It's finally done! The GTR Stagea build is complete, no more sanding!

[-]

Upbeat_Jackfruit9383@reddit

No idea how this is possible, great work!

[-]

SunDriedFart@reddit

binged the whole build series. seriously impressive amount of work gone into this!!

[-]

Prophetx14@reddit

Haven’t seen you in a while, glad this is the post i see. Good job man looks dope

[-]

dabesalvarez@reddit

Yoooo I was just watching your videos on making fiberglass panels. This is sweet.

[-]

BFB_Workshop@reddit

I'm happy to see you finish this project. It was a long road, and you've done it!

Have you considered painting the fenders black? This must be the lens, but on these photos, the front looks solid 15cm wider than the rest of the car. Must be the bumper that goes the full width. I imagine that black borders would make it appear narrower, thus more uniform. That, or some wider skirts.

[-]

zombienerd1@reddit

It looks like a ford focus mated with a Volvo, but you put a lot of work into it. Excellent job.

[-]

Nervous-Status-4723@reddit

Woah this is sexy as fuck! Good job on it man seriously got some skill pulling this build off. I’m gunna have to add this to my Gallary haha

[-]

Nervous-Status-4723@reddit

Also what camera did you take these on? It looks better on Reddit than in my gallery. Zooming in on here is so crispy

[-]

brothermanonline@reddit

Amazing!!

[-]

ProStockJohnX@reddit

Very cool, I've seen some of your videos on the build in the past on YT.

[-]

LethalRex75@reddit

You are a fucking maniac, I’m so happy this exists thank you

[-]

Doritofu@reddit (OP)

Finally finished up this build and man it feels awesome to not have to do any more sanding.

So this is my 2007 Nissan M35 Stagea in the Autech Axis trim so it comes with 4WD, 276hp VQ35DE and a black leather interior with red stitching. The paint in JWO Millennium Jade from Nissan, Wheels are 19x10.5 Work CR Kiwamis.

Started the build about 2 years ago with a base car, pulled the whole front end off it and made custom panels to fit the GTR bodywork onto the front, then spent about 18 months making a widebody, sideskirts, and rear lip to tie it all together and make the design language all fit between the front and rear.

I did the initial shaping with expanding foam and then scanned one side and replicated it for the other side using 3D printing. From that I made fiberglass moulds of all the bodywork and replicated the panels in fiberglass.

It's a pretty in depth build and I've been documenting the whole thing from day 1 over on my YouTube if anyone wants to see.

Here's a link to the latest episode which is the series finale.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrd9RhxxEPc

And here's the link to the full playlist if you have nothing to do for the next 3 days and want to watch all 37 eps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOKO6G8QydU&list=PL8jdVovsZ3a42Ej_S1q7ukX5MF3YYeC__&index=1

[-]

walshe25@reddit

I’ve seen your occasional update here on Reddit and always loved this idea. Somehow I never noticed that there’s a YouTube build vlog…… well shit, there goes my productivity for the next few days.

You might answer this in the videos but are you planning on making more panels? You said you made moulds, but not sure if you did it with the intention of more than one part being made. -Before this is seen as me asking to buy them (I’m in no position to do this) but love the idea of a wagon/estate GTR

[-]

Doritofu@reddit (OP)

Yeah I wouldn't put this level of effort in without expecting at least a few sales to make the money back. I've got about a dozen or so people lined up to pre-order it and another 20 or so that have expressed interest.

[-]

walshe25@reddit

Excellent. More wagon GTR’s!

[-]

Stomfa@reddit

You got new subscriber!

[-]

MCXL@reddit

This is the kind of car project that makes me make the pog face when I read about it.

[-]

ofthehouses92@reddit

First of all amazing work on this and the cyber punk Miata. Second of all give me a hint what the next project is hahaha

[-]

Doritofu@reddit (OP)

The next project will be by far my most extensive exterior build. It's so big that we've actually been designing the whole car in CAD for the past 6 months.

My MX5 was designed to look futuristic, my Stagea was more modern styling, the next build follows that trend...

[-]

ofthehouses92@reddit

Super excited!

[-]

clucle@reddit

I just want to say thanks for putting up all of your videos, they’ve been a great resource for me. I’ve learned a ton about making composite molds just from watching your process.

Also, if someone had told me in the past that I’d watch hours of video of some guy sanding various objects…

[-]

SilverthorneXBL@reddit

There’s something deeply satisfying about the “scrrrtch scrrrtch scrrrtch” of a sanding block with the sounds of New Zealand wildlife in the background.

[-]

SilverthorneXBL@reddit

It’s been such a pleasure watching this. Your attention to detail is unparalleled, and you build some of the most unique designs I’ve ever seen. Keep up the good work.

-one of your Patrons

[-]

Doritofu@reddit (OP)

Thanks mate, I really appreciate all the support on Patreon and YouTube, it's honestly what keeps these builds moving.

[-]

SilverthorneXBL@reddit

By the way, you should drop a link to your Patreon in your Reddit profile. 😁

[-]

Doritofu@reddit (OP)

I'll do that now haha, maybe make like a little pinned post on my page or something

[-]

HarryNuttSachs@reddit

Watched the video yesterday, awesome work

[-]

acarpenter55@reddit

Hoooooooottttt

[-]

LookatthisslapNutz@reddit

Upvote for creativity, I think a r34 front end would look better

[-]

ZagatoZee@reddit

r34 nose job on a Stagea have been done a million times, and they do look great.

[-]

LookatthisslapNutz@reddit

Ah I see

[-]

award280TX@reddit

That is the ugliest thing I have ever seen and I absolutely love it.

[-]

Good_Road_86@reddit

Wild seeing this on reddit. Fair play man, watched the finale last night, amazing work as always and top quality build. Looking forward to seeing your kaido racer build next 👀 .

[-]

RandomGuyDroppingIn@reddit

Will this build have any difficulty getting through Shaken? I see that you note that it's been off the road for two years and I'm assuming that you'll have to go through Shaken at some point soon.

[-]

OogiePoogieMan@reddit

That’s fuckin sick dude. Unreal car guy energy.

[-]

MunchamaSnatch@reddit

Looks fantastic, man! Would you ever consider a v70R style roof wing off the rear hatch?

[-]

bnutbutter78@reddit

r/Awesomecarmods

[-]

whalesalad@reddit

for some reason this looks like the car the pope gets carted around in

[-]

EmoJackson@reddit

Been watching this off and on, amazing build and attention to detail.,

[-]

xpietoe42@reddit

looks pretty damn amazing!! 🤩

[-]

Gerald_Priest@reddit

i’m in tears its so beautiful and i cant believe its been 2 years since i found your instagram, you are awesome and so are your cars

[-]

O_o-buba-o_O@reddit

This is badass, I love wagons.

[-]

zerox678@reddit

Amazing fxxking work man!

[-]

M4ngolicious@reddit

I watched every video. Absolutely nice work, especially because it's a wagon. The best about the videos: Only shop sounds, sanding and the cracking of removing parts from molds. I can't remember if I heard one single spoken word from you. I follow a lot of youtubers who do stuff like that and you are the only quiet one. I love that. I'm looking forward to the next project, whatever it is.

[-]

PhilippineLeadX@reddit

Subscribed

[-]

davidwal83@reddit

So your telling you turned a Stagea into a R35 GTR?

[-]

98723589734239857@reddit

jay dee em✅ wagonne✅ manuelle✅

ultimate driving machine

[-]

kingmess2500@reddit

If only you can add the r35 rear lights.

[-]

gospdrcr000@reddit

Bravo good sir. I love it, an rb26 would be chefs kiss

[-]

VG30DETT_@reddit

That's a badass looking Volvo!

[-]

awesomeaustinv2@reddit

It's easy to make a car look custom. Making a custom car look factory? THAT'S difficult. Amazing work, dude! Looks like Nissan themselves made it, and I mean that in the best way ;)

[-]

Dontneedflashbro@reddit

I feel like I shouldn't like this, but damn this is fucking sexy! Good shit op!

[-]

Economy_Foot_1040@reddit

God i love this

[-]

Bindle-@reddit

Incredible work!

[-]

Ieatbabies_____@reddit

That looks so wrong

Yet looks so right at the same time

[-]

OoRI0T_P0LICEoO@reddit

Hell yeah

[-]

DavidJaws@reddit

Bro that’s fucking awesome. What a massive undertaking, and it came out incredible!

[-]

GPTMCT@reddit

Looks terrible.

[-]

WunderMunkey@reddit

Frickin’ dream car. Well done.

[-]

aircooledNZ@reddit

It's been awesome to watch it being built. I looks awesome.

Ps, have you seen that guy on tiktok stealing your Miata vids and putting ai commentary over the top?

[-]

Doritofu@reddit (OP)

Thanks mate.

lol, which one? There are dozens of accounts impersonating me on both tiktok and facebook and even some on YouTube lately. Taking them down does nothing because they're all just back up with a new username in a few days.

All I ask is that people comment and link to my official YouTube

[-]

HilariousMax@reddit

Seeing stuff like this only further encourages me that the "out there" stuff I want to do with my car is possible. I just need more time, more money, more skill, more experience, more luck.

Only half kidding. Really, really good work. I subbed on YT. Some of your work is going to serve as direct reference when I finally start cutting metal.

[-]

DestroyedBTR82A@reddit

Such a cool project. Even if the stagea is a hideous vehicle from birth, it doesn’t take away all the work done.

[-]

point50tracer@reddit

First the Miat. Now the Skygea. What's next. I'm anxiously awaiting. Love your work man.

[-]

Adarand@reddit

Big PT cruiser energy.

[-]

That_lag_Thot@reddit

Been following since your Miata build was 1/4 the way done, really glad to see the Stagea finished. The craftsmanship you put into your builds is really something else to watch, I look forward to seeing more.

[-]

2Drogdar2Furious@reddit

Hot wheels made his miata a hot wheel! He does such good work...

[-]

point50tracer@reddit

I have the hotWheels version of his Miata hanging on my wall.

[-]

LostTime141@reddit

Damn! That thing is amazing!! Congrats and amazing job

[-]

drugsrbadmmmkay@reddit

😍😍🔥🔥

[-]

Complaint_Manager@reddit

Trailer hitch ball barely off the ground. Bold move. What do you tow or is it for accessories like bike rack or BBQ?

[-]

Doritofu@reddit (OP)

Plenty of space from the ground, it's towed boats and car trailers. Not really rated for it but it works.

[-]

LokiDesigns@reddit

Ngl I thought this was a GTR that had been converted to a wagon, not the other way around haha. Either way, it looks incredible.

[-]

Not_FinancialAdvice@reddit

Be sure the crosspost this on /r/sportwagon if you haven't yet.

[-]

Hour_Equipment_2035@reddit

Gtr the tall way

[-]

friendlysaxoffender@reddit

Oh man amazing! I’ve slept on the more recent vids but I’m excited to catch up

[-]

Cautious-Cake6282@reddit

YEAHHHHHH, been following along with this thing for quite some time on the old YouTube’s. So happy for you dude!

[-]

Select_Engineering_7@reddit

That is absolutely incredible, insane amount of work

[-]

welloiledmachines@reddit

Watched the whole build. Congrats!

[-]

malac0da13@reddit

Is a project car ever “finished” though?

[-]

hans-wermhat-340@reddit

It's kinda ugly and beautiful all at the same time. I love it. You did one hell of a job.

[-]

aaaaaaaa1273@reddit

Gahd DAMN

[-]

the11devans@reddit

So cool to finally see this finished, with all the posts throughout the years.

[-]

E1DOLON@reddit

Epic car mate well done!

[-]

Sleep_adict@reddit

Not my style but amazing work and great result

[-]

tollboi@reddit

Hell Yeah

[-]

Spidaaman@reddit

Coolest thing I’ve ever seen on this sub.

[-]

NBD_Pearen@reddit

Hell yeah!

[-]

nudgezyo@reddit

Stunning , 1st time I've seen this

[-]

Doip@reddit

Damn that took a minute. Worth it!

[-]

LynchMob_Lerry@reddit

Im watching this episode on YT as I type this. Love the project. Cant wait to see the MX5 and how its going to turn out next

[-]

vrparty@reddit

love the passion.

[-]

AnAngryMuppet89@reddit

Why?

gif

[-]

HarbingerME2@reddit

gif

[-]

AnAngryMuppet89@reddit

You right

[-]

copperrez@reddit

What in the world is this abomenation?!

[-]

Zed32_Customs@reddit

Amazing work. JN0 is such a cool color. The StaGTR

[-]

madmax_087@reddit

Could you come up with more sanding if a bunch of us asked?

In all seriousness, this has been a great series. The miata as well. Thank you

[-]

bpeterse44@reddit

This thing is beautiful! Great job man! I love it

[-]

saintofchanginglanes@reddit

Been following this on insta religiously, figured I’d see the complete version on Reddit first.

Killer job dude! Another legends tour winner in the making ;)

[-]

Sp3ctreModWorks@reddit

God damn, that is amazing craftsmanship. Color me impressed

[-]

Baboon2soon@reddit

Mmmm…. That is phenomenal. Just like so many people have already said, it’s been awesome watching the progress of this build. Your attention to detail and the patience you’ve shown has been an inspiration and a delight. I can’t wait to see more of this and can’t wait to see what’s next….. 🖤

[-]