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R38 · Nissan Skyline GTR R32
VR38DETT-powered PRO drift development, engine-management integration and ongoing competition work.
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Drift · Drag · Time Attack · Circuit
Race-car builds and season preparation in Cyprus
Prepare the car and the programme before the first event. Nick's Garage combines complete competition builds, in-house engine and gearbox work, electronics, dyno development and defined technical support. Our project archive shows the actual cars and the work behind them.
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Pavlos Samaras · Toyota GT86
A ground-up international competition build around a 2JZ and an integrated chassis package.
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Black Mamba · Honda S2000 · Andy P
A complete ground-up competition build by Nick's Garage.
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Black Mamba V1 · Mitsubishi Evo
A Time Attack development programme, documented separately from the Honda S2000.
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Sergio · BMW E46 · S54 drift project
A documented BMW drift-car programme with its own specification and workshop record.
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Honda Civic EG6
The first Nick's Garage competition programme, driven by Christos Proxenou.
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Mitsubishi Evo VI · Nikos Kouta
The white competition Evo VI from the workshop's early high-power drag programme.
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Andros Antoniou · Two Nissan Skyline GTR R32s
Two complete drift-car builds with ongoing track support.
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Tsodas · Nissan 180SX · 2JZ
A complete car and engine build with a custom Drenth gearbox package.
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Send the discipline, championship or event, class, dates, existing specification, repair history and known faults. Include the organiser's technical requirements and any inspection notes. We use this information to discuss the scope, priorities, testing time and required parts before committing to a programme.
An existing car may need targeted preparation rather than a complete rebuild. For a new competition car, the engine, transmission, fuel, cooling, electronics, brakes, suspension and geometry need a coordinated plan.
Pre-season checks, testing and between-event work
- Inspect the mechanical and electrical systems within the agreed scope.
- Review service history, wear, known faults, sensors and available logs.
- Plan setup, calibration and suitable dyno or track testing.
- Agree spares, maintenance intervals and the work needed before each event.
- Review post-event findings and decide the next development step.
Testing, trackside attendance and sponsorship are separate arrangements. The programme identifies the responsibilities of our team and any specialist partners.
Engine, transmission and ECU development
Engine and gearbox work is carried out by our team in Cyprus. ECU calibration and logging connect that mechanical work to the rest of the vehicle. Where specialist fabrication or other partner work forms part of a build, we name that contribution in the project record.
Competition experience you can inspect
The project pages separate cars, specifications and individual contributions. Christos Kouta's profile includes linked race reports and credited photographs and videos. Results belong to the event and car shown; they are not a promised outcome for another programme.
Preparing for a season: common questions
Can you build a complete race car or prepare an existing one?
Both enquiries are welcome. A complete build and a pre-season inspection have different scopes. Send the starting vehicle, current specification, discipline, class, event dates and the work you want us to undertake.
What can pre-season preparation include?
According to the agreed scope: engine and driveline inspection, fuel and cooling checks, wiring and sensor diagnosis, suspension and geometry work, calibration, logs, spares planning and a test programme. We confirm the checklist and responsibilities for the actual car.
Does preparation include trackside attendance?
Trackside support is arranged separately for the event and the team's availability. Agree who will attend, the equipment and spares required, and the mechanical, calibration or data support to be provided.
Are engine and gearbox builds completed in Cyprus?
Yes. The engine and gearbox work we undertake is carried out in-house by our team in Cyprus, without sending these units abroad for repair. Specialist partner contributions to other parts of a complete build are identified separately.
Can you guarantee a result or finish date for the first race?
A race result cannot be guaranteed. Parts availability, the starting car and inspection findings affect the schedule. Contact us early so the build, testing and event deadlines can be considered before work is accepted.