1st car, Slowly but surely S13

[Chicago]

So my dad and I bought this car back in late November early December. My first car and my first 240 bone stock except for q45 front calipers and drilled and slotted rotors in the front and it was on eibach springs this is how it looks not to bad and pretty clean :w00t:
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[poundit]

very clean car. What are your plans with it? Please dont say drift car its to clean for that

[Chicago]

very clean car. What are your plans with it? Please dont say drift car its to clean for that
im only 16 so the build will be slow but i have plans for a jdm look not RHD just type-x jdm look. I dont want it to be a drift car but i'd like to slide it everyone now and then just for fun.

[Chicago]

I was a dumb teen and burnt my clutch drifting so into the garage she goes around janurary
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After about 2 weekends of working on the car the clutch was replaced with just an exedy OEM spec clutch and was back out on the streets
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Next on my list was to get suspension....but again I wasn't thinking and bought and origin kit for $300 beat up of course lol sold it after a couple months of just sitting in the garage cause I liked how clean the car looks stock. So in June I bought my car a brand new set of Stance Super Sport coilovers for $800 that still need to be put in and will soon.

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I'm picking up the new wheels friday! after saving up since I got the coils pick up lots of shifts at work.....bye social life hello wheels :boink:

[poundit]

nice choice on the coilovers. What wheels you looking at getting

[Chicago]

Thanks and Square G6 with tires 18x9.5 +12

[Big Zee]

those will fit the fronts just fine!!
not normally a fan of red S13's but I like yours. it looks like the previous owners weren't afraid of clay bars and keeping the paint in good shape

[Chicago]

Up close the paint is scratched being the OEM red and being a 1990 car so it has hairline scratches but no peeling :)

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[Reece]

Damn. That first picture in the first post is beautiful.

Gorgeous car. Looks so clean. For some reason I like the look of Sentra wheels on Pignose S13s.

Again, gorgeous. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this, so far it seems like you know what you're doing and you're buying good shit which is awesome. Subbed.

[Slippin'eight-nine]

Wow! Nice score for a first car! Keep it clean and enjoy!

[employee.of.the.month.]

Simple but clean. Can't go wrong with stance coilovers either. I want to see how this thing turns out to be like.

[Chicago]

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I'll have pictures up this weekend of the car on the new shoes and on the coils hopefully and this is a slow build I work a minimum wage job but try to as many hours in so you might want to sub ton the post to keep updated haha. Really appreciate the good feedback!

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[Chicago]

Yesterday was a big day in the build you can say. Finally was able to afford some wheels for the car less than 100 miles on them bought from a friend The last picture is just a test fitment before the coilovers im putting them on tomorrow. But enough talk here are the wheels.
Size/info:
Rims- 18x9.5 +12 all round


Tires- 215/35/18

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[Chicago]

Big update!!! got the coilovers on and wheels on! Didnt want to put on coilovers till i got some wheels to go on along with them. so on monday got to work with help from my cousin and rolled my rear fenders and put the coils on and same with the front cept no roll.. i liked how it turned out rears are maxed out front are almost maxxed need to take of a collar i already took off one so with 2 of them off i should go lower enough here's the car.
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[7x13]

I am jelly.

Nice find for your 1st car.
keep it going

[666lawlz]

Keep on keeping on brother. Your off to a awesome start, I got my first 240 when I was 15, im about to be 18 and ive owned 28 of them lol, not including my trucks, 2 bmws, Passat, 2 cressidas and an 2 s12's haha. Your doing it way better than I was on my first car!

[zooopreme]

im about to be 18

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[666lawlz]

You caught me. im 22, and a serial rapist at that. Hid yo kids.

[AddictingXD]

not bad, basically going down the same path, subbed

[zooopreme]

You caught me. im 22, and a serial rapist at that. Hid yo kids.

If you're 22 or 18, shame on you for having the spelling ability of a 2 year old child.

[z31na2t]

Needs a lip. Clean car though.

[Chicago]

Thanks I'm looking for a lip around here

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[tanltsilvy]

Clean car man. Prob what mine used to look like a long time ago haha

[drftx]

Good start not digging the wheels though

[Chicago]

Why? I got a handful of people who say the same

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[Flicktitty]

Why? I got a handful of people who say the same

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Car looks good, especially for a 16 year olds first build.

I think the "complaint" you're getting on the wheels is that they are replica/knockoff/cheap wheels and not "baller" wheels. But if you like them thats all that matters. It's alot better then what most of us where driving/building when we were 16.

[Chicago]

That's what I was thinking...oh well my next wheel set up will be work equips planning on a type-x conversion too but I have a minimum was job so it'll be a while

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[Chicago]

Or vs-xx

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[Chicago]

a week ago got the entire re-paint done by me and my dad original OEM red color I say it turned out good for not being in the booth
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[erik05v]

looks good came out pretty clean

[Reece]

Looks fantastic! Now all you need is a lip.

[big_tuna]

Looks awesome! I want to see more pics!!

[TheFresHesT]

Damn super clean looking keep up the good work

[wattupbaii]

whered you buy the coils

[poundit]

that new paint looks tits. Car is looking great

[Hatemy7]

beautiful!! good progress

[EmpyreS13]

Wow beautiful start.

[Chicago]

I got the coils locally. Thanks everyone I'm saving money for type-x or real wheels right now more than half way there

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[t's!]

looking good from jump street! keep it up man!

[juhd]

cant wait to see where you go from here dude. by the way, are you running any spacers? or do the wheels clear everything just fine? planning to pick up the wheels.

[Chicago]

Nope no spacers 18x9.5 +12 215/35/18 tires I have rolled fenders and a little pull

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[LuckyRPS13]

Looks great, If I had to do it over again and wanted to go a different route than my S13.5 I would do OEM Type X Clone, but LHD. I am tempted to do that with my vert, But S13 Silvia OEM Aero so nice too.

Keep up the great work.

[Chicago]

Thanks, i hope to have full oem type x aero by march

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[Oakville]

That looks great man, really nice job. Paint looks sa-weet..I am jelly!

[R_Rod_s13]

It looks good I always like seeing a nice and simple 240

[Edwin562]

sweet paint job! Heading to the right direction.

[juvi22003]

Great progress, i would also change the wheels later down the road, but it works for now.

[d_nice]

yea man looks good so far. love the color

[Chicago]

Yeah the wheels are going to swapped out once I get the money lookin at some works right now, thanks its the oem red lol

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[izzy-]

I saw you hit a bmw on facebook. Looked like he was towing you?

[Reece]

I saw you hit a bmw on facebook. Looked like he was towing you?

Fuck... :(

[izzy-]

Fuck... :(

It was a tap

[Chicago]

Nope haha close call tho the car is fine :) the battery gave up on me that night he was towing me tho


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[Chicago]

Sorry for the really slow build but some other things came up lending money losing money blah blah but this is how the car sits as of now just plastidip the wheels white for a cleaner look I think personally 7034470346


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[gbaby2089]

Lip and wheels look gross.

[Chicago]

Lip and wheels look gross.


Thanks.


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[BiG MiKE86]

Nice and clean! Good stuff

[Standard]

nice job so far man, keep it up

[tibado26]

Build looks great man. Keep up the good work.


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[Chicago]

Thanks guys big things to come this year starting September but till then I'm gonna try and build up some money to kick start it sooner


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[Chicago]

Update: got a good deal on a set of Kouki tails from a friend couldn't pass it up :) [emoji106]71925


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[whatsderftings13]

I like where your going so far man! You've turned me from a lurker and making my first post lolol I'm definitely painting my wheels white now. Keep it up!

[Chicago]

I like where your going so far man! You've turned me from a lurker and making my first post lolol I'm definitely painting my wheels white now. Keep it up!

Thanks man! Hopefully the car will be finished next year before I finish high school



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[Apex Eight]

Damn that is clean. Looks like you guys did a great job with the paint and I love the black roof. How did you get the black "trim" line that goes around the car? Is it paint or the OEM sticker stuff?

[Chicago]

Damn that is clean. Looks like you guys did a great job with the paint and I love the black roof. How did you get the black "trim" line that goes around the car? Is it paint or the OEM sticker stuff?


The roof is still red haha it's like the oem sticker thing, but for the front bumper it was kinda peeling so we used electrical tape haha


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[Chicago]

Ok so I've kinda been MIA but time to update you guys with some things I got for the car! Looks like July was my month :) I picked up a type x wing and the OEM 3 piece valances for the 240 and the valances are super mint! Thanks to a fellow zilvian. And of course I already started prepping it as for the valances not yet :( laziness is a bitch haha but that's it for now guys! 73475
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[whatsderftings13]

Are you going for full type x aero?
Is it bad my goal's to finish my car before I get out of high school too..? lol

[Chicago]

Are you going for full type x aero?
Is it bad my goal's to finish my car before I get out of high school too..? lol


Yup hopefully by September I'll have the full aero. It's not a bad goal! I'm moving into senior year I'm august and putting it away in the winter so I'll have so much time for finish aero and getting new wheels by then


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[whatsderftings13]

Yup hopefully by September I'll have the full aero. It's not a bad goal! I'm moving into senior year I'm august and putting it away in the winter so I'll have so much time for finish aero and getting new wheels by then


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My only issue is having to daily this pos... Luckily I don't have much a life outside of school and working so I got time to finish it lol
Best of luck man!

[Chicago]

My only issue is having to daily this pos... Luckily I don't have much a life outside of school and working so I got time to finish it lol

Best of luck man!


This car is my daily too, i don't got another one haha and thanks man! Good luck to you too!


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[da_crew10]

Reminds me of me, good job thus far homie.

[Chicago]

I say it turned out good for not being in the boothhttp://ashley.vjcomputer.com/02.jpg
haha why the rolly eyes?

Reminds me of me, good job thus far homie.
Thanks more to come!

[KevinAndrew]

I love this build its so simple and so clean. Keep us all updated!

[angel mkiv]

Once you go full type x are you still gonna keep the red?

[Chicago]

Once you go full type x are you still gonna keep the red?
Yup I'm still going to have the same color



I love this build its so simple and so clean. Keep us all updated!


Thank you! Glad to hear people are liking the car just as much as I am :)

[Chicago]

Bought some sideskirts oem type x for the 240 today and gonna get them on Sunday! Perfect condition and for only 200! Talk about lucky!?

[Chicago]

Got the skirts a little bit faster than expected and they are in PERFECT condition! So stoked! Now all I need is the front bumper 73970

[DILLONDILLONDILLON!]

wow dude good deal!! looks to be in great condition. its a shame i work for nissan and ordered brand new oem ones and because they stopped production .I got one of the last sets after starting back up production. the front mudguards alone were 130$ each. but good find buddy! cant wait to see some good photos of this thing.

[tougefactory]

OEM type X....yum

[Chicago]

OEM type X....yum


Yes! Yum indeed!

[Chicago]

put the valances and skirts just to see how it looks and i cant wait to put the wing on and get my front bumper! http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/Skateatoz/e4abe8a2-d065-4b37-8086-a8e241b6de7c_zpsb5a4a44c.jpg (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/Skateatoz/media/e4abe8a2-d065-4b37-8086-a8e241b6de7c_zpsb5a4a44c.jpg.html)

[whatsderftings13]

This build's making me too jealous, looks so good. Loving that wheel fitment :naughty:

[wild7driftboy]

damn bro this build is bad ass, same color as my first one when i was 17 good job bro ima follow this build

[Chicago]

Thanks to both of you! I wasn't to much of a fan of the red but it's growing on me

[Chicago]

Time has come! Didn't want to start painting till I had everything but I'm going to start anyway I have the wing primed and everything else is getting painted today! Prepping now, more pictures to come in the next couple hours!
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[Chicago]

Painted! I love fresh paint :) 7447474475

[Chicago]

Just got this in a coupe days ago from a zilvia member all oem besides the rep lip. Just needs to be painted and it'll go right on!
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[Clutch Dog]

Hurry up and install it already :P

This makes me feel old but at the same time happy. Im only 24 but ive been through like 9 cars since my first... a 93 240sx black hatch.. this reminds me alot of those times

bro, promise me you wont sell the nisssan for a subaru ( i did)
But after 5 years of mustangs, bmw e36's and even a porsche, Im back in an 95 s14 se.....
you wont get more smiles per dollar then an S chassis. believe me I tried. (though that e36 m3 was damn good)

[ray_dizzle33]

Looks good kid.. Props on picking up and sticking with the the oem aero.. Keep up the good work!

[Chicago]

Thanks clutch dog! I love this car to much to even think about letting it go haha
Ray thanks! I told myself I'd get it all before I turned 18 and I got it! Lol next week is my birthday and I'd say this a pretty good present to myself lol


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[Clutch Dog]

Keep it up bud. I have the hardest problem in the world right now. I have a concord grey s14 and want to get some rims for it.. nothing looks quite right on a faded purple car

[Chicago]

Thanks man! Should be seeing an update soon on it! And get that thing painted!


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[whatsderftings13]

Hey man, I've been looking into getting those same wheels and wanted to know if you had to pull your rears? I read were you said you rolled them but no pull, i keep hearing that i'd need a pull and hearing that I wouldn't. Thanks man!

[Chicago]

I didn't pull them. They fit fine for me


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[Chicago]

Okay so im getting closer and closer to finishing up the type-x kit but I managed to get the bumper paint and put on and the one side skirt im doing the rest today! I also did some upgrades to the lights! LED fogs, LED Turn Signal/Marker lights and HID headlights Hi/Lo. I have to say im real satisfied with he lighting!
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[vJilly]

not sure I like those wheels with that bumper. but I'm sure you got some nice wheels in order. can't wait to see it finished


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[Alan240sx]

This is beautiful. I'm really thinking about picking up a hatch after I'm finished with my coupe. Type X aero is just so nice

[Edwin562]

So you converted the original turn signals into fogs? how is the output? I always wondered and was tempted to do to my kouki but never had the nerve to do it.

[Chicago]

Yup Edwin you got it! I like it looks great and im sure other drivers can see me. I havent ran into much fog yet haha I made the Marker lights marker/turn signals up top.

[Chicago]

not sure I like those wheels with that bumper. but I'm sure you got some nice wheels in order. can't wait to see it finished


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I like how it looks maybe its just me I was pleased with the out come and I do have other wheels in mind, hopefully soon

[vJilly]

I like how it looks maybe its just me I was pleased with the out come and I do have other wheels in mind, hopefully soon i saw it finished on facebook.. i take it back. shits awesome.. but that pin stripe :-/

[GU40sx]

Where on facebook did you see it?

[Chicago]

Where on facebook did you see it?
yeah i want to know too haha

[Chicago]

oh yea and i turned 18 on the 24th of september woop woop
Working on doing a small shoot for the car to get better pictures and also working on a small build video.. but these are some pictures of the finished product
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[DILLONDILLONDILLON!]

Hey just wanted to ask... i noticed your rear garnish for the tailights ..did you use the foam spacer on the back of the studs before installing them i had the same problem where they pertruaded farther out then the taillights and metal finisher panel.. i took them off and it sits flush with everything. just my 2 cents!! looks great bud!! looking forward to that video!!

[Chicago]

Hey just wanted to ask... i noticed your rear garnish for the tailights ..did you use the foam spacer on the back of the studs before installing them i had the same problem where they pertruaded farther out then the taillights and metal finisher panel.. i took them off and it sits flush with everything. just my 2 cents!! looks great bud!! looking forward to that video!!
Thanks for the tip man! im actually not sure haha its been a while since i put the tails on but im gonna be getting a JDM garnish for the best fitment for the tails

[DILLONDILLONDILLON!]

no proble dude. just helping another nissan guy out lol.. yeah the jdm garnish is a must..luckily i was able to ordered mine as a set but they were like -260 on back order status so it took awhile lol thankfully Scott at Nismo got it sorted for me.but looking forward to some more progress!!

[Almighty So]

Nice to see this thing in detail since I see it around all the time.
You might have seen me. Black zenki, same wheels.

[Chicago]

Nice to see this thing in detail since I see it around all the time.
You might have seen me. Black zenki, same wheels.
Haven't seen it... or maybe just don't remember seeing it haha but i will be at FNL this Saturday

[silviasandbeer]

you are outshining so many 240 owners. this is beautiful looking

when are we gunna see some motor swap updates ;)

[Chicago]

you are outshining so many 240 owners. this is beautiful looking

when are we gunna see some motor swap updates ;)
hopefully by the end of this month i will get my hand on an NA 2jzge :)

[silviasandbeer]

por que N/A ?

[Chicago]

because its coming out of my friends gs300, perfect motor and he wants a case of beer and a vape pen for it haha

[Tony_240sx]

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I like it, even the wheels. Nicely done!

[Chicago]

I like it, even the wheels. Nicely done!
woah your names tony too?! Rad. :cool: thanks man!

[91coupesr20det]

I have some work vs-xx in 17x9 17x10.5 ive been playing with the idea of selling them. Gold with chrome lips. Shoot me a pm we can talk. If your intrested of course.

[Chicago]

I wish :( I'm so broke and I have a lot of bills coming my way

[U mirin]

And now i'm definitely in the market for a 240sx. I've had an 06 Dodge Magnum since I started driving and i've been through 2 suspension set-ups and 2 sets of wheels. I've been a fan of the "stance" scene for a good while now (roughly 5 years)? give or take and it's tough to do on a big wagon. And frankly, I'm tired of putting money into it. A 240 has always stood out to me and seeing you put in all this work is inspiring. Along with all the builds on here.

TL;DR Will be putting my wagon up for sale to fund a 240sx purchase.

[Clutch Dog]

And now i'm definitely in the market for a 240sx. I've had an 06 Dodge Magnum since I started driving and i've been through 2 suspension set-ups and 2 sets of wheels. I've been a fan of the "stance" scene for a good while now (roughly 5 years)? give or take and it's tough to do on a big wagon. And frankly, I'm tired of putting money into it. A 240 has always stood out to me and seeing you put in all this work is inspiring. Along with all the builds on here.

TL;DR Will be putting my wagon up for sale to fund a 240sx purchase.

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nothing wrong with a solid dad mobile that'll run 13's.....

[U mirin]

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nothing wrong with a solid dad mobile that'll run 13's.....

That's fair. Having said that it isn't a 13's runner. It was my dads company car so it's a one family kind of deal, but you know how company cars are. Cheap, and sturdy; aka the 2.7L. So it's got to go. Been a fun journey in it though. Lots of road trips and memories.

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[Chicago]

a sad day on April 25th I sold my Type X 240 and still waiting to see what the future holds for me in the Marine Corps.

[Almighty So]

Ah shit man I didn't even know you were trying to get rid of it.
I would have tried to trade or purchase haha.
good luck with the usmc!