Reader's Rides: New Experiences
Sometimes, building a vehicle opens up a whole new world of experiences you never thought were possible. A new Jeep build that takes you to the ends of the earth, or a Mustang that introduces you to a whole new group of enthusiast buddies. Wherever your ride takes you, be sure to share it with us @drivingline for a chance to be featured on Reader’s Rides!
Austin Dockery | ‘02 Mustang GT
Nitto Tires: NT555 G2
“This car has taken me places and introduced me to so many people! There has been a lot of memories made with this car—the most important being where it all started, with my Dad helping me with repairs although he was disabled. My Dad lost his fight to 4 different cancers in 2017. I promised him I would continue to build this car in his memory.”
Check out more pics of this Mustang on Austin's Instagram @austindockery
Liz Lindhart | ‘13 Jeep JK
Nitto Tires: Ridge Grappler
“My Jeep gives me a whole new life experience because it allows me to explore and see so many places in a different way. Since I had a passion for adventure, learning more about my vehicle and how it works is a—making me feel more confident and want to continue to improve its performance. With this new addiction, I’ve connected with more people, built stronger friendships and found a new version of myself.”
Follow Liz's adventures on her Instagram @life_of_liz
Scott Bisi | ‘96 Toyota 4Runner
Nitto Tires: Trail Grappler
“I love that I’ve built my 4Runner to stand apart from the rest. From the Tacoma Fiberglass front end conversion, to the 4WU 3-link front and 4-link rear on Diamond Axles and Radflo coilovers, I’ve built a cool looking 4Runner that can do anything from Overlanding to Rock Crawling.”
Check out more on Scott's 4Runner and his other builds on his Instagram @cougarhousegarage
Kristin Cline | ’12 Scion iQ
Nitto Tires: Neo Gen
“Just because it’s a ‘boring’ commuter car doesn’t mean it has to be! I never would have contemplated buying a Scion iQ until I drove one—being surprised by how roomy the interior was and how fun of a ride it made. Simple modifications—custom-painted sideview mirrors and Konig wheels—have made it look more unique while the Neo Gens make the handling more confident.”
Follow Kristin on Instagram to see her Scion iQ and other car projects @greasegirl
