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Building the Fast & Furious "Monica" Integra in 24 Hours

throtlMay 16, 202520 min693,488 views
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Recreating the "Monica" Integra

  • 🎯 The team embarks on a 24-hour build to recreate the iconic "Monica" Integra from the first Fast & Furious movie.
  • πŸš— The project starts with a 1995 Acura Integra GSR, aiming for movie accuracy in every detail.

Performance and Handling Upgrades

  • 🎢 A new Revel catback exhaust system is installed to dial in the car's sound.
  • πŸ›‘ Fresh front and rear brake systems are fitted, including a complete fluid flush, to ensure good driving performance and aesthetics.
  • βš™οΈ Blox Racing fully adjustable coilovers are installed to achieve the perfect ride height and stance, replacing a problematic factory setup.

Exterior Restoration and Body Kit

  • ✨ Headlights are restored using sanding and polishing techniques, making them look brand new.
  • πŸ’¨ A movie-accurate Wings West body kit, including the front bumper, lip, rear bumper lip, and side skirts, is fitted.
  • πŸ’Ž A rare Grillcraft front grill is installed, noted as one of the hardest parts to find for this replica.

Iconic Wheels, Tires, and Livery

  • 🏎️ 17-inch Momo GT2 wheels are mounted with Falken RT 660 tires (215/40R17) for grip and period-correct style.
  • 🎨 The full yellow livery, designed by Modern Image, is applied, followed by various decals and door numbers to complete the movie-accurate look.
  • πŸš€ A Wings West spoiler is installed as the final piece of the exterior body kit.

Interior and Final Touches

  • πŸ’Ί Rare Momo seats are installed using Energy brackets, despite their worn condition, due to their scarcity.
  • 🌟 The completed Integra is showcased in sunlight, alongside other Fast & Furious movie replica cars, completing the four-way street race lineup.
  • πŸ† The owner, Shahar, expresses his emotional connection to recreating these movie cars, fulfilling a childhood dream and completing his collection of the first movie's street race cars.
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