Street driven s13 type-X inspired drift build

[jollyroger927]

I wasn't going to make a build thread for this car but I read a few on Zilvia and decided to go for it and try to update as often as I can.

I bought this car in early 2013. The plan is to build a car I can use to on the track and the street.

My last s14 was flooded in hurricane sandy. I spent 2 years building that car and only got to drive it for a few months....it really killed me to get rid of it but I always wanted an hatch so I decided this was my chance. Sold her as a flooded car and picked up this 89, SOHC and all. I'm sorry but most pictures will be from a cell phone haha.

The only picture I could find of my car when I first bought it. I started working on it the next day and it was repainted by the end of the same month.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/imagejpeg952_zpsujhap6wg.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/imagejpeg952_zpsujhap6wg.jpg.html)

Here is what it looked like for a while, before I did the SR swap. Mods included Tein tie rods, ISIS arms, ebay junk cat back, Personal steering wheel, Bride rep, welded diff, kouki passenger/rear seats, square R33 reps, 25mm front spacers and probably a few other bits.


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1005283_10201393266339797_1571249979_n_zpsed463c45 .jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1005283_10201393266339797_1571249979_n_zpsed463c45 .jpg.html)


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20130708_141230_zpseqhnqn00.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20130708_141230_zpseqhnqn00.jpg.html)


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20130628_175604_zps2hm2gbz7.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20130628_175604_zps2hm2gbz7.jpg.html)

I kept it this way for a bit and did a track day or two like this but i hated the KA. I know it made me a better driver and I had to man up and enter everything faster and full throttle, but I needed an SR20. I made it happen and started the swap. I was stocking SR swap parts for about half a year before I even had the car so It went pretty fast. I also invested in some used origin front overs and found a great deal on some Work VS-XX 17x9.5 +23.

Here are all the pictures I could find of this stage.


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20130731_175847_zps5omdwgcr.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20130731_175847_zps5omdwgcr.jpg.html)


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20130719_164443_zpscdry4gaw.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20130719_164443_zpscdry4gaw.jpg.html)


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20130722_144310_zpsyjpobfyd.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20130722_144310_zpsyjpobfyd.jpg.html)


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20130724_184833_zpsncz0f6pj.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20130724_184833_zpsncz0f6pj.jpg.html)


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20130517_135103_zpsvtz2oa9c.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20130517_135103_zpsvtz2oa9c.jpg.html)

Not sure what happened to this pic, but I dig it.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20130626_153507_zpsrxaltmdk.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20130626_153507_zpsrxaltmdk.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/IMG957516_zpsmnhczo0v.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/IMG957516_zpsmnhczo0v.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20130927_152722_zpshi5meidc.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20130927_152722_zpshi5meidc.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1235321_363554260443967_739940909_n_zps1bbf8507.jp g (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1235321_363554260443967_739940909_n_zps1bbf8507.jp g.html)

Most recent changes have been the BN style body kit, 4 inch lips on the rear VS-XX wheels, PBM knuckles, SPL outer tie rods, Kouki tail lights, Type-x wing and raising the boost way too much.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/IMG959848_zpsf2ymtrdi.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/IMG959848_zpsf2ymtrdi.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20131029_221727_zpscbjdasxm.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20131029_221727_zpscbjdasxm.jpg.html)

As she sits now (1/21/14)...Paint and cage coming in the next couple months.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/20131112_125350_zps3d852e89.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/20131112_125350_zps3d852e89.jpg.html)

[jollyroger927]

UPDATE: Just ordered position lights and an OEM 180sx sticker for the Kouki tails. Might also be getting my hands on a Vios III Lowmax.

Here are some photos from last year...

Ready Set Drift:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/539680_10151987858333092_748262271_n_zpsfe8f2355.j pg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/539680_10151987858333092_748262271_n_zpsfe8f2355.j pg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1530486_646559645406154_744044242_n_zps7b3852f8.jp g (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1530486_646559645406154_744044242_n_zps7b3852f8.jp g.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1383464_10151987918143092_1721392556_n_zps3850c36c .jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1383464_10151987918143092_1721392556_n_zps3850c36c .jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1384358_10151987969298092_903967505_n_zpsa4145b39. jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1384358_10151987969298092_903967505_n_zpsa4145b39. jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1375263_10153288280570136_678614006_n_zpsbfa9d72d. jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1375263_10153288280570136_678614006_n_zpsbfa9d72d. jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1374115_10153288261400136_842868431_n_zps843fdade. jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1374115_10153288261400136_842868431_n_zps843fdade. jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1376610_10153288261660136_828084204_n_zps2c54aec9. jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1376610_10153288261660136_828084204_n_zps2c54aec9. jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1384109_10151926827926343_790924609_n_zpsc57e0044. jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1384109_10151926827926343_790924609_n_zpsc57e0044. jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1380437_10153288252925136_297014813_n_zpsc376bd29. jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1380437_10153288252925136_297014813_n_zpsc376bd29. jpg.html)


Club Loose:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/734091_600636669990333_962404318_n_zps37082bbd.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/734091_600636669990333_962404318_n_zps37082bbd.jpg .html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1544996_670703476305782_232842884_n_zps010adb4b.jp g (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1544996_670703476305782_232842884_n_zps010adb4b.jp g.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1526183_670703366305793_476918757_n_zps0f601233.jp g (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1526183_670703366305793_476918757_n_zps0f601233.jp g.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1517688_444683585633291_895340115_n_zps2d8fd1e6.jp g (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1517688_444683585633291_895340115_n_zps2d8fd1e6.jp g.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/180sx/1524938_614173138649262_309042762_n_zps7b2668fd.jp g (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/180sx/1524938_614173138649262_309042762_n_zps7b2668fd.jp g.html)

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[Reece]

I remember hearing about your S14 on Facebook, sad shit :(
Cool to see you're back at it though. Car's coming along well!

[R_Rod_s13]

Love the last pic idk why lol but the car looks good! Sorry about your s14

[mikey976]

good shit Frankie. its Mike with vh hatch

[JDMcheddar]

I had weld-on PBM knuckles and had a problem with the SPL outers. They rubbed the inside of my wheels. Switch to moog and bought drop knuckles. Glad to see you put the car to good use!

[jollyroger927]

I remember hearing about your S14 on Facebook, sad shit :(
Cool to see you're back at it though. Car's coming along well!

Love the last pic idk why lol but the car looks good! Sorry about your s14

Thanks guy! Yea the s14 was sick but i took too long to build it and didn't get to drive it as much as i wish i could have. So the plan with this one was to drive it as much as possible and build it as i go, which is what i recommend everyone does if you're building a drift car. Driving with no power definitely made me a better driver in the end.

good shit Frankie. its Mike with vh hatch

Hey Mike! Glad to see someone familiar on here!

I had weld-on PBM knuckles and had a problem with the SPL outers. They rubbed the inside of my wheels. Switch to moog and bought drop knuckles. Glad to see you put the car to good use!

These are the new drop knuckles by PBM. I tried a couple different tie rod combos out before the SPL's but the Tein outers weren't long enough to use because of the s14 LCAs so i used the Tein s14 inners and SPL v5 outers and trimmed the bottom of the bolt so it wouldn't hit the wheel. So far so good! Lots of angle.

[juvi22003]

White vs-xx one of the best wheels i ever owned, so far so good....good luck on the new build

[jollyroger927]

Thought I should update this a bit, ive done a bunch to the car but Im not gonna remember everything.

-Painted the car a dark grey metallic
-Rear PBM knuckles
-Lowered it as usual
-Cage is in, so is 90% of the interior im happy with how it came out
-Kissed a guard rail, i guess you can say now its a "real drift car". Well at least thats what my friends are telling me so i dont cry. Sh%t happens.
-PBM downpipe
-Buddy club spec II catback
-Installed rear origin overfenders

Some things im excited about is getting my URAS rep hood vent, and I finally ordered a new rear bumper so hopefully those and my front bumper will be painted and on soon. Also getting a VIOS III in the next week, finally a real Bride.

Here are some pictures I have from a Drift demo we put on at the SNTRL x Import Expo INMOTION show at NJMP. Was an AWESOME track to drift, way faster than anything im use to. Third gear got abused that day for once.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10489742_765195576852579_4445232326481598345_n_zps a56c8f2f.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10489742_765195576852579_4445232326481598345_n_zps a56c8f2f.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/15173_765199193518884_3842601900012987411_n_zps247 40109.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/15173_765199193518884_3842601900012987411_n_zps247 40109.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10372509_765191910186279_8134555899026129470_n_zps 33c9b387.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10372509_765191910186279_8134555899026129470_n_zps 33c9b387.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10366232_765191433519660_4551650539901441864_n_zps 7e2162ed.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10366232_765191433519660_4551650539901441864_n_zps 7e2162ed.jpg.html)

Instagram video:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/th_IMG_1807_zpsb3588a89.mp4 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/IMG_1807_zpsb3588a89.mp4)

Here are some other recent pictures.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10309478_10152411101377928_265989592034763876_n_zp s90aee803.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10309478_10152411101377928_265989592034763876_n_zp s90aee803.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10352740_500739246694391_4841207875462243224_n_zps aa591a3d.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10352740_500739246694391_4841207875462243224_n_zps aa591a3d.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10390050_857732844256042_8261012180574751655_n_zps a2370144.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10390050_857732844256042_8261012180574751655_n_zps a2370144.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/1622092_225327761010688_5002026077402005530_n_zps2 54224aa.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/1622092_225327761010688_5002026077402005530_n_zps2 54224aa.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10366259_857733740922619_4696000443469984473_n_zps 0dc7e623.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10366259_857733740922619_4696000443469984473_n_zps 0dc7e623.jpg.html)

[Wykydtron]

What tires sizes were you running on those Square G33's?

[jollyroger927]

What tires sizes were you running on those Square G33's?

Honestly I dont remember but if I had to take a guess, 215/40 up front and 215/45 rear.

Possibly 225/45 rear, thats what I run now but i run federals all around now so they are a bit meaty compared to other brands.

[jollyroger927]

Some updates:

Not sure what I did but my car is miserable to drive. Pretty sure its because I took another collar out of the front coils to drop it a bit more. Front sway bar smashes everything. Gonna need to contact BC and get smaller springs or something for more adjustability.

My car has never looked better then it did the morning of Club Loose Freedom Moves, then I pulled into the pit and broke every body panel. Continued to break everything as the weekend progressed, but had one amazing time and im glad the SNTRL dudes got some amazing photos. Glad with how my car sits as of now but I cant drive around the tristate area like this so it will have to come up slightly.

Freedom Move pics:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10603797_10152849095565348_5425596027160783990_n_z ps0ad4b2a2.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10603797_10152849095565348_5425596027160783990_n_z ps0ad4b2a2.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10351801_1477250569192114_6229197482406181874_n_zp s4bc51f31.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10351801_1477250569192114_6229197482406181874_n_zp s4bc51f31.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/IMG_3508-920x613_zps70b7d705.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/IMG_3508-920x613_zps70b7d705.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/DSC_5881-920x614_zpsc3ceda04.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/DSC_5881-920x614_zpsc3ceda04.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10626491_745008512249702_6563795813960039471_n_zps d67c6d11.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10626491_745008512249702_6563795813960039471_n_zps d67c6d11.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/DSC_5842-920x614_zpsfd243971.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/DSC_5842-920x614_zpsfd243971.jpg.html)


This pic was before a street session last week. We are lucky enough to have a couple decent spots to shred. Time to put her back on jack stands. I hate working on my car, just want to drive.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10473898_4671826168927_893653917015990342_n_zps0dd b2047.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10473898_4671826168927_893653917015990342_n_zps0dd b2047.jpg.html)

[smokescreen240]

looks good man! I wish I were brave enough to lower my z that much. lol.

[coty_garcia]

This car is beautiful.

[180sxdrifter]

build threads are overrated

[OBEEWON]

Saw your cars at Freedom moves. Thumbs up.

[jollyroger927]

Thanks guys!!

Heres a short video from Freedom Moves:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WqpgcydPkY&list=UUZNAJVYJ229Ej7daetl3GCg

[rv_zenki]

Beautiful car man, keep it up!

[jollyroger927]

Beautiful car man, keep it up!

Thanks man!

Car is apart, gonna do some maintenance, hopefully replace the body kit, rebuilding the wheels (4" lip up front and 4.5" for the rear), stiffer spring rates, different hood, extend the s14 lca and probably a few other small things.

Here is a horrible picture for now.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10407890_709919685763848_3858813098501119004_n_zps 230d5c62.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10407890_709919685763848_3858813098501119004_n_zps 230d5c62.jpg.html)

[jollyroger927]

https://vimeo.com/105596977

[jollyroger927]

Club Loose Slay Ride 2014

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/15454103533_014dd89dd5_o1_zpsbf4b285d.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/15454103533_014dd89dd5_o1_zpsbf4b285d.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/slayridejtc_zps7e8d13a4.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/slayridejtc_zps7e8d13a4.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/16071815521_5d46c1b2a7_o_zpsef521f54.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/16071815521_5d46c1b2a7_o_zpsef521f54.jpg.html)

[Wheel Lounge]

car is dope.. love the vsxx!

[nghtlurkr]

awesome man! love how much this thing sees the track!

[sleeperd]

that last shot is insane

[Big Zee]

love how low this car is!

[Deeuhh]

Nice build man! Just wanted to know if you ran the v1 or v2 Isis arms and how they held up?

[Onevia177]

What are the specs on those 5zigens. I love your build man. It's so rad.

[jollyroger927]

Thanks everyone! Yea I have a few more pics from that event to post up, media was killing it that day.

Nice build man! Just wanted to know if you ran the v1 or v2 Isis arms and how they held up?
They are the V1 arms, they held up fine! Still got most of them on my car. Havent let me down yet, street driven through a winter also. If you need me to get you a price on some I can see what I can do for you. [email protected]

What are the specs on those 5zigens. I love your build man. It's so rad.
The Zigens are 17x10 +12, awesome size for a monoblock 17" I had to buy em.

[jollyroger927]

Here are some more shots from Club Loose's Slay Ride event. I messed up my front end a few weeks before the event so i didnt have time to get everything sorted, it will be pretty again for this season.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10898275_928739090509976_8986204963258850013_n_zps 275ddfbc.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10898275_928739090509976_8986204963258850013_n_zps 275ddfbc.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10887155_927887620595123_8135964806444573817_o_zps dd4640b0.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10887155_927887620595123_8135964806444573817_o_zps dd4640b0.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10891980_928143490569536_3992500482284874052_n_zps 265fe96f.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10891980_928143490569536_3992500482284874052_n_zps 265fe96f.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/10906003_927887570595128_2440800918470964019_n_zps 0885f353.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/10906003_927887570595128_2440800918470964019_n_zps 0885f353.jpg.html)

[zumiezracer]

Rad stuff man, keep it up. im subscribed.

[lilcim]

Jesus Lawd. <3

[korito727]

I love this car! Keep up the good work.

[jollyroger927]

Heres what I have done in the off season:
- S14 T28, 16 PSI, Power FC tuned to 265 hp 260 tq
- Z32 MAF
- 550cc injectors
- DOC RACE bottom mount manifold with TiAL 38mm wastegate
- Authentic BN type 2 skirts (need the rest, HELP)
- Ganadors acquired
- Fixed front end, replaced rad support with a oem replacement
- Replaced transmission I blew
- Powered by max coils installed 12k 10k springs

Waiting on front end parts from Japan (dmax and origin) then its off to paint.

Club Loose Opening Moves was awesome! Some pics from the event:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/Faction%201%20of%201_zpsyqaorxct.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/Faction%201%20of%201_zpsyqaorxct.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/11057265_842159449191763_5491830117635307245_o_zps stw6cric.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/11057265_842159449191763_5491830117635307245_o_zps stw6cric.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/11110367_842159259191782_8747836724946815040_o_zps vy9feztr.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/11110367_842159259191782_8747836724946815040_o_zps vy9feztr.jpg.html)

[jollyroger927]

Slowly been putting the car together as parts arrive, getting ready for paint. Still trying to get a few events in where I can. East Coast Bash was awesome.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/18058768592_6a38e086cc_k_zps6ncpcvux.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/18058768592_6a38e086cc_k_zps6ncpcvux.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/18093413241_d2fe6611ba_k_zpsgq4rurno.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/18093413241_d2fe6611ba_k_zpsgq4rurno.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/11036490_10153279626421343_7268000650478650843_n_z psdfztkej4.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/11036490_10153279626421343_7268000650478650843_n_z psdfztkej4.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/11221785_10153218214981343_564454668432016843_n_zp suixyjw6s.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/11221785_10153218214981343_564454668432016843_n_zp suixyjw6s.jpg.html)

Dmax hood is on, Ganadors are wired up, Origin fenders are fitted. Dmax roof wing is here too, might put it on before paint just to see how it looks. BN Sports type 3 front and rear are on their way thanks to Streeter. Hopefully paint will be soon!

In an endless attempt to make this car more street friendly, I recently installed some OEM engine mounts and got rid of the harsh Megan Racing ones i had in there, really made a difference in the comfort department. I love driving this car.

[Ramonesfreak2010]

You guys were killing it at ECB! I think I got some footage of you. I'll post them up here if I do.

[jollyroger927]

You guys were killing it at ECB! I think I got some footage of you. I'll post them up here if I do.

Thanks man!!! That would be sweet

[jollyroger927]

Been trying to get this car ready for paint. Got my BN type 3 front bumper in from Streeter, glassed it together and its ready for paint. Now working on the side skirts to get them looking a bit better. Had a rear bumper coming in too but BN sent type 4 by accident. Thats not gonna work so im gonna go with a replica rear bumper. Not too upset since my rear bumper is always the one piece of aero that gets destroyed the fastest anyway.

Did a Club Loose Friday event and my axle spacer hardware blew apart again (happens often), destroying another axle boot. im done with the spacers, until someone actually makes them with right size (tapered) hardware. My car also isn't tucking rim anymore in the rear so I dont think they are necessary. Wont know till i rip another boot/break axle.

Also not sure if i want to run metal fenders up front or stick with these 20mm origins. Wish I never did rear overs....*sigh*

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/Screen%20Shot%202015-06-16%20at%202.50.47%20PM_zpshh3ivhhk.png (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/Screen%20Shot%202015-06-16%20at%202.50.47%20PM_zpshh3ivhhk.png.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/Screen%20Shot%202015-06-16%20at%203.04.41%20PM_zpsmtlzfdro.png (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/Screen%20Shot%202015-06-16%20at%203.04.41%20PM_zpsmtlzfdro.png.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/11393011_937133719662755_5049305216603067132_n_zps ojdj1va4.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/11393011_937133719662755_5049305216603067132_n_zps ojdj1va4.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/17810228834_c229714621_o_zpssga2goqa.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/17810228834_c229714621_o_zpssga2goqa.jpg.html)

[jollyroger927]

Had a mid build crisis and bought 18" blitz 03s, hope i dont hate stagger because final bout is in 4 weeks and I dont have time to mess up.

[ZenkiDeven19]

I have a staggered setup, I like it. I haven't really tried a square wheel setup though.

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[jollyroger927]

I have a staggered setup, I like it. I haven't really tried a square wheel setup though.

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Im thinking it will work out, almost did 18" all around but I wanted to have the option to use 17" spares and have it look ok.

[jollyroger927]

Well the car is coming together, painted and ready for Final Bout. Waiting on a black Zeta 2 I ordered and a Nardi classic 340mm. Also waiting on my Blitz 03's to be back from powdercoat, white wheels look so good on this color im nervous to see silver. Hopefully they look great. Im loving the Cerberus spares i picked up. Glad I went with 17/18

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/IMG_8005_zpsxywopju7.jpeg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/IMG_8005_zpsxywopju7.jpeg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/IMG_4647_zpsej8vqvjn.jpeg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/IMG_4647_zpsej8vqvjn.jpeg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/IMG_6981_zpslfocvaxf.jpeg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/IMG_6981_zpslfocvaxf.jpeg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/IMG_5003_zpsxfilvcu8.jpeg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/IMG_5003_zpsxfilvcu8.jpeg.html)
17"s work too which makes everything easier also.

The color in the sun is crazy, ill try to get a good picture soon.

[christforeman]

Gawd i normally don't like hatches, excited to see this at final bout!

[Reece]

Excited to see the paint in person.

[jollyroger927]

Some stuff from Final Bout

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/20787846683_0afa8b454c_o_zpskdokr9bt.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/20787846683_0afa8b454c_o_zpskdokr9bt.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/Screen%20Shot%202015-09-23%20at%208.48.55%20PM_zpsieulxkiy.png (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/Screen%20Shot%202015-09-23%20at%208.48.55%20PM_zpsieulxkiy.png.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/11988384_10153504164106343_2320867350644145464_n_z psur0eiclt.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/11988384_10153504164106343_2320867350644145464_n_z psur0eiclt.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/Right-7-of-34_zpswtkx9rtp.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/Right-7-of-34_zpswtkx9rtp.jpg.html)

[forgotten]

The car looks grate and love the vsxx!!!!

[TurboTiger]

Looking good.

[zwzweston]

Such a cool car. Sounds cliche, but it's awesome to see it being driven so hard also. Keep it up!

[jollyroger927]

Such a cool car. Sounds cliche, but it's awesome to see it being driven so hard also. Keep it up!

Thank you!

Some pics from first class fitment this weekend.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/Screen%20Shot%202015-10-18%20at%207.09.40%20PM_zpsrk02edsv.png (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/Screen%20Shot%202015-10-18%20at%207.09.40%20PM_zpsrk02edsv.png.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/Screen%20Shot%202015-10-18%20at%207.16.58%20PM_zpspaaznqqs.png (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/Screen%20Shot%202015-10-18%20at%207.16.58%20PM_zpspaaznqqs.png.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/Screen%20Shot%202015-10-18%20at%207.10.35%20PM_zpsfalclkmi.png (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/Screen%20Shot%202015-10-18%20at%207.10.35%20PM_zpsfalclkmi.png.html)

[jollyroger927]

Wow didnt realize its been a year since my last post. I suck at this.

Well the car has only gone pretty much down hill from that point but i'll still share some pics from the last year.

As far as future plans go, im going to start collecting type x aero. whether or not I use it on this chassis im not sure yet but I have to give it a shot. I dont think i'll be a fan of it with my overfenders but i want to try it out anyway and if I dont like it, i will rock BN type 3 till I get a chassis with metal quarters.

Other future plans include a KP hood, fixing all the exterior damage, replace aero with a new type 3 kit I have in the garage, create some type of bumper diffuser/protector, possibly install some 180sx seatbelts with B pillar plastics (if i can make it work with my cage), new catback, and other little things here and there.

My engine setup is relatively the same as its been for a while now, still a stock SR20 but I now have a S15 Spec r turbo on it pushing 280whp. Apexi power fc, deatschwerks 550cc injectors, walbro pump, Tial external setup on a stock manifold. Might ditch that and go internal for next year still not sure. Other than burning more oil than id like the engine runs great and has 158psi compression across the board. I plan on installing a boost controller of some kind to run high and low settings.

Anyway here is a picture dump of some of my favorites from the last year.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/FullSizeRender-12_zpsndgwxuts.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/FullSizeRender-12_zpsndgwxuts.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/13606624_10154140487491343_7762362163623563468_n_z ps1rslvebj.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/13606624_10154140487491343_7762362163623563468_n_z ps1rslvebj.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/13315305_10209270991792994_8109076840317545051_n_z pspa8eqzgl.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/13315305_10209270991792994_8109076840317545051_n_z pspa8eqzgl.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/14344183_1648701105442125_8914843504260518826_n_zp swtjrwg1k.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/14344183_1648701105442125_8914843504260518826_n_zp swtjrwg1k.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/14344820_1648701698775399_8306547971983317125_n_zp s7dj6t02k.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/14344820_1648701698775399_8306547971983317125_n_zp s7dj6t02k.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/13501682_10154105243576343_6862241217417169618_n_z psv6fioe2w.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/13501682_10154105243576343_6862241217417169618_n_z psv6fioe2w.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/600720_10153696556966343_6607944865564553811_n_zps cl4swe8z.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/600720_10153696556966343_6607944865564553811_n_zps cl4swe8z.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/14446124_10154349093166343_8864858669657770198_n_z psunr0pxaq.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/14446124_10154349093166343_8864858669657770198_n_z psunr0pxaq.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/FullSizeRender-13_zpsofw7yvjk.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/FullSizeRender-13_zpsofw7yvjk.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/943738_1064746516925253_7560530191799827368_n_zpsm qst3xe7.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/943738_1064746516925253_7560530191799827368_n_zpsm qst3xe7.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/14907066_10154461059141343_1688269815089667936_n_z pswsjveg79.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/14907066_10154461059141343_1688269815089667936_n_z pswsjveg79.jpg.html)

[Malik]

pretty rad...

[CamryOnBronze]

Love this thing as always!

[tuzzio]

Car looked awesome at final bout.

[tricky_ab]

This thing is just too damn cool!

[RB25GUY]

East Coast REPRESENT!!!

[jollyroger927]

Car looked awesome at final bout.

Thanks man, we had a pretty shitty event driving wise but it was still fun to be there, track is awesome.

[jollyroger927]

Update:

Almost been a year again.. But I didnt freshen up the car over the winter so i am preparing to do that now before Final Bout. So i figured id update this with a "before" shot of my car to compare it to and to motivate myself to get it done asap. A few great events have happened this year already, the Low Styles event and of course Clubloose East Coast Bash.

As far as changes made...

- Fujitsubo Power Getter cat back
- New BN Sports type 3 front bumper
- Front splitter/bumper protector
- 10k/8k Springs installed currently...thinking about going stance coilovers, still not happy
- KP Hood <3
- Greddy FMIC kit
- Z32 Front brakes with slotted rotors
- New front main seal, old one was leaking everywhere
- Upgraded to the better Cusco air/oil separator from the normal can style
- In the process of going back to internal gate and acquiring a good sounding japanese bottom mount manifold (welcome to some suggestions!) thinking of supermade or altrack?

Im trying to make this thing a bit more quiet for a couple reasons. The first being that i street drive this car and drift it often so the quieter the better. Another reason is that hour long (or longer) car rides with that drone is starting to get to my ears...they are ringing when i get home lol. The screamer pipe just gets old after awhile too. Its cool on some cars but i want to actually hear my SR. I will miss it on the track however. The final reason is that i want to run a cool manifold!

Still have a turbo timer and brand new Greddy boost controller sitting here i have to install sometime...

Here are some pics, last one was taken tonight before i backed it into the garage to start taking it apart tomorrow.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/19511061_10155217339616343_4944442469890174366_n_z ps1xhhqal4.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/19511061_10155217339616343_4944442469890174366_n_z ps1xhhqal4.jpg.html)

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http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/18447622_1889674851301835_5136983403416224355_n_zp swvl4dv4v.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/18447622_1889674851301835_5136983403416224355_n_zp swvl4dv4v.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/18274807_1311706335582307_294024741848235239_n_zps hclqnfsq.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/18274807_1311706335582307_294024741848235239_n_zps hclqnfsq.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/IMG_1694_zpstmce1nqp.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/IMG_1694_zpstmce1nqp.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/18699999_1448016148574507_2187676932529174677_n_zp sbxurh627.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/18699999_1448016148574507_2187676932529174677_n_zp sbxurh627.jpg.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/frankiebovino/FullSizeRender-1_zpsodgblnem.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/frankiebovino/media/FullSizeRender-1_zpsodgblnem.jpg.html)

[kinkrider87]

altrack manifolds are worth every penny.

[jollyroger927]

altrack manifolds are worth every penny.

Good to hear, if you have any info or sound clips of them send em my way!

Probably the route im going to go. I know they have two different types but one is pretty far out of my price range so ill probably get the basic one.

[johnnymonaco]

Hey neat car

[Malik]

photobucket strikes again.

[jollyroger927]

photobucket strikes again.

NOOO!!!!!!! :down:

[Eoken]

heyyy! time to re-do all your pictures! fun stuff!

[dalecl9]

photo bucket ruins everything