Should I build this?

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Signal Auto's S15-180 Drift Car, AKA Drifter X's car. It combines the front cut of a S15 with the body of a late model RPS13 180SX. Lots of things must be scratch build, like the wing and body kit.
Aww, but I'm gonna be broke if I do buy both S15 and 180SX for this project...what should I do@@

Originally posted by turbos86

Signal Auto's S15-180 Drift Car, AKA Drifter X's car. It combines the front cut of a S15 with the body of a late model RPS13 180SX. Lots of things must be scratch build, like the wing and body kit.
Aww, but I'm gonna be broke if I do buy both S15 and 180SX for this project...what should I do@@

I don't remember if Fujimi has the 180SX late model, but if they do, you might as well buy two kits and go broke. Then, make a killer replica and you'll gain respect. :) The wings can be made cheap from Evergreen plastic sheet.

Originally posted by hirofkd


I don't remember if Fujimi has the 180SX late model, but if they do, you might as well buy two kits and go broke. Then, make a killer replica and you'll gain respect. :) The wings can be made cheap from Evergreen plastic sheet.

:D Man, haha that's funny how you put it! You do have a point. I believe I've seen a late model of it. This car's been tempting me since the day I saw it in Sport Compact Car. Oh man, I'm gonna need wheels too! Awww, what should I do!! The car is growing on me:toothless

Build it! then see if you can salvage enough of the left overs to make another one with a 180 front and the S15 back :)

Originally posted by CAptynCrunch
Build it! then see if you can salvage enough of the left overs to make another one with a 180 front and the S15 back :)

That's shouldn't be a problem, the plan is to swap front end of the two cars. Any ideas what I can do with the 1-via (180 front, Silvia rear car)?

HELL YEAH
With your skills it should not be a problem

I'll tell my friend the fetch me the models when he's in HK....aww, but he doesn't come back until september!!:bloated:

Is has the name......

It's Sil-180 (Silvia-180)
Well it's on the magazine called Super Street if you need some moe pics...I can post some......

anyways....good luck~!
Bai~~~~
Finnally Korea is playing tomorrow with portugal....

Go Korea~! :devil: Red devils......that's wut we call in Korea.... :D

I was considering doing a strawberry face conversion like the one you want to fabricate, but it costs 2-3k for the parts...and the fenders in real life have to be fabricated from fiberglass rather than using the OEM metal ones...anyways, enough of my ranting. I've seen pictures of S15's with s13 front ends also...actually looks very unique. so you wouldnt be wasting any parts in buying the 2 models...just swapping the front clips :D I say go for it. And if you fabricate that body kit, that would be even sweeter :eek: Let me see if I can find that pic of the s13 front end s15 with body kit...

Originally posted by siege35
I was considering doing a strawberry face conversion like the one you want to fabricate, but it costs 2-3k for the parts...and the fenders in real life have to be fabricated from fiberglass rather than using the OEM metal ones...anyways, enough of my ranting. I've seen pictures of S15's with s13 front ends also...actually looks very unique. so you wouldnt be wasting any parts in buying the 2 models...just swapping the front clips :D I say go for it. And if you fabricate that body kit, that would be even sweeter :eek: Let me see if I can find that pic of the s13 front end s15 with body kit...

Really? I always thought it would be directly swapping of sheet metals between the 2 car. If you can find the pic, that'll be great :)

AccordTypeR: I have that issue of Super Street, but thanks for the offer!
Korea is looking strong this year, they might have a chance against Portugal.

Not exactly the same topic but I also thought this was interesting: s14 front end on s13. Still looking for the s15 with s13 front end... ;)

http://www.liquid2k.com/djsukebe/rps14sileighty.jpg

and s14 with s13 front end...

http://photos.onebigvillage.com/pubimage.asp?id_=71726

DROOLLLLLLLLLL GOOD LINE BUMPERS!:ylsuper
I donno what to say about the S14...it looks weirdly EVIL:devil:

Here ya go buddy! S15 with S13 front end...Enjoy...it looks niiiice...:cool:

http://www.nissansilvia.co.nz/events/Tokyo02/n03.jpg

And I do agree...those JDM pieces are o so cool :D

siege, can you give me more info about this S15 with S13 front end
I notice it has "www.v-opt.co.jp" on its windsheild and should be an entry in the D1 drifting contest. It'll be so cool to match it beside the Signal's car!

Sorry turbos86...don't know any of the details of the car, but ran across it while looking at this year's tokyo autosalon pics... :( But from what I understand, this car appeared in an option around early to mid 2001). I'm not sure the extent of the info provided in the option either...but I do think with your skills you could put together the 1/24 version ;)

And about those fenders... the OEM metal ones can be used, but they need to be modified so its just easier to use prefabricated fiberglass ones.

I believe there's some information in 2 volumes of Video Option this year relating to the drift contest. Did a search on google and no luck.
Oh well, I'm not in a hurry anyways, but thanks!

No prob...and good luck with those kits...this discussion inspires me to do some of these front end conversions in 1/24 scale myself. Any idea if its cheaper to buy in HK or from HLJ? I'll be heading out to HK myself in July/August :)

Keep us updated on your progress...and I'll let you know if I find out anything more about that car!

2 more pics for your reference:

http://64.14.193.106/p131235_image_large.jpg
http://64.14.193.106/p131238_image_large.jpg

Enjoy!

The kinds of girls a Signal Silvia attracts...tsk tsk. ;)

http://www.nissansilvia.co.nz/events/Tokyo02/n33.jpg

No wait its a reference I swear! :D

WOW!!!!Look at the girls...ar, I mean the cars!:rolleyes: The lines flow really well from the 180 front to the S15 rear. These pics are great! I went to the site written on the car but there's no info there. http://www.masamotorsports.com/

I believe the prices in Hk are similar to HLJ. If you are going there in the summer, buy some models!!! Save yourself some shipping fees.

Wow if the price is about the same I def will buy in HK to save on shipping...I checked out the Masa website myself, and also could not find any information on that particular s15. Interestingly enough, Masa is often chosen by s13 owners for its fiberglass fenders for the s15 front end conversion...:) Glad you enjoyed the pics!