nismoman

It performed very well in Motor magazine's bang for buck competition, beating many cars worth more than double it's price in straight line acceleration and lap times at Oran Park. All the journo's loved it - bang for buck. You get alot for little outlay. It's not for me as its FWD - the work of satan. But each to their own. Be interesting once the aftermarket tuners get hold of them and tickle some more power out of it.

Driving the Nurburgring is on my 'life to do list'. I'm going to europe for a holiday this time next year, and I will definitely be doing at least a lap of the famous circuit - Hire car here I come!!!! Any tips for me? Where to hire car? How to get there? Accommodation?

Unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy my car for that long as some MOFO stole my 180 from the gararge it was getting tuned at in Five dock NSW. I only got to drive it around for a few months. oh well! it was fun while it lasted. and I got a big cheque from the workshop's insurance so it turned out ok. I do wish I still had it sometimes though......

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Here's some pics of my RB180SX!

My 180SX with the RB25DET was a rarity. I think I was one of the first. At the time I heard of someone putting in an RB20DET, so I did some research and found it's no harder to fit in any of the RB motors. Once you get the skyline crossmenber it's pretty easy going. Well I think everyone knows the swap now. Gotta love Nissans!!! I wanted to go the almight RB26DETT but I was on a budget, so I settled for the RB25. The car did sit lower once the RB was put in place. The handling was pretty good. I had suspension mods etc.. I'll post up some pics of the old girl anyway for people to check out. Here's a list of mods I had. Nissan 180SX Engine: Reconditoned Series II RB25DET 6Cyl 24v Turbo Engine accessories: EMS aftermarket ECU R33 Skyline Series II Turbo R33 GTR Skyline radiator Twin Thermo fans Trust GReddy Front Mount intercooler K&N pod airfilter in custom alloy airbox 3" dump pipe Hi-flow catalityc Converter 3" mandrel bent cat back exhaust Skyline crossmember & power steering rack Large 5" S/S muffler Turbosmart Stage 2 Boost Controller HKS Sequential BOV Colour coded rocker cover and GReddy intercooler pipes Driveline: R33 Skyline Clutch & 5 speed gearbox Custom tailshaft Nismo 1.5 way LSD Brakes & Suspension: Blue detailed brake callipers Front brakes-R33 Skyline 4 Spot callipers on Skyline discs Rear brakes- S14 200sx callipers on 200sx discs EBC brake pads all round Whitleline Sports springs on all four corners Koni adjustable shocks up front KYB AGX adjustable shocks on the rear Front & Rear Strut braces. Rolling Stock: 18" AME Chrome Excellent Modelart rims 225/35/18 Falken Tyres Body Mods: Deleted rear wiper and spoiler Modified front bar to fit intercooler & air intakes Intake scoop and EVO III bonnet vents Rolled rear gaurds Black tinted windows Interior Mods: Autometer Boost guage mounted in A-pillar pod HKS Turbo timer Razo racing pedals Razo leather gear knob

Hey all, I've been browsing SAU for some years now and thought it's about time I made a contribution!!!! Seems everyone is real nice I'm a regualar on the ns.com site as I own a S14a and before that a 180SX that I had an RB25DET in it back in 2000. I loved that car, was running 200rwkw's with only minor mods, but it got stolen in 2001 Anyway cheers all!

I'm definitely going!!! I'm an ARDC member also so WOOHOO! Free entry - gotta love it. Just wish I could go all three days. Have to work on the friday