RS13 from Germany: The neverending story

[nielssan]

Hi,

my name is Niels, I live in Darmstadt/Germany and what should I say? This is my car... :)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/SXCE-Kalender/Small/1_2015.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/SXCE-Kalender/Small/4_2015.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/SXCE-Kalender/Small/3_2015.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/SXCE-Kalender/Small/6_2015.jpg

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/SXCE-Kalender/Small/5.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/SXCE-Kalender/Small/IMG_5672_Reved.jpg





Exterior / Chassis


EU-spec RS13 from 1990 with ACC (CA18DET, ABS, diffoilcooler, power steering / windows / mirrors)
Front bumper from AIT (aitracing.com)
Side skirts and rear bumper from Version Select (versionselect.com)
Stretched OEM fenders front+rear
Neither rear spoiler nor rear wiper
Hella-HID-Conversion with 90mm-Modules (complete street-legal because illegal HID-conversions are a big issue in Germany)
Hella-Automatic-Headlamp-Leveling-System with an ultrasonic sensor at the rear subframe
Hella-High-Pressure-Headlamp-Cleaning-System
3rd brakelight from an Peugeot 306 Cabrio (converted to LED)
White clear LED-frontmarkers (Golf II GL)
White clear LED-sidemarkers (Alfa 156)
White clear parking lights (TypeX-frontmarker style)
Tinted windows side+rear
Koukis taillights converted to Cree-LED (retinal torturers)
Flat fan nozzles for the windscreen from Ford (Yay!)
Skidplate



Engine / Powertrain


OEM CA18DET block
Tomei 84mm forged pistons and piston rings
Crower I-piston rod (forged)
ACL Race bearings
OEM crank shaft screws (new)
OEM crank shaft pulley (new)
Combustion chamber fine tuning
ARP cylinder head bolts
HKS 1.6mm metal head gasket
Tomei valve springs
HKS 256° in- and ex-cams
OBX adjustable cam sprockets
HKS Super Fire S40 Iridium spark plugs
OEM KA24DE-throttle (bigger than the CA18-throttle)
Garrett GT28R-Turbo (bought it in 2004, boosts still perfect)
Forge adjustable wastegate actuator
Braided lines for the turbo with dash fittings
Apexperformance aluminium pulleys
Lightened OEM flywheel (12 -> 8kg)
Bosch Lambda sound
NISMO Engine Mounts
NISMO Oilfiller Cap
Mishimoto FMIC S LINE Universal 31x12x3"
Custom welded FMIC-piping with Samco-hoses
Apexi-Super Suction-Kit (Z32)
OEM Z32 AFM
444cc injectors
Nistune-ECU with USB-connection to the laptop
Apexi AVC-R boostcontroller
Walbro 255 fuel pump
XSPower manifold with downpipe and 200cpi catalytic converter
3" HKS Silent Hi-Power catback
HKS SSQV II
350Z CD008 transmission swap with adapter plate, custom shifter with reverse gear lock and z32 gear mount (not in the pics, because installation happened in october)
Driveshaft aluminium one-piece from DriveShaftShop.com
Sachs-clutch, uprated and with a braided line
OEM VLSD 25%
Mishimoto S13-SR20 radiator with fan shroud and dual fans
Circuit Sports aluminium coolant reservoir tank
NISMO 1,3 Bar radiator cap
Cusco oilcatchtank
Custom crankcase ventilation
Mocal oilcooler with custom airguide (ex-OEM-WMIC-airguide)
Adjustable oilpressure switch (0,8 Bar)
Magnetic oil drain plug
Supermagnet for the oilfilter
Most of the screws where replaced by stainless steel allen-key screws



Suspension / Rims / Tires

SSR Professor SP1 18x9 +3 (f) 18x10 +11 (r)
245/35 ZR 18 Kumho Ecsta
5 lug hubs from an S14
OEM Z32 calipers f+r (front aluminium and with brackets for 350Z discs)
EBC Redstuff pads f+r
Goodridge braided brake lines f+r
OEM Z32 brake master cylinder
OEM Z32 brake booster
JIC-Magic FLT A1 coilover
Driftworks Camber Arms
Driftworks Toe Rods
Cusco und Nismo bushings all around
Cusco front strut bar
DIY rear x-strut bar



Interior


GReddy exhaust temperature gauge
GReddy boost pressure gauge
GReddy oiltemperature gauge
Innovate LC1 Wideband Lambda with gauge and status-LED/calibration knob integrated in the dash
Two-tone leather for the seats (front&rear), glovebox, door/side panels and gear knob cover
Recaro Speed seats (from an ITR DC5)
Bride Super Low
Red OEM speedometer needles
ACC-controller converted to red LEDs
Philips Blue Vision-bulbs for the dash
Nardi Classic 330mm steering wheel
Aluminium sills with '200SX'-lettering
Car-Alarm with radio remote control for central locking, solenoid opener for the trunk and automatic-closing for the windows
Black dyed head liner
Many connections converted to AMP SuperSeal-plugs



ICE


AVIN Avant-2 NB 2 DIN Android
JBL GTO speakers f+r
ETON RES 8.0 20cm active Sub
Sebang 840A / 100 Ah Battery from a Kia Sorento Diesel in the trunk, placed directly on the subframe
BMW-Battery-Console in the engine room



Parts for 2016


Spirit Rei Miyabi rear bumper
Borg Warner EFR 6258
ACT NS4-HDG6 clutch
Head liner in black Alcantara
Innovate SCG-1 wideband afr & boost control



Output

334 HP & 300 lbs/ft at the clutch @1,3 Bar



This is the actual speclist of my S13.

I own it since the year 2000 (first login to Zilvia.net was in 2003 ^^ ) and as you can imagine, it made a transformation in many little and sometimes bigger steps.

E.G. since 2000 it was painted three times, it had two engine build ups and four different aftermarket rim types.

I will document my build year by year, but this will take some time, because beside my regular job I´m a moderator at the germanspeaking SXCE.de (http://www.sxce.de), a site very similar to Zilvia.net and if that´s not enough I´m one of the editors of USED4.net (https://www.facebook.com/USED4.net), a Car Culture Blog from Germany, even with some Fans in the U.S. of A. :wavey:

From now on I will hopefully be more frequently online at Zilvia.net to get new inspirations and maybe help some of you with my own experience and solutions. :)

S-Chassis for ever. :D

P.S. My nickname is not an evidence for my infinite narcissism (niels san), but instead a combination of niels and nissan. Just saying. ^^

P.P.S. The red stock-S13 on the last pic is the car of my girlfriend. She bought it in 2010, it has 50.000 Miles on it and stays stock and clean. :)

[MR_GUTTI]

really nice!!! I love the first picture

[jamg]

im so jelly you got to drive your own car on the ring.

are those headlights NSX projectors?

[nielssan]

Thank you. :)

And I would love to drive with my S13 across the U.S. :2f2f:

There are so many places, sites and cities I would want to visit. :eek3d:


We have an annual S-Chassis meeting at the Nürburgring, called "Nürmeet (http://www.nuermeet.com/)" (clever, right? :D ).

This year it was the 11th edition of it.

And so I take the opportunity to drive one or two laps on the Nordschleife every year. But just for the picture, to be honest.

The BMW behind me got me on the next corner. :D

The headlights are Hella universal modules, they sell them in the U.S. too:

Click (http://www.buyautotruckaccessories.com/product.cfm/cf-bin/pn.hella-90mm-bi-halogen-light-lodules/)

In the SXCE.de (the german S-Chassis-Board) we have a skillful guy, who builds adapter-frames for these modules to put them in a RS13/RPS13 instead of the stock headlights, including the necessary light leveling.

Honda NSX headlights don't fit, AFAIK. :)

Here's another picture from the Nürmeet this year, next to the Nürburgring...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/10329463045_a9f1f2c770_os.jpg

[triad0000]

Very nice build. clean and to the point.

[babyjesus]

I really like your interior, especially the stitching on your door cards.

[jamg]

how much is one of those headlight brackets?

[No 240.. No id]

What kind of fog lights is that? clean car btw.

[nielssan]

I really like your interior, especially the stitching on your door cards.

Thanks. It was done in 2003, so it's now 10 years old and still looks like that. :)

The leather is also much more durable than the stock-material Nissan used in Europe for the S14.

how much is one of those headlight brackets?

He made a several updates and improvments and I was some kind of testee for him, so I don't really know what he wants for a pair of them actually.

But the price will be surely in a range lower than 100 $.

I will ask him and I will post some pics of the complete conversion, so you can decide for yourself if this solution would be acceptable for you. :)


What kind of fog lights is that? clean car btw.

Thanks. :) Thats the light:

Click (http://www.amazon.de/Tagfahrlicht-Positionslicht-Klarglas-Zulassung-Markierung/dp/B005CUN5DM]Tagfahrlicht u. Positionslicht, 1 High Power LED x2, 12V & 24V, rund, Klarglas/Chrom, mit Dimm Funktion, R87/ R7 Zulassung mit E- Markierung, Ø 70 mm: Amazon.de: Auto)

It's obviously not available any longer, but there are comparable offers: Click again (http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B005PVJ72Q/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=330045087&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B005CUN5DM&pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_r=19Q6ZCZF1EJA671NC2ET]Dectane LGX21 Tagfahrlicht mit 1 High Power LED 70 mm rund: Amazon.de: Auto)

In my actual configuration it's working as a VERY bright parking light, because the (VW Golf-)frontmarkers above them are really only frontmarkers anymore. ^^

[blockedwizard]

Beautifully done!!! Have you posted videos of you driving in the ring, I was watching a video of a red s13 from inside the car on the ring a couple days ago.

[nielssan]

Thank you. :)

Do you mean this video from 2008?

Click (http://youtu.be/rqXWJr9MzXY)

(Didn't get the Youtube-function to work correct.)

If so, then is the red car in the video the S13 of a friend and the flat black car is mine.

It was painted in that "color" from 2008-2012. :)

[blockedwizard]

Never saw that one there's a couple s chassis Nuremberg videos floating around, any way looks like a blast to rip around there!!!

[nielssan]

My build started in the year 2000, when I bought the car from the father of my girlfriend back then.

It was already modified by a german HKS-Shop, which meant that there were many surprises waiting for me, when I got more and more familiar with the car and the S13-familiy.

These are the modifications I bought it with but didn't had any clue about them:


T25G Turbo
HKS 264° in- and 256° ex-camshaft
83,5mm overbore pistons
Mocal 13 rows oil cooler
HKS FMIC
Fujitsubo 2,5“ catback
HKS Vein Pressure Controller (VPC)
225/50 ZR16 tires on 7,5x16“ ProCast rims
HKS Turbotimer
Nissan aircondition
K&N airfilter
Tinted rear side windows
No rear reatbelts anymore
HKS boost-pressure and exhaust-temperature
Z32 brake cooling air flaps
HKS damper adjustable
H&R springs 30mm


Pictures from that year...
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2001/Front3.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2001/Fronthalb.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2001/Heck.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2001/Innen3.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2001/Motor3.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2001/Schraeg.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2001/Seite4.jpg

[nielssan]

In the years 2001/2002 nothing remarkable happened, except some optical "improvements" like red tinted tail lights, a-pillar gauge holders, white birba dashs and the sportier looking front seats from an '89 S13...

We took some first trips to S13-meets in that time too. :)

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[nielssan]

2003 was the year when the magic began. :D


7,5x18“ Lenso RS5 rims with 225/35 ZR 18 Toyo Proxes T1S
25mm spacers f+r
two-color leather for the complete interior (seats, glove-cover, door panels front and rear etc.)
Z32 brakes front
Goodridge braided brake lines f+r
Horsham Stage 1 Chip
Cleaning of the rear spoiler, antenna and adding of a Peugeout 306 convertible brake-light. (looks smoother than the OEM one ^^ )
Apex-Boost-Valve
Two-piston BOV
New Fujitsubo catback with shorter but wieder tailpipes (2x90mm)
Renewal of the tinting
Momo Millennium Evo 32cm steering wheel
First kouki taillights in Germany
Swap to the '91 Chuki-bumper with the Zenki-lip
White and clear front indicators
HKS Turbo Timer Type 1
LSD
Walbro-Fuelpump
Aluminium sills with "200 SX" laser-engraved
Cusco OS front+rear strut tower bars
Sony 2-DIN radio from an EU-spec S14


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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2003/SX%20006.jpg


A picture of the first of the famous Nürmeets (http://www.nuermeet.com/) in 2003:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2003/Nuermeet_115.jpg

[aga]

excccelente work. amazing result.

[defcon86nwh]

I really lime your interior. And well the car overall.

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[supersayianjim]

looks good.

[blackrms13]

Was the coupe never sold in Europe?

All I see are hatches and s14?

Love the headlights, did you get a chance to find out about the pricing on the bracket?

[KravingAKouki]

They are all koukis too

[juvi22003]

oh wow so clean....that interior is top notch !!!

[nielssan]

@blackrms13:

No, all we got was the hatchback.

They never sold the S13-silvia for a unknown reason.

The brackets would cost aorund 180 $ incl. shipping to the U.S. :)

If you're interested, let me know. :)


@All:

Thank you. :)

And where did I stop? Ah, 2003. So 2004 is the year to continue. ^^

The following modifications took place in that year...


Car alarm
Engine rebuild with the following parts:
Tomei 84mm forged pistons and piston rings
Tomei valve springs
New HKS 256° in-cam
Lightened OEM flywheel (12 -> 8kg)
1,6mm HKS-Metall-Kopfdichtung
GT28R with braided lines
HKS-downpipe and
Apexi Super Suction Kit
OEM Z32 AFM
444cc injectors
Forge Motorsports BOV
OEM LSD from S14 (final gear ratio 3,6:1 instead of 3,9:1)


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2004/Herbst04%20009.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2004/Herbst04%20008.jpg

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[nielssan]

2005 startet with a big bang...when I lost control on a wet street and hit a mound at the side of the street.

But I was quite lucky under the circumstances:

Nobody got hurt and my new rims and bodykit were already waiting to be fitted... :D


Racing Hart CX rims in 7,5" and 8,5"x18" with 225/40 and 245/35 ZR 18 Falken FK451
Version Select Bodykit
3“ SSAutochrome catback
Apexi AVC-R Boostcontroller
Apexi SAFC
Greddy gauges for boost and exhaust temperature
Cusco catchtank
Smaller Battery
S14 brake master cylinder and brake booster
Bigger Mocal 16 rows 330mm oilcooler


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2005/Kaputt_009.jpg

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[justindee88]

The interior is orgasmic. Nice car brotha!

[nielssan]

Thank you :)

In 2006 I did many more modifications:


Energy Suspension bushes
SSA manifold wrapped
Braided hoses for the turbo
JIC Magic FLT A1 Coilover
5-Lug swap (S14)
Nismo Power Brace
Greddy Oil temperature gauge
HKS Silent Hi-Power with 200 cpi metal cat
HKS airfilter
Forge adjustable actuator
Electrical fan replacing the OEM-visco fan
Z32 brake master cylinder
LSD from S13 (again)
New 10x18 Racing Harts at the rear with 265/35 instead of the former 245/35 (the 8,5x18 went to the front and the 7,5x18 are the feet of my couch table since then :D )


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2006/P9090073.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2006/Resize_of_IMG_1469.jpg

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[crash n' burn]

looks good man. i know these cars are hiding..it just feels like its soo hard to find an S-chassis around here

[nielssan]

In 2007 nothing mentionable happened except for a new front bumper and a damaged rear bumper:


New front bumper by AIT
"New" rear bumper by an HitandRun-A**hole


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2007/DSC03366klein.jpg

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2007/DSCF0261.jpg

At the end of 2007 a rather big project started...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2007/DSC05146.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2007/DSC05174.jpg

[nielssan]

Here are some pics of the things that happened in 2008:

Before:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/Teile_015.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/Teile_007.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/Teile_008.jpg

After treatment with POR15:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/Teile_020.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/Bild034.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/Bild033.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/Bild032.jpg


Innovate LC-1 Wideband Lambda integrated in the right air outlet:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/PICT0001.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/PICT0011.JPG

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Parts:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/Teile_011.jpg

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Extended air inlet for the oilcooler:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/15-12-07_1127.jpg

Bigger throttle:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/DSC05156.jpg


Sheet metal trim for the front bumper:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/DSC05501.jpg


New rims (Rota P45R 18x9,5" with 245/35 ZR 18 allround):

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/DSC05515.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/DSC05516.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/DSC05517.jpg



Shitty rattle can paint job and dilettantish executed pulled fenders because of mutually agreed near future professional paint job by a friend (which never happened because of shitty and badly brought up friend :D ) :

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/DSC05730.JPG

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2008/DSC05500.jpg

[nielssan]

2009: More parts and still a bad paint job except for the roof. It had to be treated because of corrosion and painted new in black afterwards.

New windscreen and sealing included:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2009/PICT0009.JPG

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2009/PICT0004.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2009/PICT0073.JPG


Modding of the OEM lock to fit with the Kouki taillight rear garnish:


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2009/PICT0008.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2009/PICT0010.JPG


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2009/PICT0005.JPG


New parts for the Z32-rear brakes:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2009/PICT0001.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2009/PICT0136.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2009/PICT00101.JPG

[nielssan]

In 2010 my engine began to consume little amounts of water on the dyno.

So instead of a new paint job, my engine had to be rebuilt.

But this time, I wanted to make as few compromise in the parts list as possible.

https://db.tt/v5hAnwaD

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020306.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020312.JPG


A low mileage block, bored to 84mm and my revised head with Tomei valve springs.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/Pleuel%20etc..jpg

Crower rods, ACL Race bearings (and Tomei pistons).

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/IMGP0870.JPG



https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020289.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/IMGP1896.JPG

ARP studs and HKS cams/head gasket, brand new OEM pumps (water/oil) and Nismo engine mounts & radiator/oil cap.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/IMGP1034.JPG

APEXI air filter and Circuit Sports coolant reservoir.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/DSC00287.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020449.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020452.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/Z33%20BKV%20Nov%202010%20(1).JPG

Bigger brake booster and engine parts painted.

And many many more....

The final result:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020144-lowres.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020172-lowres.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020176-lowres.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020179-lowres.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020188-lowres.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020189-lowres.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2010/P1020200-lowres.jpg

[nielssan]

More parts and still no new paint in 2011:

Short Shifter

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3360.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3361.JPG


Mishimoto radiator with fan-shroud and fans:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3371.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3374.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3375.JPG

Comparison:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3534.JPG


Installed:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3605.JPG


Clutch hose:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3563.JPG


Bling bling chrome rings and Philips Blue Vision bulbs:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3355.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3354.JPG


Got the ROTAs painted:

Old:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3522.JPG


New:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3521.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3601klein.jpg



Northstar NSB 70 battery (afterwards replaced by the battery of a Kia Sorento Diesel: Sebang 840A / 100Ah)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3604.JPG


Interior parts freshened up:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3612.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3613.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3614.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3611.JPG


And a better fitment of the bodykit:

Before:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3292.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3294.JPG


After:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3719.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2011/IMG_3721.JPG

[nielssan]

Because I didn't believe in the Mayan prophecy I installed more parts in 2012:

Brand new roof rack and luggage carrier (Nissan dealer stored it for twenty years and nobody wanted it until I called and asked for it. :D )

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_1263.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_1258.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_1261.JPG


New coil packs:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_0728.JPG


Dust plates at the rear:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9941.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9942s.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9945.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9946s.jpg


New decals for the power windows (way more durable than the original painted ones and nearly the OEM-look. I still have serveral sets laying around, if you're interested :) )

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_5860.jpg

Flexible Tow Hook: :)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9849.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9871.jpg


Rust-fighting on the a-pillars and a new windscreen:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_5832.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_5889.jpg

Nardi 330mm:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9975s.jpg


And my biggest project in 2012: Street-legal Hella HID-projectors with automatic light levelling and high-pressure lens washer (all of this is mandatory by law if you want to convert your headlamps to HID.)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9796n.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9799n.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9800n.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9810n.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9814n.jpg


And the final result:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9980.JPG


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9986.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9989.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_0135.jpg


My S13 in 2012:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/IMG_9782n.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2012/117842.JPG

[nielssan]

In 2013 a lot of magic happened....

First of all, some more parts:

Driftworks camber arms and toe rods before:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_3061.JPG

And after powder coating for better camouflage: :D

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/Driftworks.jpg


Same with the hood hinge and the Z33-rotor-adapter:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_3064.JPG


Refurbished and quietened my door panels...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/T%C3%BCrpappe%20004.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/T%C3%BCrpappe%20003.jpg


... to help these guys do a better job:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/Lautsprecher.jpg


New shift knob. But why 6-Speed?

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0845.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0844.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0849.JPG


Because Z33-transmission (CD008 with <20kmls) swap, that's why. :)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0164.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0165.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0255.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0278jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0288.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0301.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0307.jpg

Comparison of the transmission mounts:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0796.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0797.JPG

Comparison of the driveshaft for the Z33-swap (alu vs. steel):

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0798.JPG


Trans finally installed with the alu-driveshaft:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0804.JPG

End of 2013 Part I. :D

[EvilEgg13]

Because Z33-transmission (CD008 with <20kmls) swap, that's why. :)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_0164.jpg



Is that a custom made shifter base for the CD008? Where did you get it from?

[nielssan]

@EvilEgg13:

It's custom made by a guy in our board (SXCE.de (http://www.sxce.de)) who also fabricated the adapter-plate for the transmission. :)

He's a little genius. :) (Nickname "Wulf", if you want to contact him)



2013 Part II: There will be blood(red colour)! :D

Disassembling:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_2778.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_2876.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_2892.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_2893.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_2894.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_2899.jpg



Preparing and fixing all the smaller and bigger dents of the body:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/14112012596.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/15112012606.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/15112012607.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/16112012612.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/20112012614.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/14112012616.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/27112012626.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/27112012627.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/27112012628.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/14112012639.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/30112012640.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/30112012641.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/30112012643.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/30112012645.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/30112012646.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/30112012647.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/30112012648.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/14112012649.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/30112012650.jpg



After the preparation was done, the filler and the base-colour silver where applied:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMGP2245.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMGP2246.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMGP2247.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMGP2250.JPG


And finally:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMGP2238.JPG


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMGP2236.JPG


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMGP2252.JPG


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMGP2256.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_4392.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5410.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5416s.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5477.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5478.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5496.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5497.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5498.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5472.JPG


Leaving the paint-shop:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5508.JPG

End of 2013 Part II. :)

[nielssan]

2013 Part III: More and more and more. :D


After the new arms had been installed, an alignment was necessary:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5424.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5422.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5423.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5421.JPG


Back at home, I changed the front brakes from cast-calipers with Z32-rotors to aluminium-calipers with Z33-rotors.

Looks better, brakes better. :)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5679.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5677.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5687.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5688.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5693.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5692.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5690.jpg


Interior improvements:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5675.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5667.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5665.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5514.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5512.jpg



We found the missing link! :D

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_9731.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_9732.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_9734.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_9735s.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_9743.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_9744.JPG



The status in early summer 2013:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/img_580002fg6.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/img_58039tdq1.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/img_5801o6dd3.jpg


Back on the dyno in Vienna (where my engine was built):

(The torn foil on the front bumper was there only for protection during the ~500mls trip from Germany to Austria :) )

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_5944.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_6108.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_6117.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_6131.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2013/IMG_6134.jpg


End of 2013. :)

More Bling in 2014... :D

[nielssan]

2014:

After only one season the front bumper looked like it has been shot at (the aftermarket FRP-surface is too hard to bounce smaller stones without damage, such as an ABS bodypart is capable of). :(

So I let it repaint again this year... (If you're curious about the round holes in the bumper, scroll down a bit. :D )

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG-20140225-WA0010.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG-20140225-WA0011.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG-20140225-WA0012.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG-20140225-WA0013.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG-20140225-WA0014.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG-20140225-WA0015.jpg

Before polishing: (I polished the whole car but I only took pictures of the bumper. Clever, I know. :D )

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_2758.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_2759.JPG

During polishing:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_2760.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_2761.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_2763.JPG


After polishing:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3210.JPG


The extreme difference between polished and non-polished:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4040.JPG


But thats not all, I also used the chance to do something with the ugly black spray nozzle for the HID-headlamps.

In the winter I switched the Hella-high-beams from Halogen-modules to HID-modules too...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4053.JPG

....and normally that meant I would need four of these nozzles (one for each module). :ugh:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_2039.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_2038.JPG


But I didn't want this und so I searched for a better solution.

I finally found it here: :)

UbGS9oeAl2k

It was a pain in the ass to fit these jets to the front bumper, but finally I made it.


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3841.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3840.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3838.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3851.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3852.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3859.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3844.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3850.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3861.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3875.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3882.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_3884.JPG

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After the work was done, the bumper was wrapped by an local wrapping shop who cursed me afterwards because of the many curves, holes and angles of my aftermarker bumper. :D

Can you spot the clear wrap on the whole frontbumper?

No?

Good. :D

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4060.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4062.JPG

No chips or scratches on the bumper since then. :)



New shift knob installed: (In the meantime I got rid of the spacer, so it sits deeper now :) )

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4071.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4072.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4073.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4074.JPG


New (and better suiting) license plates:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_1993.JPG


End of 2014 Part I. :)

[BryanS14]

Car looks awesome.

My only question/complaint is why did you not remove the side windows when it was repainted? It looked like you had a ton of work done just to have a nasty tape line below the side windows.

[nielssan]

Car looks awesome.

My only question/complaint is why did you not remove the side windows when it was repainted? It looked like you had a ton of work done just to have a nasty tape line below the side windows.

Thank you. :)

I can assure you, there's no tape line. (The lip of the window-seal was lifted before painting. The painter owns an S13 himself: Click (http://www.used4.net/2012/05/02/shiny-slider/))

Nearly nobody removes the side windows in Germany for painting, because they tend to break that often. :-/




But here's 2014 Part II:

I lied a little bit when I said, that I didn't have pictures of the polishing of the rest of the car. :D

I found some, here they are:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4792.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4793.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4795.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4798.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4801.JPG


And the result of polishing (also with the roof rack and the new Thule fairing I imported from the US of A, as Thule doesn't offer it in Ol' Europe anymore.)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_5552.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_5554.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_5556.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_5561.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_5564.JPG




After six years with the same wheels I needed something new.

Thanks to KuruptR, who gave me some kind advice concerning the correct size and offset I finally ordered a set of SSR Professor SP1:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/10595789_10151987257299058_2011081225_n.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/10589069_10151987257294058_733925221_n.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_5865.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_5868.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_5869.JPG


And the result:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_6053.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_6056.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_6054.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_6063.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_6070.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_6073.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_6193.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_6228.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_6237.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_6269.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/The%20main%20thing%20is%20to%20please%20everybody. jpg

http://53782139.swh.strato-hosting.eu/REV-VID/Photography/Niels_SSR_Professor_NZERO.jpg


End of 2014 Part II. :D

[BryanS14]

Thank you. :)

I can assure you, there's no tape line. (The lip of the window-seal was lifted before painting. The painter owns an S13 himself: Click (http://www.used4.net/2012/05/02/shiny-slider/))

Nearly nobody removes the side windows in Germany for painting, because they tend to break that often. :-/




Good to hear.

Car looks amazing, love the wheels!!!!

[nielssan]

2014 Part III:

Fat Lady wants to dance. :D

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/Fat_Lady.jpg

(1.420 kg = 3.130 lbs :D)


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_7626.JPG

In the shop, where >1000hp Supras and 1JZ-FD's are living.


Custom made skidplate:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_7647.JPG


New rotors and pads in the front: (Because of Parkinson steering wheel)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_7633.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_7634.JPG


OEM-switch for the headlamp washers (replacing the useless German-spec headlamp-level-regulator: Same plug, different readout. Changed the pins, works. :D )

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4523.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4524.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4525.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_4526.JPG


The stiffer the better:

(Weldseam has not it's final form yet. Colour also. :D )

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8202.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8201.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8200.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8199.JPG


Aaaaaaand finally:

Recaro Speed with Bride MO

What was...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8568%5B1%5D.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8569.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8570%5B1%5D.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8572%5B1%5D.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8845.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8847.JPG


Is now...

Old vs. New:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_9186.JPG


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_9191.JPG


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_9197.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_9198.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_9219.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_9221.JPG


And thats it. So far. :D

[DILLONDILLONDILLON!]

Awesome work dude! love what you did with the washer nozzles that was pretty sleak!
keep it up!

[Hoonigan19]

wow, that's some serious build. The details of everything is right on... especially those headlight jet sprayer.

[nielssan]

Thanks guys. :)

As you can image, I did post only the main modifications, but there were many more minor ones.

As for example, the LED-conversion of my tailights.

Clearcorners.com will surely not appreciate it and it's even illegal in Germany, to swap aftermarket LED-modules in OEM-lights, that are originally build for standard bulbs.

But: Who cares? :D

I gently call them my little Netzhautpeitschen (german for "Retina Whips" :) )

30W-Cree-LEDs in all four brackets. :)

lAxKyfuMVV8

[nielssan]

Some random pics from an event called "Überfest (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.917135061629921.1073741876.161579903852111&type=3)", which was held this year on a east-german racetrack with the the name "Sachsenring":

The night before:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/%C3%9Cberfest%20(4).jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/%C3%9Cberfest%20(5).jpg


Kouki Love: (I felt a bit like an outsider :D )

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/%C3%9Cberfest%20(3).jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/%C3%9Cberfest%20(2).jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/%C3%9Cberfest%20(1).jpg


Some more pictures of the annual S-Chassis-meeting called "Nürmeet (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1000435909966502.1073741881.161579903852111&type=3)" on the Nürburgring:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_7779.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8094.jpg


My girlfriend, her S13 and my S13:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8097.jpg

Girlfriend is gone... :-/ :D

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8099.jpg

Same but different:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8101.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8104.jpg

All alone: :D

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG_8145.jpg

:)

[nujabe]

I really enjoyed this build great job dude !!

[PoorMans180SX]

Very nice transformation, the car looks pretty awesome now. Keep up the good work!

[nielssan]

Thanks guys. :)

The main transformation is done but we all know: It never ends. :D

In the meantime I orderded an AVIN 7" Universal Double DIN system (https://avinusa.com/avin-universal-avant2-full-android-gps-navigation-system.html) which runs on Android and is pretty sleek and sexy. :D

https://avinusa.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/480x314/855420a3591d680b10a1ebc568a017a0/a/2/a2-u7_avin_avant-2.jpg

Even the GoPro likes it:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/20141215_221233.jpg

Because the search for the transmission-noises my Z33-trans produces continues, a new shifter-lever was made:

It (hopefully) features damped vibrations:

i14SlIokh1Y

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/Bild%20002.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/Bild%20003.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/Bild%20004.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/Bild%20005.jpg

For comparison, the actual shifter-lever:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/Knuppel.jpg

When installing this part, also a new release bearing and an OEM flywheel will be fitted.

My actual flywheel is an lightended OEM part (12kg -> 8kg) and we assume that this extra light flywheel is very counterproductive in terms of idle and lower rpm vibrations.

(The Z33 features a dual mass flywheel which doesn't fit to the CA18)


To date my rear Cusco strut bar and the NoName c-pillar bar had no connection.

That made me sad.

So a friend of mine made this to make me happy again:

(It's his car not mine. :) )

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG-20150115-WA0007.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG-20150115-WA0008.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/IMG-20150115-WA0009.jpg

And the result:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/X-Strebe.jpg

Next step is a black coating. :)


Last but not least:

This car offers a very nice update for our S13.... ;)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/%24_57.JPG

Can you image what it is? (I don't talk about the KA24DE... :D )

[nielssan]

Okay, I see the suspense reaches an unhealthy level... :D

So, here it is, what the high-trim EU-spec Nissan Terrano II and the badge engineered Ford Maverick have to offer for S13-owners:

Full Metal Door Handles :D

http://www.sxce.org/wbb/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=76291

http://www.sxce.org/wbb/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=76290

This is how it looks in an S13 (not mine):

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-71PUYDbVKR8/VHy7QJWTVAI/AAAAAAAAiqA/P7ZwMuFbH7U/s1600/griff.jpg

Heavy chrome, durable and solid. Rock hard and cold as ice. :D

And it's simply Plug&Play, because Nissan was that cost-aware... :)


If you want a pair too, just look for breakers and make sure you'll get the chrome ones, not the more often existing plastic ones (the same our car has).

Bonus-Tip:

The five-door models feature the handles also on the backdoors:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2014/ford-maverick-271852558-1024x768_4d332f8eb5.jpg

:)

[scir16v]

I must know about the headlight brackets.

[nielssan]

What do you want to know? :)

They're custom made, but very simple.

I could post some pictures with a detailed view, if you like to.

[scir16v]

That would be awesome. Specifically the bracketry

[nielssan]

Here are some pictures of the latest version:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/Scheinwerfer-Module/IMG_5648.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/Scheinwerfer-Module/IMG_5649.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/Scheinwerfer-Module/IMG_5650.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/Scheinwerfer-Module/IMG_5651.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/Scheinwerfer-Module/IMG_5652.JPG

Sorry, they aren't perfect, but you get the idea, I hope. :)

There're two struts, one is holding the modules and the step-motor of the automatic light levelling.

The other one sits in the top of the OEM-frame and provides stability and rigidity.

I asked the manufacturer, who is a friend of mine and drives an S13 too, if he can send me some more pictures, especially of the sheet metal trim, holding the modules for the eye of the beholder.

Maybe he'll produce some more brackets too. :)

Side note: They're made for the 90mm-Hella-Modules which are available in Halogen, HID and LED.

[scir16v]

It does give me a good idea on them. Years ago I did the same type of thing without auto leveling. But I have the hella halogen modules. Just need to re do the headlights and was looking for a different way to do it. If he makes the brackets, I would probably buy them.

[nielssan]

At the moment I'm trying to convince him to make a few more sets... :naughty:

But at least he´s going to make some better pictures in spring. :)

[Rusker]

Awesome build!

I've been lucky enough to have driven on the ring before but only in a modified Suzuki Swift I rented. I can't imagine being able to bring one of my own cars. I'm very envious.

The headlights are awesome. He should sell those kits!

btw I loved Germany when I was there on vacation. Amazing country.

[Spach]

Best build I've read ever so good loved it all! Plus that body kit makes my eyes happy lol. Keep that car going forever love it :)

[nielssan]

Thanks a lot guys. :)

I really appreciate your kind words.

In the meantime bigger injectors (560cc) have been fitted and a new mapping was done:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMAG2225.jpg

Dyno-Sheet No. 1 (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/Niels%20Kreischer%20PS%20Nm%20bar%20Lambda.pdf)

Dyno-Sheet No. 2 (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/Niels%20Kreischer%20PS%20Nm.pdf)

Not the strongest engine around, but a smooth and reliable power output. :coolugh:

If the turbo will fail someday, a Twin-Scroll-setup will be the next step. :)

[nielssan]

Because some weird eletronical symptoms appeared, we installed an Wiring Specialties engine and trans harness combo with Z32 MAFS connector and new coilpack harness:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2078.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2080.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2100.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2108.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2109.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2119.JPG

For the installation of the harness it was necessary to delete the ABS-block and to drain the AC.

But all that effort finally led to an success: All problems were gone. :)

So, some more parts found their way into my car:


Deatschwerks DW300 (replacing the 14yr old Walbro)
ETON RS 8.0 Active Subwoofer
AVIN Avant Android 2DIN-System
OEM Nissan Trunk Cable (mine broke)
NISMO Tension Rod Bushes (replacing the Energy Suspension ones)
X-Bar (selfmade)
Slotted bezel for the centre vent


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2155.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2159.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2151.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2762.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2764.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2141.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2142.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2138.JPG



After all that work some quality time followed:

A 2.000km trip through Austria and the Alps with some good friends and colleagues from our (germanspeaking) Car Culture Blog USED4.net:


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2662.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2585.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2553-2.JPG

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/Zilvia/2015/IMG_2613.JPG

More pictures you can find here:

Click me hard (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1181457158531042.1073741890.161579903852111&type=1)


And finally the short movie clip of our trip:


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:)

[mastadon]

Damn man, awesome attention to detail. The headlights are exactly what I want to do. As many pics of those as possible please.

[MarcoRS13]

Thanks guys. :)

As you can image, I did post only the main modifications, but there were many more minor ones.

As for example, the LED-conversion of my tailights.

Clearcorners.com will surely not appreciate it and it's even illegal in Germany, to swap aftermarket LED-modules in OEM-lights, that are originally build for standard bulbs.

But: Who cares? :D

I gently call them my little Netzhautpeitschen (german for "Retina Whips" :) )

30W-Cree-LEDs in all four brackets. :)

lAxKyfuMVV8

Hi nielssan, do you have photos of cree led used in your Kouki tailights?

Marco ;)

[rik boellen]

Nice car mate!!

When was nurmeet this year?
I probably would be there with the vqs14

[nielssan]

@marco:

Here you go:

http://www.google.de/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.gasshoponline.com/WebRoot/Store8/Shops/61452906/5216/101A/42E0/89AB/DF86/C0A8/28B8/BA56/7443_W3x16q_T20_Rot_x4_m.JPG&sa=X&ei=5od0VZ6vAsWRsAHXo4DYDg&ved=0CAkQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNH_eCuomNEyZBq6M9BlPpj2yqbZ7g


Click (http://www.gasshoponline.com/4x-W3x16q-7443-T20-12V-High-Power-LED-Lampe-Rot-30W) :)


@Rik:

The 2015 edition of the Nürmeet will be around the 18th of September.

I would be happy to see you there... :)

[MarcoRS13]

Thanks Nielssan ;)

[nielssan]

In the meantime in Vienna, Austria... ^^



https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/18594_10152589475474058_1304459345252444026_n.jpg? oh=c5a2d69e84797f93c3b41bf0c33a517b&oe=55F85980 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152589475474058&set=a.10150862395224058.353982.643854057&type=1)

[nielssan]

And another one from last weekend:

Me sitting on the right, a13x (http://zilvia.net/f/member.php?u=114793) on the left, our red S13s and the black one of a friend, who's also taking the picture.

The location is abandoned air base in East-Germany.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37130232/GIF/11018628_977457752288432_4082367368030991674_o.jpg