Full Build - Restoration of JDM Nissan 180SX

This is an entire build of my Nissan 180SX, from buying the car through to restoring it, painting it, registering it and finally getting it on the road. We hope you enjoy it!
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[@jaybooyah]

I realized at 12 am, that I've already watched this build. Seeing it in it's entirety again (now 3 am) shows just how many hours of hard work goes into it. The rear wing fitting always cracks me up!

[@joeytumbleson9723]

Same here, watching at 3:23 am, and realized just an HR ago I've also seen this lol

[@x13xAVALANCHE]

Same

[@stu9455]

I thought I was going mad! Thanks for confirming my sanity

[@newkindofviking6701]

Same!

[@utha2665]

Damn, I've been watching for about 35 mins expecting the episode to end only to discover a marathon episode of nearly 3 hours. Loving it.

[@michael_graper]

Lol same here l, I was thinking this is a long episode and I was only 30 mins in

[@JonBonazza]

Man the production value of your videos is just insane. This one was like watching a movie documentary

[@chrissyjay100]

Isn't it just? These guys are GREAT! Espiritu Santo!

[@torholte3350]

@@chrissyjay100🎉😂😄😳😫😫🐱🙉🐝🐞🐝🪿😂y

[@kimkallestad3017]

Scotty should have his own tuning channel. Love how precise and easy understandable way he explains everything

[@kimkallestad3017]

Would be amazing to be his apprentice

[@samuelt321]

He usually shows up on the Haltech channel to do just that.

[@ozahmed4523]

Marty, "In the bin" could be a good slogan for the environmental movement in Australia.

[@Kajmechanic]

Been following MCM for 10 years now! These 2 guys should have been the new Top gear presenters

[@lousarsol9005]

With Al, Woody, Benny and Scotty!

[@JemaKnight]

hey, uh, good news

[@stephenkellar]

In Canada these cars were called the 240SX with a 2.4l I4. I had the a 200SX from the generation prior to this one. It was a white coupe with a KA20DE engine and with about 120hp. Even without a turbo, or a lot of power, it was a blast to drive. Probably the best handling car I have ever owned. I taught my girlfriend how to drive sideways in the snow in it. I could drive almost compleatly sideways and steer with just the throttle and one finger. Let up a bit and the rear end came into line as I unwound the stearing. Give a little bit more and the rear would swing out the opposite way and I could drive it completely sideways for as long as I had a straight road with only one finger on the wheel and just feathering the throttle. It made me feel like a driving god drifting through intersections like a pro. I remember entering off ramps at speeds that I could never do in any car since. Speeds that were much higher then the posted freeway speed limits. More than double the off ramps posted limit. It would just take a set and just hold it as long as you didn't let up. It would start to come around when you lifted but very controllable. I did have to have it almost straight in order to get on the brakes real hard to stop in time. I remember the day I took it into the dealer to trade for a 4 door Altima as I had my first child on the way. I so wish I had of kept it even if I had to store it for a bit until I got around to doing something with it. I don't see any on the road now.

[@hanksyflamework]

in australia the generation before the 180sx was called gazelle and came in both coupe and hatchback

[@DatOneCat]

You guys are the main reason why I love and appreciate simple builds that improve upon the original car without going crazy. A factory+ so to speak. Make it fun but keeping it simple.

[@nickcoul699]

Almost 3 hours of MCM! What a treat!

[@generalgreen77]

Yeah I read it wrong! Thought it said 20 something min… oh how wrong I was 😂

[@34SDN]

Yeah 3 hours of stuff we've already seen getting tired of these "new" videos.

[@MrInnerCircle]

@@34SDN Well they asked in a Poll on their Community Tab if it´s something people are interested in and the majority said yes, so here we are...

[@generalgreen77]

as a hero car and how clean this build was I didn’t mind watching it as 1 whole feature

[@nathanbognar8299]

RIGHT!! I’m here for it!

[@aaronlward]

I’m not a huge car fanatic BUT I do watch every episode and I admire how you put out these huge specials, much love ❤

[@Mikey___]

Love this long form video guys, makes a great change of pace to have something 'complete' to watch all at once

[@tnarg27]

Absolutely loved hearing the chat with scotty about the boost and engine efficiency.

[@dirtrocker-213ZJ]

The best thing about this show, is that you have helped make wrenching on rigs fun again. its not always about whats best or fastest, sometimes its just about having fun and damn......you two are the fcking ambassadors of automotive fun.

[@BenssEU]

I totally agree with you. Because of these two enthusiastic guys from MCM I am now all in upgrading and tuning my/our family Hyundai i40 wagon. And you now what is the best part ... It is freaking 1.7 diesel. 😁 🤣

[@dirtrocker-213ZJ]

@@BenssEU thats awesome!

[@coop8549]

Inspired me! my 180 is now mechanically complete! just hit 189kw and only thing left is the paint thanks guys! =D

[@alanhilder1883]

Will that give you another kw or more? ;-)

[@firsttimegod802]

Only if it's red lol

[@KB-Riderwithabeard]

8 months too late but these build videos are a total treat. Please, very much please, keep to your true self because the chemistry is so real. Several years later and still 1 of the best automotive channels on KZbin and totally for free... We are SO blessed!

[@ghomerhust]

after 8 months, im watching it a second time because it's fun

[@fordebloke]

M&M and MCM, I legit love this channel. I started watching in late 2011 or early 2012. Back on the driveway!!!! I think it was the electric turbo episode or leaf blowers episode that started me. Since then my MCM love has grown. I live in Edinburgh but I’m from Northern Ireland. Guys, you must do an Ireland/Scotland build and drive. Get Fry and Finnegan into it as well!! That would be epic. Circuit of Ireland/Scotland Rally style. Joey Dunlop, Bertie Fisher, Eddie Irvine, and Colin McCrea were my heroes, growing up. The bikers and rally guys had a huge following and there was a massive car scene in my home town during the 90s. MAX POWER magazine held events and every night people cruised around the town between car parks. Subs turned up to 11, cannon exhausts and K&N air filters, CEBE and HELLA spotlights,and AutoGlym everywhere. I got my license in 1997, and yet, I’ve never owned a car!! Now, I think I need one and will probably get something that is as boring as your dad’s nut sack, but I want to mod it - whatever it is! My not “crap car”.

[@wtfwtfwtf7477]

I'm having a shit Xmas with breaking up with my wife but this last 2 hours and 45 minutes gave me a break I loved the long format of this complete build Thanks guys Loved it.

[@michaelmazani]

All the best to you for the rest of your life. Chin up chap. Become the best version of yourself.

[@nicolelongneckergallery]

As a guy who was road tracking rotaries back in the 1990s, I REALLY love this build. Oddly, I used to autocross a 1972 Corolla in the mid 1970s… pretty cool

[@jameshewson2210]

So.. I’m in California.. I got the book signed.. 3 hats.. mcm/roadkill shirts.. I have pictures with you guys at meet in Pasadena when you came to California. Meeting you in Cali was amazing… I just spent 3 hours of ignoring my wife and kids to watch this.. please just send me a hat

[@turborspec6260]

Thank you for all the hard work that goes into providing this content for us to enjoy!

[@wolfik889]

😊

[@ryrysparco6150]

Yes! Basically a movie! Arigato, boys!

[@joshypapas]

Almost 4:30 am & just finished watching the whole video, loved it, need more long episodes 💯

[@altijdbrons6342]

I'm just flabbergasted how nostalgic this feels, everybody is building new modern cars or supercars or extreme builds these days. This Takes me back to when everybody did builds like these I loved every minute of this

[@simonvilleneuve8508]

It’s midnight and I have an exam tomorrow morning but I’m for sure watching mighty car mods now!

[@tchalk]

ok, youve had your fun, get back to studying!

[@MrTompall]

These full build episodes rules, thank you❤

[@skynetd-termination98]

This was an awesome video for a wonderful car. But if there is anything that I take away from your videos through all the years its one thing...friendships. Sure these guys get paid for their work, but you guys are friends with them and it really shows. Thanks for bringing us all along with you!

[@stykytte]

"that would be fraud" Would it even be an official Australian government process if it didn't involve fraud at some level? 😂

[@cube901]

I'm simple I see a Mighty Car Mods notification I click

[@trentrobertson1815]

That's not simple, that's reality, mighty car mods,click,click click click

[@siffoine]

Not only simple, but repeating something that everyone else has already stopped repeating years ago

[@ThatHoodlum19]

The moment you realize its an almost 3 hour video. 😲Damn boys, thank you! JDM goodness too, double win.

[@itmetetri611]

This might be the best car you guys have built. Yeah its not the fastest, yeah its not the craziest, but man... there is just something about cars from this era that you just dont find much anymore. Maybe its the nostalgia speaking, but nothing hits the same now. I've watched you for 13 years, but this build feels really special. Congrats on the car.

[@volt1c-jager674]

God, two hours of my dream car and someone who understands the value of keeping a nice car like this nice and simple, makes the dopamine levels 📈. Great stuff boys 😃

[@christophersonawane]

It's 1:33 am I was about to call it a night but two top blokes in Australia just made a 2:40 hour long restoration video......sleep doesn't matter anymore. (An hour into watching this I was like is this Deja Vu? I have already seen the entire build hahaha, gonna watch it anyway)

[@brendonv101]

As a 2010 era s13 owner, the chats about the old jap car days were so wholesome. Good times. I wish I never sold my s13 now, bought it for 3k. 🤣😭

[@BikerJayy]

Love the fact you've made it all in one video! Amazing work and I couldn't look away! 3hrs of my life well spent. 🙂

[@pops55650]

Love all these episodes wrapped together. Beautiful car, ONE BOT looks as modern as any car today. Of course I love pop up and down headlights as well, so I might be biased. And you made the right choice on “limiting” the power, you can enjoy driving it daily without worrying it will blow up.

[@Dmhlcmb]

Those year make Zs are so tasteful without being boring. Nissan really nailed the industrial design.

[@MrPlum1282]

Loving this length video! Can't get enough of MCM!

[@endlessrage4062]

Love you guys! Love the content and great banter, really is an uplifting experience. Since watching Ketzal Sterling many many years ago, him quoting Kw numbers…. Man, please give us Pom’s a bhp figure so it makes sense. 🤣🤣😉 Mega channel, such a top laugh. Bravo. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and thank you. 🙏🏻

[@downt3mpo]

1:55:12 at this point I realized that I have grown up through the years watching your videos and watching you grow as well as myself in love with cars more and more. I remember watching the video 11 years ago where you guys were trying to find the smell in the civic build part 2 and where Marty takes the amp out and throws it into the front yard and you taped up your nose and found a pube on a toothbrush and I was hooked. I laughed the whole time and knew this channel was just pure gold. Keep up the awesome videos guys! Can't wait to see what the future holds!

[@mulawindiwareyes-lozada4576]

You're my natural successors to Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers Radio Show that I grew up watching. My kids will now grow up watching/listening to you while I drive them to school.

[@ElvisKremmen]

What an incredible video, when I started I didnt think I could watch all the way through but now at the end Im glad I did. What a stunning car you have brought back to life especially in that white with the body kit. Cant wait to see it out on track with what I would say is either ONE BOT or ONE EIGHTY Turbo 😉

[@verone3784]

Absolutely love this build, what a transformation, and what a restoration. Amazing work, fellas!

[@Vntion]

What a build! I actually have an all stock Silvia K’s Club model sitting in the garage myself that is waiting to get restored. Your 180 is pretty much the embodiment of my own imagination and looking at it makes me even more eager to start the build process. Thank you for preserving this pristine example of a 180 and see you on the road! 🙏

[@asinghbamo87]

Still cannot believe this quality of content is available for free.

[@BenssEU]

Totally awesome. I love this full build video. For me this is really inspiring, new learning, full enthusiastic, DIY power bomb. 👍

[@RubyRoks]

One of the best cars yall have done. Thanks for putting together a marathon of JDM joy and wonder

[@Neilz22]

Such a treat, watching the whole build of the 180sx was awesome. Hopefully there are more vids in the future of other cars getting their own special build video from start too finish. Awesome work guys

[@lostmind5683]

I love this style of video, where you show the entire build over one long edit. Pure perfection, please continue to make more and keep up the great work. We all love you. Also.... "Purity box"

[@Nazareth1337]

I would love to see you guys do a RWD conversion on the NX, throw a turbo in it and make a 180NX monster.

[@beskarmando7516]

This has gotta be my most favourite episode of MCM ever I'm proper simping over that 180sx well done guys you have saved not just another jdm classic but arguably the best jdm classic thank you for such a awesome 3 hours ✌✌✌

[@bonza6451]

Man you guys a killing it on KZbin. The views you get now mainstream media will kill for

[@flumpig]

This 180SX is so beautifully clean. Love the sounds of it. About 8 years ago I worked as an ambulanceman and the car dealer down the street had an 180SX for sale and he wanted around 3000$ for it. Wished I would've bought it back then.

[@trickysubject8563]

Just watched this start to finish, and I loved it! Thanks MCM, you’re pretty special. 🙏😎

[@karlj1717]

I’ve watched this about 5 times and it never gets old such an awesome build.

[@ITS-ME-EVERLY]

I LOVE these guys! I remember yearsa go when they used to work out of their driveway. The most exciting mods they did were taking weight off the cars and those fake turbo whistles. that you attach to the exhasut pipe. I'm so glad that they have came so far and are doing so well for themselves. I wish I had friends like them.

[@StephenHarristnt]

180SX has always been my dream car, even over a Skyline. This was a perfect build for me.

[@jonnyfatboy7563]

one 80 turbo ❤ you have done the car and the Nissan fanboys justice.... what a beautiful restoration Boys long live the Nissan 🤞👊

[@nickcorr7244]

Thanks for stitching this epic story and build together. So good to revisit it and see the long version.

[@Chromie_3]

This has to be one of the best car build clips I've ever seen, absolutely sensational and giving me so many good memories of the mid to late 90s! Its given me a kick in the butt to do my gc8!

[@OCDRex11]

I've grown up with you guys (more or less). We are all getting some gray hairs it seems. But our hearts are still young in the cars we love. I still keep buying and modding but it has slowed down as of late. I need to get back out and enjoy garage time. Wonderful video!!!

[@ZackD710]

crazy too see how far you guys have come, i remember watching you guys filming out of your houses garage when i was in highschool. GREAT JOB GUYS!

[@ReptileRaptureRR]

I bought my standard 91’ 240sx for 3k off a used lot in some podunk town here in Minnesota in 2001. Thank you two for the nostalgia and beautiful music.❤❤❤

[@Ghostt257]

Love this MCM episode, I've always enjoyed the other builds you guys do.

[@bongcalugas3544]

You guys have really come a long way,,,love this epi with the donut crew to booth and bryan aswell,,,kudos mates,,,much love from the Philippines,,,

[@atabg]

New 3 hours episode of Martycarmoogs! My favourite

[@jedi_duck5170]

I honestly loved the way it looked when you bought it and I love it even more with the stuff you’ve done with it as well as the stuff I learnt which is useful considering I start my apprentice technician job tomorrow!!

[@willmander]

Man I bought an absolute rust bucket of an 180sx back when I was 18. Ended up selling it when I got rear ended. This was my dream build. I'll live my teenage dreams through this very project.

[@MaverickSpawn]

I love watching MCM and I love hearing Tuning Fork speak, it's really nice and I'm learning a bunch of things the forums don't teach.

[@brandonwalker1413]

Love getting a view of a complete build and using real cars that are rare but also obtainable for alot of people. I do see how alot of the builds are kind of the same thing but alot of other youtubers end up just going for more and more expensive cars which ruin alot of the feeling of having something in common.

[@XSR95]

I learned that going to the DMV very shortly before closing to register a potentially difficult vehicle gets it done basically no questions asked.

[@estewar03]

Even though most of us have already watched all of this before, we're still happy to have the full-length feature to enjoy in one go.

[@STEWARTMDEAKIN]

thank you for making video and helped me get thru some stuff and now feel better, the cars ace and love it. feel great seeing this build and a lot happier.

[@Blueythebear9]

Well thought out basic street car build. I remember when no one was phased by these were a dime a dozen but always loved and respected by most but often thrashed trashed drifted beaten up and neglected. Have always had a huge soft spot for a clean 180 and this ticks alot of boxes, beautiful car and not over the top for the street!!!

[@wanglee21]

Love watching these all put into one. It's like watching a marathon of your favorite shows.

[@isaacmullaliu7989]

I loved watching these videos when you first released them as a series and I loved rewatching this full build again! I also just started to save up some money for a 180 before the prices went mad so your poster might be closest I will get for a while to owning one. Would be interesting to see the car with white wheels like you have in the poster =)

[@lomtiptak9519]

That is the cleanest S13 undercarriage i have ever seen in my life

[@c4nyon559]

i love these type of videos, makes future watching easier to watch a project build instead of tracking down episodes.

[@jwhite3389]

What a wild ride this was. I'm glad to see this turned out as well as it did.

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

She turned out absolutely fantastic and I am looking forward to seeing what happens on the track

[@Player1-nh1xq]

Any country DMV, minus possibly Japan & Germany, it's always the person behind the counter. Be glad you don't live in Cali. Beautiful build. I'm still shocked the seats cost $20k US used. Every 240sx in the USA has been drifted, engine swapped & modded to death. IMO your engine is a little tired. I've done a 30k JDM red top swap decades ago. Did put a different turbo on it. Good for you reclaiming your youth. All you need is a pair of Oakley's & the tunes up. Well done. 👏

[@jeremyTallen1]

The soundtrack at the end gives you such a warm fuzzy feeling

[@paulsandvig6961]

Your videos are informative and funny to watch! Biggest reason I keep coming back for more

[@B_M_A]

Pretty wild I was watching MCM far before I could even drive. Insanity to see how far you both have come.

[@Icecreameliora]

havent watched yal in like 12 years and ive been missing out on quality content

[@dobe187]

Drowning in the fire 🔥 what an amazing song !

[@stephenxburrage]

I used to watch these guys when I was like 14. So glad to see they’re still making videos :’)

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

My guy literally uploaded a documentary, love it

[@CaptainCastro]

I honestly haven't watched since super gramps or the second time they went to Japan.... tuning in now reminds me why i love these glass and love they are still doing this shit! Much love from Toronto! Wish you guys nothing but blessings

[@ShanePennicuik]

ONE BOT, such a clean example of a JDM dream

[@_hitmn_]

Thx for the videi. You got my silver and black harley chromed out filmed. Your video skills and quality are exceptional👌. Appreciate you

[@reinhardthattingh6628]

I love this man!!!!!!! It's so flippen awesome!!! 180sx has always been one of by dream builds. This one now looks beautiful! Flipit, got me all emotional at the end of it there. Wow, well done.

[@Android-vk8yh]

I'm off sick from work and you guys are mighty car medicine, more trips and movies and content?👏👏👏👏

[@ScoundrullonYouTube]

This is awesome because I work in a warehouse so I can't sit there and watch these episodes on my phone but I can have my Bluetooth headset on and listen to it and I'll tell you right now listening to these guys is just as fun as actually watching the episodes LOL I can't even see what's going on and I love it either way!

[@demon4523]

Out of all the great JDM cars there is out there, the 240sx(180sx) is still and will forever be my favorite car

[@jakep1481]

I missed the 180 build when it originally was happening so having everything in one mega episode is just what I needed!

[@mattherapy]

I remember in 2008 you could buy a running dual cam 5 speed S13 for literally $1,500 USD if not less. In 2011 I bought my 5 speed E36 328i for $2k (found style 19 bbs's at the junkyard for $50 a piece, put some megan coils on it and drifted the hell out of it until it blew up. In 2013, I bought my SC300 with 60k miles for $2,500 (probably the cleanest SC300 out there. It was basically showroom condition. Put coils and wheels on it and called it a day.. In 2016 I bought my 5 speed E30 for $1,500. It was a 88' which was the only year with the "stroker" motor. Although I profited on all them, the value of these now are insane. I would've kept every single one of them. It hurts to think that we took advantage of these gems and thrashed them in my teenage years... teenage me owned all my dream cars today.... *sigh*

[@_petrol_addict]

EPIC progress Lee. You're smashing through this - I'm 8 yes into mine. A LOT to be said for getting it done 🤛🏻 Shame you're not up North anymore, I've got spare lollipops and front pads you could have had.

[@killerrush77]

you guys make this look so easy, and NOT time consuming at all.

[@bryanribey]

Need some footage of it on the track!

[@Beemergirl89]

I like the job you’ve done on the car it’s really beautifully done. I have seen some really good skills done by a few Australian car enthusiasts while I was visiting.❤❤❤❤❤