How a Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R Will RUIN All Future Cars For You.

This is Jonah's S15 Spec-R! I've driven/reviewed a bunch of SR20 S-chassis in the past, so this video I just wanted to focus on what the next generation car enthusiasts see in these cars and what they have to offer compared to the traditional "first cars" one might find themselves behind the wheel of at an early age. After chatting with Jonah for a bit, I feel quite a bit of confidence in the next generation of driver's. Do you?
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[@RoadsUntraveled]

I feel good now about the next generation of drivers... do you?! Check out Elvis' channel for more: kzbin.info

[@JordieMotive97]

I had my S15 for 2 years and it was absolutely a dream come true, however despite all the JDM cars I've owned, my itch for an R34 never went away. I finally bought my R34 GT which I'll build into a GTT manual and I'm over the moon. It is however, the only car I would have sold the S15 for. That's how much I loved my Silvia. Great, great car

[@thewoodlandhunter8631]

Love the tictok buddy I’m now trying to buy one myself but can’t find the right one

[@vicemajor]

Was it a good decision getting the R34? I want to get either an R32 GTST (cus rwd) or an S15 but I can't decide for the life of me. I know the S15 is technically a better car but I just love the look of the R32 and it's always the thing I've visualised in my head. Speed or cost won't be an issue because I'm going to mod either heavily. Is the skyline better to drive than the silva?

[@SR22VET-S15]

​@vicemajor just get the car you love to drive and look at, it's not which is technically better but the one that makes you smile when you drive it. Test drive both, see which one you like. I've owned s13s, r32/33 gtst and s15s and they all have something to offer

[@Jc.editzs]

Will it still be good on 8 years

[@BrzBoyz831]

See, gtr is cool but s15 is where the fun at. Not just because it’s RWD but it’s have that unique styles that jdm guys love at first sight. Not saying that GTR is not better, it is better than s15 in performance wise 100% but style and fun I gotta give it to s15 😊

[@MrAshwin74]

I just work up, it's early in New Zealand and I have a coffee in hand......what better way to start the morning, seeing a video upload from Roads Unravelled about the S15 - as an s15 Owner 🏎

[@RoadsUntraveled]

I always wanted to host my own cars and coffee. Glad we could be of assistance!

[@MrAshwin74]

@@RoadsUntraveled ❤👏

[@whatfleshmeanstoskeleton]

Up the kiwis eh

[@beatslion4841]

Chur

[@HuuTonyTran]

Just so you know buddy a Clean Low KM Miles Nissan Silvia S15 Turbo Spec R/Spec S cost a whooping $52,000AUD in Australia 🇦🇺 mate and the Nissan 200SX on Marketplace goes for 37K soo if you're over here saying get it as your first daily car then you're all fking stupid mate what you want is a good sporty cheap reliable quick car with tons of aftermarket mods parts like my Turbo 2JZGE RWD Lexus IS300 which only cost me 6K buddy 🙄👊💯

[@petrolhead8851]

I remember as a kid at 13yrs old back in 2003 always reading import tuner and super street magazines I would sometimes see the Nissan s15 Silvia and I always wondered wtf that car was because I had no idea about certain cars not being made in USA except for the R34 GTR and I’ve always been attracted to the s15 Silvia, god I really miss the old days of jdm! The cars we have now are ok but nothing beats 90’s and early 2000’s jdm cars! NOTHING!!!

[@envii7637]

couldve been a really great car to learn in before jdm inflation went ballistic

[@shanenaidu8292]

My s15 was my first car. Fast forward to being 38 years now - it's my daily driver. Its a such a cool daily.

[@learn9412]

The same car? How many miles on it?

[@imSchwaggy]

I always wish preludes were rwd. They look cool.

[@naforous7651]

made it into AWD and they're become a monster

[@aaronholmes2285]

Silvia’s are so capable as a drivers. They can do any type of driving. Heaps here in Australia doing time attack, drags and of course drifting. Mine is built to a bit of everything, still sr making over 400hp to the tyres.

[@Hype679]

The S15s are always really nice builds to look at. But honestly, being stateside, having to wait 25 years to try to get one took a lot of the magic out of these. It's probably a truly fantastic machine, but it feels like trying to bag a GTR, EVO, MK4 or something anymore. These already are running $30-40k, in similar condition. Not worth the headache. Cool car though.

[@tamzise122]

just a few more months

[@yungmxlli745]

@@tamzise122 cant wait

[@urmadergay1056]

@@tamzise122what do u mean?

[@deviousmotorsports]

I picked up my 99 Spec-R with 42k original kms for 18k USD. Your point(s) are totally valid however - after waiting this long, there are other cars I would’ve rather put my money towards with significantly better tech and engineering (911 and M2 Comp for example). I’d say if it’s a car you’re passionate about, don’t give up on it. There are always avenues to get it under cost (no getting around the 25 year unfortunately) and built the way you want. I’m excited about February ‘24 but not excited to see how much parts go up in price for these things.

[@Hype679]

@@deviousmotorsports Yeah. As interesting as they are, there are much heavier hitters (2SS, SRT, Model S) I could buy used for similar market price. Even if I did decide to go Nissan, the Zs and the G35/37s are right there.

[@adim00lah]

We had the best cars in the 90's! Everybody wants our cars. Back in the day, nobody wanted to tune 20+ year old cars. Nobody was trynna tune a 78 mustang back in the 90's. 90's kids were all about the cars from our generation.

[@kartaku132]

What are you talkin about people have been building classic Mustangs for years and that includes in the 90s actually in the nineties is when the classic muscle cars started to rise in price Trends come in 20 year interval muscle cars are starting to become on the decline and Japanese imports from the 80s and 90s are starting to rise in 20 years the Japanese Imports are going to start. To decrease in value and cars from the mid-to-late 2000's are going to be on the rise I don't know about you I was a kid in the early 2000s Japanese import were never the thing they were throwaway cars cars like the AE86 you couldn't give those cars away nobody wanted them you could pick up an s13 hatch in good condition for like $1,000

[@TheOnlyKontrol]

“Our cars” keep up with the gate keeping

[@adim00lah]

@@kartaku132 I didn't know anybody my age that was tuning classic muscle cars. Only people who were doing that were old people, maybe where you're from it was different.

[@kartaku132]

@@adim00lah just cuz you didn't know them doesn't mean there wasn't people where you live your age tuning muscle cars though always be young kids into classic muscle cars because at the end of the day a classic muscle car will always be better than an import the V8 engines can handle more power there's so many companies now that can make suspension kits that will make a muscle car handle an import at the end of the day a classic muscle car will always be better than import

[@adim00lah]

@@kartaku132 I was an army brat, and lived all over the country. I only knew 1 kid my age named Jonas who had 1968 mustang.

[@ronaldolio76]

I had an Ek4 vtec civic then bought an S15 back in 2011. So i know where he's coming from The Fwd is fun but Rwd and 6spd mt in the S15 is pure driving there is nothing quite like it. Great video

[@danny8807]

Working my ass of for this right here, wish me luck fellas about 5% there 😅

[@SupryWasTaken]

How far are you now?

[@AlexPetrov108]

Ha, it's so sweet to see a review shot literally across the river from where I live =) Good luck, beautiful car

[@kaijudesu7584]

glad I was able to have this as my first car it’s amazing

[@tannerthompson5207]

I just got a 24 GR86 and I absolutely love it. New car with back to basics vibes and it's amazing

[@Modi_]

my first car was a 200sx s13, it was a nice jump to the deep end, no driving aids, no cruise control etc.

[@psi999aust]

Great vid and great car, I've had my S15 for 16 years so know the platform fairly well. Have come close to selling it a few times back when they were fairly worthless (around 2018 spec R price for a rough example sub 7k USD) but will probably hold onto mine long term now. Did swap out the SR20DET for a VQ30DET / CD009 10 years ago which totally transformed the car, would recommend the 6-cylinder treatment for anyone on the fence - totally different beast.

[@impulsefox3569]

was debating doing this to my s15

[@andywillcya]

Would rather go the RB engine. VQ is absolute madness lol

[@briangriffith3985]

those jdm's actually stopped production because of the change in emission laws back then

[@coopsnz1]

Blame green

[@ibleejtxivzoo7856]

Once flying cars come out doing flips in the air, sadly these legends will just be a thing of the past. Trust me, I'm looking forward to it.

[@53Kost]

Just driving manual is an awesome experience on its own for the first time and especially at 16 years old in the 90's.

[@OkayJayy_]

Aside from the skyline GTR’s the s15 is a Silvia I’d own 🔥

[@666gnarlsbad]

My favorite episode ever❤ I'm a Honda guy too.

[@aghostwiener]

Thats a clean looking S15

[@hk20000]

Try an SW20 as your first car. You know how that would go.😅

[@RoadsUntraveled]

94' Turbo was my 3rd car. Spun a 180 on the drive home in the rain, wouldn't change a thing.

[@highlyillogical9399]

Lol. If this kid is bored of this S15 and wants to start a new project, I'll gladly take it off his hands. Name your price.

[@michaelduran2711]

Aye I'm happy he said prelude 😂 this is my first car and dam I smile when I drive it.

[@youtubasoarus]

Was never big into Nissans, but that Silvia Spec-R is a damn hot car!

[@HuuTonyTran]

Just so you know buddy a Clean Low KM Miles Nissan Silvia S15 Turbo Spec R/Spec S cost a whooping $52,000AUD in Australia 🇦🇺 mate and the Nissan 200SX on Marketplace goes for 37K soo if you're over here saying get it as your first daily car then you're all fking stupid mate what you want is a good sporty cheap reliable quick car with tons of aftermarket mods parts like a Turbo 2JZGE RWD Lexus IS300 buddy 🙄👊💯

[@8bitsamurai6]

Well of course the S line and Skyline of the 90s are prob some of the best jdm cars ever made. If I ever had bunch money def would get an s15 or r32. One my all time favorite cars. So iconic.

[@RobertJWood-vn1zl]

Would like to import one of these to the US. But being in California, to register and title it requires like $10K on top in testing/ modifications for CARB etc

[@the_JDM_fanatic]

S15 is still one of the best chassis out there, but I am a Honda guy as well and have to agree with this dude

[@rickmoco2622]

Yes the r35 isn’t what you say it is but bro the r35 it’s a complete monster Got the opportunity to drive one and the adrenaline I got from driving it is insane

[@realisticastronomy]

right now im dailying a 1993 toyota sprinter trueno gt apex but man this is for sure my next car now that it's legal to import into the US

[@GIXXRBRAH750]

You should see my rare 02’ S15 Spec R GT in KH11 black with a sunroof it ain’t black anymore I got it wrapped but god dam it’s insane

[@kzh5443]

Most well balanced car with the most amount of mods for engine and body All bolt ons 300kw, set of coilovers and rims, all you need

[@NoypiTexan]

Spec-R is basically Nismo before Nismo badge

[@JordieMotive97]

Based on the age of the S15 you could probably say it's after, not before lol - I get your point though!

[@META19991]

Bro, I just saw the first two seconds of your video, and I had to subscribe, lol.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Welcome. 🙏

[@ryantweddle6155]

I would rather power through a corner with a little counter steer than understeer through a corner in a front wheel drive car. The owner says he likes smashing limiter out of a corner LoL. Rear wheel drive Silvia/skyline be smashing limiter through the whole corner and out of it .

[@doriftuh7331]

I agree the driving purity of these cars is jusy outstanding i love my s14 so much i cant bare parting with it. New cars just dont have the soul anymore. I also have a z33 thats a great car also.

[@RelaxationStation777]

I’ve been waiting 25 years to become Legal in the states! Dream Car right here and My 87 Turbo Supra and my 07 HR 350z I love, But I’d Kill to have this CAR!

[@jordanthomson7682]

Fwd is great and slept 😴 on I now have awd still great but different

[@786_sh3ll]

young people in US have no idea about cutting springs haha u wouldnt believe what we did it on back in the day... EVERYTHING

[@kykt13]

Price i wan buy one

[@thewrapgod6221]

Is this in Canada

[@philipwilliams3427]

My first car in 97 was then new 5spd 96 civic hatch CX that didn't have ac, power steering, power brakes, power windows or abs😂. That car taught me humility😅, I learned so much from it. I had to build parts for it, because at the time there wasn't any parts really around. Kids now are spoiled with with expensive cars or cars with deep pockets😅. Everything I built or saved for

[@cowboyjapop4612]

Spec R AERO will be my next car, but I'm keeping my ej8 haha

[@NiaTK]

Had an S15 ADM Spec S as a Daily Driver and it was awesome. Had the full aero kit fitted and it looked amazing. I would have kept the car if the insurance wasn't too expensive.

[@terribletelevision6980]

Most people probably don’t realise that the ADM S15 Spec-S and Spec-R were both the same engine. The only difference was the body kit, Sun roof and spoiler

[@NiaTK]

@@terribletelevision6980 yeah pretty much. Mine made a bit more power than a jap spec r aswell thanks to a few mods

[@itaintme3603]

How much was the insurance?

[@thedoctormma9433]

You can easily built an NA VQ37 400+HP swap. It's about one hundred pounds lighter and much better weight distribution. Much more torque too.

[@DennyBalance]

Even just the HR too

[@Thomas-gf2ql]

Its an effective powerplant, no doubt. I just dont lust after an VQ or even VR engine in the same way that I do the old stuff ☹️ Even an LS is a more compelling swap to me than a VQ

[@SylasG]

Sorry but 400hp na in a vq is not "easy" and they also are not "easy" to swap into an s-chassis.

[@ront5689]

Easy 400? And that is a very complicated swap to get running right etc. Would endup being more of a project tin can with a big ass engine than a nice clean streetable car. Freshkicks did that swap anf it was a huge headache lol

[@transient442]

what makes silvia's feel as good as they do is because of how light the engine is. If you truly want "easy" power you throw a 2j in it. They are half the weight of a vq, the stock internals are far stronger and its a swap that has been a million times so its almost impossible to screw up.

[@S15ken]

I cant believe this is my first car lmao

[@YNorth]

do these make good track cars?

[@zackypoo9261]

“oh yeah i’ve raced tons of cars” oh yeah? what kind of cars? “in a racing sim” BRUH. ight yeah swears he’s experienced

[@hondamanvtec2894]

One of the coolest cars ever made Honda preludoooo ❤❤❤

[@5speedlover]

"im still a honda guy at heart" i mean shit ill take it from you this is my dream car.

[@chrisplunkett4267]

What wheels are these? They look like r33 gtr wheels but with a little bit of dish.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Yes, this. They're not modified GTR wheels, but that's the idea. Looks great from where i'm standing.

[@drunkmtg2264]

Square g33 wheels.

[@chrisplunkett4267]

@@drunkmtg2264 thanks!

[@chrisplunkett4267]

@@RoadsUntraveled they do look great! I also have a white S15 and am trying to land on a new set of wheels. These are now on the shortlist. You make great content BTW - keep it up!

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Had my s15 for over 13 years.... its funny how you mention spec r like its some big powerhouse over the spec s lol

[@abubakrb4603]

Different strokes for different folks, The turbo noises are what makes the s15 fun to drive.

[@andywillcya]

I take it you have a spec S lol

[@vladam8023]

This or 350z hr?

[@luizda1279]

Does anyone know more affordable and reliable cars similar to these, appearance wise. I love the way they look but they are too expensive nowadays and I heard they are not great first cars

[@KevinLebrun-e7q]

There really are none. An early year 86 is probably your best bet for a small rwd coupe that wouldn’t break the bank.

[@shortstories3349]

Miata’s. The NC’s are the new affordable used driver car. I was looking at listings a few days ago and depending on condition, they’ll sit between 10K-18K.

[@TehGoldd]

Catfish camaro

[@yvngdeity]

Dream JDM car right

[@Kevin-vg4hu]

What sparco seat is in that?

[@dave6564]

my first car was a jdm import mk3 supra with a 1j gte twin turbo, shit was soooooo fucking fun but i sold it and bought a 4 door r34 :)

[@mrsquirrel8079]

How in the heck do you get a car like that so young?

[@robertrodriguez-ub5cf]

Still living with your parents

[@aragurn9019]

@@robertrodriguez-ub5cf I just got one in similar age. Can confirm :D

[@anhiirr]

true i grew up in a scenario like this where my parents were willing to match what i could work/put down up to a max of like 10g...looking back that was kind of crazy....never did bc that thing would have been BONED from the way i drive they were wise to put the power of CHOICE in my lane though. Got a Vr6 turbo and the second it started leaking in our driveway my old man was like.....yeah bud its time to either learn "VW non stock turbo" how to work on cars if this is going to be something youre into....or realize the majority of your income at your salary is going into this thing...XD. Its a real gamechanger for most ppl youre either IN or out. You either lose IRL friends from 16-20 etc....while gaining car friends that help you work on cars/teach you etc...peers and mentors. OR spend more time working at WORK...and at home on your car. Its no walk in the park. That $$$ wound up going to school down the road anyways. Also a life lesson that comes pretty fast. That also gets most ppl out of the tuner car game and into something more reliable or fuel impact oriented. OR essentially a truck/beater, and a 4 banger/beater XD.

[@mrsquirrel8079]

I didn't get my first car until I was 22 years old. It was a high mileage, 91 MR2 Turbo that half ass ran. The owner told me it needed an afm (he was right on that in the sense that that was the main problem) because it wouldn't rev past 3300 rpm. I bought it with the intention of flipping it because I was about to buy a mechanic special 300ZXTT, (Motor was repaired but was never installed) fix it, (no prior knowledge, but I was bold enough to learn) sell both, and buy my dream car... an FD3S RX-7. Basically, trade a paperclip trick. That didn't work because of flakey people and ended up stuck with the MR2. Everything I learned about cars came from that MR2... and I still own it 18 years later...... along with a 300zx slick top TT, both a lhd and rhd Fd RX-7 and a rhd Mk4 Supra. It took me to my mid to late 30s to get my dream cars, which took a lot of hard work/long hrs, and plenty of sacrifices to do so so seeing someone do it at 17 years old. I have to wonder how exactly did they do it?

[@AndyWu.]

Yuugen Up!

[@thewrapgod6221]

aren’t they illegal for one more year I’m so confuseddddd

[@cervesthd806]

It's based on production year. Since this is is a 1999 its 25 years old exactly. The law states that it can be imported as long as the car is not newer than 25 years (the greater 48 states) so in the US you can get a SR20 s15 from 1999 into just about every state except California and Hawaii (Both because of the emission standards and NOT because of the 25 year import law)

[@foxtayle446]

@@cervesthd806 So the '99 produced in '98?

[@Back_To_Pray]

that car is an elite PvMer on 2007scape

[@jordanthomson7682]

Clean car good insight great video 👍

[@SylasG]

This dude's opening comments in the first minute of the video are making me stop watching this video. Why all the fwd honda talk in a video that's supposed to spotlight an S15.. Really odd choice in editing to leave that in. Makes me not want to continue watching and I probably won't.

[@dct124]

Looks far better than a Skyline R34 GTR.

[@georgef1176]

One of the best cars I have drove is any s chassis with an aluminum ls swap. Period. It makes the cars what they should be.

[@andywillcya]

You know its America when they compare a poolude with a S15 spec R!

[@kaza01]

Your right!!! This car has teach me how to become a good driver. It not just fun to drive it testing you to drive safe

[@kalisalethal]

Jonah!!!

[@ruckuswhyy7457]

the “I won’t fall apart” car

[@YF-23_BLACK_WIDOW_ii]

Initial d referance?

[@hatchirolla]

Watch the prices go up cause of this vid

[@RoadsUntraveled]

I'm flattered.

[@SouthdownGarage]

I do love these cars!

[@TinoushGTR]

Lol those are r33gtr wheels. People who can't afford a r35 hate it. I have had skyline GT-R and r35 GT-R. So I know what I'm talking about.

[@joshhall2323]

Ok

[@hellbow.grease]

Who the heck is getting a spec r for their first car?!? Hell nah

[@SpiritBRZ]

idk what's in this video, but whatever it is i dont care. i'm still buying one lmao

[@SwitchFBproductions]

swagg money ap

[@jayt9661]

S15🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@johnjays13]

Drives like a Honda guy with an s15 😄

[@AmericanHmongPatriot]

When Nissan still had a set of balls. Don’t even say GTR or 350z

[@abubakrb4603]

Nah, 350z, 370z and z34 are all amazing cars.

[@W333dm4n]

U meant to say wrx

[@wt8213]

Spec R with Spec S bumper... 🤔

[@1JZILVIA]

Spec r come with that bumper, the bumper you are thinking about is the aero package bumper

[@wt8213]

@@1JZILVIA aero bumper looks 100x better. Odd it wasn't standard.

[@MLax-t5d]

Why do you have a Nissan?

[@Soravia]

Thumb down for talking to an idior who says S15 and Prelude handle the same. What does he have? Accord with R34 headlights?😂😂

[@lukatrdina5108]

He owns both cars though haha Preludes handle exceptionally well, and models with ATTS are often described as feeling like a RWD car

[@braddeicide]

You don't need to learn in a sim, your bum and the car just work it out, the sr20 is so responsive you can control everything from there.

[@braddeicide]

Oh god no don't replace the SR20 with a grand tourer engine.

[@redline3763]

100%

[@BettyWalker-n3r]

Zulauf Isle

[@trilliamogdlocog4986]

Ya boi couldn't be more cringe worthy lol

[@robertrodriguez-ub5cf]

Got to love when Honda guy's favorite car is another car and then all he does is talk about how he loves Hondas but has a car that's not a Honda. Then you should have just bought an S2000 then. Couldn't watch the video with tgis dude too cringe me.

[@trashbandit2449]

I'd probably consider myself a honda guy, ish. But my dream car is definitely not a honda

[@anhiirr]

too many levels of irony, theres the meet/part picker guys that arent self aware, and the self aware ones that know theyll NEVER drive THEIR S2k like someone that purely owns one to DRIVE it to DEATH. Then theres the outlier....thats like FULLY aware theyll never drive one like that or get to....and go with the i need something "different". For me they have my respect off top usually car "guy" to car guy its all supposed to be love no war etc...nonsense. But no i like judging ppl by their tires and why they run them over their monetary investment. Gotta get a gauge of how much Driving/investment theyve made to actually even know what mods they want....or are just trying to flex a car as if its some rolex. SMDH. AT least at that rate theres an aspect of self-awareness...and if its purely at the Flash/hotness game....im all about the "something different" vs just hondas...nothing against hondas. Love the integra doubt ill ever PUSH one. I have love for FF and the methodology behind the DC2. Still as a "car guy" theres levels to what kind of car guy you are....im not the type to lose it over stickers/parts slapped onto a build...vs someone with heavy break dust/burnt rubber in their wells...that i can tell DRIVES their car more than they clean it and look up what new part to bolt on. IDK something about someone that proves the range of nuance needed to actually build something to operate how they actually want exactly when they want...vs the range of "owner" that purely drives/owns as a HEY Look at me and nothing more. IMO all paths lead to LS/boosted LS or rich/E85 crackle tune....for those kinds of "owners/drivers". AKIN to the I want speed/performance and daily/streetability mentality. Something a tuner car or true "STREET CAR" will never actually offer. Its why i see "honda guys" as ppl that just want/seek throttle play and high rev. That dont want the pain/path of a rotary build/platform. Or ppl jaded from that platform that still want a buildable/tunable high rev experience. "these days"

[@kalisalethal]

This video was specifically about the S15 lol. He wasn’t going to talk about his prelude in a video specifically about S15’s. He’s a Honda guy at heart.

[@DavidT97]

@@anhiirr wtf do you mean?

[@the_JDM_fanatic]

S15 is still one of the best chassis out there, but I am a Honda guy as well and have to agree with this dude