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igreek · 08-07-2012, 12:37 AM

Saw your car at Caffeine and Octane this past Sunday. Didn't know you were on here, but a friend told me. Looks awesome! Those model 5s are legit. I was shooting video, so I didn't get any pictures of it, but here's a quick screenshot of yours:

funnyscreenname · 08-07-2012, 12:07 PM

great progress on a great car.

sorry your bromance with the white s15's owner didn't work out. it's a shame to hear about peoples attitudes when you're genuinely interested in their car. forums are supposed to be where people come to talk about like interests and share info but, like the other user said, it's somewhat of a popularity contest with some people.

i love seeing rare cars like yours and meeting the owners. it's great when the owners are more than happy to share info and answer questions even tho they've been asked the same questions by many other people. nice to see some people don't let it go to their head.

i recently had a set of advans for sale and i met up with the owner only to see he had an r32. it was the first i had seen in person. the guy was awesome. very cool and was happy to answer any questions. would've even let me drive the car. it was like i'd known the guy for years. not only did he have the one r32 but he had 2 of them. the guy wasn't a dick at all. he was pretty much an inspiration after asking about how he came to acquire the cars.

garagelu · 08-07-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igreek

Saw your car at Caffeine and Octane this past Sunday. Didn't know you were on here, but a friend told me. Looks awesome! Those model 5s are legit. I was shooting video, so I didn't get any pictures of it, but here's a quick screenshot of yours:

Nice shot man and thanks for the compliments. Yea caffeine and octane was pretty sweet. I haven't been in a few months. The turnout was crazy. Send me the video if you got any footage of my car. You can look me up on facebook...Kevin Lu.

garagelu · 10-09-2012, 07:40 PM

Sorry for the lack of updates. Work has consumed my life....

The aftermath of my unpackaging...I want to thank the seller blktopsr20 for doing such an amazing job packaging it. It was shipped through greyhound and received it in the same condition he shipped it in. Sellers that do good packaging is a rarity these days.

And finally my pride and joy. I have been looking for one of these for a very long time. After losing two auctions on yahoo japan, I was determined to not let this one slip away. All tabs are intact and not one crack on this bumper. The only thing it is missing are the fog trims which I will have to purchase through rhdjapan.

Hoffman5982 · 10-09-2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garagelu

Sorry for the lack of updates. Work has consumed my life....

The aftermath of my unpackaging...I want to thank the seller blktopsr20 for doing such an amazing job packaging it. It was shipped through greyhound and received it in the same condition he shipped it in. Sellers that do good packaging is a rarity these days.

And finally my pride and joy. I have been looking for one of these for a very long time. After losing two auctions on yahoo japan, I was determined to not let this one slip away. All tabs are intact and not one crack on this bumper. The only thing it is missing are the fog trims which I will have to purchase through rhdjapan.

This is going to look the most good..

1gr8bar10der · 10-09-2012, 09:36 PM

When i saw the bumper's fs thread, you were the first person that came to my mind. Glad you actually got it!

STL240SXDRIFT · 10-09-2012, 09:50 PM

Spec R right?

DOPE

jesse_s13 · 10-09-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garagelu

Sorry for the lack of updates. Work has consumed my life....

The aftermath of my unpackaging...I want to thank the seller blktopsr20 for doing such an amazing job packaging it. It was shipped through greyhound and received it in the same condition he shipped it in. Sellers that do good packaging is a rarity these days.

And finally my pride and joy. I have been looking for one of these for a very long time. After losing two auctions on yahoo japan, I was determined to not let this one slip away. All tabs are intact and not one crack on this bumper. The only thing it is missing are the fog trims which I will have to purchase through rhdjapan.

Small world! Just saw this on Instagram lol

CamryOnBronze · 10-10-2012, 09:09 AM

King Kevin S15 2012

VAs13 · 10-12-2012, 10:31 AM

i am so glad to finally see an aero bumper going on this. fucking awesome man

tsahlin489 · 10-16-2012, 11:38 PM

Beautiful build so far man!
Anxiously awaiting more updates

myclue · 12-29-2012, 07:10 PM

what a great build. keep it up!

DrIvEsldEwAyS · 12-30-2012, 07:44 AM

My buddy is the owner of the other grey one at IA. Very cool guy and owns a Nissan specialty shop in SC.

Driftwurks · 12-30-2012, 07:37 PM

Any updates? Your car looks awesome.

tricky_ab · 12-30-2012, 10:13 PM

I had seen this thread at the top and I got all excited...

...but then there's no real update to accompany it

garagelu · 12-31-2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricky_ab

I had seen this thread at the top and I got all excited...

...but then there's no real update to accompany it

Sorry man, lol. Right now I am saving some money and accumulating some parts. Here in a few weeks I am going to pull the engine and do a full build minus touching the bottom end.

Oakville · 12-31-2012, 04:46 PM

SR still?

I don't know why, but seeing JDM cars in the USA is super weird for me, in a good way. The mental image i have is that JDM cars down there are like the anti-christ and you have to have a pair to own one (state titled cars). I don't know if thats accurate or not, obviously you take it to meets and aren't anal about people seeing your car/plates. Good on you dude! Really a cool car, I've only ever seen one in person (illegally in Canada, wont be legal til next year) and it was like nothing I have experienced. Same with the R34 beside it (same situation).

thumbs up from a fellow jdm owner.

tricky_ab · 01-01-2013, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garagelu

Sorry man, lol. Right now I am saving some money and accumulating some parts. Here in a few weeks I am going to pull the engine and do a full build minus touching the bottom end.

HAHA no worries my man! I just love what you've done so far and I was hyped to see this thread on the top of the page.

I can't wait to see what you have planned

CamryOnBronze · 01-01-2013, 06:53 PM

^ Agreed, stoked to see the updates Kev!

NewS13Guy · 01-02-2013, 08:32 PM

Ive been off this forum for a while kinda got discouraged and ended up outta the scene ...I also talked to VAs13 about buying his S15 back in the day but just had a series of bad events happen and wasnt able to make it happen...

Hate to see his car with those HORRIBLE wheels....

GREAT BUILD garagelu!! Keep it looking clean!

collegekid · 01-04-2013, 11:05 AM

Nice car with a lot of money and quality work. I'm stuck in the 90's lol

collegekid · 06-10-2013, 08:01 PM

So yeah, did you die? I want to see more of this.

garagelu · 11-03-2013, 08:05 PM

Sorry everyone for the lack of updates. I have been crazy busy this year. Mostly been collecting parts and saving up money to do lots of mods and upgrades this winter. Keep an eye out these next few weeks. I'll be posting up some of the cool stuff I have accumulated.

Also check out my instagram (username: garagelu) for updates. Once I start my build, I will be posting frequently on there with random build updates.

This bumper has been in storage at my house ever since I got it. I decided to take it up to the garage and do a test fit. With the oem s15 bumper I had to do a lot of trimming for it to fit the greddy FMIC and the piping. Looks like this bumper will need the same treatment. I am really torn because I really don't want to cut up this perfect aero bumper. Most of you know how rare these are to find, let alone in this condition. And if I run my current piping set up, I won't be able to run the oem fog lights. I think the fog lights look terrible in the factory bumper but on the aero bumper, I think it looks really good. So maybe next weekend I'll pull the FMIC off. Then I'll install the bumper and see how I can install the FMIC and maybe do some custom piping to fit around the bumper.

theericsmith · 11-03-2013, 08:47 PM

cars dope!
Started cracking up when you said people ask you if it's an s14 conversion.
I know their both s-chassis so the big picture is similar but the body lines aren't even close to the same.

tricky_ab · 11-03-2013, 08:50 PM

Nice to see you're alive

It's good to hear that you've been keeping it moving, and I look forward to the updates.

skimmpysb · 11-05-2013, 06:02 AM

what is the name or website of the garage you store your car at? seems really legit.

vJilly · 11-28-2013, 10:24 AM

okay i could NOT help but see you passed through Huntsville, AL... You used to live here? If you ever come down here with the s15 please tell. doope build and car! subbed.

garagelu · 11-28-2013, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vJilly

okay i could NOT help but see you passed through Huntsville, AL... You used to live here? If you ever come down here with the s15 please tell. doope build and car! subbed.

Yea actually I am in Huntsville right now visiting my parents for Thanksgiving. S15 is still back in ATL. I've only driven it to Huntsville once and it was to register the car. Thanks for the kind words. Plan is to pull the engine out this sunday so keep an eye out.

vJilly · 11-28-2013, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garagelu

Yea actually I am in Huntsville right now visiting my parents for Thanksgiving. S15 is still back in ATL. I've only driven it to Huntsville once and it was to register the car. Thanks for the kind words. Plan is to pull the engine out this sunday so keep an eye out.

huntsville downtown huntsville or like madison/monrovia area?

VAs13 · 11-28-2013, 11:34 AM

My Aero bumper was pretty ragged when i got it from being cut to fit the Greddy FMIC. I was still able to run my fogs though with the plastic trim around them. Car looks awesome man, you must run the aero bumper!

08-07-2012, 12:07 PM	#182
funnyscreenname Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MS Gulf Coast Age: 38 Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	great progress on a great car. sorry your bromance with the white s15's owner didn't work out. it's a shame to hear about peoples attitudes when you're genuinely interested in their car. forums are supposed to be where people come to talk about like interests and share info but, like the other user said, it's somewhat of a popularity contest with some people. i love seeing rare cars like yours and meeting the owners. it's great when the owners are more than happy to share info and answer questions even tho they've been asked the same questions by many other people. nice to see some people don't let it go to their head. i recently had a set of advans for sale and i met up with the owner only to see he had an r32. it was the first i had seen in person. the guy was awesome. very cool and was happy to answer any questions. would've even let me drive the car. it was like i'd known the guy for years. not only did he have the one r32 but he had 2 of them. the guy wasn't a dick at all. he was pretty much an inspiration after asking about how he came to acquire the cars. __________________ I don't really need sex, the government FUCKS me everyday!

10-10-2012, 09:09 AM	#189
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	King Kevin S15 2012 __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

12-30-2012, 07:44 AM	#193
DrIvEsldEwAyS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbia,SC Age: 35 Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My buddy is the owner of the other grey one at IA. Very cool guy and owns a Nissan specialty shop in SC. __________________ -1990 240sx hatch sr20det- gt35r, blah blah blah

12-31-2012, 04:46 PM	#197
Oakville Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Age: 32 Posts: 455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SR still? I don't know why, but seeing JDM cars in the USA is super weird for me, in a good way. The mental image i have is that JDM cars down there are like the anti-christ and you have to have a pair to own one (state titled cars). I don't know if thats accurate or not, obviously you take it to meets and aren't anal about people seeing your car/plates. Good on you dude! Really a cool car, I've only ever seen one in person (illegally in Canada, wont be legal til next year) and it was like nothing I have experienced. Same with the R34 beside it (same situation). thumbs up from a fellow jdm owner. __________________ BNR32 connoisseur // 1990 GT-R

01-01-2013, 06:53 PM	#199
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	^ Agreed, stoked to see the updates Kev! __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

08-07-2012, 12:37 AM	#181
igreek Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Georgia Age: 31 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Saw your car at Caffeine and Octane this past Sunday. Didn't know you were on here, but a friend told me. Looks awesome! Those model 5s are legit. I was shooting video, so I didn't get any pictures of it, but here's a quick screenshot of yours:

10-09-2012, 07:40 PM	#184
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 39 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	Sorry for the lack of updates. Work has consumed my life.... The aftermath of my unpackaging...I want to thank the seller blktopsr20 for doing such an amazing job packaging it. It was shipped through greyhound and received it in the same condition he shipped it in. Sellers that do good packaging is a rarity these days. And finally my pride and joy. I have been looking for one of these for a very long time. After losing two auctions on yahoo japan, I was determined to not let this one slip away. All tabs are intact and not one crack on this bumper. The only thing it is missing are the fog trims which I will have to purchase through rhdjapan.

10-09-2012, 09:36 PM	#186
1gr8bar10der Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tampa/Bangkok Posts: 3,431 Trader Rating: (77) Feedback Score: 77 reviews	When i saw the bumper's fs thread, you were the first person that came to my mind. Glad you actually got it!

10-09-2012, 09:50 PM	#187
STL240SXDRIFT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dance Floor Posts: 585 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Spec R right? DOPE

10-12-2012, 10:31 AM	#190
VAs13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,098 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	i am so glad to finally see an aero bumper going on this. fucking awesome man

10-16-2012, 11:38 PM	#191
tsahlin489 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Beautiful build so far man! Anxiously awaiting more updates

12-29-2012, 07:10 PM	#192
myclue Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	what a great build. keep it up!

12-30-2012, 10:13 PM	#195
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I had seen this thread at the top and I got all excited... ...but then there's no real update to accompany it

01-02-2013, 08:32 PM	#200
NewS13Guy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 39 Posts: 667 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Ive been off this forum for a while kinda got discouraged and ended up outta the scene ...I also talked to VAs13 about buying his S15 back in the day but just had a series of bad events happen and wasnt able to make it happen... Hate to see his car with those HORRIBLE wheels.... GREAT BUILD garagelu!! Keep it looking clean!

01-04-2013, 11:05 AM	#201
collegekid Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In my house Posts: 853 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Nice car with a lot of money and quality work. I'm stuck in the 90's lol

06-10-2013, 08:01 PM	#202
collegekid Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In my house Posts: 853 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	So yeah, did you die? I want to see more of this.

11-03-2013, 08:05 PM	#203
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 39 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	Sorry everyone for the lack of updates. I have been crazy busy this year. Mostly been collecting parts and saving up money to do lots of mods and upgrades this winter. Keep an eye out these next few weeks. I'll be posting up some of the cool stuff I have accumulated. Also check out my instagram (username: garagelu) for updates. Once I start my build, I will be posting frequently on there with random build updates. This bumper has been in storage at my house ever since I got it. I decided to take it up to the garage and do a test fit. With the oem s15 bumper I had to do a lot of trimming for it to fit the greddy FMIC and the piping. Looks like this bumper will need the same treatment. I am really torn because I really don't want to cut up this perfect aero bumper. Most of you know how rare these are to find, let alone in this condition. And if I run my current piping set up, I won't be able to run the oem fog lights. I think the fog lights look terrible in the factory bumper but on the aero bumper, I think it looks really good. So maybe next weekend I'll pull the FMIC off. Then I'll install the bumper and see how I can install the FMIC and maybe do some custom piping to fit around the bumper.

11-03-2013, 08:47 PM	#204
theericsmith Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Heaven, IL Posts: 230 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cars dope! Started cracking up when you said people ask you if it's an s14 conversion. I know their both s-chassis so the big picture is similar but the body lines aren't even close to the same.

11-03-2013, 08:50 PM	#205
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Nice to see you're alive It's good to hear that you've been keeping it moving, and I look forward to the updates.

11-05-2013, 06:02 AM	#206
skimmpysb Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: dirty ol' south Age: 28 Posts: 368 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what is the name or website of the garage you store your car at? seems really legit.

11-28-2013, 10:24 AM	#207
vJilly Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 531 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	okay i could NOT help but see you passed through Huntsville, AL... You used to live here? If you ever come down here with the s15 please tell. doope build and car! subbed.

11-28-2013, 11:34 AM	#210
VAs13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,098 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	My Aero bumper was pretty ragged when i got it from being cut to fit the Greddy FMIC. I was still able to run my fogs though with the plastic trim around them. Car looks awesome man, you must run the aero bumper!