NISSAN SAMURAI (SENTRA HATCHBACK)
This is my ride: a Nissan Ninja Samurai (also known as Sentra Hatchback in the USA). Why Ninja Samurai? well that's the way Nissan Mexico named this version in my country, they change the names all the time, so here the American Sentra (1984 - 1990) was named Tsuru, the Sentra Hatchback (from 1988) was named Hikari...the 200SX it's Lucino here...and more...
I have this car since 1997 when I was 15, now, few years later it's like I wanna, I'm a big racing fan so every mod I made is thinking about racing, from the engine to the interior. Here you got a few pictures of my Nissan, and if you wanna know anything else you could check my website: www.quiroga.mx.vg . All my inspiration comes from the WTCC (World Touring Car Championship) and WRC (World Rally Championship), but I'm not rich so I've to improve and do things by myself...
Technical specifications for 2008
Nissan Ninja Samurai (Sentra Hatchback)
Engine:
Nissan 1.6-litre. Four cylinders, 16 valves, head, cams and valves from Sentra 1991. Double Carburator. Big radiator from Sentra 1995. Turbocharged. Stainless exhaust system from Ulrich F1 Exhaust.
Power:
110 bhp at 6500 rpm (aprox.)
Torque:
98 Nm at 4000 rpm (aprox.)
Lubricant / Fuel: Shell / Pemex.
Transmission:
Front wheel drive with 5 speeds + reverse.
Suspension:
Front and rear: MacPherson struts (front) and Trailing-Arm struts (rear). Front and rear anti-roll bars.
Brakes:
280 mm discs with two piston monoblock calipers.
Hydraulic handbrake: Adjustable front / rear bias.
Steering:
Power-assisted high-ratio (12:1) rack and pinion. Two turns lock to lock.
Wheels:
5.5 in x 13 in (Torino chrome steel) wheels with 205/60/HR13 directional tyres.
Bodyshell:
Unitary construction. Unique pressed steel side panels. Unique front bumper treatment. Rear bumper modified. Racing stickers.
Fuel tank:
40 litre capacity, located centrally.
Interior:
Racing steering wheel with electronic control. Modified seats. Racing seat belts. Red painted instruments.
Dimensions:
Length: 4250mm.
Width: 1770mm.
Height: 1420mm.
Wheelbase: 2615mm.
Weight: 1230kg minimum.
Modifications by: Jonathan Quiroga (Electromechanical Engineer). Quiroga Racing
Pictures (January 2006):
01. The new bumper:
02. Dark headlights, fog lamps from PIAA, new grill, Unique fascia:
03. Side view with WRC style stickers:
04. Rear fascia is a model from VW Jetta GLI MKII:
05. Red steering wheel, racing pedals, modified shift knob, leather covers for the seats:
06. The interior is pretty much stock:
07. The engine:
08. Another view of engine:
09. Red head cover:
10. New livery for the fascia, back + red:
11. The front fascia is a mix: VW Golf GTI MKII + Nissan 200SX GTR:
12. Side mirrows painted in red:
13. Side view:
14. Rear view:
15. Rear fascia:
16. Torino Wheels + Tornel Directional tyres:
17. "D1" = Grand Prix Drifting One:
18. Ulrich F1 Exhaust system:
19. Left side:
20. Racing stickers:
21. More racing stickers:
22. The paint of the hood is a lit' bit damaged, but soon will be repaired:
23. Two pairs of fog lamps, both from PIAA:
24. Custom work on headlights:
25. "1.8" liters logo from a VW Vento, my engine isn't 1.8...but the logo looks great:
26. Painted dash:
27. Steering wheel with rally type arrow and CD Player remote control.
28. Rear seat:
29. Another rear view:
30. Another side view:
31. Headlights on!!!:
32. The front fascia is made of glass fiber and plastic:
33. Dark headlights with eyebrow:
34. Great shot:
35. Another great shot:
36. 205 tyres are really wide:
37. Red front lip:
38. I wanna install a VW Golf GTI MKII complete front fascia soon:
39. Just another pic:
40. Wearing its Eagle Bra:
41. Wearing its Eagle Bra:
42. Wearing its Eagle Bra:
43. As seen in 2000 - 2002:
44. Front fascia as seen in 2003:
45. As seen in 1999:
+ Pics & + Info soon!!!
Page 2: Pictures and mods for 2007
Page 3: Pictures and mods for 2008
Page 4: Pictures and mods for 2009 (Coming soon)
