Sillbeer Blog

[VSPEC32]

Blog's updated with pics from the car at Perth Autosalon on the weekend:

http://www.sillbeer.com/

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Brendan, Was great to see the car in the flesh, can't wait to finally see it on the road

[342Four]

the car looks hella good in the flesh

i had a good look at everything to spot any flaws

result: nothing

absolutely spotless

[GODTHRILA]

He came... I saw... Sillbeer kicked ass!

Didn't see you at the stand when I wandered past but had a good look at what my monitor has been teasing me with... great to see it in real life and a well deserved trophy winner.

Definately needs to be displayed on stands with the good old mirror squares underneith to show off the detail you have gone to with the running gear.

I hope all goes well for the tune and run in.

[infamous_t]

Sillbeer was even more impressive in the flesh, glad it made it... congrats!

[VSPEC32]

Thanks gents. Appreciate the support. Will have to bring it on an SAU cruise considering it is part GT-R.

Edited July 23, 2007 by VSPEC32

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Yeah, love the R34 seats, I didn't want to get out

[VSPEC32]

Added some pics of the car prior to heading to Autosalon...I took them outside at dusk.

http://www.sillbeer.com/

[VSPEC32]

Here's a snippet from the spec sheet at the show...sort of explains a few things of why:

  Quote

This Silvia is the culmination of a three year build project by its owner Brendan Underwood...taking what was originally just a shell to what you see before you.

The build philosophy was that of a factory special in the spirit of cars like Nismo’s Z-Tune...the result is the Nissan Silvia specB. A car that has a place on the track, but is also comfortable on the street without over doing it with unwarranted decorative schmultz. This is the reason for keeping the Nissan Aero body kit, but giving it more ‘body’ with the use of the Wise Sports wide body guards.

The car has been built to perform, with the engine and suspension components chosen for reliability on the track and the open road. And for those wondering whether this will be a drift weapon, the answer is no. This will be purely a grip driving vehicle with intentions of regular motorkhana and circuit outings.

[25GTT]

Well done Brendan! great work mate!!

What awards did it win? I told you it will be only a matter of time before a magazine gets a hold of it!!

[VSPEC32]

Picked up 'Best Overall Engineering'

http://www.sillbeer.com/images/autosalon-trophy.jpg

[VSPEC32]

Alright, finally got a little work done, so here's a blog update:

http://www.sillbeer.com/

Saw Paul down there, he had a quick squizz and lent a hand too.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Haha, my contribution was very little. Lucky we didn't get the exhaust bolts in, cause you'd have forgotten the gasket

Car's looking great. I'm jealous of all the suspension bits you've got

[VSPEC32]

Here we go people, enjoy:

http://www.sillbeer.com/

Apologies for not posting sooner,

Brendan

[sam5709]

i would be too scared to drive this beast, incase i get the under side dirty LOL

[VSPEC32]

Updated the blog, good news, the engine is running (pre-tune):

http://www.sillbeer.com/

Cheers

Brendan

[VSPEC32]

Blog updated, no photos, but good news.

http://www.sillbeer.com/

[342Four]

bloody hell brendan - its looking good

what the plan - keep this as a weekender car??? or a daily (shock horror!!!)

you looking at entering it in a few car shows and stuff?? (at least a magazine issue fo sure...)

[VSPEC32]

Weekend and daily, yes. I ride to work on my pushy 50% of the time, so it works out as both. I'll be doing a bit of track work for sure, maybe enter the WA sprint champs out at AHG next year to give Mike Joss in his S13 a bit of support. And yeah, I've already been collared for a mag shoot here and there.

Cheers

Brendan

[VSPEC32]

Coming thick and fast, another update with pics of the car registered pre-wheel alignment:

http://www.sillbeer.com/

Cheers

Brendan