Relax, it's not a show car...

[Super_OK_S13]

This is one of the builds i am excited for!! Curious to see how the RHD swap goes! There's a guy out my way that converted his (Look up "Glowshift") s14 back to LHD. The car is LS swapped. i think there was clearance issues of some sort if i remember correct, that was in 2015/16

[-kenny-]

Great build

[afishysilvia]

Originally Posted by s1421

This car is going to be one hella nice when its done!

Thanks to you bro!

[afishysilvia]

Originally Posted by Super_OK_S13

This is one of the builds i am excited for!! Curious to see how the RHD swap goes! There's a guy out my way that converted his (Look up "Glowshift") s14 back to LHD. The car is LS swapped. i think there was clearance issues of some sort if i remember correct, that was in 2015/16

Thanks man, yours is coming along so nicely I gotta keep up with the bar! I have seen that one before, it’s nuts. There’s a lot of stuff that is more kind to the LHD platform on the LS but nothing out of reach. I’ll be using Sikky RHD headers that just came out so excited about that, in combination with a MSD shorty starter. I’ll have more updates real soon, just purchased materials to get the ball rolling body wise.

Originally Posted by -kenny-

Great build

Thanks man, appreciate the kind words.

[k00laid83]

Have you done the RHD wiring yet? I pm'd you on what I did for turn signal wiring when I converted my s13 like 10 years ago. It's super easy and there's no need to extend any turn signal plug wiring.

[afishysilvia]

Originally Posted by k00laid83

Have you done the RHD wiring yet? I pm'd you on what I did for turn signal wiring when I converted my s13 like 10 years ago. It's super easy and there's no need to extend any turn signal plug wiring.

Raul,

Thanks for the assistance so far, will be using this in the very near future.

[afishysilvia]

Update 11/17/19

Lots of progress to show on this turd finally.

Full deconstruction mode started...







Alas...the car is finally on its way to my boy JP for the goods to start happening.





Hes already started getting some of the body parts cleaned up...





While the 240 is with JP, the Altezza will be getting some much overdue love. Maybe ill toss a photo of it every now and then in here. Just got these Ganadors wrapped to match. Maybe its cliche but I just love the way Ganadors look over any other aftermarket mirrors.

[Krusty_s13]

GANADOR FOREVER!

Excited for the progress dude! It's going to be gooood.

[afishysilvia]

Update 11/25/19

Glass is out...finally time for the fun! Cant wait to show you guys more!





Also got the Altezza V2 look done, saucy.

[srh666]

you like advan ver.2 wheels?

[afishysilvia]

Originally Posted by srh666

you like advan ver.2 wheels?

Depends, on the 3 spoke I prefer forged 1 piece over the 2/3 piece. The S14 will be getting some new johnnies very soon! More to come on those, keeping it quiet for now.

[afishysilvia]

Update 11/30/19



RHD firewall trimmed to whats needed. More updates from my boy JP at J&V Auto body here in socal! Cant wait to get started on this thing!







Getting sooooo good.

Altezza update....



Got the 165mm pulley..shooting for 200hp haha.

[Super_OK_S13]

welp, thats the point of no return cut right there! gonna be awesome when finished for sure! i'm sure you have plans to re-paint the bay, but what about the the body, even though "its not a show car"? haha.

[afishysilvia]

Originally Posted by Super_OK_S13

welp, thats the point of no return cut right there! gonna be awesome when finished for sure! i'm sure you have plans to re-paint the bay, but what about the the body, even though "its not a show car"? haha.

Lol yea man! When I saw it a tear shed honestly lol. The “relax, irs not a show car” simply implied I have plans to drive it. I am not cutting corners but I wanna enjoy the car and not solely for shows. It’s getting the S15 front face lift, tons of JDM S14 interior goodies like full green light package, S14 HUD, and other stuff. Full engine bay paint, interior paint, outer paint with new moldings and what have you. Oh and finish supercharging the LS. Going RHD brings some adversities to the LS platform.

However...thank you Black Friday, full Sikky kit will be here this week!

[DJTTon]

Howre you sourcing the door mouldings and other mouldings for the S14?

[afishysilvia]

Originally Posted by DJTTon

Howre you sourcing the door mouldings and other mouldings for the S14?

Nissanparts on Instagram has most of the moldings. They go in/out of stock a lot, I purchased a while back and have been stock piling knowing I’ll need it later.

[afishysilvia]

Update 12/8/19

Removed the sound deadening with dry ice yesterday.



Car is getting inside and bay sanded down for paint and the new sheet metal.



Test fitting the new OEM S15 core support.

[Super_OK_S13]

pm'd about the bracket!! still excited to see this come to life!!

[afishysilvia]

Update 12/30/19

So much good stuff so far, firewall is tack welded in just touching up final fitment.



Same for core support and hood fitment. I was not aware the differences in the S15 and S14 hood hinges, I tried to space it up but decided to buy the correct hinges so now I have to wait. For now heres some more fun stuff...





Also some fun with the Altezza, hit a local cars and kegs event at a brewery in Anaheim.



Gonna slap this new one on and then a retune!



Stay tuned.

[S14rebuild]

Stop teasing lol

[afishysilvia]

Update 12/31/19

Hope everyones New Year's is kicking off strong. Heres the pick up today, thank you Crimson.

2020 coming up strong.

[[240sx]]

Originally Posted by afishysilvia

Update 12/31/19
2020 coming up strong.

[emoji54]Hell yeah. Dope wheels. 17/18 stagger gonna be interesting.


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[afishysilvia]

Originally Posted by [240sx]

[emoji54]Hell yeah. Dope wheels. 17/18 stagger gonna be Interesting.

Yea man should fit perfect, I’m staying 100% oem body parts with factory metals.

No aftermarket aero here, just not my style in these cars.

[afishysilvia]

Update 1/4/2020

Happy New Years Everyone!

The car is finally back home!!!!!! So awesome to see the RHD firewall completed and the S15 core support. My buddy JP at J&V Auto Body absolutely killed it! I couldn't be happier with it and it's not even painted yet.







Now it's time to install the motor on the Sikky mounts, put the super charger on and the other random odds and bits to get it ready for the fab work. Still waiting on some parts to arrive from New Zealand and Russia for the remainder of sheet metal pieces.

[afishysilvia]

Update 1/8/20

Nothing new on the chassis yet, however parts to make this as clean and oem as possible keep showing up.



The Altezza has been keeping me busy, the new S/C setup was engineered for a VW bug so the alignment of the belts is off. Have to modify the custom hub.



Cut the outer housing off the snout for the S/C since now going to a fixed pulley setup. Waiting for my machinist to give me back the hub that will be moved inward.

[Lavish]

This going to be a s14.5?


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[afishysilvia]

Originally Posted by Lavish

This going to be a s14.5?


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Yep, but full metal conversion. The thought of fiberglass makes me itch...

[afishysilvia]

Update 1/16/20

Received the last pieces of the RHD metal that I needed to make this as OEM as possible. My buddy from NZ mailed me the RHD dash bar and RHD E-brake lever mount for the trans tunnel.



Drilled the spot welds out of the bracket and removed the bracket from the cut section he mailed me. Also sanded down the dash bar as it was rusty probably from its time in a junkyard. Primed it with rust protector and then some black paint. Should have some progress on this thing over the weekend.





Altezza Update (if anyone is even following this part haha)

Got the new S/C on the car, took some modifications of the pulley for belt alignment but its working great. Dyno is this weekend, I also decided to replace all the ignition coils with OEM goodness. Installed an IS300 Koyo radiator in with no issues, just some new holes on the radiator mounting straps up top. Aiming for over 200BHP.

[afishysilvia]

Update 1/29/20

Got the RHD dash bar painted finally and was able to test fit.





OEM RHD E-Brake bracket



New S15 bumper retainer going to use along with my SF bash bar to make the retainer still functional.



Test fitted the Chasebay tucked rad, going to wait till motor is in on the Sikky mounts before I cut to ensure I know how far in is needed.



Slapped on the new Quiktime Bellhousing to make those clutch changes far easier.



Unfortunately this is how the car sits currently, plan to get back on it very soon.



New steps are:
-Motor/trans mated just for mockup and then installed into chassis.
-Install intercooler
-Install Supercharger

Then off to fab work for piping and other odd bits and ends.

[afishysilvia]

Update 2/5/20

So back to the "cheapest swap to do"

Cut the core support to make it removable for future use, will be using rivnuts and welding some tabs on the cut portion to make sure I can secure it down correctly.



Money Shot



Gotta finish the bag install on the Altezza, then I am going to drop the Sikky oil pan on and mount it in the car for fab work. Should be in for paint very soon!