Three years ago, I dragged a non-running, 1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R into the garage. The original game plan was simple: get it running, smash some gears, and enjoy the drive. Instead, it spiraled into a full-blown, frame-off restoration that is still eating up my weekends today.

If you have ever built an iconic JDM chassis, you know the pain. Tracking down parts can be a nightmare, and the "Skyline Tax" makes essential components insanely expensive.

That frustration sparked Obsidian-R.

- Matt Hoffman