Having used the S14 last year for a few trackdays it was time to get it upto spec for Prodrift 2010 and having gone over the cost's in my head to match the plan i had for it, money and time were neither on my side so i bought this wide-arch red 180SX from Jonny-b in Mayo, previously built by Dennis Healy!


So this is the car i'll be competing in this year and representing driftireland and with a bit of luck hopefully getting through my first year in Prodrift! Myself and Darragh are planning on sharing the car at as many practise days as possible too!

Also, BIIIIIG thanks to Dave at Japanese Performance for sorting me out with sponsorship this year!


So, seen as i bought the 180 as a rolling shell, i'm using the engine from the 14 as its a good healthy lump with in and around 350bhp (once i have it mapped again!)


Few pics of the garage first!
Si's red Trueno infront, Nixon's Sil80 on the left,
Grey 200sx to practice welding and general pricking about with
and then the beast herself in the right hand corner!!









Looks a bit more like this now!



The 180 before i owned it..



Right so, here's whats been going on in the garge!!

Thanks to Gem, the two of us pulled the engine out and while doing so found quite a
substantial hole in my intercooler piping, however long its been running
like that is anyones guess but i dont know how i didnt spot it, as i made sure to protect the piping
where it re-enters the engine bay but anyway, least i know for next time!







Engine out and on the ground



And the ba**ard of a hole in the intercooler pipe



The 180 in its new home!



And HORAAAAAAAAAAAY for new bits!!!!


HSD HR coilovers, Apex Performance alloy rad, electric fans and silicon hose kit
DRIFTWORKS handling pack and adjustable front lower arms! thanks Dave



Have 5stud hubs (including a knuckle-mod from Polo) S14 brakes going on
and fitting the engine from the 14 soon so watch this space!