Thao's S13 Coupe

[matts13vert]

I've been meaning to make a thread for my girl's new project, but we haven't had the time. I'll try to keep it short, post pictures, and links to her videos below.

Basically, she got this BARE coupe shell for free from Max (CleanAndLegit) in November 2011. Within the first month, we got all the body work done and painted at home. Next, we pieced together all the interior, suspension (Stance coilovers, 5-lug), and parts for her motor rebuild.

We pulled a few all-nighters to put together the motor and finally dropped it in last weekend. Now, we just have to finish painting her front end and the rest of the kit.

Our goal is to get most of it done for Formula Drift in Long Beach.. Other mods and upgrades will come as soon as she saves up. Eventually, she'll be learning to drift in this car. We'll keep you updated as the car comes along. Enjoy.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111105/b_004357.jpg
Prepping for paint with our good friend, Captain Morgan. :)

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111112/b_115359.jpg
Engine bay is done! The color is called "Artic White".

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111118/b_001330.jpg
Getting the rest of the body ready for paint.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111118/b_152017.jpg
READY!

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111118/b_162619.jpg
Primered.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111121/b_104231.jpg
Artic white & clear coat is done! :)

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111122/b_020557.jpg
Interior is almost complete. Just need a nice dash.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111122/b_135335.jpg
Taillights from our good friend, Zach. :)

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111129/b_165005.jpg
Getting ready to cut her rear bumper.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111129/b_164758.jpg
Using my bumper as a guide.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111201/b_134118.jpg
Goodbye stock suspension! Picked up these Stance coils from Zach as well.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111227/b_184935.jpg
Test fitting my AME TM02's on her car. Got the DMAX style hood from a guy on Zilvia.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20111228/b_170214.jpg
New wheels! They're custom MB Drifters without the holes. ;)

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120108/b_165640.jpg
Test fitting the BN kit on my vert. ;]

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120113/b_162737.jpg
Rescued this puppy on the way to the bank. >_<

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120201/b_111336.jpg
New goodies for me & her.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120216/b_141011.jpg
Three rebuilds coming soon!

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120227/b_075609.jpg
Ali's Machine Shop in Signal Hill. Dropped it off Monday. Got it back on the same Friday.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120303/b_204828.jpg
Spent a whole weekend putting her motor back together.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120303/b_184828.jpg
Plasti gauging all the bearings.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120303/r90_b_185113.jpg
Sup! Our good friend Jeremy helping with engine assembly.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120304/b_123308.jpg
All clearances good. Crank installed.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120304/r90_b_145353.jpg
Checking the thrust clearance.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120304/r90_b_202611.jpg
Installing the stupid clip.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120304/b_213329.jpg
Dropping the pistons and rods into their bores.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120304/b_214822.jpg
Torqued and cleaned!

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120304/b_235545.jpg
ARP head studs and Felpro head gasket installed.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120305/b_013200.jpg
Head, 248/248 cams, and timing chain installed.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120307/b_145308.jpg
My 350z clutch on the left. Thao's baby clutch on the right.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120306/b_171115.jpg

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120308/b_232716.jpg

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120309/b_005815.jpg
She's ready!

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120309/b_163753.jpg
Mating the transmission.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120309/b_185656.jpg
Powertrain in, ready to go. Brakes and clutch bled.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120310/b_234826.jpg
Intake manifold installed.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120309/b_005703.jpg
Installing new lower control arms and PBM tension rods from Jeremy.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120309/b_005734.jpg
Whoop there she is.

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120309/b_160600.jpg
All we have left to do is prep and paint the front end and kit.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120312/b_173900.jpg
Aerocatch install.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120313/b_172854.jpg
That's how she stands for now. Hopefully finishing up the kit and front end by the end of this week.



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Thao's NEW S13 Coupe Project (Part 1/4) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gii_UyTx1GQ)

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Thao's S13 Coupe Update (Part 2/4) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwKCAw5Ki5I)

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Thao's S13 Coupe Update (Part 3/4) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7CEcbI7czw)


UPDATE!

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Thao's S13 Walkaround (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvTOeAPVxbo)

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Thao's S13 Coupe Update (Part 4/4) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm4mbw98Lcw)

[97_kouki]

built is coming along pretty dope...! keep up the good work...! cant wait to see the finish project...!

[Tearlessj]

Thao was my ex girlfriends name. haha She was nothing like yours.

[Trinidrift3]

lol im sub'd to you on youtube. great build

[revert]

Nice what did u use for the paint?

[project-D180]

niice!!.......

[airhead]

NICE. what gun, air compressor, and air filter set up did you use?

[Edwin562]

Good job Matt, hope she enjoys the car as much I enjoyed watching the vids and seeing the process of this build. Hopefully once im done with my build we can all chill.

[ManoNegra]

Good build, you've come a long way
we also use Ali's shop for the majority of our motor preps

[va240dude]

I'm liking it...

[NismoTuner21]

Sick! Looks good man. I need to find a girl like yours lol

[hobbs]

Like the car, guessing you guys kept the dog?

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120113/b_162737.jpghttp://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120309/b_160600.jpg

[OBEEWON]

Nice build.

I'm glad I don't have a girl that is into cars though.

[ixfxi]

Take notes people........................

^^^^ THIS...
qualifies as a build thread.

ThumbsUP


Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice:
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120309/b_160600.jpg

[pacotaco345]

Take notes people........................

^^^^ THIS...
qualifies as a build thread.

ThumbsUP


Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice:
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120309/b_160600.jpg

Haha I was about to say this is cooler than that other girl's build thread...

[godrifttoday]

Dam zilvia politics

[ship2236]

So far so good. Keep us posted

[OutlawLui]

Nice, im fixing up a teg for my wife..just did a b20 swap on hers

[babyjesus]

haha on the third vid, I don't think i've ever seen anybody pull the throttle cable through vents on a hood...that's pimp! pretty happy this car went to a good home.

sweet new dog btw.

[CleanAndLegit]

sickkk mannn props to you and thao and helping friends, hopefully we kick it soon man!

[matts13vert]

built is coming along pretty dope...! keep up the good work...! cant wait to see the finish project...!

Thanks, we'll keep this thread updated! Finish project will probably make it out to Formula Drift LB! See you there?!

lol im sub'd to you on youtube. great build

I appreciate the sub! :D

Nice what did u use for the paint?

I can't remember the brands, but I will look for the reciepts and get back to you. :)

built is coming along pretty dope...! keep up the good work...! cant wait to see the finish project...!

Thanks we will!

NICE. what gun, air compressor, and air filter set up did you use?

Harbor freight gun and 5 gallon compressor.. it's small.. but with some skill, it can get the job done nicely.

Good job Matt, hope she enjoys the car as much I enjoyed watching the vids and seeing the process of this build. Hopefully once im done with my build we can all chill.

I'm sure she will Edwin. For sure man soon enough!

Good build, you've come a long way
we also use Ali's shop for the majority of our motor preps

Thanks! Yea Ali is a great guy.. I'm happy I went to him.

Sick! Looks good man. I need to find a girl like yours lol

I'm sure they're out there lol.

Like the car, guessing you guys kept the dog?

Yes, we kept the free dog and the free car :P She's growing extremely fast and no longer the height of the skirts. :D Here's a current pic.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420159_340937969285328_100001073846338_952915_9046 250_n.jpg



Take notes people........................

^^^^ THIS...
qualifies as a build thread.

ThumbsUP


Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice:
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120309/b_160600.jpg

Haha thanks! We really appreciate it.

Haha I was about to say this is cooler than that other girl's build thread...

That's not nice. :P

So far so good. Keep us posted

Will do.

Nice, im fixing up a teg for my wife..just did a b20 swap on hers

Nice, I hope all goes well with it!

haha on the third vid, I don't think i've ever seen anybody pull the throttle cable through vents on a hood...that's pimp! pretty happy this car went to a good home.

sweet new dog btw.

Yes, that hood is awesome!

sickkk mannn props to you and thao and helping friends, hopefully we kick it soon man!

Thanks again, Max! I'm sure we will see you soon. ;)

[matts13vert]

Quick walk around video.
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[240 sideways]

Sub'd. Best build thread I've seen on Zilvia, and i lurk ALOT. Adorable dog :3, thanks for poppin' my post cherry. if you're aware of anyone else giving away a 240 shell or selling one for cheap, lemme know.

[ixfxi]

Haha I was about to say this is cooler than that other girl's build thread...

fuckers crucify me for talking shit in the other thread, then agree with me in this one. :-P

for all you punk bitches: pay careful attention to this thread, grab a fucking pen and take notes.




Nice, im fixing up a teg for my wife..just did a b20 swap on hers

uhm... yeah.



no one cares.





Quick walk around video.
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edit: that fan looks fucking scary, put a shroud on that bitch.

[airhead]

5 gallon air compressor?!? Did you paint one panel at a time? props

[pacotaco345]

fuckers crucify me for talking shit in the other thread, then agree with me in this one. :-P

Not the first time and probably not the last time its gonna happen. I'm just a confused teenager finding his way in life :hide: lol

[benz88]

Nice build, but do yourself and her a favor and take that fram filter off. I've had 2 come apart and toss mesh outside the hole into the motor.

[Vicious Beaner!]

nice matt looking real nice! gl

[Darren]

hope all that work got ya some brownie points!!

she should be happy, looks really good

[tricky_ab]

It's looking great so far...I'll be following this build :)

[Pandadub92]

Hawt <3

:jerkit:

[matts13vert]

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120315/b_215658.jpg
Patching up the old hole on the hood.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120315/b_223247.jpg
Fiberglass is NOT fun to work with. :(

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120315/b_224134.jpg
We cut the rear bumper to shorten and fit...

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120316/b_142911.jpg
Fiberglassed it back together..

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120316/b_153313.jpg
Almost done with the rear bumper, just gotta sand it down and paint it.

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120319/b_181124.jpg
The hole has been covered and sanded down as well.. Very smooth!

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120319/b_180522.jpg
Before..

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120319/b_182702.jpg
Cleaned and prep all'd.. ready for primer!

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120319/b_191750.jpg
After picture sucks.. Just did a layer of primer because I had to rush to class. I'll continue with the fenders and rear bumper sometime this week and update with better pics. She's coming along very nicely!

[rbeast]

i really like this build thread, i'll definitely be following it here on the east coast

[STL240SXDRIFT]

Subscribed...looks good

[Frozenghost_S13]

Awesome job! I wish I had the knowledge, skills, and time to do all of that on my own. Doesn't help that I don't have any friends who could teach me how.

[S-Nation S13]

Nice job very nice job

[tapdeznutz]

nice to see peeps in the LB still into 240sx's :)

[SoulAmazing]

nice mang:D

[blusx]

Build looking good

[matts13vert]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/540789_3215646783441_1034460018_32765805_191090122 _n.jpg
A better picture after primer.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/547131_3220969836514_1034460018_32767729_715723334 _n.jpg
A preview of the front end as we're working on the fenders right now!

[tapdeznutz]

are you doing your primering/painting in the garage with paint gun or rattle can?

[OuTLaVvZ]

looking real good. just like ur vert too.hope too see both one day around

[s13 @ fullboost]

soo dope awesome job love the color of the valve cover !!!

[matts13vert]

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120321/b_135218.jpg
These were my old fenders. :')

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120321/b_135233.jpg
BEFORE.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120321/b_173418.jpg
Freshly primered a few minutes ago. We're waiting for it to dry now.


are you doing your primering/painting in the garage with paint gun or rattle can?
In my car port with a paint gun.

looking real good. just like ur vert too.hope too see both one day around
Thanks, you'll see us around this summer!

soo dope awesome job love the color of the valve cover !!!
Thanks man.. Just finished primering the fenders.

[JasianBlazin]

coming along very nicely.

[s13silvia_R]

Good work Matt, can't wait to see the finish product.
How's the vert coming along?

[matts13vert]

Quick update on Thao's coupe..
http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120324/b_112605.jpg
The front end is done.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120401/b_193515.jpg
The rear bumper took days to finish..

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120402/b_181458.jpg
Fiberglassed and Bondo the three rear pieces back together.

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120405/b_202422.jpg
The last of her kit is finally being painted!! We're almost ready for Formula Drift!

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120406/b_164549.jpg
HKS High Power

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526004_10150714400496897_676121896_9286090_5505907 96_n.jpg
Here she is..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/539036_10151481790630051_717270050_23686094_505351 461_n.jpg
Yes, my vert is resurrected as well.. but that's a different story. ;)

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/987736/20120408/b_093714.jpg
Her first showcase & award.. guess which one is hers? :)

[YannG]

awsome thread! gorgeous cars.... :)

great work!

[HiddenCharacter]

So sick, congrats on the hard work paying off.

[Om1kron]

cool thread dude.

[WhiteZenki23]

i like the car nice work

[STL240SXDRIFT]

Nice work...hood is sick

[daftphunk]

Nice build.

I'm glad I don't have a girl that is into cars though.

All of this is true!!

[mike_holes]

great build...

[airhead]

nice meeting you guys!
good work man, the coupe looks 100x better in person.

[S-Nation S13]

Nice looking coupe..coupe love!!

[SoulAmazing]

congrats mang

[matts13vert]

Her latest update video. This will probably be one of the last videos for a while until she saves up upgrade more parts. :)

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[c_mancuyas8]

Nice job Matt!

[JdmDrift4Food]

Where the hell can I get those Mb Drifters!? (: Great job on the builds. Wish my girl would be that into cars (:

[OutlawLui]

Hey bro, what is that circle thing you used to patch up the old wholes for the hood pins? and were can i get it? i put hood pins on my car and now i regret it so i want to fix my hood :(, thanks

[kasted]

remember seeing one of these cars get stuck after FD:LB

haha

[oishi]

wow great build!

[matts13vert]

Where the hell can I get those Mb Drifters!? (: Great job on the builds. Wish my girl would be that into cars (:

Best guess is through America's tires. Haha no you don't.

Hey bro, what is that circle thing you used to patch up the old wholes for the hood pins? and were can i get it? i put hood pins on my car and now i regret it so i want to fix my hood :(, thanks

It's fiberglass cloth, you can get it at your local autozone or Walmart. Fairly easy to use, you need cloth and resin.

remember seeing one of these cars get stuck after FD:LB

haha

Lol it was this coupe.

wow great build!

Thanks!

[Damado93]

Ive seen the video of this dewd..

super packing nice!

[DR.EVIL]

Nice!!!!!!!!