Finished

So I finished the sil80, absolutely loved it, and now sold it... Why? My s13 is done, and I'm focusing on making that the best it can be.

Photo Shoot - JPower

My good friend Justin (JPower Photography) has this awesomely wicked talent for taking tough pics. I love his style, and his passion, for cars, art, and emotion.

Thanks for the tough pics Justin, one of these will be framed, capturing a memory of a car for a lifetime. I only wish you had taken photos of everyone of my cars.

JPower - Sil80 Photo Shoot 

 

It's time to go... AUTO

Got a nice OS twin plate that's been rebuilt and beefed up with an additional 30% clamp load and new solid center 5 puck clutches thanks to NPC Performance Clutches. Also have a nice rebuilt RB25 sitting here.... Looks like will have to use one of our RB25 - SR adapter plates to make the job so much simpler and easier. :)

Unfortunately I've got some health concerns, and not sure if I'll get the car out to next Winton on 11th Dec, we'll see in due course.

Updates 19th Nov

GT2860RS Turbo Fitted along with 3" Turbo Back Exhaust

ECU Remapped by me (Dr Drift) using Nistune Board

Ran 13.5 second 1/4

Will have to consider selling this due to some health problems, e-mail me if at all interested.

Big Rims + Big Brakes + Big Lathe - Don't Try This At Home!

Ok, so whilst this is strongly advised against.... I thought I'd still show some pics!

So my ION alloys are intended as an SUV rim not a passenger car, backspacing & big R33 4 Spotter brakes and room allowed left a lot to be desired... 

So, the simple solution? Machine the back off the rim :)

And after a quick wheel alignment, the final product... Just need to paint the guards now!

Allignment

Might have to take the spacers off with camber corrected? :)

Over Fenders Part 1

Well I've ordered my rocket bunny kit, but my flares I ordered a while ago finally turned up... And I wanted to bolt my ION Alloy Wheels on as intended, so fitted the guards anyway.

Marked Out to make sure I can make other side symmetrical, all the holes were marked and drilled then Rivnuts fitted to make the guards easy to bolt-on bolt off!

A quick lick of Satin black, lower it down a bit on the HKS Coilovers, and the final result looks like my plan of 17x9 +0 Alloys, 255/40/17s, and 30mm Bolt on spacers... SPOT ON!

Original Kit Concept Proceeds for now....

Ok, so nearly a month after ordering them I finally get a tracking number for my 60mm bolt on over fenders... The same day I head off to Thailand!

As soon as I'm back in the shop, the over fenders will be test fitted and assessed, and we'll go from there....

 Also on the cards is the possibility of importing a Kyoto 6666 Rocket Bunny Sil80 full aero wide body kit. We're negotiating terms on distributing these and many more kits. If you're interested please e-mail me. For those who aren't familiar...

Billet Steering Wheel

Got the Sil80's steering wheel in the mail toaday... Still amazed at the turnaround time that an order can placed and shipped from opposite ends of the globe! Billet FTW

Sil80 Modification Summary Aug 2010

Been carried away with mods, not enough pics, etc... So thought I'd summarize the mods done so far. If you'd like so more info/pics on any item in particular.

Drive line/ & Suspension

• 3 point custom front strut brace
• Adjustable castor rods
• NP Knuckles
• NP Rack Ends (suit BA thread)
• BA Falcon Tie Rods
• BA Falcon Tie Rod Ends
• Dr Drift Custom Modified S13 Front Cross Member
• Dr Drift Custom Modified R33 Lower Control Arms
• R33 Front Brake Conversion
• S13 5 stud Front Conversion Hubs
• HKS Hipermax D Coilovers
• Rear Adjustable Camber Arms
• Rear Adjustable Traction Arms
• Alloy Sub-Frame Spacers
• R32 GTS4 Differential - 4.3:1 (S13 front flange & rear cover)
• R32 GTR Drive Shafts
• Z32 Turbo Rear Brakes
• Z32 Turbo Rear 5 Stud Hubs
• Z32 Turbo Rear Hand Brake cables
• Dr Drift Custom Hand Brake adapter bracket

Engine / Performance

• ARC Style Air Box
• 3" Cat Back Exhaust

Stereo

• Pioneer 6ch Head Unit
• Clarion 4 Channel Amp
• Focal Front Splits
• Custom Dual Bandpass 10"JBls
• 75A Circuit Breaker

Body /  Cosmetic / Etc

• Custom Re-trimmed Seats
• Factory Nissan Side Skirts
• Factory Nissan Rear Pods
• Rear Wing Removed

Wheels / Tires

• Front Wheels: 17 x 9 +0 ION Alloy 174
• Front Tires: 235/40-R17 - Toyo Proxes R1R
• Rear Wheels: 17 x 9 +0 ION Alloy 174
• Rear Tires: 255/40-R17 - Federal RSR