Hey all, I'm looking at buying an ADM Nissan S15. I CBF'ed with a JDM as they have no history and most of them have woun back speedos. I'm hoping to hear from people that have owned an S15 and know what it really takes to make them a relative quick car? I'm also tossing up with a; 2003+ Subaru STi 2003+ Mitsubishi EVO Advise please people. Cheers, Trent.

good thread im also interested in buying one in the near future, yep you're spot on man dont go with the jdm ones. only difference with the JDM and ADM are that 1. JDM have back window wiper 2. JDM have sunroof and 3. JDM have a window in the sun blocker. the first two are preety good additions but i rather take gaurenteed genuine km over taking the risk of them bieng wind back any day.

MKD - Here's a list of the differences; Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Silvia S15 Options: Types: Spec S - SR20DE (Non Turbo) - Manual 121kw, 175nm - Auto 118kw, 175nm Spec R - SR20DET (Turbo) - Manual 184kw, 275nm - Auto 164kw, 275nm AUTECH Varietta - Metal Hard Top Mechanical Folding Convertible (only non-turbo) Importing to Australia is available for 1999 and 2000 models Available in a 6 speed manual (Spec R), 4 speed auto (Spec R/S), 5 speed manual (Spec S) LSD - manual has helicial, auto has viscous Gauge cluster - 180km speedo (speed limited) Limited edition orange gauge cluster (rare) T28 ball bearing turbo Badging is slightly different e.g the 'S' on the bonent Rear wiper blade (taken off ADM to lower costs) Leather steering wheel with 'S' badge in the middle Digital climate control (again taken off Aus spec to lower costs) HID headlights A pillar boost gauge (taken off to meet ADR) Aero kit - Frontbar, sideskirts, rear pods, wing, eyelids Vanity mirror in passenger sun visor Foglights Courtesy lights and chimes Electric folding side mirrors In dash popup satelite navigation system Door Tweeters Optional HICAS Various factory sound systems e.g. mini disc Various interior trims e.g. blue, red and black material and also leather Various factory optioned exhaust systems, rims, shocks/springs, sway bars, strut braces etc Weather shield Exhaust heat shield Sunroof (rare) *Note that JDMS don't come with ALL these options, you'll usually get a couple of them. Australian Domestic Market (ADM) 200SX S15 Options: Types: Spec S - SR20DET (Turbo) - Manual 147kw, 265nm - Auto 147kw, 265nm Spec R - SR20DET (Turbo) - Manual 147kw, 265nm - Auto 147kw, 265nm Released in 2000, the ADM came in Spec S and Spec R trims however there is no mechanical difference with the exception of LSD - manual has helicial, auto has viscous (both 147kw,265nm ) the difference is in the accessories. Available in a 6 speed manual and 4 speed auto. ADM has a different gauge cluster - 260km speedo (not speed limited) The Spec S usually came with no bodykit, no sunroof and a basic headunit. The Spec R came with bodykit, sunroof and a 6 stack headunit. A GT varient of both the Spec S and Spec R was released in 2002 to use up the remaining shells as it was no longer in production. The GT editions had the same options as the normal Spec S and Spec R with the addition of leather seats, chrome door handles, chrome boot surround, GT badges (from the R33) aero wing, chrome wheels, alloy pedals and an upgraded sound system. Trent.

Thanks for that ^ very helpfull. Haha the gt uses gt badges from the r33 that's funny tightasses don't design new ones. I'm hoping to get a spec s, removing all badges and rebadge as autech. Hopefully that would fool the cops, (I'll still be on my ps)

Nistune chipped ecu, z32 afm, exhaust, intercooler and raise the boost to 15-16psi should see you push 200rwkw..

The EVO will be the fastest/best handling car out of those 3, but the S15s are a great looking car and are alot of fun from what i've been told.