From mild to wild: the Rift went from a commuter car in base trim to an Evo slayer in Turbo AWD form. Also, that latest Paradox… I never thought it would be an improvement on its predecessor, but it most definitely is!
Fuck this tuning stuff, way too mainstream.
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Too mainstream, you say? Fiiine, this time Hypera’s tuning will be very unusual 
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It is the perfect ocassion to show what each one of Calavera tuning stages is capable of doing 
##2014 Dimension Symmetry Premium 3.1 (BTR62)
Dimension’s first push into the premium executive market in years, slotting above the mid size premium Hadron. Ultimate American Luxury for barely above premium pricing, if you can stomach one sharing the shame badge as your unpaid intern’s 20 year old beater car.
##Technical Data
Engine
Code: JD31DTI
Configuration: Aluminum Alloy 3.1 Liter Inline 6
Heads: Aluminum Alloy DOHC 24 valve with VVT and VVL
Aspiration: Single turbo with air to air intercooler
Fueling: Bosch Direct Injection with single throttle
Recommended Fuel: 95 Octane
Redline: 7000 RPM
Power: 317 HP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 395 NM @ 5000 RPM
Traansmission: 7 Speed Torque Converter Auto with viscous diff
Engine Weight: 195 KG
Chassis
Code: BTR62
Body: Aluminum unibody with aluminum body panels
Suspension: F Double Wishbone R Multilink with progressive springs, semi active dampers and active sway bars
Tires: F 235mm R 235mm R 21 Toyo Extensa A/S touring Tires
Brakes: F 3 piston vented disc 305mm R 1 piston 265mm with ABS
Safety: Multipoint airbags, safety bracing, lane departure and parking sensors
Steering: EPS
Driver Aids: TCS and ECS
Interior
Seats: Genuine stiched leather seats with heater and electric adjustment and massage function
Dash: Stiched leather dashboard with choice of genuine wood or high quality brushed aluminum trim
Infotainment: Clarion Infotainment and Multimedia system with Aux and bluetooth function and 20 speaker set up by Harmann Kardon
Seating: 4
Performance Figures
Power to Weight: 186 hp per tonne
Top Speed: 160 mph +
0-60: 5.9
1/4 mile: 14.34 @ 102 mph
250m cornering test: 1.1 G @ 116.5 mph
Pricing
Premium as displayed: $ 65,000 (120% mark up)
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Certainly looks good! What size of vehicle is this, 3 series competitor or 5 series?
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It’s 5 series sized I think, about 4.7 meters but it competes against mid level 7 Series.
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It looks too agressive for those ol’ executives 
What sort of economy figure does it have?
32 miles to the gallon (US)
Not bad eh for a full size luxobarge?
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Not bad at all for 100hp/L and how heavy it is 
RWD or AWD?
Then it’s the size of a current A4 or C-Class (BMW 3 is a few cm shorter) Current 7 series is about 5.1m or 5.2m in it’s longer variant 
RWD
And just wanted to make use of Raz’s Renault body.
This car is looking good !
Some more material for future tuner contests…
##1994 Dimension Hierophant 3.3 SZ (CJZ47)
An entry level sports coupe built from the 80’s Paradox platform. Commonly known today as the disappointment model as you search the internet for well maintained turbo models for fair prices, and you get this 220 hp nobody instead.
##Technical Data
Engine
Code: JK33EI
Configuration: 3.3 liter Aluminum Inline 6
Heads: Aluminum 5 valve per cylinder DOHC with VVT
Aspiration: Natural
Fueling: Bosch MPFI with single throttle body
Recommended fuel: 91 octane
Redline: 7000 RPM
Power: 230 HP @ 6700 RPM
Torque: 300 NM @ 3500 RPM
Transmission: 5 speed manual with torsen diff
Engine Weight: 166 kg
Chassis
Code: CJZ47
Body: Corr. Resistant steel unibody with aluminum body panels
Suspension: F Double Wishbone R Multilink with gas dampers
Tires: F 225mm R 225mm R19 Performance Tires
Brakes: F 3 piston vented disc 300mm R 1 piston 260mm with ABS
Safety: Driver and passenger air bag with impact bracing
Steering: Hydraulically assisted
Driver Aids: TCS
Interior
Seats: Faux leather seats with heater function
Dash: Wraparound vinyl dash with wooden trim
Radio: Clarion CD player and FM Radio with door and A pillar speakers
Seating: 2
Performance Figures
Power to Weight: 172 hp per tonne
Top Speed: 160 mph
0-60: 6.5
1/4 mile: 14.70 @ 102 mph
250m cornering test: 1.14 G @ 118.1 mph
##1995 Dimension Hierophant TwinTurbo RZ (CJZ48)
Fanboys of the car believe it can go past 400 km/h, accelerate quicker than a Top Fuel dragster and outhandle anything for 10K under the hood, while haters of the car think it can be pulled by entry level German sedans, is several tonnes overweight and as cornerphobic as a 50’s American Car. You’ll find learn quickly that they’re both idiots and it’s really not that bad of a car.
##Technical Data
Engine
Code: JK33EITT
Configuration: 3.3 liter Aluminum Inline 6
Heads: Aluminum 5 valve per cylinder DOHC with VVT
Aspiration: Parallel Twin Turbo with air to air intercooler
Fueling: Bosch MPFI with independent throttle bodies
Recommended fuel: 95 octane
Redline: 7500 RPM
Power: 276 HP @ 7100 RPM (True Output: 395 HP)
Torque: 463 NM @ 3900 RPM
Transmission: 5 speed manual with torsen diff
Engine Weight: 200 KG kg
Chassis
Code: CJZ48
Body: Corr. Resistant steel unibody with aluminum body panels
Suspension: F Double Wishbone R Multilink with gas dampers
Tires: F 255mm R 255mm R19 High Performance Tires
Brakes: F 3 piston vented disc 300mm R 1 piston 260mm with ABS
Curb Weight: 1395 KG
Safety: Driver and passenger air bag with impact bracing
Steering: Hydraulically assisted
Driver Aids: TCS
Interior
Seats: Faux Leather Recaro Sports Seats with heater function
Dash: Wraparound vinyl dash with wooden trim
Radio: Clarion CD player and FM Radio with door and A pillar speakers
Seating: 2
Performance Figures
Power to Weight: 282 hp per tonne
Top Speed: 170 mph+
0-60: 4.7
1/4 mile: 12.90 @ 117 mph
250m cornering test: 1.22 G @ 122.5 mph
MRLS: 1:43.55
Nordeschleife: 8:05.40
Pricing
NA: $24,000 (50% Mark Up)
TT: $ 31,000 (70% Mark Up)
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The Hierophant actually reminds me of various Japanese sports coupes of the 90s (especially the 300ZX Z32 and JZA80 Supra), which usually came in two trims: a less powerful normally-aspirated version and a more expensive turbocharged one.
I see a lot of strategic choices have been made 
JDM, bro!
I was with my friend when he got rid of his Dodge Stratus with wrecked bodywork (There’s a lot of narrow back roads around here, and a flatbed was driving a little too close to the center of the road going around a turn. The bed dug into the side of his car. Looked nasty.) and bought a 3000GT as a replacement. '93 I believe? It’s a first generation example, I know that. Has pop up headlights and those weird bulges on the hood. It’s an SL, so no turbos and only FWD, but it looks great both on the inside and the outside and it’s still faster than what I drive. He was also quite happy to be in a car with a manual again. He learned how to drive in a manual car, but his Stratus was an automatic.
Don’t know whether you’ll appreciate this story or not, but I felt like mentioning it given certain visual elements of the Hierophant. I dig the car.
Eh why not go all the way? VR-4s are kinda cheap these days
And yes it does have some elements of the 3KGT, mostly the Supra as a way to poke fun of the forum’s general hatred of the thing.
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Define “cheap”. We’re both young and pretty broke, lol. He picked up the SL for $4,000 I believe? Nowhere north of $5,000 at least. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a VR4 south of $10,000 that wasn’t a wreck. Although to be fair, I’m not very familiar with them. It was his decision. I’d have to ask him.