I'm 51 (but hopefully don't look all of it).
My ride is a black '95 GSR. I bought it new. It has a few mods:
- Urethane bushings and motor mount inserts.
- KYB AGX struts with H&R OE Sport springs (only around 1" of drop).
- Comptech combo sway/tie bar.
- Custom "hidden" CAI intake: drop in Uni filter, custom intake tubing re-routed to a safe area behind fenderwell splashgard (like a stock Type R).
- Airmass catback (Nopi had a great deal on 'em a few years ago). Looks "OK", does the job.
- Comptech headers.
- 12.3 lb Prostreet flywheel.
- Exedy organic clutch.
- Additional ground wires (like hypeground).
- Yoko ES100 tires (205/50-15) on the *stock* rims.
- Always use Redline oil and K&N oil filters. Change 'em religiously every 3000mi.
I did most of the work myself (except for the clutch/flywheel - I don't have a real lift).
Nope, never dyno'd it. It is definately a lot faster that stock. My setup puts the biggest HP/torque gains around the upper-mid range (3500-6000 rpm). That's where I want it. I do have a Gtech Pro (older model, naturally) and have seen it show (calculated) HP at around 165hp (that's at the wheels). Pretty respectable for an all-motor '95 with 63k miles on it.
Nope, no stickers or CF splitters on the car. From the front and sides, it looks bone stock. It's a sleeper.
My CAI is "stealth" because of where I live. If a "county mounty" pulls you over, they'll make you pop the hood. If they see an exposed custom intake, they'll immediately ticket you for emissions non-compliance. Sheesh.
There is an advantage to being older. Often, when on the freeway, I'll get checked-out by a trooper. When they see I'm not some sort of teenager, they (usually) move on. ;^)