Hello everyone, this is the first time I have ever done a build thread so go easy on me..
So I previously owned a 350z and I decided that I wanted to get an S15, I messaged a guy local to me who owned a good spec spec r to let him know that if he was looking to sell then I would be very interested! I was just in time, the car was going to be up for sale in 3 weeks after it was MOT'ed, so in that time period he let me view the car a few times and got the car in the air so I could have a good look around before he put a fresh coat of underseal on. Being a mechanic himself, he was very knowledgable about the car and was very accommodating when asking to get it privately inspected.
So after the MOT and private inspection by a local garage to me, I was happy to purchase my first S15 and couldn't stop grinning!
So that's the boring part out of the way, 3 weeks on and I have taken the plunge to start a build thread as I want to get the car in a better condition in general and feel it would be good to have a documentary of what I've done under my ownership!
First off, here is the spec of the car!
Engine
SR20DET 1998 Spec R
Greddy front mount intercooler
Samco hoses
Oil catch tank
Greddy boost controller
Z32 air flow meter
Surefire coil packs
Nistune ecu and live remap
NGK spark plugs BPR7's
Walbro fuel pump
HKS actuator
Apexi intake filter
Japspeed twin downpipe
Japspeed decat
Japspeed turbo elbow
Powerflow exhaust system
Transmission
6 speed stock gearbox
ACT 6 paddle clutch
Driftworks super light flywheel
Kazz 1.5 LSD
Redline shockproof gear and diff oil
Chassis
HSD monopro coilovers
Upper strut brace
Driftworks camber arms, toe rods and traction rods
Driftworks lower shock bushes
Polly bushed anti roll bar links
Driftworks steering rack spacers
External
M Sports front bumper, side skirts and rear bumper
50/50 tail lights
Driftworks BGW
8K HID'S
Wheels and Brakes
Weds Kranze LXZ 18x9 front and 18x9.5 rear
JR Racing 10 mm spacers on front
Continental tyres all round
Axis brake pads
R32 GTST front callipers just been rebuilt with braided front brake hoses
Interior
Sony double din headunit
Nismo factory clocks 280km
Momo steering wheel
Yashio gearknob
Razo pedals
HKS turbo timer
Swoosh oil pressure/oil temp/water temp gauges in dash vents
Toad car alarm with tilt sensors
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As it is an already decent spec my main focus for the time being is to clean it up a little, it's got a few spots of surface rust on the front wings, side skirts and underside of bonnet so they are the priority. The coilovers have seen better days too so they will need refurbing or changing over!
As I am making this build thread three weeks after purchase I will update upload some things I have already done a little later! If you have got this far through my boring introduction could anyone please advise on best ways to upload pics as they are far less dull!
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So I previously owned a 350z and I decided that I wanted to get an S15, I messaged a guy local to me who owned a good spec spec r to let him know that if he was looking to sell then I would be very interested! I was just in time, the car was going to be up for sale in 3 weeks after it was MOT'ed, so in that time period he let me view the car a few times and got the car in the air so I could have a good look around before he put a fresh coat of underseal on. Being a mechanic himself, he was very knowledgable about the car and was very accommodating when asking to get it privately inspected.
So after the MOT and private inspection by a local garage to me, I was happy to purchase my first S15 and couldn't stop grinning!
So that's the boring part out of the way, 3 weeks on and I have taken the plunge to start a build thread as I want to get the car in a better condition in general and feel it would be good to have a documentary of what I've done under my ownership!
First off, here is the spec of the car!
Engine
SR20DET 1998 Spec R
Greddy front mount intercooler
Samco hoses
Oil catch tank
Greddy boost controller
Z32 air flow meter
Surefire coil packs
Nistune ecu and live remap
NGK spark plugs BPR7's
Walbro fuel pump
HKS actuator
Apexi intake filter
Japspeed twin downpipe
Japspeed decat
Japspeed turbo elbow
Powerflow exhaust system
Transmission
6 speed stock gearbox
ACT 6 paddle clutch
Driftworks super light flywheel
Kazz 1.5 LSD
Redline shockproof gear and diff oil
Chassis
HSD monopro coilovers
Upper strut brace
Driftworks camber arms, toe rods and traction rods
Driftworks lower shock bushes
Polly bushed anti roll bar links
Driftworks steering rack spacers
External
M Sports front bumper, side skirts and rear bumper
50/50 tail lights
Driftworks BGW
8K HID'S
Wheels and Brakes
Weds Kranze LXZ 18x9 front and 18x9.5 rear
JR Racing 10 mm spacers on front
Continental tyres all round
Axis brake pads
R32 GTST front callipers just been rebuilt with braided front brake hoses
Interior
Sony double din headunit
Nismo factory clocks 280km
Momo steering wheel
Yashio gearknob
Razo pedals
HKS turbo timer
Swoosh oil pressure/oil temp/water temp gauges in dash vents
Toad car alarm with tilt sensors
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As it is an already decent spec my main focus for the time being is to clean it up a little, it's got a few spots of surface rust on the front wings, side skirts and underside of bonnet so they are the priority. The coilovers have seen better days too so they will need refurbing or changing over!
As I am making this build thread three weeks after purchase I will update upload some things I have already done a little later! If you have got this far through my boring introduction could anyone please advise on best ways to upload pics as they are far less dull!
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