Nissan S13..99% Done!

Wow, I ACTUALLY finished a model

Ive had this kit for ages, and like all other models, something happened, and I gave up and stashed it away. Then I got thinking: Since its an S13, why not make it look like CRAP deliberately, because I can get away with it by saying its a "hardcore JDM drift machine". And so my half-assed expedition began.

I primered it, then painted it flat black, ala the SCC S13, however I made sure to scratch some paint off, so the bare primer would show creating the "battle scar" effect. The flat black interior, cracked lights, and ill fitting wheels complete the look.

To some of you, this car will look like total and complete ass. To others, who appreciate the simple beauty of a "borro" drift machine, this car will be one of the coolest models you've ever seen. Its basically a love it or hate it car.

On a side note, my Hachi thread freezes me comp everytime I try and run the page, so I cant show any progress pics :frown:

P.S I suck at teh picture taking too

A Fake "History" Behind the car(inspired behind toniosevens history of his TE27)

This 1992 Nissan Silvia K's belongs to a former english teacher in the Kanto area of Japan.

The car began life as a Silvia K's with the Hearts package, and had 2 prior owners. This car from day one was used on the circuts and the mountain passes, and has a crash, which damaged the front end. The previous owner replaced the un-popular twin-projector headlamps with a pair of non-projector CA18DET headlights, which are highly sought after, and a Silvia Aero bumper, that was slightyly damaged. The front middle portion was cut off to make room for a front-mount intercooler, which has not been installed yet.

The car was originally a lime-green(as can be seen by the mirrors, which were swapped for Aero mirrors, then swapped back and left un-painted) on gray two-tone but has been re-painted flat black so it can easily be touched up after the many minor colisions it endures while drifting.

Since the stock SR20DET pumps out a modest 205hp, the engine modifications have been minor, consisting of a Trust Air cleaner, Greddy SP cat-back exhuast, ARC Blowoff valve, and Greddy boost controller and turbo timer.

The car features a stock VLSD, Tein height adjustable coil-over suspension, and a 5-lug conversion. R33 rims mounted on 17" Bridgestone Expedia tires.

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Looks good! :biggrin:


On a side note, you really did get some serious ownage against that dirtydawg kid. :bigthumb:

Thanks, and yes, I know I did! Thanks

I was expecting people (ricers) would say it looks like ass, but hey, its supposed to. if you like the look, then you "get" the car.

It has been done for decades in America by serious street-rodders that never had time to paint their cars.

Not just that, the whole bashed up kinda deal

I'm digging it:biggrin: Great idea for using the hardcore drift machine idea...Great Work!!!

Hmm looks like my car so Im getting it cuz my car been primed for 2 years.

Thanks for the compliments guys

Got 2 models coming up-an AE86 and a JZX100 Chaser!

Originally posted by Modgod
Hmm looks like my car so Im getting it cuz my car been primed for 2 years.


Your '98 Saleen Mustang has been primered for 2 years? :bloated: :rolleyes:

Not to mention SVT has nothing to do with Saleen. :rolleyes:

Dorikin--Can't wait to see what you come up with for your AE86 and the chaser...Keep us updated.

haha... thats a great little theme project and nobody should critisize a theme project. i do the exact same thing for my mess-ups as well, just create a situation or theme for the car to explain damage. great recycling job! as a 1:1 92' 240sx owner i had a question or two. which kit is that? its not a Silvia or a hatchback. i havent been able to find a 240sx model that had a normal trunk like my car that wasnt a Silvia. also do you know if any company ever made a kit of the American 240sx with pop up lights and normal trunk, all ive found with pop-up lights is the hatchback. also are those rims from a VW Golf model?

oops it is a Silvia sorry im loopy but that isnt Tamiya kit and it doesnt have the Silvia air dam in the lower right corner of the front?

Originally posted by freakmech
oops it is a Silvia sorry im loopy but that isnt Tamiya kit and it doesnt have the Silvia air dam in the lower right corner of the front?

Its a Fujimi kit

Its a Silvia factory Aero bumper, with a mega peice cut out to make way for a front mount intercooler

And those rims are from a Tamiya R33. Looks 11tybillion times better in person, pics dont do it justice.

did u use putty?
looks like it has some battle scars from drifitng!~
more time and effort on the little stuff would make it better!

its supposed to look like trash :P

Dorikin, I must say thats one hot S13. Maybe sometimes doing crappy on a model turns out to be a good thing. Nice job :tongue:.

I just love watching D1 videos and see the poor s13's front bumper pop off from the "tire blockade." Good job

BTW, what happened to the rear lights...?