Jordan's Unique Sentra SER Spec-V

Year/Make/Model : 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V
Engine : 2.5L QR25DE, M2 header and downpipe, Megan midpipe, Greddy TiC Axle back, Injen CAI, 2JR Crank pulley
Transmission : 6 speed manual, TWM Short throw shift kit
Suspension : BC Racing 10K F/8K R Coilovers, Tweed 3 point forward brace, Strut tower bar, Fender braces, Rear bar and Rear sway bar
Brakes : Power slot rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Goodridge SS brake lines
Wheels/Tires : Gram Light 57F Nismo wheels, Falken Azenis 615K tires with 15/5mm H&R Spacers
Exterior : Top One Type 2 Side Diffusers, Stillen Front Lip, Sport Wing Rear Bumper Cover, CMod Ebay Grill etc. etc...
Interior : Sharkey Bezel Gauge Pod, Bride drivers and passenger seats, Harness bar, GoPro roll bar mount, TAKATA Drift II Harness, Carbing Shift Knob w/ 2in Extension, OEM Carbon Fiber w/ Red Lettering Kick Plates etc. etc...

Full Mod List Here

This car isn't your typical cookie cutter street car, in fact it's far from it. Containing some extremely rare(1 of 2 Sharkey Bezel Gauge Pod's) and unique items this car has come a long ways from it's starting place.

November 2007, stock off the lot

In November 2007 Jordan was the lucky new owner of a 2007 Sentra SER Spec-V, and with this car he has learned everything he knows from oil changes to suspension swaps and even how to screw a few things up as we all have. This car is one of my personal favorites as it's everything I love in a car, it's not too extravagant but still stylish, handles like a track car, and most of all it's unique. In my sheltered life it's the only one of it's kind that I've seen out on the road and that's something to be said for someone who spends his life admiring cars.

I spy a 3kGT hiding in there...

The biggest thing to set this car apart from the other tuners out there is Jordan's keen eye for quality parts, and not being afraid to forge the path for other owners of the same platform. He's been the author of a couple How-to's for those that would like to follow in his footsteps and has done amazing things for those who found themselves in the same predicament that he was after he bought it - the platform was new, and had no aftermarket support. While it's still not full of parts and options like some of the more popular platforms out there have, with the help of Jordan and other pioneers on the platform there's hope for others who want to join in on the struggle. This kind of dedication and innovation are what we need more of in the automotive world.

RaceTech Front Tow Strap

Stillen Front Lip

Bride Interior

Top One Type 2 Side Diffusers

Top One Type 2 Side Diffusers

I had the opportunity to ask Jordan a few questions about the build while learning about the car.

Where did your inspiration for the build come from?

"When I originally bought the car I wanted to do OEM+ and that was it, keep it a daily driver and very modest. In the summer of 2008 I bought a Modified Mag that had a R34 with a Bride interior. I fell in love with that look immediately.

Being a poor college student I made plans and bought small gadgets here in there that by themselves did not make sense.

In about 2010 some of the more in depth EVO X builds started to gain a lot of publicity on various automotive blogs I follow and some of the artist bloggers I follow were posting more and more things out of Japan. That is when I fell in love with the Japanese style of tuning.

The willingness to pay based on quality, craftsmanship, and innovation.

An appreciation of all automotive styles of tuning as well."

He continued on "Once I put my seats in the car started to make sense. The seats sit on the ground so I needed the high grip shift knob to put it closer to the steering wheel, I needed the broadway wide angle mirror to see out the back, I needed the grip royal steering wheel to sit closer to the driver. All of my controls are right in front of me and that's how I've put the car together. It attacks corners better than it deserves to and just being able to keep up with much faster and more popular platforms than me through the corners is what makes it all worth it."

What plans to do you have for power adders in the future?

"Future plans for power could head in a couple directions. I could easily turbo is with some additions of my own "flavor" or I could try something dramatic, new, different, and challenging, home grown individual throttle bodies and accompanying Standalone tuning and engine building. As of right now I'm concentrating on some Aero and driver's aid parts."

Why did you pick the Spec V instead of the Civic SI?

"When I bought the Spec the 8th gen Si sedan was not available yet. Also I was VERY immature in my automotive tastes and thought of a Honda as a car a high school rice boy drives. I was shamefully wrong."

What is your favorite part of the entire build?

"It's incredibly satisfying for people to tell me it's "magazine worthy" and "I should race it because it has some serious hardware" but really it's all about building something for yourself, the way you want it, not matter how long it takes. That's the best part about having it from 120 miles to 95,000 miles"

Overall, a beautiful and unique car. Jordan wanted to have a high quality unique build that he could call his own and set him apart from the crowd. He set out and proved once again that form and function can be hand in hand, and that you don't have to buy a typical tuner car to make something special out of it. He accomplished that and then some, and we can't wait to see what Jordan comes up with next.