John Gomes

The Nissan GT-R is the attainable dream car for many enthusiasts, including Maryland's John Gomes. After finally getting hold of his dream car, Gomes knew he wanted to do something different. A little bit of research, searching and building the right partnerships landed him the first Skipper carbon widebody kit for the GT-R in the United States. Being a GT-R, it wasn't complete with just aesthetics. Gomes also had the power upped considerably, making his iteration of Godzilla one to be reckoned with.

Owner: John Gomes
Location: Riverdale, Maryland, USA
Vehicle: 2013 Nissan GT-R
Horsepower: 1000 whp
Club: APAC/Wolfpack

SOCIAL:
Facebook: John Gomes

Photography by SoTrendy, Jay Chavez Photography, KP Photography, George Barnick, Joe Alonzo.

John Gomes 2013 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE 1

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Built motor
HKS GT1000 turbo kit

EXHAUST:
Zury Fabrications custom 4" aluminum exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
EcuTek Phase 5 tune

DRIVELINE:
Sheps 1K 6-speed transmission

John Gomes 2013 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE 2

WHEELS & TIRES:
3-piece Racing Corse Werks wheels
Toyo R888 tires

John Gomes 2013 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE 6

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
PB Racing coilovers with swift springs

BRAKES:
Brembo BBK

John Gomes 2013 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE 5

EXTERIOR:
Skipper carbon fiber widebody kit

INTERIOR:
Titan roll cage
Takata harness

John Gomes 2013 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE 9

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
N/A

COMPETITON EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
OC Car Show: Best Import
DC Armory: Best in Show

John Gomes 2013 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE 7

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
Skipper widebody kit and turbo kit

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Full interior with Recaro racing seats

John Gomes 2013 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE 3

SPONSORS:
Toyo Tires
APAC
Corse Werks
Zury Fabrications
Inspired Autosport
Abuffandbeyond
Baker Performance
Meguiars

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
APAC
Baker Performance
Inspired Autosport
Zury Fabrications

John Gomes 2013 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE 4