Five build directions we want to see more of
Modern M, rotary detail, drift style and period-correct GT-Rs.
By TUNERS Staff · 5 picks
How we ranked them
Ranked creative briefs, not claims that these particular builds or owners already exist. Cohesion comes first: each direction should have a recognizable purpose from exterior to engine bay.
The order reflects TUNERS’ editorial judgment. Sources below support model facts and development history; they do not endorse the ranking.
G80 M3: restrained modern M
One paint, wheel and aero language
Our first brief is a G80 with a deliberate visual hierarchy: the body comes first, wheels second, small details last. The aim is a complete street car whose individual parts make sense together from every viewing angle.
FD RX-7: considered rotary restoration
Give the whole car equal care
The FD brief puts body finish, interior detail and mechanical condition on equal footing. We would preserve its flowing shape and rotary identity while choosing carefully where contemporary materials or equipment improve the finished project.
S15 Silvia: a coherent drift identity
Presentation and preparation together
The S15 brief starts with a real closed-course use case, then lets that purpose guide the bodywork and livery. A consistent visual theme should make the car recognizable without hiding the preparation that supports its intended use.
GR Supra: a focused track-day coupe
A clear purpose without visual clutter
The Supra brief would give each change a reason tied to organized track-day use. The exterior should communicate that purpose cleanly, while the plan for the car accounts for the complete package rather than a single headline modification.
R34 GT-R: one coherent period
Resist mixing every era of parts
The R34 brief chooses a defined period as its design reference. We would use that decision to guide wheels, cabin details and bodywork, keeping the recognizable GT-R identity central instead of accumulating unrelated visual trends.