Comments on: Nissan Silvia S15 http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Wed, 16 May 2012 18:51:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: 2ndStage http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-348132 2ndStage Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:05:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-348132 my dream car. my dream car.

]]> By: nismo craze http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-262108 nismo craze Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:48:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-262108 Hey Nic, How about putting in some of your r34 pics - that was my initial choice due to the price and a big waiting maintenance bill (eg. a friend blew a cylinder, he had to replace all 6, not the usual 4) - I couldn't afford that sort of thing. Still my dream car that one. The r35 is the utlimate and way outa my league so I don't even go there. Hey Nic, How about putting in some of your r34 pics – that was my initial choice due to the price and a big waiting maintenance bill (eg. a friend blew a cylinder, he had to replace all 6, not the usual 4) – I couldn't afford that sort of thing. Still my dream car that one. The r35 is the utlimate and way outa my league so I don't even go there.

]]> By: nicholas http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-262093 nicholas Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:10:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-262093 im think of getting an r35 but its not as good looking as the r34 and i meant to put vspec2nur im think of getting an r35 but its not as good looking as the r34 and i meant to put vspec2nur

]]> By: nicholas http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-262092 nicholas Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:09:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-262092 i like my skyline r34 v spec nur better dont get me wrong i love my s15 silvia just give more attention to skyline i like my skyline r34 v spec nur better dont get me wrong i love my s15 silvia just give more attention to skyline

]]> By: nismo craze http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-260312 nismo craze Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:03:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-260312 oh, missed telling the testing part.... it was orgasmic behind the wheel... made me forget all the bills at the time.... oh, missed telling the testing part…. it was orgasmic behind the wheel… made me forget all the bills at the time….

]]> By: nismo craze http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-260311 nismo craze Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-260311 Just passed in a check to car dealer for my '04 registered recond s15 spec r. Never owned a car like this before, had to sell off my Mitsui Lancer VIII (not evo lah), great family car - much space for whole family, lower mthly instalments. Now this s15 will take a big chunk out of my pay check and have no idea maint cost awaits me. btw... is there such a vesion as s15 spec r nismo? Just passed in a check to car dealer for my ’04 registered recond s15 spec r. Never owned a car like this before, had to sell off my Mitsui Lancer VIII (not evo lah), great family car – much space for whole family, lower mthly instalments. Now this s15 will take a big chunk out of my pay check and have no idea maint cost awaits me.
btw… is there such a vesion as s15 spec r nismo?

]]> By: johnny http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-249133 johnny Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:53:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-249133 how top up s15 h pwr ? how top up s15 h pwr ?

]]> By: brunoWoWps http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-248594 brunoWoWps Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:24:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-248594 How much this car costs ? please How much this car costs ? please

]]> By: prometheus http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-164247 prometheus Wed, 14 May 2008 07:22:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-164247 Dug this post up.. Thinking of getting the silvia in the near future ... 2.0 means lower roadtax than the fairlady or the skyline, Turbo Means BOV sound, RWD, nice 5 sec car.. nice.. Manual tranny, also nice.. Just want to find out whats the catch... price now also dropped, 135K for 03 unregistered import.. recon.. Wish me all the best.. Dug this post up.. Thinking of getting the silvia in the near future … 2.0 means lower roadtax than the fairlady or the skyline, Turbo Means BOV sound, RWD, nice 5 sec car.. nice.. Manual tranny, also nice.. Just want to find out whats the catch… price now also dropped, 135K for 03 unregistered import.. recon.. Wish me all the best..

]]> By: Pato-pato http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-30718 Pato-pato Fri, 06 Jan 2006 09:57:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-30718 I'm driving an s15 specS. Even stock standard, it surprisingly gives a pretty smooth acceleration compared to R33 skyline. Only think I'm concerned is that you can easily lose the tail of this car... Many drivers did probably that's why it's a drift car ;) I'm driving an s15 specS. Even stock standard, it surprisingly gives a pretty smooth acceleration compared to R33 skyline. Only think I'm concerned is that you can easily lose the tail of this car… Many drivers did probably that's why it's a drift car ;)

]]> By: ANGRY_MAN http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-22429 ANGRY_MAN Fri, 11 Nov 2005 06:15:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-22429 Sorry for the duplication, but i mistyped something just now! (Not inside the comment). SO SORRY! Sorry for the duplication, but i mistyped something just now! (Not inside the comment). SO SORRY!

]]> By: ANGRY_MAN http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-22428 ANGRY_MAN Fri, 11 Nov 2005 06:14:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-22428 Dear Paul, there were three models of the S15 Silvia Nissan offered. First is the Spec-S model, the second one, the Spec-R (like the one inside this blog site) and the third one, the Varietta. Last time I heard (If I was not wrong), the Varietta model has no turbo and no rear spoiler. Dear Paul, there were three models of the S15 Silvia Nissan offered. First is the Spec-S model, the second one, the Spec-R (like the one inside this blog site) and the third one, the Varietta. Last time I heard (If I was not wrong), the Varietta model has no turbo and no rear spoiler.

]]> By: AKU_MARAH http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-22417 AKU_MARAH Fri, 11 Nov 2005 01:47:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-22417 Silvia. Nice name for a car like that. One of the drift cars you'll find at D1GP. I don't know what to say, but this S15 Slivia looks SEXY and FEMININE (like what Paul Tan said). Silvia. Nice name for a car like that. One of the drift cars you'll find at D1GP.

I don't know what to say, but this S15 Slivia looks SEXY and FEMININE (like what Paul Tan said).

]]> By: AKU_MARAH http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-22415 AKU_MARAH Fri, 11 Nov 2005 01:39:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-22415 Silvia. Nice name for a car like that. One of the drift cars you'll find at D1GP. Silvia. Nice name for a car like that. One of the drift cars you'll find at D1GP.

]]> By: Paul http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1164 Paul Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:05:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1164 Ah. One day I'll be able to drive those cars. One day... one day!!! :P I'll try to post more if I have anything interesting to talk about. I have blogger's block most of the time. Ah. One day I'll be able to drive those cars. One day… one day!!! :P

I'll try to post more if I have anything interesting to talk about. I have blogger's block most of the time.

]]> By: CH http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1128 CH Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:54:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1128 Ohhh, the Lexus GS with the 300hp ULEV engine is a pleasure to drive!! Very smooth, great acceleration when you stomp on the pedal, and quite pampered/luxurious in the cabin as well. It's a 4 door too. But a BMW 330 has tighter steering (can really feel it in the stiffer steering which gives more road feedback), better brakes and probably gets more chicks.. (Lexus GS doesn't look as good). Just noticed, interesting parentage you have. you should post more often too! I like your posts. Ohhh, the Lexus GS with the 300hp ULEV engine is a pleasure to drive!! Very smooth, great acceleration when you stomp on the pedal, and quite pampered/luxurious in the cabin as well. It's a 4 door too. But a BMW 330 has tighter steering (can really feel it in the stiffer steering which gives more road feedback), better brakes and probably gets more chicks.. (Lexus GS doesn't look as good).

Just noticed, interesting parentage you have. you should post more often too! I like your posts.

]]> By: Paul http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1126 Paul Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:29:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1126 I see. Good points. Have you tested the ULEV engined cars yet? How do they feel? I see. Good points. Have you tested the ULEV engined cars yet? How do they feel?

]]> By: CH http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1125 CH Tue, 22 Feb 2005 17:36:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1125 The strictest emissions in the world are actually in the state of California, USA. One reason why they delated the super popular Lotus Elise from Europe to the US was because the European engine couldn't meet emission requirements! Instead, the Lotus Elises now destined for the US uses Toyota (Japanese) Celica 1.8 litre engines, which do meet the requirements. Japanese engines are one of the most emissions-controlled in the world, and Lexus and Honda petrol engines are certified ULEV (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle), whereas there is no single European engine that meets that.. By the way, the Audi S4 was chipped. Anyway, chipping and intake/exhaust releases top-end (high rpm) horsepower, but not necessarily make it rev faster. I'm not sure, but I believe it's the mass of the pistons, other engine componentry, and the drive mechanism (transmission) that makes it rev faster because of lower inertia (lighter). The strictest emissions in the world are actually in the state of California, USA. One reason why they delated the super popular Lotus Elise from Europe to the US was because the European engine couldn't meet emission requirements! Instead, the Lotus Elises now destined for the US uses Toyota (Japanese) Celica 1.8 litre engines, which do meet the requirements. Japanese engines are one of the most emissions-controlled in the world, and Lexus and Honda petrol engines are certified ULEV (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle), whereas there is no single European engine that meets that.. By the way, the Audi S4 was chipped. Anyway, chipping and intake/exhaust releases top-end (high rpm) horsepower, but not necessarily make it rev faster. I'm not sure, but I believe it's the mass of the pistons, other engine componentry, and the drive mechanism (transmission) that makes it rev faster because of lower inertia (lighter).

]]> By: Paul http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1124 Paul Tue, 22 Feb 2005 02:17:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1124 Well, what I think is European makes adhere to very strict emission controls which is what subdues the spirit of the engine a bit. Some tweaks here and there to the ECU and the intake/exhaust system should release the beast. Well, what I think is European makes adhere to very strict emission controls which is what subdues the spirit of the engine a bit. Some tweaks here and there to the ECU and the intake/exhaust system should release the beast.

]]> By: CH http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1116 CH Tue, 22 Feb 2005 01:09:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-1116 Really nice car.. I have a collection of S15 pics on my comp too. I used to own a Prelude (in the States, where cars are cheaper), and looking again at the specs you listed here makes me even more impressed. The Prelude was a 2.2 (vs 2.0 for the S15), made 195 HP, but the torque of 200+ lb/ft of the S15 really rocks the Prelude's torque of maybe 110 or so. (since as you know turbo cars have really good torque, and at low RPMs too). Psst.. I made a site on my friend's cars when I was in college (I'm older now). It's not a professional site, but if you're into cars, here it is: 151boost.com I drove a friend's M5 too. Amazing grunt, but somehow German engines can't rev as well and fun as Japanese engines. A friend who drove an Audi S4 (2.7 litre, V6 twin turbo) was really surprised when he stepped on the gas in my ex-Prelude, and the revs climbed much faster than his motor. Really nice car.. I have a collection of S15 pics on my comp too. I used to own a Prelude (in the States, where cars are cheaper), and looking again at the specs you listed here makes me even more impressed.

The Prelude was a 2.2 (vs 2.0 for the S15), made 195 HP, but the torque of 200+ lb/ft of the S15 really rocks the Prelude's torque of maybe 110 or so. (since as you know turbo cars have really good torque, and at low RPMs too).

Psst.. I made a site on my friend's cars when I was in college (I'm older now). It's not a professional site, but if you're into cars, here it is: 151boost.com

I drove a friend's M5 too. Amazing grunt, but somehow German engines can't rev as well and fun as Japanese engines. A friend who drove an Audi S4 (2.7 litre, V6 twin turbo) was really surprised when he stepped on the gas in my ex-Prelude, and the revs climbed much faster than his motor.

]]> By: FastnFurious http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-687 FastnFurious Tue, 14 Dec 2004 21:57:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-687 this is what u cal a CAR man!! really cool... wish 2 test it until the speedo meter givz up!! this is what u cal a CAR man!! really cool… wish 2 test it until the speedo meter givz up!!

]]> By: gecko http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-225 gecko Sat, 06 Nov 2004 09:04:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-225 Damm, it a beau *drools Damm, it a beau *drools

]]> By: Jo-NUT http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-193 Jo-NUT Mon, 01 Nov 2004 17:07:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-193 Eh you got super good taste...S15...Best car ever created...Sleek and powderfool too :) A MUST HAVE... Eh you got super good taste…S15…Best car ever created…Sleek and powderfool too :)

A MUST HAVE…

]]> By: J http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-189 J Mon, 01 Nov 2004 13:32:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-189 lol... damn... why did I type femine... install a spellchecker laa! lol… damn… why did I type femine… install a spellchecker laa!

]]> By: Eric Yong http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-186 Eric Yong Mon, 01 Nov 2004 04:13:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-186 This means paul likes SEXY and beautiful woman . but anyway who doesn't like? (Exept Gay like Mr.X though) This means paul likes SEXY and beautiful woman . but anyway who doesn't like? (Exept Gay like Mr.X though)

]]> By: Surfnux http://paultan.org/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-174 Surfnux Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:28:54 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2004/10/31/nissan-silvia-s15/#comment-174 Sexy car.. :p Sexy car.. :p

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