Time attack PRO classes have long been the domain of big-budget, no expense spared builds but Andrew's Nissan 180SX proves that you can build a competitive time attack racer on a fairly modest budget. What's required is some lateral thinking and plenty of persistence. Oh, and of course you must be prepared to do a lot of the work yourself. Which is exactly what Andrew did. ----------------------------------------------------------- Liked this video? Here are more like it: S-chassis Shootout: ua-cam.com/video/qnQf-heERxc/v-deo.html RWD Turbo Civic: ua-cam.com/video/KxHF5rAp_ng/v-deo.html Larry Chen's Street Legal R32 GTR: ua-cam.com/video/oV-OYFeHE_s/v-deo.html -------------------------------------------------------- Don't miss out on our next video - subscribe to our channel. -------------------------------------------------------- For more Haltech goodness check out our: Website: www.haltech.com Facebook: facebook.com/HaltechEngineManagement Instagram: instagram.com/haltechecu ----------------------------------------------------------
Very wise and smart man. A lot of people throw money at stuff to go fast and it becomes a chore when it breaks. Andrew has clearly built a functional and reliable race car and is enjoying the fruits of his labour with seat time. Well done!
it might not have come across in the video, but I'd treat this more as a cautionary tale than a how-to :) This car definitely ended up more serious and complex than planned, and is not the most practical thing to deal with - but it's still a lot more usable as a fun car than it could have ended up. Hopefully more seat time coming soon!
Thanks Haltech! It's always a pleasure to talk cars - especially S Chassis and SR20s, although I'm not normally doing that on camera! I'm looking forward to getting back out on the track with the new upgrades (DBW etc) and hopefully being well prepared for WTAC 2023!
@@Todekki I used the 60mm Bosch one - which has the same mounting pattern and hose size as the original SR20 throttle body. It needed the holes drilled out to 8mm and some bolt head clearance machined in, but it's pretty close to a bolt on option.
Awesome build man!! I built my twincharged aw11 track car myself at home on the dsp, took 2 years. It's such a wholesome feeling when you build it yourself, especially when you come in on the podium nearly every event against cars that their front wheel costs more than your whole car..... 😂😂
this is what we called garage build... used parts,bunch of DIY,help from friends... not the $100.000 "garage" build,with some brand new crate engine from top tier engine shop,and build by the best mechanic in your country,making over 1000hp....im not hating it,just stop calling it "garage" or "backyard" build,and its even bought,not build
Time attack PRO classes have long been the domain of big-budget, no expense spared builds but Andrew's Nissan 180SX proves that you can build a competitive time attack racer on a fairly modest budget. What's required is some lateral thinking and plenty of persistence. Oh, and of course you must be prepared to do a lot of the work yourself. Which is exactly what Andrew did.
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Larry Chen's Street Legal R32 GTR: ua-cam.com/video/oV-OYFeHE_s/v-deo.html
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Very wise and smart man. A lot of people throw money at stuff to go fast and it becomes a chore when it breaks. Andrew has clearly built a functional and reliable race car and is enjoying the fruits of his labour with seat time. Well done!
We love Andrew's quote: "It's more fun to have a slower car and race it every weekend, than a crazy fast car and race it once a year."
it might not have come across in the video, but I'd treat this more as a cautionary tale than a how-to :)
This car definitely ended up more serious and complex than planned, and is not the most practical thing to deal with - but it's still a lot more usable as a fun car than it could have ended up.
Hopefully more seat time coming soon!
an absolute legend. has been tinkering with s-chassis for 20+ years!! also willing to help out with others!
Thanks Haltech!
It's always a pleasure to talk cars - especially S Chassis and SR20s, although I'm not normally doing that on camera!
I'm looking forward to getting back out on the track with the new upgrades (DBW etc) and hopefully being well prepared for WTAC 2023!
Brilliant overview and background :) can’t wait to see you run at WTAC :D
Which model DBW throttle body did you go ? Was it a pain to fit up ?
@@Todekki I used the 60mm Bosch one - which has the same mounting pattern and hose size as the original SR20 throttle body.
It needed the holes drilled out to 8mm and some bolt head clearance machined in, but it's pretty close to a bolt on option.
@@SXDevelopments thanks for the info :D my 180 is about to get its Haltech conversion and I’m tossing up to go DBW as well
@@Todekki it definitely has its advantages, as long as you have enough inputs available on the ECU. It uses 3 more than a cable throttle setup.
Great work@@SXDevelopmentstruly an inspiration that it can be done, How much power are you running though?😊
Awesome build man!! I built my twincharged aw11 track car myself at home on the dsp, took 2 years. It's such a wholesome feeling when you build it yourself, especially when you come in on the podium nearly every event against cars that their front wheel costs more than your whole car..... 😂😂
This guy is absolutely incredible!!👍🏼👍🏼😊
A genuinely nice guy too!
Omg what a Chad. This is a goal of mine. I can't like this video enough
Handmer Time. 😄
That dent sport garage sticker on the front splitter is all I needed to see. well done.
Now is this guy and his car freakin cool or what? 🥇🥇🏆
I have no idea what he's talking about but that guy's HAWT
Damn straight
10:12 Well said.
Yep. Applicable to just about any build.
Very cool build and story!
Great car and the guy behind it even better. Love seeing builds like this. Thanks Haltech.
Nice job buddy.
DogGears in his hands, and 1st thing he thinks of is "Let's build a Car".
Epic!
A reliable sr20, where i eared that idea before???
On a rotary forum?
@@haltech 😂😂
this is what we called garage build...
used parts,bunch of DIY,help from friends...
not the $100.000 "garage" build,with some brand new crate engine from top tier engine shop,and build by the best mechanic in your country,making over 1000hp....im not hating it,just stop calling it "garage" or "backyard" build,and its even bought,not build
my favorite car, very resourceful and intelligent guy