Two Of A Kind.

Photography: Joey Newcombe Writer: Ariel Mulchan

All the way from Tampa, FL, we bring you a double-feature! Alex Laverde is the proud owner of this 2001 Acura Integra and 2004 Honda Ruckus.

Alex is the original owner of the Integra and has operated on this beauty several times. Installing 3 different nitrous kits, 2 turbo manifolds, and a handful of intakes and exhausts, his work has been beautifully executed. Alex took his inspiration for the Integra and invested in building the Ruckus identically over a course of 4 months. His favorite sites for parts are Honda-Tech.com Market Place and Totalruckus.com Grand Bazaar.

From the beginning, Alex faced obstacles - even while purchasing his Integra. When arriving to the dealership, it seemed like he had arrived at the only dealership where a group of salesmen weren't waiting for him. Finally, a sales representative saw the look on Alex's face when he was viewing the Integra and sealed the deal.

Alex plans to freshen up the interior of his Integra and install a brake kit, bigger cams, and shoot for 500hp.

Alex's dream car is a 1963 Chevy Impala with an Ls1 motor. He was always around low riders growing up, but never had the opportunity to own and build his own. Alex hopes that his dreams will become reality and a 1963 Impala will be his next build.

Special thanks to: Marcus at Sharp Customs, the guys at Proven Power, KOK, Rando, SSBC, Robert at Ruckhouse, Kevin at The Ruck Shop, Otto Factory, Tyler at Odyssey parts shop, and everyone else who has helped along the way!

2004 Honda Ruckus MOD LIST:

• gy6 150cc
• DanMax harness
• Composimo Ubber fatty stretch
• Composimo frame bolts
• Composimo carb clocking flange and riser
• Composimo fuel pump holder
• Composimo lowered headlight bracket
• FLP front frame cover
• FLP kickstand
• Password JDM gas cap
• Password JDM pegs
• Otto Factory handle bars
• Otto Factory license plate holder
• ILDS license plate frame
• Ruckhouse 12x4 and 12x8 carter wheels
• Ruckhouse brake levers
• Kenda 100/60-12 front tire
• Avon 140/70-12 rear tire
• Monkey bike GP exhaust
• Mikuni fuel pump
• OKO 28mm black carb
• NCY clutch
• NCY clutch bell
• NCY gas tank cover
• DR2 variator
• Dr Pulley sliders
• MNNTHBX Turtlehead taillight
• MNNTHBX Dorf seat frame
• Trailtech Vapor speedometer
• RRGS front disc brake kit and forks
• RRGS axle pullers
• ATR rear shock
• Sharp Customs powder coating

2001 Acura Integra Type R #0011 MOD LIST:

• Enkei RPF1 wheels
• Muteki sr48 lug nuts
• Yokohama S-Drive tires
• Tein HA coilovers
• Russell brake lines
• EBC brake pads and rotors
• Beaks bar
• Function7 LCA's
• Skunk2 shifter
• EM racing tie bar
• Proven Power ramhorn manifold
• Proven Power 3" exhaust
• Magnaflow muffler
• Competition Clutch Stage 4 clutch kit
• Competition Clutch Flywheel
• Downstar Inc spikes and engine bay washers
• Precision Turbo 1000cc injectors
• Tial BOV
• Tial Wastegate
• CX racing intercooler and piping
• Custom oil catch tank
• SPAL 13" and 9" fans
• Greddy boost controller
• Autometer shift light
• Hondata s300
• Pioneer head unit
• NRG hub
• NRG quick release
• Momo steering wheel
• Broadway mirror
• Amazon Hose custom A/C lines
• 418whp 301tq

Special thanks to: Marcus at Sharp Customs, the guys at Proven Power, KOK, Rando, SSBC, Robert at Ruckhouse, Kevin at The Ruck Shop, Otto Factory, Tyler at Odyssey parts shop, and everyone else who has helped along the way