S13 Silvia clone or the real deal?

[rucku$]

Alright guys, I'm new... my dad's owned nissans my whole life and now im wanting to get my first. Right now I'm driving a AE86 Trueno Hatch but I'm looking to step it up. I've been looking for a while and I'm not sure if theres already a thread going on this (and if there is can someone just post a link?) but I've come across what seems to be a good deal on what I'm told is a "real" S13 Silvia. Its RDH and has a SR20 red top. From what I can see the only thing it doesn't have is the "Silvia" badge inbetween the tail lights. Now my question is: How do I tell if it is in fact a real Silvia and not just an American clone? And I mean besides just looking at how the body panels line up and what not... is there a difference?

[xX RB Xx]

pics of the corolla..

and hold on im looking for the answer to your question

[xX RB Xx]

yeah i couldnt find what i was looking for..

just wait for koshin to answer it

[Nali]

The only thing you get from owning a real-via is bragging rights to other fanboys.
Modified by Nali at 12:24 AM 7/8/2009

[S13k]

since my buddy owns a real RHD car, the only way i heard, was that the side view mirrors. if the driver side does not have any markings and the passenger side has a moarking saying- objects my seem closer then its real, but then again people can change that too

[S13k]

oh yea it should be in a different language too

[TroubleBound]

there are two things to looks for on an authentic one...

1. on the jdm passengers side rear subframe...the frame rail stops half way down the length of the car...this is the wholr reason they arent legal in the US...if it is the full length of the car...its faux

2. take the gas cap off, if the gas tank opening has a splash guard its faux...the jdm cars have to splash guards on the gas tank fill opening...

Also, if its real...itll have an oh s*** handle on the USDM drivers side a pillar...and the headliner is different as well...

Rich

there ya go

[Nali]

there ya go

<----- this man did not know that.

[adrianfromthecastle]

most times you can tell if its a conversion:

1) e brake should be on the side of the driver, not passenger

2) check on the firewall on the US driver side where the clutch master cylinder would be and check if it has been welded shut. you can kind of tell if something used to be there.

[Armstec_S13]

Also, try to look and see where the trunk release and gas door handle is, I've seen so many conversions and people haven't moved the handle over, that's one way

[super240sx7185]

Most of the time they never convert the passenger side oh s*** handle eithier

[Hijacker]

VIN plate on the firewall will probably be in english if it's a USDM car.

[blacksrjdm]

Give me the vin# and I will tell you. If it doesnt work in my fast then it isnt usdm...

[sean@z1]

The VIN on a real Silvia should be a series of letters and numbers. Example PS13-001233 the first set of numbers are the chassis code, the next 6 are production numbers and that is JDM VIN numbers 101

[Hijacker]

All USDM VINs are 17 digits unless it's pre-1981. USDM Nissans start with JN1.

[blacksrjdm]

I knew there was a difference in vins, just wasnt sure of the specifics.

[ZOMG.SR20]

the wipers....... if its a swap no one swaps those

[blakexcore]

okay, your question has been answered.NOW POST PICS OF THE ROLLA OR BAN

[kc240guy]

Also the real deals don't have side marker lights in the back. Some people know this and cover them up with bondo or fiberglass, but most people are just fanboys and don't pay attention.

[rucku$]

Ok, thanks guys. When I go take a look at the car again I'll check all those things and let you know what I find. Things I did notice though was like the wipers, they were reverse to what USMD ones would be. The hood release is on the drivers side. The guy is supposed to be faxing me the papers on it, so i should get the VIN# then too...

[superhicas15]

Go ahead and get the vin. It won't hurt and that's another way to tell if it's a true silvia.

[nissan67]

If it was me i would keep the ae86 cause they are hard to find and they are one of my dream cars. Are u sure your ae86 is a trueno?

[xX RB Xx]

If it was me i would keep the ae86 cause they are hard to find and they are one of my dream cars. Are u sure your ae86 is a trueno?

i like corolla too..

oh and we never got the "sprinter trueno" here.

so that answers your question

[xX RB Xx]

i found pictures of his rolla

http://losangeles.craigslist.o....html

[blakexcore]

If it was me i would keep the ae86 cause they are hard to find and they are one of my dream cars.

keep the corolla.its a nice car

[Black on Gold]

i found pictures of his rolla

http://losangeles.craigslist.o....html

Man, all that bish needs is a DRop

[Nali]

i found pictures of his rolla

http://losangeles.craigslist.o....html

Behold.....Sherlock Holmes.

Those are some good detective skills.

[DriftasticS13]

I agree dont sell the rolla. I sold mine about 2 years ago and theres not a night that i dont cry myself to sleep thinking about it.

[nissan67]

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i like corolla too..

oh and we never got the "sprinter trueno" here.

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i like corolla too..

oh and we never got the "sprinter trueno" here.

so that answers your question

I know but clean ae86.

[safin]

nico is the sh1t!