About Jay "Da Joker" Kurtz:
My name is Jay Kurtz, some call me "Jay da Joker", I have been into the custom scene for since 1994. My first custom ride was a 1986 Mazda B2200 with drop spindles and blocks in rear, custom interior, aluminum rims and sound system. I've been know to "light up" everything I owned, with neons or Led's. In the past I have had a couple Mazda Trucks, a Custom Honda CBR 900rr, and a tricked out 1979 Ford Econoline van.
I got into the custom ride scene because it was a positive display of ones talents. I have always liked custom rides for as long as I can remember. I joined Xtreme Gravity July 2011 and am currently the Vice President. I enjoy this club and every member that makes this club. The hard work that I have seen each member put into their ride makes me so proud to be apart of it. The enthusiasm and dedications that everyone has is displayed in each of the members custom unique rides.
About His Ride:
Year, Make and, Model:
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Exterior:
Xenon Full Body Kit, Window Tint, Shaved Emblems, Doors, Hatch, Antenna, Rear Wiper, and Locks, Door and Rear Hatch Poppers on Remote, Aftermarket LED Mirrors, Complete Custom Paint Job of DuPont Purple, Cobalt Blue, Syndergy Green and a Custom Mixed Silver with Purple Pearl, Aftermarket Euro Taillights with Spyder LED Bulbs, and Super White Bulbs, Halo Driving Lights, LED 7-Color Underbody and Wheel Well Kit
Interior:
Power Windows, Locks, Seats and Moon Roof, Heated Seats, Aftermarket Alarm, Custom Painted Interior (Silver with Green Pearl), Tweed Covered and Painted Dash, Custom Tweed Inserts on Seats, One of a Kind So-Cal Shifter Knob Custom Airbrushed, LED Interior LEDs, Glo Gauge Overlays, Fiberglass Console
Suspension:
Full Air Ride Suspension, Air Struts in Front, Bags in Rear, 2 Viair 444 Compressors, 3/8" Air Line, 5 Gallon Chrome Air Tank
Wheels/Tires:
18" Wheels and Tires with Inserts Painted to Match Car
Audio/Video:
1200 Watt Stereo, Flip Out Monitor Head Unit, 15" Flip Down LCD Screen
Powertrain:
Stock 2.4l Engine Dressed Up, 5 Speed Transmission, Custom Airbrushing on Engine Cover, LED Lighting the Engine Compartment, Mirrored Underhood Panel, Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Dual Exhaust with Chrome Tips
Favorite Feature(s):
Paint job, because it"s One of a Kind
Favorite Show Attended:
Camp n Drag 2011
Furthest Show Attended:
Camp n Drag 2011
Plans For The Future:
Finish Interior (Fiberglass Door Panels, Finish Dash), Tweed Headliner, Upgrade to 20"'s, Camber Front, Upgrade Stereo, Flip Down Monitors (Have, Need Installed), Recover Seats, SRT Motor Swap with Turbo
Next project beside Lil" Mama"s Blazer is to find and bag an older 60 to 70"s Van.
What else do you have?:
1996 Dodge Ram
Shout Outs!:
Ryan McKenna, Owner of Elite Autoworks, for all the custom body mods and all paint work (www.EliteAutoWorks.org). "BK", Ownder of Sew and Sew Upholstery. Scott Micheli, helping with the custom suspension, fiberglass work, and airbrushing. Dustin Manese for the stereo installation, fiberglass, and pod build on the door panels. Jason Luce, Owner of 419 Graphix, for vinyl work, tint, and alarm install (www.419graphix.com). Tonya Walker for her help, love, and support through the build of the "Joker PT". Xtreme Gravity for the opportunity to represent the club...
I also wanna give a special thanks to my dad Ed Kurtz, although you are not here for me to tell, I thank you for teaching and giving me the drive to never give up on my dreams and the things I want out of life..