Chris Forsberg's Widebody Turbo RB25 Powered 280Z

We recently had the pleasure of meeting and shooting with Chris Forsberg and his 1975 280Z that he built for SEMA 2015. This is such a unique Z car and built to drive. Powered by a single turbo RB25, wide-bodied, suspension...this is such a cool build and top it off it was built in 30 days!
Sit back and enjoy our day with Chris and his Z.
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[@kidistight]

Saw this car in person at SEMA 2 years ago, it was sitting outside the convention center. Thank you for this video, I was getting distracted and not focusing on my 240z. This reminds me to get back and focus on my car, about 65% done.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Jermaine J yeah, I remember seeing this at SEMA too. Was really cool we got to shoot it with Chris. Great build!

[@Lessk69]

Have you been working on it? Quarantine probably helped. haha

[@kidistight]

@@Lessk69 unfortunately not engine is down in Florida and can't get it from Raw Brokerage yet.

[@Lessk69]

@@kidistight thats unfortunate. Hopefully that gets corrected soon.

[@tomnekuda3818]

The sound of that Z is just insane......normally I'm a "V8 sound" guy but this really rocks!

[@graemesmall6506]

I love the way Shawn's smile rises at the same time as the revs......Killer man....

[@AutotopiaLA]

Hard not to smile riding passenger with Forsberg in his Gold Leader Z 😃😃

[@markday2198]

Ooh , the memories this brings ! I had a 76 same color and raced everyone I could in the grrt 80's ! I miss it . thanks for posting. .

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad you enjoyed it. I love this build he did!

[@deborahchesser7375]

The perfect answer to modern soulless cars

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly a build with heart and soul

[@Dynoids]

Ive never clicked on a video faster, that car has to be one of my all-time favorites. Such a clean build!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It is a killer build and that he did it in 30 days is insane!

[@corzinc]

Such a bad ass car, I love that it’s a Nissan drive train swap too, SR20, or any RB engine is awesome. That color is a good choice too, timeless and period correct, thanks for always bringing these bad ass cars for us to ogle over!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad you enjoyed this one! Such a cool build and I love that he went gold to keep it 70’s

[@matthewmcclain1316]

@@bilbobaggins4710 what do you have?

[@bilbobaggins4710]

@@matthewmcclain1316 a 1992 civic with a 4" racing muffler tip and it will beat your car in a heart beat boy

[@matthewmcclain1316]

@@bilbobaggins4710 gayyyyyyyyy

[@bilbobaggins4710]

@@matthewmcclain1316 I asked this douche bag what he drives....Why do you care?????? Don't you have a life of your own bro????????

[@petermavraganis2933]

Ok that’s it, now I want a classic Z again! I’ve been dreaming about doing a Z build since I was a kid. 😍

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love old Z’s and this one is just sick!

[@MindDezign]

Im glad you did this Im building 2 , s30's. It was a very candid interview. He was even , feeling the need to justify the power of the car which for a s30 350hp is over kill. It changed my perception of Chris. I like how your pushimg yourself into broader content. Great job great comtent.

[@AutotopiaLA]

MindDezign thank you. Chris is such a great guy and I love that he drives but also builds cars at this level. Very impressive man

[@MindDezign]

@@AutotopiaLA we all would love to be sponsored to afford our builds...but He deserves it he risked his life plenty getting to where he is..Im just jealous !!

[@saaby8694]

KZbin needs a stronger like button for this video, awesome build and looks incredible.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love this comment!

[@Chong1975]

Man what a beautiful piece of machinery! Your content just keeps getting better and better. Keep it up guys!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It really is and thank you for the compliment 👊

[@ivancastillo5783]

The hatch seal falling out makes it for me

[@DataRew]

I've loved this car since his build videos, and this a a good in depth look at it. Thanks for making this!

[@AutotopiaLA]

You’re welcome. And I can’t believe we got to shoot it and get a ride along with the legend

[@rawdyrider]

One of the best looking cars ever to roll out of a factory.!!!Great color scheme on it too

[@steveveness3829]

G'day from West Australia, got such a soft spot for early z car's, and that one is definitely a nice one thanks for that😉🙂👍👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Steve Veness I’m with you. Love the early Z cars and this one is such a killer build

[@ivangabriel3472]

Its clean, its fast, its wide, its low, its a beauty♥

[@AutotopiaLA]

Ivan Gabriel agreed on all points 👊

[@Josh-oz6us]

This car is amazing. I'm much more a euro car guy, bit this hits in all the right places!

[@njcivicwagon1]

That 280z is so dope! Thanks for sharing

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. And done in 30 days which is insane!

[@RockeerB]

It's like you read my mind you do all of my favorite cars, love it keep it up brother

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome! This thing is so damn cool 😎 and lots more to come

[@Ronagery]

Fantastic...as usual ! Thx

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, Chris built such a badass Z here! Love it

[@jakebjones]

That body kit is gorgeous!

[@AutotopiaLA]

JJZ33 agreed. This whole car is just cool 😎

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

One 280 z 2jz turbo is sure is one big bomb the cars

[@dannyal467]

Many modified this type of Nissan but only a few like this one look great nice ride!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He did a great job with this one. Have seen a lot of them get screwed up but this one is on point

[@IN54ANE]

Still cant believe this channel dosent have 2 million subs

[@Mr.Saephan503]

Carlos 619 - well they're doing nothing new so what you expect to happen when your doing what everyone is doing.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for saying that...we’re working on it

[@AutotopiaLA]

Nothing new? I don’t see anyone shooting most of the vehicles we shoot other than some overlap with Leno. And we’ve only been at it for a year and a half...ok, back to bashing 😂

[@tylergates772]

Chris, the car looks great! Hope you are doing well bud, have not seen you in years!!

[@loudermusic]

what a beast. Chris has excellent taste.

[@zkipa]

Awesome video. Everything Forsberg does is all around top notch, the dude is a cyborg. Nice interview, definitely dropping a sub

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s a pretty incredible guy from the time we spent with him. Drives like a machine, builds, charitable and all around cool person...awesome!!

[@gerdmeyer809]

Super Z280-mit schönem Z240 Heck. GREAT !!

[@Mattmazz77]

Another car with "only 300+ at the wheel" ....lol that car MOVES!!!! On a serious note LOVELY. It so hard when you're an actual car enthusiast bc if I had to choose 1 car, manufacturer, domestic or import etc. I couldn't do it....lol. I want them all....lol.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I want them all too! He says only 300 plus because his drift car are all around 1000

[@lsvip1820]

That’s perfect. Wanted one for ages.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, he did such a great job on this and knocked it out in 30 days!

[@rjauto7215]

Here in England we had the 280z 260z and a 240 but they are called datson sports great video fella

[@AutotopiaLA]

I always loved these. My first speeding ticket was in my moms 240Z...ouch!

[@christophermarechal5017]

Great feature, Chris is a cool dude and love his build, well done 💯👊💯

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. He’s such a cool guy 😎

[@IamAvidity]

Legit build, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s such a badass builder and driver! Love this Z 👊

[@daveshaw9344]

Maaaaan this car is pretty

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes it is. Very cool build

[@casvian1215]

RB's are the song for the JDM people

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly!

[@winstonteoh7712]

once again another sick car. u really do have lots of friends with nice cars.. love it that u use the mic in the cars now so that we can hear u better. keep it up mah dude!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks...bummer that Chris’ mix got buried in his shirt so it was difficult at times to hear him. We’re still learning

[@winstonteoh7712]

@@AutotopiaLA chill bruh. You doing fine. Would love to visit your "carpark" one day if I have the chance to. :D

[@solidsnake3861]

thank god not a ls swap great videos shawn

[@AutotopiaLA]

Wouldn’t have shot an LS swapped Z...🤢

[@solidsnake3861]

@@AutotopiaLA because they are everywhere atleast in usa whe in Europe dont have these cars

[@actontreadway1168]

oh quit your fussy complaining

[@ryanchase9746]

Sounds and looks great. What a clean build

[@AutotopiaLA]

Ryan Chase yep. Really cool Z

[@ygb7898]

Very well built!

[@allensaunders449]

People need to start doing to the older Z cars what alot of people have been doing to older 911s for years reimagining them

[@AutotopiaLA]

I agree...these are such great cars and ripe for building and being creative

[@reggieh6038]

good thing about this build is that it sounds like the original l28

[@AutotopiaLA]

This is such a cool build

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Pure raw greatness

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes!! Such a cool build and the man behind it all

[@hyphen7841]

That 25 with a Z...priceless🤙

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed 👊

[@nawashidub1724]

Another amazing episode...

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you 👊 It was a great day shooting this badass with Chris

[@zatiticherry3421]

Hella Dope!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a killer build!

[@erbonprzi2502]

Now tht I own a 350Z I can see the DNA some of the lines the shape of this car and they really complement each other

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, I love these old Z cars and especially the way he set this up

[@gtgffr638]

Bad ass..good find BIG SEAN

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, this one is a killer and Chris was as cool as it gets

[@steved2008]

Oooh yes please 😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

I know...I want this thing badly

[@shaukikhalil7562]

YOU ARE GENIUS

[@mje19D]

Damn that’s rad!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It really is 👊

[@mschaidle1134]

That Star Wars reference on the plates!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yep...creative

[@jeffbendertheenforcer5834]

Really cool classic. Retro color great choice . Love your videos !! Wife says "hey you coming to bed ?".... im like yeah i'll come in a little i gotta watch a cool Autotopia video first !! 😎👍👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

😂 you just made me laugh!! Tell your wife I’m sorry for keeping you up at night. He did such a cool job on this car and to do it all in 30 days is insanity to me!

[@devianb]

So clean it looks like a render.

[@mohdazhar8790]

Beautiful

[@missinglink9973]

wow thats a fully done ZZZZZ.carbon interior OMG

[@AutotopiaLA]

missing Link total badass 👊

[@kassemlarsen7839]

Reeeeeeeally beautiful car and color

[@AutotopiaLA]

Kassem Larsen agreed 👊

[@thedukeofarchibauld]

I had a 280zx that was a blast... but then i needed a back seat

[@martinusnunezki4473]

Gorgeous Z

[@AutotopiaLA]

Couldn’t agree more 👊

[@jif.6821]

Love that Fairlady front end. The 280-Z should have come with a DOHC engine. That error has been corrected. Thank you.

[@nickkohlhafer7714]

Great Ride! I Love The Black Rims!

[@5.3lchevysilverado80]

Wow that’s beautiful sounds great

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love this build! And done in 30 days is crazy!!

[@5.3lchevysilverado80]

AutotopiaLA right I just wanna car I can’t shoot flames in haha

[@ashishpatel350]

Clean af. 👌🏽

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sure is and all done in 30 days!

[@johnmoore1949]

Awesome video. That is a beautiful example of a true Z car!😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you and I agree...Chris and his guys built an incredibly cool Z

[@enriquepizano6971]

Awesome video!!! Great job!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! 👊

[@C-M-E]

Man, seems like everybody has a mad Devil Z all of a sudden. That's not a bad thing. =)

[@AutotopiaLA]

Not a bad thing at all. And he built this car 4 years ago for SEMA

[@aaronoliver2235]

That's a damn good ride.

[@z-3380]

It's cool !

[@AutotopiaLA]

Very cool 😎

[@_Greasyzoku_]

I really don’t like the body kit on the Datsun wagon he did, but this I’ve always liked

[@AutotopiaLA]

This is such a cool build and an incredibly cool guy 😎

[@pec1739]

dont really like the g-nose but this one is reaaaally good

[@kidistight]

Yeah not a fan of the goose nose, but it is his choice.

[@T0YCHEST]

Goose nose is hit or miss but this one hits

[@omarmartinez7277]

Wow, this is a sexy ride!!!! Damn that frontend looks sooooo nice

[@AutotopiaLA]

This whole build is creative cool unique badass

[@omarmartinez7277]

@@AutotopiaLA very clean...

[@tigergray1100]

Sick

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed 👊

[@donglordmeme8168]

"it's the devil z"

[@AutotopiaLA]

Donglord Meme 😂

[@NTKUSTOMSDOTCOM]

Cool ride ! looks like It would be a fun car to down shift & slide into some corners 😀😀😀😀

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’d love to go sliding around with Chris in this Z

[@brettmills2470]

Great Datsun, love the classics, the wide screw on flares look a little cheesy, but all around great car! 😎👍🏻

[@avmelidor]

I love Zs

[@santoss2428]

Is so beautiful car 👍🚗🚘🚜🚚🚛🚔🚒🚑

[@AutotopiaLA]

It sure is and a total badass 👊

[@woodrowousley5977]

Drift Master

[@rustywrench500]

This is awesome 👌🏻

[@user-gf4zw9bj2w]

またまたカッコよく仕上げたな！ てぃしたもんだ！

[@jonesjonz1]

Put some gold colored letters on them tires. Very nice build.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Killer build and done in 30 days which is insane to me!

[@jonesjonz1]

@@AutotopiaLA the definition of insane.

[@ValladolidArde]

Amazing all rounder

[@justinturner4850]

Yep, I love it

[@orlandocasas3482]

Such a beautifully designed vehicle, I was actually intrigued by the center console. Looks like there's a tablet installed, is there a link for that part or do you know who I could contact for that info?

[@craigscott5661]

Had a 78 280Z wasn’t as bad ass as this car. Switched to Corvettes and never looked back.

[@tmr626]

Shawn, fun little kick ass car! Say Shawn, it would be great if you could hook up with Ken Block and I dare you to go for a ride with him. You and your commenters have to check out just two of his many videos 1) [HOONIGAN] Ken Block's Gymkhana Nine: Raw Industrial Playground (Hoonigan) 2) DC Shoes; Ken Block's Gymkhana Five: Ultimate Urban Playground; San Francisco (DC Shoes). Damn, you won't believe this guy's driving abilities!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’ve seen all of his videos bro! And I’d love to sit passenger with Ken Block!

[@nlouisf]

Beautiful z

[@slinkiermallard8531]

Professional work

[@quincytjoentakseu7779]

Nice

[@AutotopiaLA]

👊

[@valentinosikano]

great car !!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed 👊

[@pickygarage]

love it

[@AutotopiaLA]

You and me both...I’d daily this badass

[@rosendocarrillo8097]

Beautiful fucking z!!

[@x4b1er]

Lights and anymore.

[@adrianstanciu8876]

I had a little metal model Datsun many years ago! Nice car

[@AutotopiaLA]

These have always been a fav of mine too

[@jb2oldies69]

Nice 280z

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah and all done in 30 days!

[@jb2oldies69]

Dam 👍

[@user-gy8tn2rq7h]

G nose is very cool.

[@SukottoSama]

i want it

[@gerardobueno210]

So I guess I won’t be the only one with a RB25 280z

[@65stang98]

if i had to ask how much would someone with experience say this build costs? ive al;ways wanted a datsun

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’d guess this would run pretty expensive. Maybe $150K or more?

[@65stang98]

@@AutotopiaLA sheeeeeeshshhhhh i was gonna maybe guess 60-70k for all the parts not counting labor. damn thats pricey lmao.

[@andrzejgardas7629]

👌

[@edwinmartinez1759]

Were can we purchase that wide kit

[@AutotopiaLA]

Check with Chris Forsberg. I don’t have that info

[@solidsnake3861]

still waiting on stickers shawn i texted you on instagram when its gonna be and i am a big fan off the show and you are a honest guy

[@AutotopiaLA]

We just started the final process of setting up a store yesterday and we ordered samples to be sure they’re right. Soon I promise! Sorry it’s taken us so long

[@solidsnake3861]

@@AutotopiaLA you guys doing a great job