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 Team Member Spotlight: Jason (OhSixSpecV) |
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Nov 06, 2008 - 9:36 PM - by CrimsonShadow
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CrimsonShadow: Thank you for taking the time to answer a few questions for our readers. To start, tell us a little about how you first became interested in cars and tuning.
OhSixSpecV: Well, I've always been into cars. I'm a man, it happens. I was more into old muscle cars, until Fast and the Furious came out. That movie turned me to imports and introduced me to a whole new world.
CS: Do you remember what it was that first made you transition from being a spectator to a participant?
OSSV: Team V-Locity. Before I met this crew, I was just a dumb ricer who didn't know a whole lot. Team-V showed me that there are much better, and safer, places to race than the street.
CS: Assuming you continue down the same path, where do you see your motorsports career in 5 years?
OSSV: I hope to see myself atleast in some local amateur circuits. I hope to reach that goal by continuing through HPDE and on to getting my racing license.
CS: Has there been anyone who has influenced you positively as a driver?
OSSV: Honestly, there are many people who have influenced me and have given me driving advice. If I could point out one person particularly, it'd be you, CrimsonShadow. I've gained a wealth of knowledge from you, and for that I'm grateful.
CS: Wow, Thanks. Most vehicles are set up for average Joes from the factory. That being said, what changes do you first make to make your vehicle perform the way you want it to?
OSSV: Well I didn't really modify my first two cars very much. The Spec is the first car I've actually poured my soul into. If I had known it would take me where it has, I would have done things completely different. Tires are VITAL! I would have built the suspension first and worried about HP and TQ gains later.
CS: Everyone has a guilty pleasure vehicle they would love to own someday. What is yours?
OSSV: LOL it's a pretty girly car, but could look bad ass with the right touches. A 2001-2002 BMW M-Coupe. 315 HP N/A
CS: Have you ever had an install go horribly wrong?
OSSV: Not really go wrong, but I had one take entirely too long. I spent nearly 8 hours installing my race header by myself. That was an interesting day/night.
CS: The automotive and tuning community at large is making major changes every year. How do you think the current economic climate and "green" push will affect our way of life as car guys?
OSSV: I don't think it really matters what kind of econo boxes they manufacture. If it's got wheels and a motor, someone's gonna modify it. Performance parts will always be available to us.
CS:Thank you. Any shout outs before we finish?
OSSV: My family, Team-V, for all the support and knowledge you all have brought me. My fiance, Amber, she's always stood behind my decisions and pushed me to stick with it because she knows how much cars and racing means to me.
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