Project SilEighty

A starting price too good to refuse, already had the idea of where I wanted my next street car to go.... This 180SX was in the right place at the right time to fall into my care.... Watch it evolve right here!

Sunday, November 28, 2010

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.

Friday, November 19, 2010

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.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

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!

Friday, October 15, 2010

Allignment

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

Friday, September 24, 2010

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!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

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...

Monday, September 6, 2010

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

Friday, September 3, 2010

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

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Wheels & Tires Ion Alloy 17x9 +0 with R1Rs & RSRs

I'll just let the pictures talk....

Ion Alloy 174 - 17x9 +0

FR: 235/40-17 Toyo R1R
RR: 255/40-17 Federal RSR



30mm Bolt On Spacers all round, 60mm over fenders on the way should cover them just nicely....

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

SilEighty - Facelift

The day after picking the 180SX up all the parts were dropped off to get her straight again, well almost straight as the donor panels weren't the best...

Monday, August 16, 2010

A New Project Begins - SilEighty

Not even looking for another project or daily or anything I stumbled across a 95 180SX with rego and minor front end damaged... Cheap! Having a pre-formed idea in my head of how I'd like to build a nice SilEighty one day, and a friend who had a full S13 front end for sale, it seemed like fate suggested I follow this path...