Photos: Aleks Brajic | Words: Aleks Brajic
As each year passes, I am seeing more and more mind blowing cars being built. Boundaries are being pushed, new limits being set but there is often one particular build that sets itself apart from many others. One that extends beyond those boundaries and pushing those limits, to the point in which the car is in its own category and becomes a work of art and for Troy Miles FUUARK Nissan Silvia S14 is just that. Currently going through a full rebuild, Troy invited me over to take some progress shots.
Inspiration, the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. In the world of cars this has a lot of meaning; it’s the common bond we as enthusiasts have that keeps us building our pride and joy. In this case Troy’s major inspiration is his late father who had a passion for building tough street/show rides. Owning a blown 600hp Bedford van, shaved panels with the block sitting inside next to him whilst driving almost acting like an armrest, you can see where Troy gets his insane ideas from.
One thing that Troy learnt from his best friend was ‘ Do it once, do it properly’. Over time owning the car, it has encountered problems, like all cars. It has spun bearings in two motors so he listened to his dad and the decision was made to go all out and do it right. A variety of parts from very prospective parts dealers have been ordered including Nitto, ARP and BC. As Troy states ‘the thing that wins the girls is the aesthetics’ so the whole engine bay has been shaved and stitched. The colour scheme of purple and white will stay but more importantly Rex Kelway was called and tubs were fabricated.
With such detail in the engine bay, naturally the cars exterior would have to be just as detailed and stand out. He already had the perfect starting point wheels wise, owning a set of Work Meisters S1 but the sizing 18×8 +33 wasn’t aggressive enough so they’ve been resized to 18×9 +8 (fronts) and 18×11.5 +5 (rear) staying with the cars theme they were painted purple. A S14 JDM rear bar was added to give the rear a simple touch of class.
From what you have seen Troy’s build is definitely something to look out for when it’s done. Troy predicts it will be done within a month or so. Stay tuned!
Awesome work Troy! The plates could not fit any car better then yours.
One hell of an S14. Love it!