearings
ATI Super damper 
Racefab extended and gated sump
Cosworth crank scraper
Balance shaft deleted
Hks timing belt
Torque solutions billet engine mounts
Intake & exhaust
Hypertune billet intake manifold
Hypertune billet throttlebody
Sheepey built downpipe to custom exhaust

Cooling 

Sheepey built 4.8 inch 1000hp rated intercooler w/ 3inch inlet & outlet
RK Ti burnt Titanium 3 inch intercooler piping with zebra stripe anodizing 
Mishimoto half size radiator 
RK Ti burnt Titanium upper radiator pipe

Forced induction

Sheepey built front facing exhaust manifold 
Dual GFB 38mm wastegates
Precision 6870 T4 ball bearing turbo w/ 1.15ar rear housing, HP compressor cover w/ 4 inch inlet
GFB 50mm blow off valve

Ignition

PRP R35 GTR Coil on plug setup 

Fuel system

Full blown twin in tank pump hanger
Two Walbro 465 fuel pumps hardwired
One low pressure Walbro 265 pump
Bosch 2200cc injectors
Hypertune fuel rail
GFB fuel pressure regulator w/ gauge
Ethanol compatible Upgraded -10 fuel feed
Ethanol compatible Upgraded  – 8 fuel return line 

Driveline

Xtreme triple plate heavy duty clutch kit
Xtreme Lightened billet flywheel
Xtreme braided lines
Evo 7 five-speed box

Engine bay dress up

Tucked and partially de-loomed engine bay
Fuse box relocated
Okuyama carbing burnt titanium strut tower brace 
RK Ti Titanium custom anodized  Rocker cover heat shield 
RK Ti Titanium custom anodized radiator cooling panel
RK Ti Titanium cam sensor shield 
RK Ti Titanium radiator support brackets 

Exterior

Body

Voltex cyber version front bumper
Voltex carbon fiber type 3 canards 
Voltex carbon fiber end plates 
Voltex rear wide guards
Voltex rear extra wide over fender flares
Oem front guards with fender spacer mod
Voltex front extra wide over fender flares
Varis side skirts and underboards with modifications to match extra wide flares
Voltex style carbon fiber bonnet w/ aftermarket hood aero catch
Varis carbon fiber rear diffuser
Voltex type 5-v carbon fiber spoiler with cross bracing 
Carbon fiber lip spoiler
Rexpeed Carbon fiber side mirror covers
Rexpeed Carbon fiber b pillar covers
Rexpeed Carbon fiber window vents
Vortex generator

Wrap

Custom White/red/black circuit themed drawing inspirations from Cyber Evo and Sierra Sierra evolution 
Original concept designed by owner in Need for Speed 
Final version perfected by Skepple 
Applied by Visual Craft

Lighting

Custom retrofit headlights 
True quad projector setup With 4x HID ballasts
Quad RGB demon eye setup 
Bluetooth light controller 

Wheels and tyres 

Ray’s Volk Racing TE37V Mark II 18×10.5 – 25 offset
Yokohama Advan A048 265/35/18 semi slicks

Brakes and suspension 

Alcon 6 pot front calipers with ferodo race pads 
Alcon 365mm 2 piece slotted front rotors 
Braided brake lines
Brembo rear calipers with Ferodo race pads 
DBA slotted rear rotors 
BC BR adjustable coil overs

Interior 

Rexpeed Carbon cluster surround 
Rexpeed Carbon steering wheel cover 
Varis carbon fiber gear knob 
Bride drivers and passengers seats 
Takata 4 point harness
Harness bar 
Rexpeed Carbon center console cover 
Custom shifter boot

Special shout out to Archee Lal also known as Wunoshi for the amazing photos. You can follow her on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/wunoshi/
https://www.instagram.com/_vrchh/

You can keep with with Shoneel here:
https://www.facebook.com/MagmarEvolution/
https://www.instagram.com/shoneel_bnr34_ct9a_z34/

Have a closer look at some of the details captured by Wunoshi