Levan's 93' hatchback resto/custom 180sx build thread.

[KiLLeR2001]

This one car makes up for at least 100 Florida-Fail cars. I'm still kinda shocked this car is in FL and I've never seen it!

[s0fa king]

simply amazing.

[Driftwurks]

Originally Posted by s0fa king

simply amazing.

I couldn't have said it any better.

[RearSlip]

Hello, B. Levan. I followed this build in anticipation and you did not disappoint. Your car looks fantastic, and has changed my opinion on that type of rim (Where the spokes curve out and then curve back in).
Finally created an account to congratulate you on the article covering your car in Modified Magazine. I was flipping through my latest issue and was surprised to see your Silvia. Congratulations, again.

[RearSlip]

Or was it Super Street? I don't recall.
Congrats, anyway.

[PG BOOSTED]

Seen at Enjuku BBQ this past saturday car is sick

[Marc Anthony]

Originally Posted by Levan. B

Thanks for all the compliments dudes.

It kinda bothers me, they are OEM valences, and I'm not sure how to fix it. They fit very well everywhere else. it makes me wonder if the 180sx bumper skin is slightly different, but i HIGHLY doubt it. I have no real solution to it, feel free to suggest some. haha.

I have an entire JDM rear bumper for my type x, and there's no gap...

[Levan. B]

First of all, Thank you everyone for all the appreciation. Some time I will try to get around to some updates with the car. Nothing much has changed with it recently so I haven't been motivated to post. I've been very busy working on my old car so I don't have time to accomplish much else.

Originally Posted by RearSlip

Hello, B. Levan. I followed this build in anticipation and you did not disappoint. Your car looks fantastic, and has changed my opinion on that type of rim (Where the spokes curve out and then curve back in).
Finally created an account to congratulate you on the article covering your car in Modified Magazine. I was flipping through my latest issue and was surprised to see your Silvia. Congratulations, again.

Awesome! I'm glad to hear it. Thank you good sir.

It was featured in the OCT 2012 issue of Super Street Magazine.

Originally Posted by Marc Anthony

I have an entire JDM rear bumper for my type x, and there's no gap...

I would imagine that its because those valences were born with that bumper from the beginning? If not, then the bumper may be different. I just find it very hard to believe Nissan would make an entire new mold for such a subtle difference to compensate for those valences. Either way, I can't do much about it now haha. The car is finished

[va240dude]

Congrats on the feature man, car is outstanding....time you make a build thread for you old car too

[tricky_ab]

Congrats on the feature!

[EazyS13]

the feature is dope man congrats

[aznnoodleboi]

Congrats! Car looks amazing

[benz88]

Sick build, Just read the whole thing.

Question, That new gauge cluster cover where did you get it?

[Levan. B]

Thanks Bros!

Originally Posted by benz88

Sick build, Just read the whole thing.

Question, That new gauge cluster cover where did you get it?

From Nissan. If you have a mini air buffer handy you can make your old one look like brand new. Use cleaner wax or fine buffing compound, and a little bit of patience... It will look like brand new

[benz88]

Originally Posted by Levan. B

Thanks Bros!



From Nissan. If you have a mini air buffer handy you can make your old one look like brand new. Use cleaner wax or fine buffing compound, and a little bit of patience... It will look like brand new

Awesome i'll have to try that out! thanks.

[EazyS13]

Originally Posted by Levan. B

Thanks Bros!



From Nissan. If you have a mini air buffer handy you can make your old one look like brand new. Use cleaner wax or fine buffing compound, and a little bit of patience... It will look like brand new

this....i bet you could use one of those headlight repair kits on it, just be careful

[drscooper]

awsome car man and congrats on the feature!!!

[s0fa king]

Originally Posted by benz88

Sick build, Just read the whole thing.

Question, That new gauge cluster cover where did you get it?

http://www.courtesyparts.com/240sx-p...1457_1461.html

[OutlawLui]

i picked up the Oct. super street mag and saw this in there, car looks sick. Must make all the hard work worth it

[LI NY 240sx]

Hey, congrats on the feature. Excellent work on the car. So much inspiration here.

Originally Posted by Levan. B

The car is finished

I can't wait til I can say those words.

[36chambers]

hey beutiful build man, i wanted to ask what did you use to refinish the center console?

[EnjukuBG]

I can't wait for the v8 swap to go in.

[Bullitt_180sx]

Amazing build man, car is gorgeous, was just looking at it in super street at the grocery store. My only gripe, the emblem.... So much attention to detail on the build, but you used the wrong emblem.... And to top it off, they put a close up of it in the mag.

Other than that, awesome.

[Levan. B]

Originally Posted by 36chambers

hey beutiful build man, i wanted to ask what did you use to refinish the center console?

Appreciated!
I used satin finish paint that was custom mixed. It was matched from the OEM color. The paint is made by a company called SEM.

Originally Posted by Bullitt_180sx

Amazing build man, car is gorgeous, was just looking at it in super street at the grocery store. My only gripe, the emblem.... So much attention to detail on the build, but you used the wrong emblem.... And to top it off, they put a close up of it in the mag.

Other than that, awesome.

Thanks.

Honestly, I didn't even think twice about that lol. I think it looks fine. I'm quite surprised you were particular enough to notice. Find me a brand new 1997 180sx Emblem and I will buy it. The reason one was not put on there was because I couldn't get my hands on a new one, or a MINT used emblem.

[KiLLeR2001]

Originally Posted by Levan. B

Honestly, I didn't even think twice about that lol. I think it looks fine. I'm quite surprised you were particular enough to notice. Find me a brand new 1997 180sx Emblem and I will buy it. The reason one was not put on there was because I couldn't get my hands on a new one, or a MINT used emblem.

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[Levan. B]

Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

NissanParts.cc - Your #1 Source for OEM Parts and Accessories

That isn't the OEM 180sx emblem. Kouki emblems shouldn't have tabs on them, and the emblem is wider. " NISSAN " doesn't take up the whole emblem on the 97 180sx, there is space on each end. That is just a stock USDM one.

[KiLLeR2001]

Originally Posted by Levan. B

That isn't the OEM 180sx emblem. Kouki emblems shouldn't have tabs on them, and the emblem is wider. " NISSAN " doesn't take up the whole emblem on the 97 180sx, there is space on each end. That is just a stock USDM one.

Contact the Nismo Shop. Ray got me the 180sx rear hatch emblem that I couldn't find anywhere.

Welcome to The NISMO Shop - At West Covina Nissan

[Bullitt_180sx]

Originally Posted by Levan. B

Honestly, I didn't even think twice about that lol. I think it looks fine. I'm quite surprised you were particular enough to notice. Find me a brand new 1997 180sx Emblem and I will buy it. The reason one was not put on there was because I couldn't get my hands on a new one, or a MINT used emblem.

Should be the same as like a 1995 or 1996 maxima. I have a used one. Part number is 62890-31U00.

[180sxXX]

On the first pic of his old 180 how do u get that small lip above the wheel on the rear quator pannel

[PG BOOSTED]

Originally Posted by 180sxXX

On the first pic of his old 180 how do u get that small lip above the wheel on the rear quator pannel

Its called "Fender Rolling". You can use a baseball bat and a heat gun( not the cleanest but it works), Or get a heat gun and "Fender Roller." Fender Rolling is mostly done for going low on a wide wheel/tire. This also helps in decreasing the wheel hitting/scrubbing.