S15AK's Nissan Silvia S15

[S15AK]

Hate this time of year :down: always makes me think of getting a car that dose it all, so I can keep driving all year around. But when spring comes I fall in love again with the S15

Trying to give it one last clean in 1 deg temps isn't nice either can't feel my hands!

 

[Luke]

s15ak i feel for you there mate iam in the same boat and just feel so bad for my baby i wish i had a garage with heated flooring for her, by the way if its of interest to you i use rechargeable dehumidifiers to try and keep all damp levels down,,, but i don't use mine every day. lovely car though mate and the engine bay its pornographic material right there mate :thumbs:

 

[S15AK]

cheers Luke, and oh yes please tell me more about rechargeable dehumidifiers? I need to get the moisture out of the cabin, can you recommend any type?

 

[Luke]

when i looked about the best rechargeable dehumidifier i could find was these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rechargeable-Mini-Dehumidifier-Pack-Caravan/dp/B000XQ8V0M in my car on really cold wet nights there mite be a bit of damp on the windows in the morning but alot less than before and i don't use my car every day but you can hang them from the rear view window when parked up which helps with keeping the windows more clear

 

[S15AK]

Great idea thanks Luke I will get some ordered..

 

[S15AK]

Not much of an update, some of you might remember the plate though

Gave it a wax today and a good check over as I'm going to LeMans 24hr in it looking forward to the drive down more than anything..

Got it booked in next week for a service and getting my GKtech fan fitted. I will also be cleaning up all my spares I have to sell on, so some bits will be up for sale soon..

 

[S15AK]

Car serviced now by Graham at DCMS, ready for the long trip to LeMans in a few weeks. It was up on the ramps so had a good luck underneath all seems fine.

Had the GKtech fan fitted, seems to keep the temps a little cooler but I've only taken it easy since fitting. I think I will see the improvement when the car is being pushed more.





Decent oil in for the summer months (£60 worth there), with the baffle sump it takes about 4.5ltrs now.



I've also had a good clear out today, so put some bits up for sell. think I've got some Michelin tyres in my mother in-laws garage as well so will dig them out and sell.

 

[SlidewayzS15]

Looks great!

 

[Mike]

Ah you bought Craig's plate! Always liked that!

Cars looking great pal!

 

[pegliobaglio]

Car is looking awesome man! Love it!
The plate is a nice finishing touch too have been looking for one myself.
Did you say you have 10's on the rear?? Look class mate any more pics from the rear at all?

 

[S15AK]

Cheers guys... yeah bought Craig's old plate, was lucky really as I saw it on eBay so got in touch with him straight away and begged him to sell it to me, and he did

Chris,

Yeah I have somewhere I will dig some out. Any particular shot you after as I can take whatever you want?

 

[pegliobaglio]

Just trying to see how we'll they fit the arches mate so anything from the rear and at a slight angle maybe from above also would be awesome !
Thinking about getting 10's myself just want to see how hey sit
Cheers buddy

 

[S15AK]

OK will take some pics tonight for you.

 

[pegliobaglio]

Cheers mate much appreciated

 

[Adam L]

Awesome plate, Adam, it was one of my favourites on here.

 

[S15AK]

Cheers Adam, I was lucky to get it

Chris,

Pics below as requested.. With a roll they move up into the arches perfectly, no rubbing..

 

[pegliobaglio]

Top man! Sweet as! My arches are flat back anyways. What offset is that et35?
Also how wide a tyre can you run ?
Thanks for the pics mate much appreciated!

 

[S15AK]

No problem mate..

Yeah et35, the hanhook's 245/40's are pretty much perfect. I had a chat with my mechanic about tyre sizes when I was there, and we reckon 255/35's might be too much of a squeeze, as now I have about a figure space currently from the arch to the rubber.

I am due for some new rears soon, so will be pondering that question then, plus to stay with hanhooks or go with some Federal rs-r

 

[pegliobaglio]

Nice one man, I run 255 35 on the 9.5 and fits nicely don't really want to go to a thinner tyre guess I could pull the arch a little to make space ha ha
Rsr are a nice tyre mate! Was looking at them myself but thinking I may get an all rounder like the eagle f1 a2 as they are pretty awesome

 

[S15AK]

yeah if you have the balls to pull the arches you might have to, if you get 10's with 255 35's..

The Hanhook's are good all rounder, when my mechanic was into his s14's he ran them and he knows his stuff so I take his advise