Not all people who own cars like this are mechanics, some like Jason Lusier is a car painter, an artist if you like for he is responsible for the great finish of this car, only by using the best materials and attention to the finest detail can a car end up looking like this.
The job is started with the old paintwork being stripped right back and then by using the Sherwin Williams ultra system PE990 etch primer, P30A spectra prime, S56 ultra-fill II sealer, ultra 7000 base coat, and ultra 7000 CC950 ultra-flex clear the job is underway.
Not only that, upon closer inspection it will be noticed that meticulous attention to detail has been made, virtually every screw, bolt and nut has been removed and plated in gold, along with most of the main engine parts.
Something like this does not just happen, this is a work of art that takes a lot of hard work, time and of course that old tradition with any project, plenty of cash!
Naturally there have been some additions in the engine department, but the engine itself has mainly remained as it came, which is testament to the carmakers own parts. Sure, there have been some changes like the GReddy intake manifold and Blitz Nur Spec three inch diameter exhaust.
The car sits on a set of works VS-XX wheels that are covered in Nitro NT555 tyres, all seventeen inches of them!
This car although to the fan would look great, but for the perfectionist like Jason clearly is, it is by nowhere near completed and despite having spent around $100,000 on the near perfect Silvia, there is always something that could do with the master touch and if Jason is to blitz the shows then the work is never finished.
Specs: 1989 Nissan 240SX
Under The Hood
2.5L Nissan Skyline RB25DET Gen 2 turbocharged motor; GReddy intake manifold, Spec R intercooler and pipes, ProFec Type-S boost controller; Nismo fuel regulator; Blitz Nur Spec 3-inch exhaust; SS autochrome lower mount turbo; Turbonetics T3/T4 turbocharger; HKS SSQV blow-off valve; custom-built turbo plumbing by Dave Nelson; custom painted engine parts, powder coated 20% black
Drivetrain ’96 Nissan RB20 5-speed transmission; R32 LSD viscous; Exedy clutch; custom one-piece aluminum driveline
The Power Estimated 340 rwhp
Suspension: Tein Flex coilovers; Tanabe SusTec front and rear stabilizer bars, front and rear strut brace, tension rods; Kazama aluminium bushings, tie rod ends, rear upper control arms; Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings; Nismo front power brace; SPL rear brace SPL lower control arms; painted all suspension parts
Wheels: 17×7 Work VSXX wheels with Nitto NT555 225/40-17 tires (f); 17×9.5 Work VSXX wheels with Nitto NT555 255/40-17 tires
Brakes: Nissan OEM Z32 front and rear brakes, brake pads; custom stainless steel braided brake lines
Exterior: Nissan Silvia Aero bodykit; Wings West rear wing; PIAA lighting; rear side markers shaved; engine bay heat shrunked, welded and smoothed out; trunk lock welded, smoothed; ’01 Nissan CV4 sandrift beige paint; two-tone Sherwin Williams ’97 Chrysler (DK fernlea met), tinted to match JDM Silvia lower colour; entire car was restored using Sherwin Williams ultra-system PE990 etch primer, P30A spectra primer, S56 ultra fill II sealer, ultra 7000 base cat, ultra 7000 CC950 flex clear
Interior: Painted console to match exterior; Autometer Phantom II gauges; MOMO Nero steering wheel; Nismo shift knob; Max Speed pedals; custom floormats; JDM climate control; custom rear speaker panel; Nissan R32 Skyline seats; Kenwood head unit; JL Audio amplifiers, wiring; Focal speakers; GReddy full auto timers; interior changed from XE to SE full power; reupholstered trunk
Source [Super Street Online]
