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Paul Howard

Nissan Silvia S15 JDMGarageUK’s 1.5 JZ Powered Demo Car

The JDMGarageUK Nissan Silvia S15 is our in-house demo car, built to showcase some of the brands, parts and products that we supply and support. Purchased earlier this year, the car is being developed as a constantly evolving shop build, giving us the opportunity to use, test and display products from brands including Moty’s, Kazama Auto, Tomei and many more.

At the heart of the car is a Toyota 1.5 JZ, paired with an OS Giken sequential gearbox to create a seriously capable drivetrain. Supporting modifications include an HKS cam pulley, Link ECU with sensor package, HPI oil cooler kit and a heavily upgraded chassis. The front end features extended lower arms, Kazama tension rods, Tein steering arms, upgraded front hubs and GP Sports front brakes, while the rear benefits from Kazama adjustable arms, GT-R rear hubs, upgraded driveshaft and differential hardware, a diff catch can, Swift springs and performance coilovers.

Externally, the S15 wears a full Kazama aero package alongside Kazama front canards and a URAS front splitter, giving the car the aggressive look to match its mechanical specification. The current wheel setup will also be changing as development continues, with further parts and upgrades planned as the car evolves. The livery was completed by Show Up Signal and has been designed to represent JDMGarageUK and the brands we work with.

This S15 is not intended to be a finished build that simply sits on display. It will continue to change as we test new products, develop new partnerships and showcase more of the manufacturers available through JDMGarageUK.

Special thanks to Andy at Power Vehicles for his help with the car, and to Alec Pender for the photography.

Features

Engine & Management
– Toyota 1.5JZ-GTE
– Garrett GTX Turbo
– HKS Cam Pulley
– Link ECU
– Link Sensor Package
– HPI Oil Cooler Kit
– Custom Exhaust System
– Aftermarket Fuel Pressure Regulater
– Ignition Projects R35 Coilpack Conversion
– Larger Electric Radiator With Twin Fans
– Evolve Coolant Hose Kit
– DRL Radiator
– Blitz Intercooler
– Sard Surge Tank

Transmission & Drivetrain
– OS Giken Sequential Gearbox
– GT-R Rear Hubs
– Upgraded Driveshaft
– Upgraded Differential
– Differential Catch Can

Front Suspension & Steering
– Kazama Extended Front Lower Arms
– Kazama Tension Rods
– Wisteria Front Knuckles
– Tein Steering Arms
– Upgraded Front Hubs
– Swift Springs
– DG-5 Performance Coilovers

Rear Suspension
– Kazama Adjustable Rear Arms
– Swift Springs
– DG-5 Performance Coilovers

Brakes
– GP Sports Front Brake Setup

Exterior
– Full Kazama Aero
– Kazama Front Canards
– URAS Front Splitter
– D-Max Rear Lights
– D-Max Roof Spoiler
– FRP Boot Lid
– Show Up Signal Livery
– Wheel setup to be updated

Interior
– Bride Seats
– Defi Gauges
– Nardi Steering Wheel

Purpose
– JDMGarageUK Demo Car
– Built to showcase brands supplied by JDMGarageUK
– Featuring products and components from brands including Moty’s, Kazama Auto, Tomei, Link ECU, HPI, GP Sports, Tein and more
– Continually evolving development build