Dopefish's 240sx Build-Up Thread

[Dopefish]

Here is my 1995 240sx, 5spd. I bought it in Feb. of 2005 with 178k miles on it for $1800 as I wanted to retire my 200sx (S12) and I needed a daily driver.

This is the night I brought it home, very nasty... previous owner wasn't very clean... and was a smoker. :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/240sx001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/240sx002.jpg

I broke my ankle in a motorcycle accident, only three days after I bought the 240, so I couldn't even enjoy it. Even with a broken ankle though I knew it needed to be cleaned up some I set to work on the interior, removing everything and cleaning each piece thoroughly. I ordered some '240SX' floormats and was pretty happy with the end results.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/240sxC2.jpg

The sound system was hooked up by the monkeys of SoundAdvise (previous owners doing) with a big box that took up the whole trunk and made no bass what-so-ever... they also managed to screw the GND screw all the way through the sheetmetal and into my gas tank :rolleyes: I replaced the subs and box with a single 12" Infinity, kept the nice old school MTX amp and bought an eBay special Lanzar to power my mids. The front speakers came from a friend and are MB Quart components while the rear came from a Evo VIII that was going back to stock and they are Infinity Reference-series.

(No pics of the audio stuff, no care)

I spent a short time in a one-man drift team called 'White Fender Racing' due to decimating my original fender. By this time I had also added the 'SE' front lip and foglamps, but I was still rocking the shitty 90's tri-start baller specials... in a DONKALICIOUS 15".

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/240bump002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/wfr.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/IMG_0950.jpg

I scored a great deal on some KYB AG-X adjustable shocks and RS*R 'Race' springs with TEIN pillowball mounts for $300 as well as $50 for some S13 'SE' wheels. They are still 15" in size but they are OEM Nissan and didn't look retarded. ;) I joined a new drift squad, 'White Trunk Racing' as well so I could have a factory 'SE' spoiler (w00ts).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/kyb1.jpg

Nothing really changed for awhile other than replacing the transmission as the intermediate shaft bearing was chewed up something awful. The transmission I used was from a S13 which uses a different bell. It was a PITA for various reasons but I'm glad I did it as once my trans was apart I could see how bad it really was. The bearing had seized almost completely and sent metal shavings throughout, it even gnarled up the front cover with shrapnel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/ka_trans/ka_trans003.jpg

I later got my fender and trunk taken care of and was basking in the glory of being one-color again. I kinda like the spoilerless look more, although a lip-style one would be really nice I think

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/colored1.jpg

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[Dopefish]

I also started a 5-lug conversion with 300zx brakes and 17" Mustang Bullitt wheels

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/brakes/newtoys1.jpg

Front swap, still 4-lug but brakes installed -- 1mm of clearance between the wheel spokes and caliper.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/brakes/frontz32s_1.jpg

Rear, completed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/brakes/bullittwhz1.jpg

All done, with new tires

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/dubs1.jpg

I also replaced my gauge cluster with one from a 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-St and upgraded my interior lights to LED.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/gauges/r33gauges1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/gauges/r33gauges2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/hvac_beta.jpg

I've also installed 'SE/LE' rear leather seats, but have yet to find some proper fronts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/rearseat.jpg

I almost forgot my Mad tyte JDM valve cover that I stole from Mugan Racing. It was a dirty secret of theirs that they worked with Nissans before Hondas. :lol:

Before, I wish I had a pic of the engine when I first bought the car, it was black, EVERYWHERE. This is after I cleaned it up the first time.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/240stock.jpg

Valvecover of fury

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/240chainrattle5.jpg

I removed the upper timing chain guides due to the common rattling issue.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/240chainrattle7.jpg

....I actually performed a legitimate modification at one point too! TopSpeed Pro1 cat-back exhaust + mid-pipe resonator

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/topspdexhaust/topspd4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/topspdexhaust/exhinstalled1.jpg

Other then that I've removed the mechanical fan and installed Altima electric fans. There are some other things I can't remember but that is a jist of my 240's little life thus far.

The next chapter....

[Dopefish]

I was finally comfortable with my car's appearance and was looking at paint in the future but had been happy just driving it as was. However, due to an accident leaving OSW, I would have to expel much more moneys again...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/fuckzenki1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/fuckzenki2.jpg

...and I happened upon a good deal that matched what it would have cost to fix my existing front-end so I decided to 'upgrade'.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/strawberry2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/strawberry3.jpg

I dropped my car off at the shop and they started work. My front-end is now better then it was when I bought the car as there was still some residual damage on the passenger side that they fixed too. I wish I had a pic of the lower driver-side framerail as it was compressed from a 6" section to a 3" section at the core support which was bending everything else out of place. Thankfully no damage near the suspension or behind it, all cosmetic. With the front straight the new parts can start to go on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/240facelift.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/240facelift1.jpg

However, the fiberglass fenders that came with the front-end are utter shit, don't fit at the a-piller, don't fit the hood, don't fit at the lights and are narrower then my factory fenders so they wont clear my wheels. W...T...F... No problem says my body guy and he gets to work, he is making fenders from the remains of my original ones and so far it is coming along really good. The great thing is that when these are done they'll be just as strong as OEM since they are made from the same metal, unlike the fiberglass that if someone leaned on it would shatter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/fenders1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/fenders2.jpg

Gotta finish the wiring up for the new headlamps (I did the passenger side last night). I apologize for the newer pics as they all came from my camera-phone and I keep forgetting to bring my real camera. He says the car will be ready for paint by Friday and painted Saturday but I told him no rush considering the amount of work being done.

[Dopefish]

I finished wiring up the headlamps today,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/IMAGE_32.jpg

Another bonus that came bundled with the rest of the front-end:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/IMAGE_30.jpg

I have both 6000k and 12000k bulbs, I'll be using the 6000k but I'll keep the 12000k ones around just in case.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/IMAGE_31.jpg

Here is some more work on the fenders, combining the originals with the fiberglass tips of the 'S14.5 conversion fenders' to shape everything out for the lights.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/IMAGE_33.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/IMAGE_34.jpg

Test fitting the headlamp with the new buckets cut into the core support as well as assuring the wiring all fits and functions properly. It is sagging a little as only one bracket is holding it up out of the three as well as an additional bolt on the core support itself that will be used in the end.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/IMAGE_35.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/IMAGE_37.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/IMAGE_38.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/IMAGE_36.jpg

That's all for now, hopefully the fenders will be done tomorrow, the brackets for the bumper center and headlamps should be done by then too and then all that'll be left is paint.

[posdriftin]

wow comin along nice...

[tangch]

nice. yeah, you definitely need to make brackets that will bolt to the bottom of the headlight also while you have the car in body shop. If you don't, the headlight will shake crazy while you are on the street. I had that problem, bothered me a lot.

[Dopefish]

My list is getting shorter... the engine is back together, wires are all sealed up, new battery terminals, soon I'll have an Optima red top in place of the small battery I've been using, and the bumper is done.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/fenders39.jpg

Still to do:
-Finish fender tips
-Headlamp brackets
-Middle bumper bracket
-Modify bumper reinforcement + add material to strengthen the to-be weakened areas.
-Polish headlamp lenses

[devonkyle77]

i have front black leather s14 seats if you want them.
do you still have the trunk lid without a spoiler?

[EJ253]

awesome

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[slideways2004]

the r33 cluster is cool

[Sag3r]

Damn thats looking real good!

[Dopefish]

i have front black leather s14 seats if you want them.
do you still have the trunk lid without a spoiler?

Sadly no, I still have the white one with the spoiler though.

What are you looking to get for the seats?

[devonkyle77]

wanted to sell those whole set together, front and rear but message me on aim, we can work something out.

[Tops*]

Are you going to get new wheels with the S15 face? I don't think the mustang wheels will match the new face IMO (which doesn't matter to you, I know). The bubbly look of the zenki headlights seem to compliment the bubbly look of the mustang wheels well, but with the edgy, more aggressive look of the S15 front, I don't think the mustang wheels will match.

Reminds me of Tokyo Drift. How they put the RB from the S15 in the fastback on Volk GT-7's. What a movie...

Good luck with the rest of the work.

[blu808]

lol and high five on your license plate, 5 lug and guage cluster.

But seriously. Mustang wheels and a s15 front is sooo 3 years ago.

[qwikspool]

looking nice. change your rims to match the s15 front. keep up the good work:bigok:

[drftkng951]

good luck on this...
those wheels do not look so bad on your car but those center caps need to go....

[Dopefish]

lol and high five on your license plate, 5 lug and guage cluster.

But seriously. Mustang wheels and a s15 front is sooo 3 years ago.


Man, everyone hates on the Bullitts. They work well with the Zenki styling, but since you all are complaining about them so much I'll go ahead and ruin the surprise. I have three 03' 350z 'track edition' wheels, just need one more to complete the set. ..and sorry for not being up with 240 fashion, three years ago I was driving a FD. ;)

I do agree that the Bullitt's don't match the S15 front, they don't really match the S-chassis at all except with the Zenki front that is sort of similar to the SN95 Mustangs.

[Tops*]

Damn mang, people got pretty harsh up in here about your new S15 face and your mustang wheels lol. I just wanted to see what was up and everyone else just cut you down like a tree in the forest. Nice choice with the wheels. I want a set of 06+ (I think) set of Z wheels...

[blu808]

Run whatever you have that works for your budget. Im just saying when you can get some gangster wheels.

[ixfxi]

ghetto buildup.

car looks too slapped together for my taste.

like the gauge cluster tho

[xblack240x]

I'm not gonna hate cause I haven't done anything compared to what you are doing... Keep us updated and good luck finding one more 'track edition' 350z wheel...

[Dopefish]

ghetto buildup.

car looks too slapped together for my taste.

like the gauge cluster tho

What's ghetto about it? The fact that my guy is building one-off fenders for me from the OEM ones and only using the cheap fiberglass models as a template? The all OEM upgrades to braking or improvements in handling via the suspension? Couldnt possibly be the OEM bumper, OEM headlamps and OEM-based hood or any of the OEM interior components that have been improved upon. Only portion I haven't considered is the engine swap (zOMG SR20 ghagahagaha!!!!!!111ONElim x>0 sin-(x)/x) ..in that regard the car will stay stock for awhile until I'm ready to sell my FD. At that point I'll be building a RB harness and swapping a RB in.

I'm not offended, I'm just trying to comprehend what is so ghetto about my car. It was a turd when I bought it, as most 240's are since people don't take care of them. Everything I've done has been in the manner of improving it's condition. If you don't agree with the wheels or choice in going with a S15 front, that is fine, but that hardly makes my car ghetto.

[graymaverick]

Good work, keep it up. And question. Im planning on doing a 5 speed swap in my 96 s14. I have a s13 tranny laying around. Do I really have to change the bell housing of the tranny?

[ManoNegra]

Good work, keep it up. And question. Im planning on doing a 5 speed swap in my 96 s14. I have a s13 tranny laying around. Do I really have to change the bell housing of the tranny?

No, only when using a KA tranny with an SR and vice-versa.

[KA24DESOneThree]

People bitch and moan about a buildup thread like this for the S13 but if it's an S14, they don't care?

There's no originality, just another 240 build.

I'm not trying to be a dick but I am trying to understand the lack of equity.

We need a dedicated build-up forum for all the build-up threads. We also need some rules before a build-up thread is allowed to be posted.

[tunerzimage]

Lookin good!

[ixfxi]

your exhaust is squashed
your license plate is blah
those headlamps are of the ricky chu era, and even back then - i still didnt think they matched the lines of the s14.
hid kits for the loss. amplification of RHD headlamps is a big no no in my book
rhd headlamps in the US - suck.

either way, i like your calipers.. just not a fan of the wheels/tires and work being done on the outside of your car. its not horrible, just not my style. dont take my opinion too much to heart, i'm an idiot - what do i know anyway

[Kuzumi]

where did you get the front end? looks like one a guy i knew had on it.

[Dopefish]

The weekend was kinda slow as some other cars required attention at the shop but there was some progress this afternoon.

The headlamp brackets are finished, the fender templates are mounted into place and some metal and fiberglass reinforcement has been added as well as we test fitted the bumper to make sure no adjustments would be needed to the passenger-side. The fitment is amazing so far, much better then some I've seen in the past where the headlamps are too far forward or the fender tips protrude out from behind the corner of the lamps.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/front39.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/front40.jpg

Barring delays, paint should come by Thursday.

[Dopefish]

your exhaust is squashed
your license plate is blah
those headlamps are of the ricky chu era, and even back then - i still didnt think they matched the lines of the s14.
hid kits for the loss. amplification of RHD headlamps is a big no no in my book
rhd headlamps in the US - suck.

either way, i like your calipers.. just not a fan of the wheels/tires and work being done on the outside of your car. its not horrible, just not my style. dont take my opinion too much to heart, i'm an idiot - what do i know anyway

-The exhaust will be fixed. I paid $40, for an exhaust that normally costs $450 all because of a slightly bent tip... it's going to cost me 20 minutes of time with a simple tool I have to repair it.
-Opinion, don't like my plate, it is a good thing it isn't on your car.
-Your opinion of the headlamps styling holds no bearing to the quality of the product, they are OEM Nissan parts, not eBay shit.
-HID kits are fine if they are of quality and aimed properly, all of which these will be. You assume that the projectors cannot be aimed, which they can be.

You may as well call 90% of Zilvia 'ghetto' as well considering the amount of Silvia-swapped cars. I could easily make the argument of SR20 swaps are FTL as they don't meet US emissions. I don't mind an opinion, but you are calling it 'ghetto' as opposed to 'not your style', which bridges the gap beyond opinion. Only one of your remarks is founded and is easily rectified, that being the exhaust.

I don't mind someone disliking my car because it isn't their style, hell I get shit all the time for the Mustang wheels, but they aren't driving it, I am. I'm sure your 240 is nice in your own way too, whether it is my style or not... we are all enthusiasts of the same cars. :)

[Dopefish]

where did you get the front end? looks like one a guy i knew had on it.

Came from Sam (EatSleepDriftFuk), he has gone S14 Kouki and I bought his S15 front. If this hadn't come along I'd of been in hot pursuit of the Kouki front with a Japanese OEM front bumper.

[ixfxi]

-Opinion, don't like my plate, it is a good thing it isn't on your car.

bukakke (from wiki): a group sex practice that features a man or woman being ejaculated on by multiple men.
bukakke (from urbandictionary): Variety of fetish that involves repeated ejaculation on a female by many (8 will do) men.

Some things are funny, others are just completely tasteless. While I consider myself to have a high tolerance for jokes and what not, having a plate that says bukkake is just wrong.

I'm sure your 240 is nice in your own way too, whether it is my style or not... we are all enthusiasts of the same cars.

but we're not all fans of bukkake, thats for sure!


-Your opinion of the headlamps styling holds no bearing to the quality of the product, they are OEM Nissan parts, not eBay shit.

My opinion, thats all. They dont belong on the S14, they belong on the S15. Though they do look a lot better on the S13 96-98...


-HID kits are fine if they are of quality and aimed properly, all of which these will be. You assume that the projectors cannot be aimed, which they can be.

HID kits will never be of quality, and the optic design of a RHD projector will never be that of a LHD projector. Its not an assumption, its a FACT; horizontal and verticle projector adjustments cannot make up for RHD optics. Furthermore, an H1 bulb will never be a D2S bulb, and vise-versa.


You may as well call 90% of Zilvia 'ghetto' as well considering the amount of Silvia-swapped cars.

Thats right, but with the increase in 240 owners its more like 97% nowadays.


I could easily make the argument of SR20 swaps are FTL as they don't meet US emissions.

Not at all. My SR-equipped car passed smog without a hicup, just paid to bypass the visual. With a good quality CAT, most well-maintained SR motors should pass with no problems.


I don't mind an opinion, but you are calling it 'ghetto' as opposed to 'not your style', which bridges the gap beyond opinion. Only one of your remarks is founded and is easily rectified, that being the exhaust.

Dont take this shit too much to heart, its just online criticism. Its probably because I'm rubbed the wrong way from some of the things you did to your car. With better research, you could've made some better decisions. Doesnt matter, you're only 22 once.... it doesnt have to be perfect, and it wont be perfect.

Maybe a few years from now, you'll be agreeing and reconsidering some of your mods.. especially the bukkake plate. ;-)

[Dopefish]

I think a 'BUKAKKE' plate would be hilarious, funny enough it's a Photoshop. ;) However, the guy with an ejaculating character penis as his 'location' would be the best official to ask when concerned with the tasteless, I'm sure.

Opinion and opinion.

The H1 and D2S is merely the designation to the chassis design, the core of the bulb is what determines its output waves, variance and initial direction of output. The reflector housing usually controls the beam and requires a different design to make use of an HID bulb compared to a standardized halogen bulb. Projectors however work on a unified design due to the parabolic lens so halogens and HID's will output the same pattern, only at different wavelengths due to the obvious difference in Kelvin.

As far as aiming the projector, the difference is merely a degree separation that can be accounted for with manual adjustment, as I mentioned previously. The projector lenses are not redesigned to compensate for this such as how a reflector housing would need to be.

It helps to have an optical engineer working two offices down from me at my work. ;)

Opinion.

I'm glad you are able to pass emissions with your SR20, for that reason I'd argue that CARB should legalize the swaps with strict control of emissions systems -- sadly they won't and would still fail you for visual inspections, what is the line between ghetto and illegal? Not that I'm judging, far from it as I support engine swaps, I just am curious as to your opinion on that.

I don't find my age has much to do with it, just personal taste, I'm sorry you don't agree with mine. I've owned a FD3S since 04' and outside of replacing the OEM badges due to aging, it received no visual modifications, it was suitable the way it was. Prior to that I've owned a Thunderbird and a S12 200sx inbetween among a few others. Honestly, my 240 was quite suitable as well, as a 'Zenki' but I put myself into an odd circumstance and a good deal came my way and now my car offends your taste. Of what age are you to speak so lowly of my own?

The plate in the pic is a chop, but I do have that on order, I suppose I enjoy being tasteless at times. :)

[blu808]

O shit. lmao. indian food lol. and haha to all the ramen. :love:

[ixfxi]

However, the guy with an ejaculating character penis as his 'location' would be the best official to ask when concerned with the tasteless, I'm sure.

Ejaculating or peeing? Looks like you already decided. Still, good observation. ;) But the point I was trying to make is that there is a difference between ascii on a forum and real life. You're going to get a lot of attention with a plate like that, be prepared.


Projectors however work on a unified design due to the parabolic lens so halogens and HID's will output the same pattern, only at different wavelengths due to the obvious difference in Kelvin.

>buzzer< WRONG. Projectors do not have a unified design, and there are differences as to how a halogen filament creates light vs arc tube. It's been beaten to death over and over again, read-on:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html


It helps to have an optical engineer working two offices down from me at my work. ;)

Yeah? Ask him why HID retrofit kits have been banned for sale in the US, and why vendors that sell such kits are subject to such heavy fines from the NHTSA? Ask him why reputable manufacturers like Hella, Osram, Sylvania dont offer retrofit kits for sale here in the States? Why is it that only Chinese manufacturers are making and selling these products? Then, ask him why no vendor is willing to stand behind their product. Probably because they arent in business long enough...


I'm glad you are able to pass emissions with your SR20, for that reason I'd argue that CARB should legalize the swaps with strict control of emissions systems -- sadly they won't and would still fail you for visual inspections, what is the line between ghetto and illegal? Not that I'm judging, far from it as I support engine swaps, I just am curious as to your opinion on that.

Because there's no easy way to grade a foreign motor that from the get-go, was not initially built and/or intended for the US-market. Cars for sale in the States have specific requirements, which I am sure you know. Doesnt matter if we're talking about lights, safety features (reinforcements and such), airbags, etc... the US has its own standards that not every country adopts. Now you want to change the rules? Its not going to happen.

Even when swapping to newer motors within the same manufacturer, which is permitted, you have to do the complete swap with emissions system in order for it to be compliant. Its still a lot of work, to have a US-spec motor that is newer and legal.

The Force is with you, young Skywalker. But you are not a Jedi yet.

[FaLKoN240]

O man, a guy arguing with Mike about lights.

[NeedCAforS13]

O man, a guy arguing with Mike about lights.

haha, I was thinking the same thing...

car's looking good kris :) I'm not a big fan of s15 fronts, but its sure come a lonnnng way since when I first saw it!

[Dopefish]

haha, I was thinking the same thing...

car's looking good kris :) I'm not a big fan of s15 fronts, but its sure come a lonnnng way since when I first saw it!

Haha, back in the day of tug boating parts for my S12! lol How's the M3 treating you?

[NeedCAforS13]

I love it. I got some BBS wheels for it this weekend, and it looks amazing. Haha.

[eds13]

Sean, you suck. lol

[RUTH'LESSDET]

what type of led lights did you use and how much???

[Dopefish]

...

I'm retracting my argument concerning the HID bulb into a halogen housing. The limitation seems to be more on the axial point, you can maintain horizontal but not vertical at the same time, or vise-versa. I'm going to try and source another S15 projector assembly so that we can measure the pattern against an Audi A4 projector I have to see what differences we may see.

I will still contend that the projector can be adjusted for LHD from RHD with ease.

If I manage to get a hold of a housing I'll let you know my results as I'm sure they'll peak your interest.

I'm in school for electrical engineering, not optical but it's an interesting learning experience...

[ixfxi]

I'm in school for electrical engineering, not optical but it's an interesting learning experience...

Well, I'm not in school. I'm in business, and have been for over 10 years now. Ever seen these headlamps?
http://clearcorners.com/products/nissan/240sx3/h_lamp1/

I participate on this forum for fun and enjoy talking trash with the rest of everyone. However, when I see things that are wrong, I dont hesitate to state my facts.

You seem like a cool cat and I wish you the best with your buildup. Doesnt hurt to have a more open mind, thats all. Like I said, the plate alone will get you enough attention.. both good and bad. In the long run, most people eventually opt to go with a more covert setup to avoid dealing with unecessary bullshit, again.. from both people and law enforcement.

If you want HID, either swap in RHD HID-spec optics or buy the expensive HID-spec S15 headlamps and have them modified. Either way, there is no simple solution at this point in time.. although I've been working on a few (hint hint).

Cheers,
Mike / ClearCorners.Com (Bukkake in yo'face, biatch)

[Dopefish]

Well, I'm not in school. I'm in business, and have been for over 10 years now. Ever seen these headlamps?
http://clearcorners.com/products/nissan/240sx3/h_lamp1/

I participate on this forum for fun and enjoy talking trash with the rest of everyone. However, when I see things that are wrong, I dont hesitate to state my facts.

You seem like a cool cat and I wish you the best with your buildup. Doesnt hurt to have a more open mind, thats all. Like I said, the plate alone will get you enough attention.. both good and bad. In the long run, most people eventually opt to go with a more covert setup to avoid dealing with unecessary bullshit, again.. from both people and law enforcement.

If you want HID, either swap in RHD HID-spec optics or buy the expensive HID-spec S15 headlamps and have them modified. Either way, there is no simple solution at this point in time.. although I've been working on a few (hint hint).

Cheers,
Mike / ClearCorners.Com (Bukkake in yo'face, biatch)

Oh wow, I didn't realize that was your site. Now I am impressed. lol I'm starting a site soon too -- just been a PITA working 55hrs a week, attending college, working on my car and doing wiring for my friends shop while still doing my own thing in between.

I do wiring conversions for engine swaps (SR, RB, etc ...maybe soon CA), but also do interior LED upgrades, like seen in the first pics. I need to update my images of the A/C panels as most of the LED's were just modified into the existing board but now I have a daughterboard done that goes inside the assembly that is much more rigid and offers more balanced lighting with SM-LED's.

I haven't ordered the plate yet, I figured I'd offload my necessity to one vanity plate before investing into another (TRINGLS on the FD). I'm rather set on it for the humor-sake but LEO's are a part I hadn't really considered up until now...

So there were OEM D2S housings for the S15? I've never seen these but now my interest is peaked. Considering the issues you've outlined and what my buddy at work mentioned after looking at the S15 projector, I am going to try some Audi projectors in the near future but for now the H1 conversion will have to do.

I do enjoy debate, especially when it offers a valid point that I may have missed before, although your 'ghetto' comments did raise the hairs on my neck a bit. lol

BTW, major update coming tonight. All new headlamp and bumper brackets that are very secure and allow for easy access to the lights still. Today will be spent mostly on prep work for paint.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/front41.jpg

The bumper was mounted but was taken back off to adjust for lower mounts. I'm contemplating modifying the existing underbody pan for the S15 front or just making a new one out of aluminum... the later is looking like the better choice.

[silnismo]

may i ask why you didn't use the oem headlight bracket already on the s15 headlights? just curious.

[Dopefish]

may i ask why you didn't use the oem headlight bracket already on the s15 headlights? just curious.

The inner brackets didn't come with my lights. I was looking at a set online and may swap over to them later but for now I'm content with the ones that were made. I've been meaning to stop by Enjuku for various reasons lately (I work two blocks from them) and they also have the OEM brackets from what I've been told, but I've just haven't really had time with everything else going on.

[Anto]

The OEM S15 HID projector is RHD, Frosted lens with a solid shield. You can't flip it from RHD to LHD.

On a plus note, the halogen S15 projector has a clear lens.

[Dopefish]

It's been a good day, but I'm tired as hell so on with the pics!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/front42.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/front43.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/front44.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/front45.jpg

Still have to reinforce the tips of the fenders and smooth them out, then the car will get smoothed out for paint.

...and for some reason this seemed appropriote to some of the discussion here, and happened to be first thing I thought of when I saw the car tonight.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/front45mm.jpg

[RUTH'LESSDET]

Well, I'm not in school. I'm in business, and have been for over 10 years now. Ever seen these headlamps?
http://clearcorners.com/products/nissan/240sx3/h_lamp1/

Mike ive been on your site a few time nice stuff but DAMN!!! your prices are outrageous...im not trying to say your work isn't top notch but damn everybody aint rich:rant2: (I want leds man)

[NeedCAforS13]

you get what you pay for. you want top quality shit, you gotta pay someone to do it well.

[smelly240]

i absolutely love his leds in the kouki 180 tails - i wish i could afford him to mod mine up -

[Dopefish]

UPDATE!

Bodywork: Done
Prep: Done
Paint: Done
Drooling: Done

All that is left is some curing time, a cut and buff and to put the lights and seals back in place.

Taped up and primered:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/paint01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/paint02.jpg

Three coats of base:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/paint03.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/paint04.jpg

First coat of clear (Three total once finished)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/paint05.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/paint06.jpg

For those that are curious, the paint is: AY0, Nissan Ruby Red Pearl.

Here are some of the various bits I got to finish it up:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/IMG_2020.jpg

[Justin Bernstein]

pics with no masking? Please?

[OurOnePassion]

That paint in fresh form is purdy. Ver' nice.

[wannabe_drifter]

^^^ Yea !!! gotta see it

[NeedCAforS13]

what color is the center of the hood?

[axiomatik]

Mike ive been on your site a few time nice stuff but DAMN!!! your prices are outrageous...im not trying to say your work isn't top notch but damn everybody aint rich:rant2: (I want leds man)

the prices are what they are because each piece is custom, hand-built. these aren't being cranked out of a factory in china.

[burnsauto]

compliments on the color choice :)

[silviavert]

nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dopefish]

Because I'm a dirty dirty tease, and so is my car....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/s145_tease_02.jpg

and the dirty secret of my hood:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/s145_tease_01.jpg

It's being buffed today, I'll give you guys the full hotness once it's all done and clean tonight. :D

[Dopefish]

This is the last pic for now... all cutting/buffing should be done tonight when I pick it up, this was taken with the other pics at about 1am last night. lawl

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/s145_tease_03.jpg

[RUTH'LESSDET]

the prices are what they are because each piece is custom, hand-built. these aren't being cranked out of a factory in china.
understandable but not affordable

[RUTH'LESSDET]

This is the last pic for now... all cutting/buffing should be done tonight when I pick it up, this was taken with the other pics at about 1am last night. lawl

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/s145_tease_03.jpg

sex on wheels

[Dopefish]

I sorta let you guys down on pics, but today has been a long one with Eid and all... Here are some from tonight but they aren't to the quality I hoped due to lack of location and time.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/eh_s145_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/eh_s145_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/eh_s145_3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/DopefishLives/240sx/s14_5/eh_s145_4.jpg

Lots more planned, but nothing exterior besides the 350z wheels that were already mentioned and some OEM sideskirts if I find a good deal. We've got about a quart of paint left for any future plans, like painting the engine bay for instance.... ;)

[P_856]

the car looks great

[White Comet]

2 questions why switch over the bellhousing when the 89-98 ka trannys are the same? and why use the s14 hood badge instead of the s15 lightening bolt? other than that looking good

[Dopefish]

2 questions why switch over the bellhousing when the 89-98 ka trannys are the same? and why use the s14 hood badge instead of the s15 lightening bolt? other than that looking good

The S14 has an additional sensor on the top of the bellhousing that monitors fluctuations in the crank rotation (indicative of misfires), while this is purely an emissions component and not necessary it can be benificial for tuning. The other benifit is that the bellhousing recieved several improvements in the webbing, making it an overall stronger case.

As for the hood badge, it was personal preferance, my car isnt a real S15, it's half and half. I wanted a blend that sort of hinted at both ends of the spectrum. That's why I have an S15 badge in the rear and a S14 badge up front.

[Irukandji]

m-e-h .

[fromxtor]

m-e-h .

I would have put aero on it and thrown on some aerocatches.

[heyitzalan]

wow, one hell of a "perfect" s15 headlight fitment on both hood and fenders. PROPS

[Bushido]

that mustang parked beside you is sweating your style.

[SlideWell]

i love stories =)
thats a lot of work youve done, props on that. i love the color you chose. as far as emissions...if you know the right people they are not an issue. honestly, how do you think some of us get our cars legal to drive on the streets? lol. in some states like WA, $200 is the max you have to spend on "trying" to get it fixed as well, then you may get a waiver. so thats that.
now you just have to make your car go as fast as it looks ;)

[burnsauto]

yeah i like how it came out...for some hacked up fenders...it came out really smooth, all the seems are nice and tight. congrats.

keep us informed on the powerplant you're throwing in.

[B Love]

Front came out really clean

[JRas]

why ditch the mustang wheels and go 350z? sounds like a downgrade to me

[shifteds14]

i just have to say its lookin good

[drftkng951]

clean car.....
if it was mine i'd put g35's 7 spoke wheels they have always been my favorite..
but its not my car.
it looks pretty kool how it is....
good job

[wannabe_drifter]

The job looks really good, Especially the "home made" fenders, which are really well done.
But personally I don't like that bumper really, I would definitely have put another one with side skirts and rear valences.

But then again, this is really easy to tell when its not about your wallet...
And it is also not my car ...

So then good job on a well done car.

[Gjohnson7]

why ditch the mustang wheels and go 350z? sounds like a downgrade to me

:confused: Are you serious??? Guess I'm just partial.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2664000-2664999/2664385_55_full.jpg


http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2664000-2664999/2664385_54_full.jpg

[mr_240sx]

i dont know im not a fan of those mustang wheels ...... those nissna wheels are nicer imho

[Tops*]

^^^ I didn't know that Rays was a downgrade...or ricer.

Car turned out really clean. The fitment is amazing.

I learned a lot more about HID's too.

[EJ253]

not diggin the wheels, but its your car

great job on the fabrication! it looks great

[shifteds14]

fittment looks superb everything lines up minty! nice s14

[powersteeringless180sx]

lol awesome license plate haha. nice looking conversion. now get some aero and a set of wheels w/ gangster fitment.