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In 1981 Nissan Homologated 500 PA10 Nissan Violet GT's for Race and Rally. While normally the Violet PA10 came powered by the L20B. The GT model was fitted with Nissan's all new FJ20 engine fitted with twin 50S carbs and a close ratio gearbox. Which made a very potent combination.
One of the most famous Rally Cars of all time is Shekhar Metha's East African Safari Rally record holding Violet GT.

Dharam's FJ20 1981 PA10 Nissan Violet GT

Dharam's Violet GT Rally Car is 1 of 500 GT spec PA10's Homologated by the FIA and Rally's in Tanzania.

FJ20 1990cc DOHC 16 valve four cylinder,
Twin 50mm Solex carburetor's,
Head as been Ported and Polished,
FJ24 Nismo HighLift Cams,
balanced Bottom Half,
lighten Flywheel.

Driveline: 5.1 Diff,
Modified D21Pick-up Gearbox, One Down Close Ratio, competion AP Racing Clutch and pressure plate,
Works 240RS LSD. Specialy Manufactured Short Prop Shaft.

Brakes & Suspension: HD Rally Suspension, Bilstein 50mm Inserts.

Stearbox: Competion Safari Spec close Ratio.

Fore more info about the African Rally Championship visit: **www.rallyoftanzania.com**

Harsh's 1995 Toyota Cresta
Dharam's brother Harsh is the Violet GT Rally Cars Navigator and the owner of this very unique Toyota Cresta.

Toyota 1G-FE V6 2.5l,
XEED Chrome Muffler,
Dry NOS Nitrous Oxide Injection kit.

Driveline: Standard,

Brakes & Suspension: Kayaba Shocks,

Exterior: 16" rims with bridgestone tyres,
Front carbon Fibre Aero Lip Spoiler.

Interior: Sports accesorie and pedals.

Kirit's 1997 Subaru Legacy Rally Car

Dharam's father Kirit is the oldest and most the experienced rally driver in Tanzania. With more than 25years of experience in racing under his belt.

Subaru EJ-20 Engine with Single Ball-Bearing Turbo.

Performance: 240bhp

Driveline: .

Brakes & Suspension: Pro-Flex competition suspension,
Hydraulic Braking System,

Exterior: Speedling Rims with Pirelli Competition Tyres

Interior: Pro-Line roll cage, MOMO steering, gear knob and foot panels (originally fitted)
Sparco Bucket Seats

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Anu Pandya's Group N Subaru Impreza WRX Rally Car
Dharam & Harsh's elder brother Anu is the driver of this Group N Impreza Rally Car and it is Navigated by there uncle Sanjay Pandya.

Subaru EJ20T 4 cylinder
Motec ECU,

Performance: 280bhp -300bhp production

Driveline: Shift Gear Box, LSD Diff,

Brakes & Suspension: Pro-Flex 55mm shocks,

Exterior: Speedline Rims, Dunlop rally tyres,

Interior: FIA regulated roll-cage, Sparco Seats & Belts,
Momo Steering wheel, OMP Foot pedals,

Maji Africa Iringa Rally 7-8th May 2005
Dharam's Violet GT is currently positioned 4th in the African Rally Championship.

Rally Results:
1. Saleh Balabhou - Impreza N10
2. Gerald Miller - Evo 6
3. Ahmed Huwel - Impreza N10
4. Pano Calvarias - Impreza N10
5. Kirit Pandya - Legacy
6. Anwar Pandya - Impreza
7. Dharam Pandya - Nissan PA 10
8. Hamidu Khan - Impreza

This was an extremely tough Rally with very long distances and high altitudes. The remainder of the 15 cars did not finish due to technical problems and accidents.