Vinnie's Spec R Project

[vinnie]

Hey sorry i have not started one of these. Its been just over a year sine i got my S15.
Brief history, my mate owns a garage in Japan and so i contacted him in regards to a Silvia. I didn't have the money to get a spec r so i got a spec s instead.
It had only one owner and a non-smoker.

Here's what she looked like when i picked her up from the docks.

Then i washed her as soon a got back.

The Spec when she arrived:
OEM 15" rims
4 Speed Auto
Lightweight battery
Jap Satnav

Not much i know but a good project to start. She had no rust and all straight, well i have one 5p ding in the petrol cover.

As the time went i bought some parts

17" Rota Boost & Toyo R1 Tyre's
Aero Wipers all round
Nissan 4 pot Calipers, braided lines and bigger disc's (Thanks to Chris)
Nismo Petrol Cap
Nismo Rad Cap
Nismo Black Side Repeater's
HKS Silent Power Exhaust
Decat
Undersealed ( Which took me days to do )
Engine flushed
Apexi Induction (Thanks to Chris again)

Just bought some Rear Spats (Thanks to sx si)
Very good copies and Chris did a great job of painting them for me.

Before

After

Its changed the car alot i think, now i need bigger rims.

Future plans

SR20 Det Engine
Turbo, Front mount Intercooler
5 Speed box
18" Rims
Aero bumper
Apex Engine mounts (on order )
Window Tints

That's about it i think for now.

 

[pegliobaglio]

Been a long time coming! Glad you got a thread up!
Coming along nicely mate,bet you can't wait to get it converted !!
Chuffed how the spats came out,changes the look of the rear completely!

 

[vinnie]

Heh cheers mate. Theses Silvia's have so much potential.
After going for a ride in your car it's changed me completely. I need the boost lol!

 

[pegliobaglio]

Ha ha its all about boooost! Lol
Coming along well though mate,not long to go now! Get the engine in and manual conversion and you will be well away! Then you need wheels and coilies!!

 

[tooley]

looking good mate!! now slam the thing!! lol

 

[vinnie]

I'm try and get the full conversion done fir the winter season but i see what happens.
Your right about the coilies and wheels i'll be needing once i get everything done.

 

[vinnie]

Cheers James.

There's way too many pot holes and bumps where i live tho lol.

 

[vinnie]

Well like i said before i can't really lower the car where i live so i thought i'll get some bigger rims instead.
There TSW but there 19". Fill the arches nicely i think. Will also get the colour change to the JDM bronze. There in matt bronze at the moment.

 

[pegliobaglio]

looking good bud,now just the aero front and drop it we all good!

or if you want to be different buy deans greddy front

 

[vinnie]

Quick update.

Got myself a Blitz Nur Spec Catback Exhaust and a universal FMIC.
Just need 1 more part and me car will be ready for the new engine drop heh.

 

[Mike]

Rear spats change the rear so much:thumbs: That rear number plate really doesnt fit that gap though bud, is it a motorbike sized one?

 

[pegliobaglio]

Love it dude,chuffed with how the spats look,next to paint the rims!!!!Love the blitz zort gonna sound beast! Getting there now bro!!!

 

[vinnie]

Thanks guys
I've not got a clue what size the rear plate is Mike. All I know it tilts heh. Once I get the aero bumper then I be happy heh.

The Blitz should sound crazy Chris once I get that new engine in. One more part to go then it's time for her transformation. She should be ready for the show.

 

[JaseYpk]

so far so good mate!
your rear plate is a motorbike one, yes.

you sure those wheels are 19"s? :s they look smaller than that.. or is it just me?


ps, very good job doing the underseal!! i wish i'd given mine a good doing over when i first got it! keep an eye on it as mines rubbed off on the sils! and as a result.. rust to the max.

 

[vinnie]

Heh ask Chris if you don't believe me. I think the colour makes them look small Jase.

Yeah it did take along time to do the underseal myself. Shame your car has the rust.

 

[john]

it looks like its coming along nicely! like that exhaust...

 

[pegliobaglio]

defo19's will look bigger when they are a different colour,think the style make hm look small too
cant wait till its boosted!!!!!

 

[LuPix_S15]

Looking sweet Vinnie :thumbs:


Can't wait to see how she progresses. Nice to have a bit of bling lol

 

[vinnie]

Small update.

Got myself a Cusco strut brace and an oem rear brace. Needs to be painted ( more work for you Chris )
I bought this off a ex member on here called George in Sussex. His looking to buy another S15 heh. Top bloke tho.

 

[vinnie]

Should be dropping the silvia off to my mechanic for the engine drop tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
I just can't wait to be boosting

Will get some before and after pics.