Nissan Silvia S15 – Sweet, Sweet Silvia

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The ability of building a car for style alone is frequently times just as impressive as those who opt for the way of performance. They’ll argue back and forth endlessly, but at the end of the day these arguments are all valid; it ultimately remains the owner’s choice about how they decide to modify, just as it is yours to dress, go and style about any of your daily business. For Keita Kikuchi, he tends to fall on the stylish side but he knows fully well that it’s what makes his car stand out. Actually, he was so hard up about the absence of mods under his S15 Silvia engine bay that he or she refused to pop the hood (it’s not entirely stock, since it sports the necessary basics). We’re okay with thismethod of exterior styling. Part of the last generation from the S-chassis, the Silvia S15 has a unique silhouette all of its own but Keita’s is modified classically to help retain this perfection with parts from the 326power collection, like a 3D STAR aero kit using a front bumper, roof spoiler and side skirts. The custom color combination could be considered a little wild with its copper accents, yet it’s fashionable without being gaudy. The roof is done in true Japanese style, a brushed green metallic look we think is a nice touch. Keita also selected black faced SSR Professor VF-1s to help fill the widened Super Made custom and fendersvarious kinds of control arms to help accomplish its slammed look and to help keep the tires from hitting the fenders, which it did until he had set up the Nissan Silvia S15 properly. Even the slightest change in ride height affects the alignment, Keita explains. Every time you will make these changes, test-drive the auto over and over until you’re satisfied. Inside, the vehicle bursts out at you inside a sea of red with Bride seats, custom upholstered rear seats, center console and floor mats. Even his jungle gym-like 8-point Saito roll cage is wrapped with red cushioning to match the aesthetic on thisthe standard drift machine that we’re normally familiar with seeing when it comes to the S15 chassis but it’s still a very cool looking alternative for those who crave a difference without having to sacrifice performance where it counts. Style maintains its argument for another day…