Dave_t's S15 Spec-R Aero

[dave_t]

After looking at a couple of S15's in the UK, and being disappointed, i decided to take the plunge and import one!

After trawling the auctions, i found one i wanted to bid on :wave:

A 2001 Spec-R Aero

Full Aero Kit (minus rear spoiler)
Carbon Bonnet
Rear Over Fenders
Bride Zeta
Kakimoto Regu.96-R
Apexi Turbo Timer
E-12 ENNEPETAL Coilovers with Cusco Top Mounts
Staggered Advan SA3R's

A two day wait, and i had confirmation it was mine :thumbs:

Almost two months of waiting due to shipping delays, last Friday it was time to collect her from the Docks

Set off at 6:30am, bound for Liverpool

3 security gates, and one 'Frisk' later, i got my first sight of her!

Sorted all the necessary paperwork and it was time for its first drive, back to the other end of the docks to the waiting transporter

Time to set off home!

A Two hour drive later, and we were back home in the Midlands

 

[dave_t]

Seeing as i had waited so long for it to arrive, i had accumulated quite a parts pile haha, so no time like the present - i got to work

First to fit was my Yashio Factory Gear Knob & Drift Button

along with my Nardi Wheel & HKB SRS Light Delete, put together a custom boss 'shroud/boot' as it didn't have one - a hybrid of Momo & Mercedes AMG , and also fitted my Kenwood Ipod Headunit

 

[specr]

Nice car man any chance your selling the factory gear nob pm me please

 

[dave_t]

Next was to fit the new shoes

XXR 527 18X9.75 with 225/40'S

unfortunately i needed internal drive lug nuts to get them to fit so couldn't properly fit them!

the next day they arrived so time to fit all 4

The rears are only spaced out 5mm there, but after it's MOT'd and on the road, it will be going lower, i'll dial some camber in at the front, and i'll space the rear out to 15mm.

 

[dave_t]

Nice car man any chance your selling the factory gear nob pm me please

Unfortunately some devious Japanese dock worker has had it away! was rather annoyed when it arrived without one lol

 

[ichigo-300]

Very nice mate, I have the same Yashio Factory bits as you, great quality.

Think you might have the factory HIDs as well which will be a bonus.

And ENNEPETAL (Bilstein) Coilovers as well, cool..

Any plans apart from the shoes and ride height...

 

[dave_t]

Thanks mate, well the usual basic bolt on performance bits, down pipe-turbo elbow-etc. maybe a manifold too. have a HDI GT2 FMIC, Apexi Air filter, and Apex intake pipe to go on. Nothing monstrous! Haha
Next on the list is a boost controller I think!

Bodywork wise I have a set of D-Max LED tail lights and Nismo clear side repeaters to go on.

Im on the lookout for an Oem bonnet too, or alternatively I'll colour code the carbon one. (Anyone name that bonnet?)

 

[CMR]

Looking good Dave, wondered when you'd be posting on here as saw it appear on THRLL

 

[Fruitbooter]

Nice looking S15 :nod:

Another West Midlands owner too!

 

[S15AK]

very nice should get some decent money back on the Advan's as well...

 

[S15_SAM]

Really nice looking motor! Can't believe you got rid of the advans! They are seriously awesome wheels! Price?

Also this "drift button" is it just a fancy pink end or is it a reverse lock one? If the later then where and how much was it?

 

[powizzle]

Liking those rear guards and bonnet!

 

[dave_t]

Think you might have the factory HIDs as well which will be a bonus.

It does indeed have the oem HID's, with the ballast on the bottom of the headlight :thumbs:

 

[dave_t]

Looking good Dave, wondered when you'd be posting on here as saw it appear on THRLL

Thanks mate! i see yours has arrived, looks super clean!

 

[dave_t]

Nice looking S15 :nod:

Another West Midlands owner too!

Another S-Body owner in Wolverhampton! :wave:
You know Sean with the blue S14A don't you? I remember your 15' from the TOA meets
Was actually behind you not long back at ASDA

 

[vinnie]

Heh I love that feeling when you go to the docks and pick your car up. I burst into tears when I picked up mine lol.

Sweet looking s15 by the way.

 

[dave_t]

New Nissan Key Blanks came today so had them cut

Seeing as the weather is going to be some what decent on the weekend, i thought i would get some more work done

I'll be fitting my HDI GT2 FMIC

Will also fit my Apexi Air Filter

and APEX Intake Pipe

Was still light when i got home from work so i got the ball rolling ready for tomorrow

Removed the Front Bumper

up bright and early to carry on! :thumbs:

 

[rohith]

hey,
nice ride my 15 runs on the exact super advans as yours but with a blue lip.
really like your cf hood tho? i have an oem one on mine currently, way too heavy. any idea what make that hood is ?

thanks
rohith from malaysia

 

[CMR]

Where did you get the key blanks from Dave?

 

[ali619]

wow Dave that is one clean example! well done mate, did you import it all yourself?