The seller mentioned that the car previously belonged to a fastidious owner, and it really shows. Things that rarely work in these old cars like electric mirrors, dashboard dimmer lights, ash tray lights, they're all in perfect working order. The paint doesn't have a single scratch, fade, or bubble. It's how a Silvia should be, and how i've always wanted one to be. With any luck, I can keep it that way. Shopping centre car parks are going to become an even more stressful place.
All that said, I didn't buy this car because it looks pretty. I bought it because it's also got the potential to set some solid lap times. Obviously there's no room for testing the car's potential on the Pacific Highway/Anzac parade, but i'll give my initial impressions.
The car has a mean, slightly bumpy idle from the aftermarket camshafts. The exhaust is loud, but more muffled that the straight pipe i'm used to - a big plus. The springs in the coilover suspension are firm, but the shocks are far better than the ones I am used to, so the car feels very settled at low speeds. The car pulls smoothly and evenly throughout the rev range - it feels ready to go at a moment's notice. The brake system is designed to pull up the Silvia's bigger brother - the Skyline - so they should be more than capable of the task.
My brother recently purchased his first SLR camera, so we saw last night as a perfect opportunity for him to test out a few shots. We drove to a deserted car park, and took some shots with the overcast and tinged night sky behind. I've posted a couple of my favourites. Thanks again to Sean for the shots!
