180/240sx bumper with silvia hood

[svairman]

anyone here done this? Saw some stuff on Zilvia but not much, kinda like but it also kinda reminds me of a 90's camaro

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[Taylor008]

Ew.

[svairman]

Nother pic....though im not sure it helps

[simmode1]

Ew.

It's an acquired taste. For people who place a higher value on functionality rather then aestetics. But its not bad looking if you pick a tasteful bumper and hood.

I'd like to see an 180sx kouki or Version Select ver6 front bumper with an Origin cowled Silvia hood....

[TroubleBound]

That second one looks pretty sweet.

Just dont like the small gap between the bumper and the fender in both pics. If that was remedied this would be pretty sick.

[simmode1]

Just dont like the small gap between the bumper and the fender in both pics. If that was remedied this would be pretty sick.

I figure sticking with OEM fenders and bumpers would fix that... Just make sure your bumper supports are all in place, I guess.

Edit: I was at work earlier and didn't have access to photobucket... Now that I'm home, I can post these...



Like I said... It's an acquired taste. And I like it.
Modified by simmode1 at 9:33 AM 3/6/2010

[ILoveMyRHS13]

I've thought about this.

I love it but not all cars can pull it off.

[svairman]

its like the 240sx front end it longer than the silvia's, if the hood could be stretched or moved forward some to fix that gap I think I'd like it better. I agree with you though, the front top corner of the fender not lining up with the corners of the hood bothers me.

the hoods just shorters, its not an alignment thing, all those pics have the same gap at the hood corners and fender

I figure sticking with OEM fenders and bumpers would fix that... Just make sure your bumper supports are all in place, I guess.

[svairman]

It's an acquired taste. For people who place a higher value on functionality rather then aestetics. But its not bad looking if you pick a tasteful bumper and hood.

I'd like to see an 180sx kouki or Version Select ver6 front bumper with an Origin cowled Silvia hood....

Increased airflow into the engine bay and some slight weight reduction? Any idea how much the entire pop up assembly, motors and housing, both weigh?

[alphapig]

Pure sex

[Littlledevil696]

The only concern I have is the street functionality at night. It doesn't look like the headlights are going to work very well. Other than that I think it looks pretty sick.

[svairman]

The only concern I have is the street functionality at night. It doesn't look like the headlights are going to work very well. Other than that I think it looks pretty sick.

well really it'd be no different than having a factory light recessed into a none reflective housing. Just wouldn't be a lens in front of it. Just like the factory silvia lights below, the surrounding really doesn't aid in their function. Its the light and reflector mounted a few inches back that does.

[simmode1]

its like the 240sx front end it longer than the silvia's, if the hood could be stretched or moved forward some to fix that gap I think I'd like it better. I agree with you though, the front top corner of the fender not lining up with the corners of the hood bothers me.

the hoods just shorters, its not an alignment thing, all those pics have the same gap at the hood corners and fender

Yeah the hood not being long enuff to fit flush with the fenders doesn't bother me much. It it was any longer, I'd worry about how much light would actually shine through. My main concern would be preventing bumper sag...

The only concern I have is the street functionality at night. It doesn't look like the headlights are going to work very well. Other than that I think it looks pretty sick.

How do you figure? Just mount up an off the shelf driving light and/or so projectors and make sure you aim them right...

Increased airflow into the engine bay and some slight weight reduction? Any idea how much the entire pop up assembly, motors and housing, both weigh?

Apparently they are 9.5 lbs each. About 20lbs together. I think a halogen replacement setup would be lighter than a projector setup though. In the end, it might be a weight loss of around 15 lbs once you get your new setup in there.

http://www.nissanroadracing.co...=1677

I thing these would be perfect!http://www.truckcustomizers.co....html

Should look close to this...

Combined with a battery relocation and a lighter hood, this could be a HUGE weight savings from the nose end of our cars while still being pretty cheap.

Oooh! Cool...
Modified by simmode1 at 3:35 PM 3/6/2010

[Hijacker]

I like that look, but it looks like the red car pictured in the first one is using a chopped 180/240 hood. Silvia hoods bump out in the middle and 180/240 hoods dip in the middle. It could just be a carbon fiber hood or something, but I usually don't see Silvia hoods (aftermarket or OEM) that dip in the middle.

[simmode1]

No biggie. I want a aftermarket hood anyways... Origin cowl hood FTW.

^^^That hood with 180sx kouki front + lip (or Version Select for us cheap bastards)

Whoa! 5000 posts!

[Idahos13]

I think it looks good!

^^ pic above looks like a mustang front for some reason to me. It must be the littl parts that come where the grill is supposed to be. Looks sick thow!

[simmode1]

I think, rather than saying this conversion reminds me of a Camaro or Mustang, I like to think that it reminds me of a more modern, more sleek, more aggressive and more pimp Z31...

Although, it would be tough for any s13 to beat this Z31 in coolness...

[Travisty]

I think, rather than saying this conversion reminds me of a Camaro or Mustang, I like to think that it reminds me of a more modern, more sleek, more aggressive and more pimp Z31...

I agree, it's not something I would do personally but it looks really good if done up right.

[danmansil80]

wait can you use the z31 lights on an s13??

[simmode1]

wait can you use the z31 lights on an s13??

Meh... why not? If you've got the money and the fabricating skills. If you're asking will it be bolt-on or easy... probably not.

[danmansil80]

Meh... why not? If you've got the money and the fabricating skills. If you're asking will it be bolt-on or easy... probably not.

yeah thats pretty much what i ment... damn it would be sick if it was just bolt-on.haha

[SR24DET]

simmode1, for comming from texas, you have alot of midwest car pix. They are awsome though

[simmode1]

Yeah... I frequent alot of blogs like RiskyDevil, Touge Factory, IllPhotography and more. I gots gigs and gigs of hot cars from all over though...

[SR24DET]

That Z31 is amazing. Full S14 suspension. Custom wheels. Everything is just done so well. So many nice cars.

[hatedinthemind]

For some reason the first two remind me of 80s camaros

[simmode1]

It's all good. 80's Camaro was bada$$. I wanna see one hella-flush... Look, it's like the fenders are already pulled!

[EnjoiNismo]

I personally like the look of the Silvia hood, withthe 180sx/240sx bumper.However some people just make it look bad..

[simmode1]

^^^Yeah. Saggy bumpers FTL.

[Duce40]

i just wanna know what they used for lights....any one know... or any good ideas? the one with the white 240 with light light set up looks good

[Midwest_240sx]

Wut is needed to do this. Looks pretty freaken sick. I've seen that grey car and these headlight just complete is. looks like a beast