Yakozan's JDM Spec-R

[Topper]

For comparison (mint, pay attention), my sister has a DC2, her car is wider than mine, with the S15 being longer and lower in height.

------------DC2 ----- S15
Height -----1335mm - 1285mm (lower with coilovers )
Length -----4400mm - 4445mm
Width ----- 1705mm - 1695mm
Track FR ---1705mm - 1470mm
Track RR ---1705mm - 1460mm

 

[Nicely]

wow it looks so small next to that dude lol!

It is a country full of 12 foot Vikings...

 

[Yakozan]

Long time since I've done any update.
Well, nothing is really going on with the car.
I spent a huge amount of money on fixing my appartment so no money left for the S15.
However, I'm considering selling my TE37s as I've found some used Nismo LMGT2s in 17". 2 of the TE37 are curbed so no fun having them on any more

 

[kazama]

gorgeous as ever. So shiny ! mmmm .. (I'm jealous)

p/s... don't sell the TEs !! sell the LM-GT2s

 

[Yakozan]

gorgeous as ever. So shiny ! mmmm .. (I'm jealous)

p/s... don't sell the TEs !! sell the LM-GT2s

Thanks
I really don't want to sell them. But getting them fixed might be expensive because it isn't regular paint on them.

I'm probobly looking at respray for all 4 wheels.
The damage is pretty minor. Just cerb marks on the edges. fixing them would be a sanding an a minor fill and then respray. I might just sand the damage and fill it and then look for a close enough paint (or pencil) and do it myself. That would be close enough to perfection

Well I'm pretty tempted by the LMGT2s anyway as they would be great track rims
Will set me back about 1000 euros though + rubber.

It's always fun to shift rims though as it really transforms the car.

 

[kazama]

but your car already looks great with the TEs on. Imho, fix them and stick with them.
are you going to powder coat them bronze again if you choose to fix them ?
because I don't think you could get the original TE/RE/CE/LM's original bronze texture if you spray them.


cheers mate.

 

[Yakozan]

but your car already looks great with the TEs on. Imho, fix them and stick with them.
are you going to powder coat them bronze again if you choose to fix them ?
because I don't think you could get the original TE/RE/CE/LM's original bronze texture if you spray them.


cheers mate.

you're right. The stock paint is pretty special. I think they're anodized or whats it called.

Well. I'll just stick with plan B.
Save up for another set of TEs with 9.5J width and go for a staggered fitment and sell the damaged ones along with 2 of the new ones

 

[Yakozan]

Car is now out after being garaged for 5 months
My good what a difference. Much more fun compared to the Skyline (which was close to stock).

Got a Swedish MOT tomorrow and and gonna turn the car in for some exterior love on the 30th of April. trackday comming up on May 1st

Gonna realign my right headlight pattern tonight and fit my stock cat.

 

[Yakozan]

Not much is happening here.
Clutch has started to slip on 5th gear so I've ordered an Ogura Racing clutch 409 silent kit with nismo cylinder.

2 weeks delivery from Ogura and another week for shipping by perfectrun.

i have one new picture though taken by Vanja Hellberg at a small car meet.
Drove there straight from the car detailer so the car looks pretty shiny

 

[ichi-go]

Oh my... Black is really noiceeeeeeeeeeee

Has that deep wet look

 

[meddler]

very very nice!

 

[LuPix_S15]

Lovely mate. And that FD ain't bad either...

 

[JDM JUNKIE]

Great photo... when I first saw that pic I actually said DAMN out loud!

 

[Yakozan]

Thanks guys
Black looks badass..... for a while. I now got a parkings space which isn't under a tree so I won't have to wash it every other day. Maybe just 3-4 times a month.

My clutch is being strange at the moment. Not sure what's up with it but I have an Ogura Racing clutch 409 silent on the way.
Kinda strange as it didn't give any indication to be on it's way out. clutch pedal feels like normal and no strange sounds. But all of the sudden it started to slip when I hit boost in 5th gear and then gradually "unslipped" higher up in the rev-range
Well. Should be sorted with the new clutch anyway. I'll see how the stock clutch and flywheel look when I get it replaced.

Bonus pic of the RX-7 which is due in July.

 

[JP825]

Dont forget to get the counter weight and bolts together with your ORC clutch, as you will need them too..

Sell me the rims on your rx7.... I dont think the white rims suited your silver body....lol

 

[Yakozan]

Dont forget to get the counter weight and bolts together with your ORC clutch, as you will need them too..

Sell me the rims on your rx7.... I dont think the white rims suited your silver body....lol

Counterweight? bolts?
From the stock clutch assembly or is it included in the kit?

I'm not changing the clutch myself, A couple of friends which has alot more experience will do it for me

They have been building this which they will compete with in an endurance race series here R32 GTR with R33GTS-T engine and tranny.

Edit: Looke like this when they got it

Edit: I like my Mazdaspeed rims so you can't have them
I think the offset would be wrong for a S15 anyway.

 

[JP825]

My mistake, I didnt realise that you don't need it for the S15, I kept thinking it was for your RX.

I just put my ORC 409 silent on my RX and picking it up today to see how it feels.

BTW, the wheels are for my FD so no worries of fitment there..lol

 

[Yakozan]

Recieved the clutch today after it had been held up in customs. Freight from Japan was like 2 days and customs was about 4 days
But now it's in my possesion.
Ogura Racing clutch 409 silent and a Nismo slave cylinder from Perfect Run and a braided clutch hose from Driftworks :thumbs:
Going to pick up 2L of Motul Gear 300 tonight hopefully and everything should be set for the clutch exchange. Yay!!

 

[daniel83]

After you have installed it in your car. Let me know how it feels comapre to the Original one.
I´m thinking of install a new clutch this winter or earlier. Depends if the clutch is going to slip or not.

//Daniel

 

[Yakozan]

Well, clutch is now in
Feels very good and the pedal has a stock feel to it.

Didn't change the slave cylinder and forgot the clutch-hose at home.

revs pics upp faster and drops faster now with the lightened flywheel

You can hear a tiny noise from the clutch even though it's the silent version. You'll have to stand outside and really listen to notice it.