Sim Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 So as per my Hello post yesterday, we bought a Nissan S12 back in 2009 after doing some drifting at Silverstone in a 370z during the Nissan days. The car started out having been badly painted and stickered up by the previous owner (the Xbox logos weren't me, honest). We regularly broke it but had lots of fun and crashed through the barriers, into oil drums and over the cones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Over time I stuck on a S13 paddle clutch, Saab intercooler and manual boost control valve. Then after a few more runs, I decided to pull it apart and do the S13 based coilover conversion and stick on the S13 brakes. We also cut out loads of rot and got a GP body kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Then came the decision to get someone who knew what they were doing to make it go faster and safer. So I approached Mark and the team at Abbey for the mechanicals and Terry Loxton for the restoration of the shell and started the strip of the donor 350Z. Leadfoot Racing have completed the cage and Abbey ahve completed the engine mounts and mock up, so soon it will be winging its way to Terrys for the shell work. I'll put some more pics up as it progresses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Used to love the s12 as a kid, rare sight these days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Haven't seen an S12 for a while, keep up the good work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Ive had a few over the years, a VQ one would be a right weapon IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Thanks for the comments, it should be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Quick update The beast has reached the bodyshop. Its with APVM who are doing a great job, check them out of you need something restoring. http://www.apvmbodyrepair.co.uk/ Hopefully it will be heading back to Abbey in a few week time ready for the rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Sim said: Quick update The beast has reached the bodyshop. Its with APVM who are doing a great job, check them out of you need something restoring. http://www.apvmbodyrepair.co.uk/ Hopefully it will be heading back to Abbey in a few week time ready for the rebuild. Strong work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Shell is progressing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Nice grippy interior floor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 That's looking a bit smart mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Few more pics from Body shop. Getting me far too excited again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Great work and looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Is that a genuine Grand Prix kit? If so youre mad putting it on a driftcar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 On 02/04/2019 at 13:59, docwra said: Is that a genuine Grand Prix kit? If so youre mad putting it on a driftcar lol, its an ebay GP kit I'm mad for doing the whole project ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I honestly cannot wait to see this up and running, its going to be awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 So after a long wait for new door pins, we have progress :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 The big question is does it stay all red or do we stick with the original plan and put big white stripes on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Stripes it is I'm excited 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 I visited her at the bodyshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebZman Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 very very good job a few years ago, I owned an S12 and a 350z, it's great cars and your wedding is amazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 Sorry for the delayed update, but it's well under way being put back together now with Mark and the team at Abbey Motorsport. Front end, S13/S14/Japspeed adjustable LCA and Tension Rods, stock rack with delrin bushes from one of the S12 specialists in the USA, BC coilovers, S13 brakes which are enough to lock the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 Rear: Z31T shafts, stubs and companion flanges, KaaZ 2 way lsd in stock R200 longnose housing, BC damper and adjustable perch kit. KMAC adjustable camber bushes in the trailing arms and Z31 poly bushes in subframe Twin S12 calipers, so hydro is on a separate circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 Engine: Custom mounts, custom prop, custom gbox mount/crossmember. Pipe might be a bit loud but can always put a mid-box in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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