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Me & Some of the guys from "Super Sreet Magazine" (Nads, Ricky Chu, Elliot)

 

KT SO

 

Whats up, Welcome to my CarDomain page, My name is Steven aka Dark Drift, Creator of the JDM Life Cardomain Group. And this is my Nissan 240SX/Silvia S13 (Built not Bought). I've owned her for 7-8 long wonderful years now as my daily driver turned full project thats always under construction. Every modification up to now has been performed by me with some help from a friend at times, And I still have so much left to do.

Currently I am in the process of getting the last few parts for the exterior collected so that I can have them installed and painted at the same time.

I regularly assist as a volunteer for the promoting of the HIN Shows that come to Arizona, Sometimes working the events. I Plan to enter my car in the next one or two years.

Feel free to drop a line in my G-book(s) with any opinions, suggestions, Questions or comments on my Car and/or Page.

 

 

 

 

 

 My Nissan Silvia S13/240SX

 

 

 

EXTERIOR:>>>>>NEXT STEP IS PAINT>>>>>

I have had many ideas for paint colors. Skyline R34 blue, Lemans sunset or Daytona Blue from from the 350Z/Z33. maybe two tone with a black top..., But after communicating with friend Nobuteru "NOB" Taniguchi, He suggested that I should paint my car the same color as his personal S15, S14, & 180SX. I might just take his advice and switch it up, I do love that color. We'll see, Stay tuned!...

JDM Conversion(s):

First I started by converting her over to the JDM 5 Lug setup with new 5 Lug hubs & bearings by Ichiba. Which will allow me to run Bigger Wider wheels with crazy offsets and better clearance for Big brakes like the Z32 upgrade or maybe the Gold Brembo setup off the Z33 or GTR.

Front:

Rear:

Wheels/Rims: (3 Sets)

Next it was time to ditch those skinny 4 lug wheels. A few years back I found my dream wheels, A set of authentic JDM Nissan Skyline GTR R34 wheels. Size 18x9.5 with a +30 offset. They are wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE040 225/45/18 Tires that are slightly stretched (Hipari).
I was originaly going to go with a set of Grenades that were the look alikes. But came across these at the right time. Big ups to RB Motoring. Personaly I would rather own these than a set of Volks, Works, Or Gram Lights ect. Anyday. You can get those anywhere, Just try to find a set of these for sale here in the states and you'll see what I mean. But Damn I was so close to buying a Front Clip.

 

I now have 2 more spare wheels sets, Both are OEM Nissan 350Z wheels:

18" Staggered Track edition Wheels by Rays Engineering.

 

And

17" Staggered OEM 7 Spoke wheels (currently installed)

Gotta love Nissan Wheels!!!

Next it was time for her to go back to her JDM roots (exterior wise).
After almost going with the S15 strawberry face, I decided to stick with the Silvia S13 Front End Conversion. GoodBye Flip up headlights and pignose. It was fun while it lasted,
She looked so sad on her last day with flip ups ):

 

On to bigger and better things. I got some good deals on all the parts needed and couldnt pass them up. To be different I decided to go with the JDM non-projector dual beam headlights because I see more people with the dual or triple projectors. With them came the Brackets, OEM JDM Silvia Grill and Turn signals/winkers. As shown in the picture.
I now have the option of changing my car's grill.

 

Silvia Grill was stolen off of my car, Upgraded to a Chargespeed Grill.

10000K Xenon HID Coversion Kit

 

 

Next I came across a very lightweight & functional Drop vent FRP S13 D1/Drift Hood from Chaser Aerodynamics/C-Wings. It has some big ass vents that help dissipate all that hot air under the hood and looks aggressive.

I called up Origin-Lab for a set of lightweight FRP 30mm widebody dual vented S13 Front Fenders they were installed and used for sometime but they got damaged. I recently upgraded to Brand new JDM D-MAX 40mm D1 Front Fenders and matching D-MAX 50mm rear overfenders Not installed yet).

Old Fenders 

New Fenders

 

To complete the conversion I needed a front bumper so I decided instead of just getting a stock jdm S13 front bumper I might as well get a aftermarket one and ended up getting a full body kit. I was looking for something I havent seen on other S13'S on the road or at the track. So for now I went with a JDM Works 9 style kit. Check it out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She lost alot of weight during the process. Her whole front end is now lightweight Fiberglass.

 More pics will be posted after it has been painted. I also have a R34 and S14 wing that need repainting. I'm going with the S14 wing it's sick!!! 

JDM OEM Nissan Silvia S13 Rear Emblem

 

Carbon Fiber

 

 

 

 

(More CF to Come)

Various stickers I've been collecting that may go on my car after the paint job. Including my Special Super Rare limited edition JDM Super Street Stickers that were given to my by the guys @ Super Street, A Special Thanks to John "Nads" Naderi for hooking me up.

 

SUSPENSION:

 

 

The first stage was
Tein S. Tech Springs & KYB Shocks.

Final Stage: KYB shocks and Tein springs came out in favor of: TEIN SUPER DRIFT SIDEWAYS MASTER FULLY ADJUSTABLE COILOVERS.

 

 

 

Circuit Sports Front Strut Tower Bar

 

Once the car is ready for some hardcore drifting. It will be stripped down to bare metal, cleaned, spot welded chassis, Roll cage, Paint, A couple of bucket seats. All business and pleasure. All of the suspension is being upgraded to drift spec parts. F/R Strut tower bars, Braces, Stabilizers, LSD ect... Different wheels & tires...

UNDER THE HOOD:

While most 240 owners would choose to do the SR swap first. Im doing the opposite. Exterior modifiations first, Then Suspension & Drivetrain, Interior, And then the heart transplant. Ive been giving it alot of thought and have finaly came to a decision. Since Im going all out on the car and have dreams about owning a Skyline, I'll do the next best thing and keep the theme going with an RB26DETT. Most likely out of a GTR R32 Or GTR R33 We'll See. Who knows with that money I could also just get an SR and have money left over for upgrades.

 

Meanwhile i've been taking good care of the KA, Being ruff on her every now and then when she wants to play. Definatly Could of already had an SR or RB under the hood for the amount of money that has been put into her since Ive had her. But Good things come to those who wait.
Minor mods. K & N Intake Filter & adapter, Circuit Sports Aluminum Overflow Tank, 3pc Signal Auto Radiator Cooling Panel Plates(s) Koyo Radiator W/Nismo Radiator & Oil Cap. Red Top Optima Dry Cell Battery. Project Mu resivior cover, Cusco Hood Pins, Cat-Back exaust Light weight Titanium muffler.

Old & New/Before & After

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERIOR:
The additions to my interior are: Nardi Classic 330mm Steering Wheel, Momo Hub adapter, NRG Quick Release Boss Hub & Lock, Cusco Drift Button/Knob, Fidanza Short Shifter, Project Mu Shift knob, Brake resivior cover and Pedals to match, Real Carbon fiber shift boot, Bride Seat Fabric for the door panels and back seat when its in the car.

 

 

 

 

Bride Fabric for the door panels and back seat when its in the car.

 

These are my rare Jade Green Kei Office Driving Gloves. BTW I can get you JDM Kei Office Products strait from japan! Ask me how. (See page 2).

 

Other Interior mods:
Auto Meter Dual Gauge Pod W/ AC Autotechnic S7 Volt & Temp Meters, Brushed Aluminum Bezel & Glow Gauges. Clarion 7' LCD Touch screen T.V/DVD/CD/MP3 player Has been taken out.
Glow gauges
Day


Night

 

My car has a digital heads up display unit HUD (speedometer) Thats reflects off the windsheild and reads out on the cluster but is not working. Its a common problem for 240's of this year with the HUD setup.

 

Me & My bro's Hatch

 

 

Before JDM Conversion:

Old school beat up 17x7 Tenzo Poke 10 Wheels, These were later painted black in the center Shown below only to be stolen with my brothers car.

 

Same wheels painted black.

 

Pro Drifters & Legends of Japan

Me & Nobuteru "NOB" Taniguchi (No One Better)
A special thanks to NOB for giving me advice on my car and showin me Luv on his myspace page.

Me & Manabu "MAX" Orido

Me & Eiji "TARZAN" Yamada

Me & Alex Pfeiffer

Me & Chris Rado, Thats right sportin the CarDomain Swag!!!

GT Live 06 @ PIR Phoenix, Az

Signed dash (Tarzan, Orido, NOB)