What was your first car? Did you buy it? if so, how much?
- My first car was a 1987 Plymouth Reliant (K-Car). My parents had given it to me when I got my G2. This thing was so messed up that whenever I’d turn it on after 11pm, the entire car would fill with smoke. I also used to play bumper cars against Rui and his car, classic times! haha. After that, I decided to buy a 1992 VW Golf while I was in high school. I still remember putting a Honda Prelude spoiler as a front skirt on that car. That’s ricing it. I then sold the golf and purchased my 1993 Honda Civic Si Hatchback, which I still have today.
What was your first car modification?
- My first mod on the VW was a radio system. Two 12″ Cerwin Vega Vegas with an Alpine deck and amp.
What has been your favourite car modification yet?
- My favourite car mod yet must be my most recent, the motor build and turbo.

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What is the hardest car modification you have had to do?
- I would have to say the hardest mod was turbo charging my car. There would always be a new problem, and this just made you want to quit.
What has been the easiest mod?
- The easiest mod would have to be the sticker I put on the civic saying Fukenricen. It was added the first week I got my car. I’m still trying to see if Honda will make it standard with all Honda’s. haha.
Do you prefer esthetics or performance? Why?
- Performance all they way. A fast car will always look good no matter how beat up it is.
What are you currently running in your car?
- I Currently have an H22 fully built with an H2B conversion kit topped up with a GT37 turbo. Last time we dyno’d 503whp and 399wtq on pump gas. However, my pump gas days are over and new numbers will be updated with C16 gas.
Do you have any plans for your car in the near future?
- My goal is to hit 10’s this year and maybe 9’s the next. Full street trim with full interior, the way I drive it on the street.
What has been the fastest speed you have hit with your car until now?
- Back when I was stupid the fastest I hit was 270km/h. Never again, it was to scary to tell you the truth and it’s not worth it.

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Do you have any advice for those just getting into car mods?
- Do it once and do it right. Drive your car with care on the street because it’s important to have a clean record when driving a modded car.
What do you think about street racing?
- Well street racing has changed a lot, I’m not a big fan of it now. However, back in the day when it was good, hell I was there all the time. Personally its not worth it now a days, just keep it at the track.
What do you think about drinking and driving?
- Worst thing ever! You can kill yourself and/or others, and you might not be able to drive for there rest of your life.
If you had unlimited funds, what would you build?
- Tell you the truth I would build my car to its max, then I would purchase a 1969 SS Camaro and build that.
What is your dream car?
- 1969 SS Camaro
Who is the best looking girl in the world in your own eyes (not including your significant other)?
- The chick from the Transformers movie, I forget her name but what a rack.
And finally, what do you think about Tony’s green wig?
- Ahh the green wig, ahaha I love it. But tell you the truth, it’s on vacation for the whole year. The green wig only comes out on the same year that Joe Altech’s car is out. So since he’s not racing this year, that means the green wig is out of commission.
Tony Fukenricen Interview
