
Nobuteru Taniguchi's Iconic Silvia S15.
Per SPEEDHUNTERS:
"The S15 began as an EV1 Lightning Yellow Spec R and was originally a Kei Office demo car before being sold off for use by Taniguchi-san and Car Make T&E. The fitment of a T&E Original Aero bodykit and Ganador mirrors marked the beginning of the iconic Taniguchi style.
At the 2001 Tokyo Auto Salon, the car reappeared with a red open-door respray and the now famous red T&E headlight covers, a look that was finalized throughout the 2001 D1GP series with the addition of Craft Square side mirrors and a staggered 17-inch/18-inch set of AVS Model 5 wheels. Performance was handled by a combination of HKS, Nismo and ORC engine and drivetrain products, whilst the suspension and braking consisted of HKS coilovers and Swift springs, with a full JIC adjustable arm set and Project Mu brakes.
After the 2001 D1GP win, the Silvia was retired from track use and served as a more demo-oriented car for T&E, HKS, Yokohama Wheel (and in more recent years, Yashio Factory). The exterior received a once over, with new red paint to completely hide the original EV1 yellow. A more aggressive T&E Vertex...
Nobuteru Taniguchi's Iconic Silvia S15.
Per SPEEDHUNTERS:
“The S15 began as an EV1 Lightning Yellow Spec R and was originally a Kei Office demo car before being sold off for use by Taniguchi-san and Car Make T&E. The fitment of a T&E Original Aero bodykit and Ganador mirrors marked the beginning of the iconic Taniguchi style.
At the 2001 Tokyo Auto Salon, the car reappeared with a red open-door respray and the now famous red T&E headlight covers, a look that was finalized throughout the 2001 D1GP series with the addition of Craft Square side mirrors and a staggered 17-inch/18-inch set of AVS Model 5 wheels. Performance was handled by a combination of HKS, Nismo and ORC engine and drivetrain products, whilst the suspension and braking consisted of HKS coilovers and Swift springs, with a full JIC adjustable arm set and Project Mu brakes.
After the 2001 D1GP win, the Silvia was retired from track use and served as a more demo-oriented car for T&E, HKS, Yokohama Wheel (and in more recent years, Yashio Factory). The exterior received a once over, with new red paint to completely hide the original EV1 yellow. A more aggressive T&E Vertex Lang bodykit was also fitted, while updated 19-inch Yokohama AVS Model T6 wheels - 19×9.5-inch front and 19×10.5-inch rear - completed the look. Additionally, a set of red eyelids on the headlights, a low boot wing and T&E LEDs were introduced.”
Credits:
3D - Polyphony Digital/skyline/axis/hardfflip/crash/greddy/maazin
Convert - skyline
Textures - skyline/Akko/Icee
Sounds - KCMIR0
Paints - Draik/skyline
Skins - Icee
PBR/shaders - skyline/ebissou
Config/Refracton - skyline/Axis (DMAX Tails)
Encryption - x4fab
Help/Info - 8k/ebissou/AQCorpo
Further updates will include:
- Proper custom T&E LED taillights
- Project Mu brakes
- EVC-S Controller with LUA
- Dashboard boost gauge
For now, however, enjoy.