BenSopra 180SX

[CrazyIvan]

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... :bigok: :2f2f:

http://www.facebook.com/BenSopra

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/149750_503162316390558_687843581_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/197915_501882133185243_1674828215_n.jpg

[matbmorr]

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

[gunmetalr32]

Holy crap!!!! That's amazing

[K_style]

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

Wow... any other link than facebook?

[simmode1]

Oh dear lord... Is it gonna look like this when it's done? OK. Fuck all the bullshit. I need me another hatch.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c0.0.843.403/p843x403/154333_495504010489722_570492600_n.jpg
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]

fucking sick.

[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?

[FaLKoN240]

Because Japan. Duh.

[BoostSlideWayz]

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]

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... :drama:

[aka_rocket]

Wow that is amazing. Talk about an epic build.

[Purestock240]

wtf is ben sopra

[K_style]

wtf is ben sopra

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

BenSopra offical web site[ (http://bensopra.com/)

[inferno s14]

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]

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?

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?
BenSopra offical web site[ (http://bensopra.com/)
Oh shit...
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[Mr.Novak]

Holy shit!

[Lil_D]

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omg <3

[theboy]

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

[phoQ]

Holy shit!

[xoxide]

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]

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:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/456934_222066927927915_258060108_o.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/220399_222066297927978_912270056_o.jpg

[xBtony]

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]

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]

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]

Oh shit... I think its done...
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/BenSopra-380SX.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/16824_448028815252522_1778796627_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/1139_576361885712067_1638257862_n.jpg
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/740830_576371395711116_1608711462_o.jpg

[K_style]

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

Looks like a monster machine!!!

[CrazyIvan]

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

[The_jerk]

that car looks fun.

[xBtony]

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

[simmode1]

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...
http://nafterli.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/ben-sopras-s13-rwd-r35-photo-by-dino-dalle-carbonare-c-speedhunters.jpg
http://hellaflush.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/rocketSopra.jpg
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/AY0F05901.jpg

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

[simmode1]

Here we go...
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/bulletproofauto3/TASDay0/IMG_1787.jpg
http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/2dea2ed25c5b11e2ab9022000a9f14bb_7.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/bulletproofauto3/TASDay0/IMG_1780.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/bulletproofauto3/TASDay0/IMG_1776.jpg
http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/3849d4825c6911e2b23022000a1f9ad5_7.jpg
hmmm... I wonder how these fenders would fit/look on a Z31...?

[ReaperBJJ]

i love every single thing about this car... I've wondered what a spoiler like that would look like on a hatch ever since i saw their GT-R.... beastly.

[ghoti]

Why does that car look so angry?

What did they do to it.....:hs:

[bkt808]

anyone find out what trans is it using?

[s14unimog]

Right the **** on. Best looking s13 I've seen in a minute. That's tough.

[PeaceOnesxWai]

Drools

Hopefully this is not the finished product either

[simmode1]

^^^I doubt it is. We all know this thing is gonna get slathered all over magazine covers everywhere and it ain't quite ready for that in these pics. Let's just be patient.

Hands down the best S-Chassis since the Touge Factory S13, the FullRace R14 and Scorch Racing S15 , IMO.

[Aroddalobster]

Since D1 car makers are in love with it, my money's on a holinger sequential tranny. I think Blitz's rwd r35 also used a holinger.

[gbaby2089]

Even uglier than the regular Rocket Bunny/6666/TRA Kyoto/etc. kit.

[surge s14]

I hate the hood other then that I dig it.

[Teddy]

Pretty fucking ugly.

[blueshark123]

renderings were 10x better. But still crazy everything in it.

[PoorMans180SX]

Even uglier than the regular Rocket Bunny/6666/TRA Kyoto/etc. kit.

My thoughts exactly. Why is this stuff popular?

[PrimeDirective]

So now there is this..
SPEED CHALLENGER: THE BENSOPRA 380SX - Speedhunters (http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/01/speed-challenger-the-bensopra-380sx/)

Car of the year.

[drift2010]

So now there is this..
SPEED CHALLENGER: THE BENSOPRA 380SX - Speedhunters (http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/01/speed-challenger-the-bensopra-380sx/)

Car of the year.


one word... DAMN!!!!

[T chop]

It would like it a lot better if it was gloss white instead of satin and remove the carbon vinyl from the roof. I'll wait till it's done though.

Couldn't they have used an aeromotive stealth with an extra or bigger fuel pump? Would have looked a lot cleaner and safer.

[unwtdhero]

It reminds me of the dentsport hatch.... i likey

[jamg]

i LOVE the rear end. even without the rear bumper. so looks friggin mean and aggressive.

[DJPimpFlex]

I like the look but its not the bees knees. 1100+ hp is rad though.

[PrimeDirective]

I think everything about this is cool, especially from a marketing standpoint. I love the wheels and the 295s all around, I love the engine and the power its making, but I am a little concerned about that car with that cage and that aero doing 200+ MPH. I hope they have done some CFD to verify this thing has the downforce to handle those speeds!

[lewisfk]

Some say its ugly, ok! I say its a fuckin MONSTER! mmm cookie

[zerofighter]

I think it's awesome to say the least. And yea all questions are answered about it's purpose, gearbox, mods, exhaust & lack of rear bumper in that Speedhunters article so check it out. Was going to post it but got beat to it lol.

[simmode1]

I still can't wait to see it in it's completed form, but at least now we know why it doesn't have its hatch and quarter windows installed. I think they should still leave the rear bumper off. That, combined with the exposed tires from the recessed overfenders is the most aggressive combo I've ever seen on an S13.

I'm not in love with the hood, but I understand it's purpose and functionality. This thing is like the Dent Sports Garage S13 gone SSJ3...

[brndck]

anyone find out what trans is it using?

according to the article, a hollinger.

they say that this engine was yanked from the old blitz d1 car (that afaik never made it past some early testing)

can we talk about brakes here for a minute??? if you're planning to run 250mph, ya may want a bit more rotor than just z32.... hopefully that will get resolved now that TAS is over
http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/BenSopra-380SX-21.jpg

personally i like some aspects of the styling, but the front is :down:
i dig the fender flares and super-minimal sideskirts.

the wheel/tire combo is amazing.

the only reason i approve of the project overall is that it is going to nardo.

[PrimeDirective]

They said the car is not done yet and its of those dude's old drift car. I think in the comments Dino said they had plans to upgrade the brakes.

[Extreme Dimensions]

Beautiful car.. I want!

[cchondro]

I still can't get over at how hideous that hood is
everything else about that car is beautiful except that
just my 2 cents
but that rear end is :eek:

[TMShadow]

All you idiots talk about this car like they don't know what they are doing. It really is funny and especially the guy talking about the fuel pump who probably never even seen anything larger than a 255lph.