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CrazyIvan · 12-10-2012, 09:52 AM

So BenSopra is getting a 180SX done... I don't have much info on it, all I know is that it has a VR38DETT with huge turbos...

http://www.facebook.com/BenSopra

matbmorr · 12-10-2012, 08:32 PM

I saw this on facebook earlier....reeaaallly waiting to see a running vid

gunmetalr32 · 12-11-2012, 12:26 AM

Holy crap!!!! That's amazing

K_style · 12-11-2012, 01:25 AM

This might be the first VR38DETT swap in S chassis ever...

Wow... any other link than facebook?

simmode1 · 12-11-2012, 10:34 PM

Oh dear lord... Is it gonna look like this when it's done? OK. Fuck all the bullshit. I need me another hatch.

This doodoo'd on the old Rocket Bunny aero. Its like they just copy and pasted the FRS kit onto an S-Chassis... lol

Hmmm... Wonder what the Ben Sopra X Tra-Kyoto treatment would look on an S14... You know its coming...

inferno s14 · 12-11-2012, 10:40 PM

fucking sick.

snowmants · 12-12-2012, 03:41 PM

Am I the only one wondering WHY?????? Why put $30k motor into a 20 year old chasis? An LSx or a 2Jz swap I can understand as those motors are relatively inexpensive, but this?

***FaLKoN240*** · 12-12-2012, 03:52 PM

Because Japan. Duh.

BoostSlideWayz · 12-12-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by snowmants

Am I the only one wondering WHY?????? Why put $30k motor into a 20 year old chasis? An LSx or a 2Jz swap I can understand as those motors are relatively inexpensive, but this?

Because people are rich and want a completely ridiculous power to weight ratio car thats probably not possible to control.. Its just for the unique factor i guess...

ExZaCc · 12-12-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by snowmants

Am I the only one wondering WHY?????? Why put $30k motor into a 20 year old chasis? An LSx or a 2Jz swap I can understand as those motors are relatively inexpensive, but this?

becuase its also GREAT marketing for BenSopra as a company.. EVERYONE will be talking about this car when its released, just like that last GTR bodykit. it blew up!!!

and with a project build this crazy, never ask why, only WHY NOT...

aka_rocket · 12-12-2012, 06:05 PM

Wow that is amazing. Talk about an epic build.

Purestock240 · 12-12-2012, 06:10 PM

wtf is ben sopra

K_style · 12-12-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Purestock240

wtf is ben sopra

WTF is wrong with you? Does your keyboard missing "G", "O", "L", "E" for gooling?

BenSopra offical web site[

inferno s14 · 12-12-2012, 07:42 PM

shit is official to the core, but fuck ben sopra, there aint nothing like building your car in your driveway and see the changes as time goes, you think to yourself like damn i build that.

simmode1 · 12-12-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by inferno s14

but fuck ben sopra,

I don't understand this. They're just a company actually pouring money into R&D so that you don't have to continue rehashing the same old tired shit in your driveway... Why the hate?

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Originally Posted by ExZaCc

EVERYONE will be talking about this car when its released, just like that last GTR bodykit. it blew up!!!

I'll confess: I HATE their GTR's aero. Shits gross to me. But this S13 aero looks like an amazing take on an old ass cult classic.

I say way to go, Ben Sopra. In light of all the new hotness eclipsing our beloved rust buckets, thanks for helping to keep the S-Chassis relevant in 2013.

But the thought just occured to me... You guys think it's too early to start wanting a Tra-Kyoto X Ben Sopra 350Z?

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Originally Posted by K_style

BenSopra offical web site[

Oh shit...

Mr.Novak · 01-04-2013, 07:28 PM

Holy shit!

Lil_D · 01-04-2013, 07:31 PM

omg <3

theboy · 01-04-2013, 07:57 PM

lost all respect for this thing once i saw the exhaust. I really hope thats just for shits and giggles.

phoQ · 01-04-2013, 09:01 PM

Holy shit!

xoxide · 01-04-2013, 09:05 PM

Yeah that exhaust is a bit much, but the car itself is really awesome. Cant wait to see it finished.. I forsee them somehow pulling that exhaust off though.

simmode1 · 01-05-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by theboy

lost all respect for this thing once i saw the exhaust.

You crazy. If you say you can't respect this level of innovation and fabrication, you're just talking out of your ass.

I really wanna know what transmission they're using...

More renderings of what the finished product may look like:

xBtony · 01-05-2013, 12:03 PM

I am in love with those renderings. I really hope it turns out nearly as sick. I'm also curious about what trans they're using though.

Feast Japan · 01-09-2013, 06:19 PM

Looking forward to seeing this car tomorrow at TAS. Gonna be a very big headline at the show, can see them winning a few awards as well.

Oakville · 01-09-2013, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowmants

Am I the only one wondering WHY?????? Why put $30k motor into a 20 year old chasis? An LSx or a 2Jz swap I can understand as those motors are relatively inexpensive, but this?

Regardless of what happens to the shell (wrecked, whatever), that motor is still a $30k motor. its not like the second it gets dropped into a S13 that its worthless :P.

Heck if I had the money, I'd be doing swaps like this all day. When I get bored of a shell, pull the motor and throw it into the next thing.

simmode1 · 01-10-2013, 11:14 PM

Oh shit... I think its done...

K_style · 01-11-2013, 03:16 AM

Everyone seem to go all out with spoilers these days..

Looks like a monster machine!!!

CrazyIvan · 01-11-2013, 09:04 PM

why is it that a 20sumthang year old car still looks better than that FRS?

The_jerk · 01-11-2013, 09:49 PM

that car looks fun.

xBtony · 01-11-2013, 11:52 PM

Fuck yes!!!!! All I have to say.

simmode1 · 01-11-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyIvan

why is it that a 20sumthang year old car still looks better than that FRS?

And from the looks of things, It's still not finished. I mean, It probably runs... but it's pretty beat and rough around the edges. I bet it's gonna look even lovelier when they finish it. I couldn't even guess what width tires they're running...

Speedhunters is reporting that it was specially built for some top speed challenge. Lets hope it doesn't disintegrate while it tries to break records.

EDIT: Oh dear god... It's already on the prowl...

Oh wait... my bad... Thats a regular old Rocket Bunny

12-10-2012, 09:52 AM	#1
CrazyIvan Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kissimmee, FL Age: 41 Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	BenSopra 180SX So BenSopra is getting a 180SX done... I don't have much info on it, all I know is that it has a VR38DETT with huge turbos... http://www.facebook.com/BenSopra __________________ powder-coated.com - I do Custom Powder Coating

12-10-2012, 08:32 PM	#2
matbmorr Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brentwood, TN Age: 35 Posts: 625 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I saw this on facebook earlier....reeaaallly waiting to see a running vid __________________

12-11-2012, 12:26 AM	#3
gunmetalr32 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oxnard,CA Age: 37 Posts: 3,077 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Holy crap!!!! That's amazing __________________ NEED S14 KOUKI VALANCES, S14 NAVAN SIDE SKIRTS, S14 KOUKI OEM JDM LIP HIT ME UP!!

12-12-2012, 03:41 PM	#7
snowmants Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Am I the only one wondering WHY?????? Why put $30k motor into a 20 year old chasis? An LSx or a 2Jz swap I can understand as those motors are relatively inexpensive, but this? __________________

01-04-2013, 07:31 PM	#17
Lil_D Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Bay Area Age: 31 Posts: 733 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	omg <3 __________________ @lild415

12-11-2012, 01:25 AM	#4
K_style Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 7,666 Trader Rating: (63) Rides Gallery: K_style Feedback Score: 63 reviews	This might be the first VR38DETT swap in S chassis ever... Wow... any other link than facebook?

12-11-2012, 10:34 PM	#5
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh dear lord... Is it gonna look like this when it's done? OK. Fuck all the bullshit. I need me another hatch. This doodoo'd on the old Rocket Bunny aero. Its like they just copy and pasted the FRS kit onto an S-Chassis... lol Hmmm... Wonder what the Ben Sopra X Tra-Kyoto treatment would look on an S14... You know its coming...

12-11-2012, 10:40 PM	#6
inferno s14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: QUEENS, NY METS STADIUM Age: 34 Posts: 489 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	fucking sick.

12-12-2012, 03:52 PM	#8
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Because Japan. Duh.

12-12-2012, 06:05 PM	#11
aka_rocket Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: AZzzzzz Age: 34 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow that is amazing. Talk about an epic build.

12-12-2012, 06:10 PM	#12
Purestock240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On, Canada Age: 30 Posts: 1,158 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	wtf is ben sopra

12-12-2012, 07:42 PM	#14
inferno s14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: QUEENS, NY METS STADIUM Age: 34 Posts: 489 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	shit is official to the core, but fuck ben sopra, there aint nothing like building your car in your driveway and see the changes as time goes, you think to yourself like damn i build that.

01-04-2013, 07:28 PM	#16
Mr.Novak Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Torrance Age: 44 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Holy shit!

01-04-2013, 07:57 PM	#18
theboy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Age: 35 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	lost all respect for this thing once i saw the exhaust. I really hope thats just for shits and giggles.

01-04-2013, 09:01 PM	#19
phoQ Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Age: 40 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Holy shit!

01-04-2013, 09:05 PM	#20
xoxide Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 2,807 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Yeah that exhaust is a bit much, but the car itself is really awesome. Cant wait to see it finished.. I forsee them somehow pulling that exhaust off though.

01-09-2013, 06:19 PM	#23
Feast Japan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada & Japan Age: 45 Posts: 422 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Looking forward to seeing this car tomorrow at TAS. Gonna be a very big headline at the show, can see them winning a few awards as well.

01-10-2013, 11:14 PM	#25
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh shit... I think its done...

01-11-2013, 03:16 AM	#26
K_style Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 7,666 Trader Rating: (63) Rides Gallery: K_style Feedback Score: 63 reviews	Everyone seem to go all out with spoilers these days.. Looks like a monster machine!!!

01-11-2013, 09:04 PM	#27
CrazyIvan Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kissimmee, FL Age: 41 Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	why is it that a 20sumthang year old car still looks better than that FRS? __________________ powder-coated.com - I do Custom Powder Coating

01-11-2013, 09:49 PM	#28
The_jerk Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canaduh Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that car looks fun.