This is DETO's first featured car, which makes this special, but the story behind what the car stands for is really what makes this feature stand out. This J-spec RHD Nissan S15 Silvia is in memory Drew Panettieri.
Drew was passionate about racing just like you and me. In 2005, Drew bought and rebuilt a Nissan 240sx. With the help of his friends, Drew swapped out the stock power plant for the favored SR20 motor. Anyone that tunes motors knows how much of an accomplishment this can be, especially if it is your first motor swap.
By 2006, Drew had passed away due to a tragic motor cross accident at the age of 19. I came to meet the Panettieri family and Drew's friends that are a part of The Drew Panettieri Foundation and it is easy to tell that Drew was surrounded by love. The Drew Panettieri Foundation stands for what Drew stood for and loved.
Donations toward the foundation goes to raising money for the three charities that Drew was actively involved in: LaSalle College High School, The Mother of Sorrow Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent’s Soup Kitchen. The Silvia that serves as the foundation’s mascot could not be a better example of what a pristine S15 should look like. This car is immaculate in person and looks right out of the pages of an Option 2 magazine.
The car was purchased in Jacksonville, Florida and shipped to Doylestown, Pa where the Panettieri family resides. Since the purchase of the car, it has been upgraded with the following modifications:
APEXi Power FC Commander
740cc Injectors
HKS Turbo Kit
HKS Top Mount Turbo Manifold
GT3037
HKS Intercooler
ABS Delete / Adjustable Proportioning Valve
Koyo Radiator
Megan Pulleys
Electric Fans
DVD Touch Screen Head Unit
Optima Battery
Taylor Battery Relocation Kit w/Box
K-Sport Kontrol Pro Coilovers
One Piece Drive Shaft
S14 5-speed Transmission (swapped from the OEM 6-speed)
Tomei Coil Pack Cover
Tomei Oil Cap
Nardi Steering Wheel
NRG Quick Release Hub
WORK Meister S1 3 piece Rims 18x10
Custom Powder Coated Valve Cover
The 4 U Drew Silvia stands for a noble cause backed by good people. The proceeds go back to the community as well as maintain the Silvia that represents the memory of someone just like any of us who loved tuning cars with his friends. You may make a donation by sending a check made payable to:
Richard Andrew Panettieri Foundation
P. O. Box 44 Jamison PA18929
This foundation is a U.S. registered 501(c) (3) tax-deductible non-profit charity. Tax ID # 20-8119655
Pictured from left to right:
Jason Inverso, Sean Mallon, Matt Gross, Suzann & Rich Panettieri, Joe Conville.
Also involved in the foundation/car but not in the picture are Corey Spencer & Chris Gross.
Go to www.4udrew.org for more info.
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