Future Project


Besides jorges-garage.com I also run a private non-profit initiative
called keep-sharks-alive.com.


The future project is start doing shark diving 
and u/w photography after completing the PADI OWD class. 

The mission of keep-sharks-alive is to enlighten people regarding sharks, 
to provide a general understanding of sharks
and reduce the fear of them.

 

HENDERSON USA supports this mission. HENDERSON is known for good products, fair prices and petroleum free neoprene. For more information’s visit www.hendersonusa.com



Also GATES underwater products supports keep-sharks-alive.com.




Since 1969 GATES underwater products is known for the most durable and dependable housings in the world.Check it out!

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Current Projects

Right now I'm working on my idea to build
a shark themed car, called MAKOne


Idea:

 Building a reliable and safe daily driver,
with an serious attitude on the track.

 MAKOne is an idea for a homebuilt project car. The project
will bring shark conservationists and car enthusiasts together;
by travelling the country and attending a mix of shark & car events.

MAKOne's  purpose is to provide knowledge about sharks, to create understanding in the general public and to erase the negative
image that most people have about sharks. 

MAKOne is also meant to be a little - personal - Tribute to GM's
1961 Mako Shark I (XP-755),  1965 Mako Shark II as well as
the 1969 Manta Ray!

To me, these are 3 of the most important and impressive vehicles from GM.

Base Model:
 
1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28


Estimated completion date: postponed until further notice!



[Sandtiger shark @ Shark Reef Aq. Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV]


You wanna be involved in this project?

Just throw me an e-mail

jorge[at]jorges-garage.com


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Current vehicles in the Garage

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab



Facts:

4.7L (287ci) Power Tech V8

The PowerTech was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1999!

545RFE Automatic Transmission

17 x 8" Sport Edition Wheels with
265/70R17 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S Tires

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2011 Carbon Pro Bianco II Road Bike








KEEP SHARKS ALIVE goes Triathlon in 2012.
Here's my weapon of choice:


Carbon Pro Bianco II Frame
(Made in Italy)

Carbon Fork

ITM Handlebar, Stem, Seatpost

FSA Crankset 52/42/30T

FSA Brakes

Shimano Gear Components:

microSHIFT Levers
FD-5504 front Derailleur
microSHIFT rear Derailleur
HG-93 Chain
CS6500 Cassette 12/25T

Shimano PD-R540 Pedals

Profile Design Bottle Holders (Frame & Seat)

Selle Italia Seat

Wheelset Training:

Shimano WH-RS10 with
Vittoria Zaffino Tires 25-622

Wheelset Racing:

GIPIEMME T-Quattro 30L with
Hutchinson Atom Tires 23-622


Total weight: ~20.3lbs.


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2010 Ford Fusion S

              

Facts:

Duratec 2.5L I4 engine

K&N Air Filter

6-speed Ford 6F35 Automatic Transmission

B&G Lowering Springs [1.6" all around]

Summer: 205/60R16 Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires
on 16x7" DUB Drone chrome rims

Winter: 205/60R16 Star Performer SPTS AS M+S tires
on 16" stock aluminum rims

MPG 31.5 Hwy / 26.x Cty

Vmax 112mph

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Former vehicles in the Garage 


1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT

Facts:

3800 V6 Series II (231ci) L36 engine

The 3800 Series II was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1995 through 1997!

K&N Air Filter

4T60-E Transmission

Red LED tail lights

225/60R16 Firestone Winterforce M+S tires
on 16" stock aluminum rims

Vmax 108mph

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2001 Honda Civic EX Sedan






Facts:

1.7L/101.7ci. inline4 (D17A2) SOHC VTEC engine

K&N Air Filter
 
4-speed automatic Transmission

15" Motegi Racing aluminum rims
with 195/50R15 tires

Black head lights

Euro-style tail lights

Tinted windows

Universal Muffler

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1994 Chevrolet Beretta Z26



Facts:

3100 V6 (189ci) L82 engine

K&N Air Filter

4T60-E Transmission

7x16" stock Z26 wheels

205/55ZR16 Falken ZIEX ZE-912 tires

Summit Racing® Extreme Performance Cross-Drilled and Slotted Brake Rotors 10.2" Diameter front axle

Bendix Brakes TitaniuMetallic II Brake Pads front axle
 
25mm [each side] wheel spacer rear axle

Vmax 116mph

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2001 Mercedes-Benz S202 Compressor

Facts:

2,0L inline4 (M111) engine w/ Compressor

K&N Air Filter

5-speed automatic Transmission

Lowered 1.5in front and 1.0in rear

7.5 x 17" AMG wheels front

8.5 x 17" AMG wheels rear

225/45ZR17 Star Performer TNG UHP tires (front)

245/40ZR17 Star Performer TNG UHP tires (rear)

10mm [each side] wheel spacer rear axle

Vmax 143mph

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1994 Mercedes-Benz C124 Coupe

 

Facts:

3.2L inline6 (M104) engine

K&N Air Filter

5-speed automatic Transmission

Lowered 2.4in. front and 1.6in. rear

205/60ZR15 Star Performer HP tires (front)

225/60ZR15 Star Performer HP tires (rear)

Vmax 153mph

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1999 Ford Focus Station Wagon





Facts:

1.8L TDDi inline4 Turbo-Diesel engine

Power Box +20HP/20NM/7mph

5-speed maual Transmission

Lowtec lowering coil springs

Lowered 1.7in. front and 1.3in. rear

AEZ Icon5 7x18" aluminum rims

215/35ZR18 Toyo Proxess T1 tires

Vmax 122mph

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1985 Ford Capri 2.3 V6 Special GT

Facts:


2.3 V6 2BC engine

K&N Air Filter [oval]

5-speed manual Transmission

CSI complete exhaust system incl. headers

Wiechers strut tower brace

Lowered 2.5in front and 2.0in rear

7 x 13" RS rims front

8 x 13" RS rims rear

25mm [each side] wheel spacer rear axle

Vmax 116mph

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 1989 Kawasaki ZXR750 H1








Facts:


748ccm inline4 DOHC engine

Keihin CVK-D 36x4 Carburator

Surface grinded cylinder head

increased air duct

Ignition with an earlier firing point

Carb. w/ bigger nozzles

Max. 13000 rpm  (12000 rpm stock)

Remus Muffler (street legal)

Adjustable Suspension front and rear

Metisse tail riser kit 35mm

Bridgestone Battlax BT050 120/70ZR17" front

Bridgestone Battlax BT050 180/55ZR17" rear

Vmax 153mph


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         The purpose of "my" vehicles is to be driven!

         Jorge's cars are cars for EVERY day!