Nissan Juke-R is one step closer with seats and dashboard: Video

Seat fitting and ergonomics aren't the most fun part of a custom job, but they're plenty important. For instance, in the sixth installment of the Nissan Juke-R conversion, the guys from Nissan are putting in FIA-approved seats, a dash panel, steering wheel and pedals.

The process involved finding a good driving position, which is one of the main feedback points for the driver. Everything needs to be where the driver expects it. That means keeping the pedals and shifters within reach and the buttons and switches at arm's length.

The steering wheel from the GT-R is also installed in this episode, with all of the related buttons and paddle shifters. All of the controls have to be powered and connected, which means lengthening some wires and shortening others. Luckily, the team looks as if it's working just as hard on the mundane parts of the build as the fun parts.

Stay tuned next week for the body styling of the Juke-R conversion, where the crazy panels are installed and air ducts are designed to keep the twin-turbo engine cool.

By Jake Lingeman