Two for one special. US-spec S14 Silvia K's Aero build

[CrimsonRockett]

Figured I would start a build thread for this one to run alongside my S13 build (which I will move over from premie-land soon).

I had gone through my fair share of 97-98 Kouki's over the years, but never felt like I had found the right one.

Bought a '97 Kouki from New Mexico, but because of the sunroof, I decided to get rid of it and bought my current one instead.

Had it sitting like this for a while.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/Kouki%20Build/DSCN2107.jpg

Then, found this one:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/DSCN2703.jpg

'97 Kouki SE, original 5-speed, and non-sunroof. Win-win for me.

I like sunroofs, but due to the age of these cars, I just feel that they'll be problematic as time goes on. Having to source replacement parts would be a pain.

Immediately swapped the coilovers and wheels onto the car.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/DSCN2713-1.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/DSCN2711-1.jpg

Soon came the aero.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/IMG_1045.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/IMG_1005.jpg

Mocked up the Works9 exhaust.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/IMG_1150.jpg

Engine has been pulled and engine bay has been cleared similar to my S13. Tubs, full exterior/engine bay respray, new undercoat, all suspension components replaced, etc.

Hopefully, I can get this one wrapped up before the end of this year as well.

Current mod list:

1997 Nissan 240sx SE - Silvia K's Aero

Rare SE Non-Sunroof model

Modifications

Exterior
JDM S14 Front Headlights
JDM S14 Front Bumper - OEM (new)
JDM S14 Front Lip - OEM (new)
JDM S14 Sideskirts - OEM (new)
USDM S14 Sideskirts - OEM (change up the look every now and then)
JDM S14 Rear Bumper (new)
JDM S14 Rear Valances
JDM S14 Spoiler
JDM S14 Grill (new)
JDM S14 Autech grill
JDM S14 Window Visors
DMAX S14 Roof Wing
HID's
LED Lighting

Interior
Safety 21 7-point cage
Bride ViosIII Low Max seats with Bride rails
Nardi Deep Corn 350MM Steering Wheel
NRG Short Hub
Works Bell Quick Release
Nismo Titanium Shift Knob
Cusco Spin Knob
LED Lighting

Suspension
Fortune Auto 500 Series Coilovers w/Swift Springs upgrade
Powered by MAX RUCA
Powered by MAX Toe Arms
Powered by MAX Traction Rods
Powered by MAX Tension Rods
Powered by MAX Uprights
Powered by MAX FLCA's
Powered by MAX Spindles
Powered by MAX Solid Subframe Bushings
Powered by MAX Steering Rack bushings
SPL Inner/Outer Tie Rods
Nismo Powerbrace
Cusco Front/Rear Strut Tower Bars
Cusco Tension Rod brace
Tanabe Swaybars F/R
ES Steering Rack Bushings

Wheels/Brakes
Blitz Type 03
18x9 +9 | 18x10 +22 | 5x114.3 (OG, not re-barreled)
Project Kics Neochrome Lug Nuts
Evo Brembo Brake Calipers Front/Rear
Z32 E-brake
Z32 1" BMC
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Chasebays Brake Line Tuck Kit

Engine/Drivetrain
AMS Rebuilt KA24DE
Arias 8:8:1 Forged Pistons
Calico Coated Main/Rod Bearings
ARP 10MM Head Studs
ARP Main Studs
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
E-fans
RPS Max Street Clutch Kit
Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel
B&M V2 Short Shifter
DSS 1pc Steel Driveshaft
Tomei Technical Trax 2-way LSD
Powered by MAX Diff Bushings
Tomei 750cc Injectors
Garrett T3/To4e .57 Trim Turbo
Top mount manifold
HKS Front Mount Intercooler
Blitz BOV
JGS Semi Solid Motor Mounts
WORKS9 Dual Tip Exhaust
Circuit Sports Exhaust Hangers
Greddy Oil Block Adapter
Oil Cooler
Oil Filter Relocation Kit
Chasebays Power Steering kit
Chasebays Coolant Overflow

[CrimsonRockett]

Did some organizing in my garage in preperation for the upcoming tear down.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/House%20Remodel/DSCN3578.jpg

[CrimsonRockett]

Reserved for future updates.

[nrmskate]

Looking forward to some updates! I searched long and hard for my 95' Zenki SE non-sunroof that rust free in the Midwest.

[Apex Eight]

Hell yeah, love where this is going. Thanks again for the sidemarker lol

[DILLONDILLONDILLON!]

good stuff man!!
Hope this build keeps progressing!
If you need stuff let me know!<3

[Almighty So]

whaaaaa i was literally thinking to myself earlier today about how i wish i knew where to see more of your 14s.
definitely sub'd!

[CrimsonRockett]

good stuff man!!
Hope this build keeps progressing!
If you need stuff let me know!<3

I'll definitely keep you in mind.

I think I spent upwards of $1500 on weatherstripping and moldings alone for my S13.

I will be replacing the more worn down ones on this car as well.

[R_Rod_s13]

Hope to see pics of your s13 on here :hide:

[240KA]

what size are the exhaust tips on that works9?

[JRex]

I'm such a blitz 03 fanboy, can't wait to own a set. Car looks awesome already.

[Smurf_240SX]

Wow awesome find!

[CrimsonRockett]

what size are the exhaust tips on that works9?

Don't remember off the top of my head, but the exhaust is the turbo version. I'll get some measurements as soon as I have some time.

I'm such a blitz 03 fanboy, can't wait to own a set. Car looks awesome already.

Same here (minus the waiting to own a set).

They really grew on me over the years. I was fortunate enough to have gotten this set back from the person I sold them to right after having them refinished.

A little late with this picture.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2162.jpg

In preperation for a full exterior and engine bay respray.

Debating whether to buy a matching Recaro confetti seat for this car or to just run the S15 seats.

Although the engine was rebuilt fairly recently, it unfortunately wasn't sealed properly by the previous owner. Going to take it apart and freshen it all up.

[jr_ss]

Love me some 03's. I wish I could afford 4-5 sets of wheels. I'd swap every few months.

Interested to see where this car goes now that you have a garage to keep it(the project) in.

[CrimsonRockett]

As of now, the only wheels I'm really keeping are these Blitz 03's, my BNIB VS-XX (that I've had for like 6+ years), and a spare set of G33 wheels.

Sneak peek at my S13 which I will start a thread for soon.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/CrimsonRockett%202009/DSCN3549.jpg

[S14kouki805]

Fuckin aye, this mofo knows how to do it. I was getting discouraged with my build but this is inspiration! Subscribed

[acslater9]

Wow, nice car man. That lip though, I want it lol. Subscribed, I'm interested in what your going to do. Good luck with the build man.

[dazed]

what size are the exhaust tips on that works9?

Was just gonna say 80mm from memory, but I just took a digital caliper to my own to be sure. 80mm OD, and 77mm ID.

As of now, the only wheels I'm really keeping are these Blitz 03's, my BNIB VS-XX (that I've had for like 6+ years), and a spare set of G33 wheels.

Sneak peek at my S13 which I will start a thread for soon.


Been anticipating these builds for awhile now. Glad to see them underway and documented. Cool stuff man.

[innovation]

Glad to see a build from you, really curious to see how the s13 comes out.

[YOSHIKOUKI]

Wats the plans on that s13 motor wise?

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[CrimsonRockett]

Wats the plans on that s13 motor wise?

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Both my S13 and S14 will be KA-T.

I have quite a few parts stashed away for it.

Considered different options (usual SR swap, VQ, etc), but you rarely see clean KA engine bays (tucked wiring, emissions removed, tubs, etc).

Now that we have so many options for cleaning up the engine bay, going to do my best to make it look as "simple" as possible if that makes sense.

[YOSHIKOUKI]

Wow I can't wait to see both complete gonna be sick

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[Almighty So]

eeee my ka long block was just finished and i'm super pumped about it.
probably shouldn't look at this thread anymore or i might quit my car.

[PoopCoupe13]

I'm such a blitz 03 fanboy, can't wait to own a set. Car looks awesome already.
I'm right there with you haha. I absolutely love Blitz 03's.

[CrimsonRockett]

Had some free time this morning. Removed the dash, removed AC/Heater core/blower motor, and pressure washed it in prep for tubs.

Little before/after.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/DSCN3625.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/DSCN3627.jpg

Meanwhile the car is off getting the fab work done, I'll be performing a leakdown test on the KA to make sure everything is in working order, removing the pan/front cover to reseal them properly, and modifying the intake manifold in preparation for KA-T.

[JadedNazgul]

subscribed! Car looks great crimson..

[Driftwurks]

Subbed! Jealous of the number of kouki s14s you have owned over the years. Can't wait to see this build progress through the stages :)

[_tony_s13]

updates? really love this thread

[CrimsonRockett]

Just updated my other thread.

Been really busy with work lately, but I will be updating this with pictures soon.

:)

[OC94S14]

Subscribed.

[LoSt180]

I'm just curious where you found a new JDM front lip. These build threads are great, keep it up!

[CrimsonRockett]

I'm just curious where you found a new JDM front lip. These build threads are great, keep it up!

Most of the brand new aero parts I've acquired are from people who never finished their own builds.

My VSXX for example. Those are brand new 17/18 stagger in discontinued sizes. Bought them from someone who had them in storage for years.

Some brand new parts have been through contacts at Nissan.

[Rob's S14]

awesome work so far. can't wait to see updates since this will be some nice inspiration for me.

[mau5trap]

those blitz 03 :drool:

[Teddy Bruckshot]

Any updates on this build ? Wonderful thread I appreciate all the time , thought and effort you put in

[CrimsonRockett]

I apologize for the extremely late update, but priorities will always be priorities and cars tend to be put on the back burner for me.

My brother and I finally share the same work schedule. We were able to reinstall the spare KA I have along with the complete Greddy turbo kit to do a final mock up of where everything will be placed prior to sending the car off for paint.

All unnecessary holes in the engine bay have been marked. Core support will still be made removable for easy access when pulling the engine. Intake manifold will be stripped of all smog related components. The only items we have left to mock up are an FPR, oil cooler with oil filter relocation, and the Chasebays PS reservoir.

I have to say, I absolutely love the Greddy KA-T kit. It is allowing us to keep AC on the car without having to run a bunch of custom parts. Also, we didn't have to cut unnecessary holes for the FMIC. Greddy made everything fit using existing holes. We will be running larger injectors along with an AEM EMS V2 instead of the piggy back ECU Greddy includes with their kit.

Just to give you an idea of how it'll be looking once we get everything buttoned up. Motor will be fully refreshed with new seals and nothing will go back onto the car until it's been restored/refinished.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/0DE190B4-B037-4F6C-9BD5-60BD4E64AA27.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/41E39781-D652-4558-8F6B-ABC05A5D9F3F.jpg

Evo brembo's also fit quite nicely behind the TE's. Calipers will be sand blasted and powdercoated for final assembly after the car comes back from paint.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/589A0C88-284D-48FC-B4A4-801D11FC3702.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/43E9FFDB-9F99-451C-8712-4D523C8CC879.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/501C0074-F2AE-41D0-AB0C-1836DE62F52A.jpg

Oh, I also sold off all of the used K's aero parts and managed to source everything new. Bumpers are obviously still fairly easy to buy, but good luck trying to find BNIB valances, lip, and sideskirts with original instructions/hardware.

I have stocked up on more rare goods to go on the car once final assembly rolls around.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/DSCN4835.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/6D9487AF-543E-47C8-B336-F949E1031EB6.jpg

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[BryanS14]

Looks awesome. I balked at the cost of the Greddy kit when I turbo'd my KA. Should have gone with it because by the end I had spent about the same money 10x the time and still didn't have a good running car when I was done.

[CrimsonRockett]

Late update is better than no update.

Teaser pics from the painter.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/B5A7946F-417D-4AE8-B824-6A64E3A96460.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/8C0E1E26-B41C-42CF-886B-B3B15E88EC92.jpg

Car is being prepped this week. Paint should be on it by next week.

Hopefully have the car back by December to start reassembly.

[240sxRuinedMe]

I like sunroofs, but due to the age of these cars, I just feel that they'll be problematic as time goes on. Having to source replacement parts would be a pain.

Blahhhhh, you really think it'll be tough? I'll be looking into getting into an S14 in a couple of months and do plan on keeping it for a long time, but sunroofs are a nice addition.

convince me on a hardtop. :ugh:

[CamryOnBronze]

This is exciting! Love the color. Can't wait to see it sir.

[DJTTon]

Didn't know you had a build thread lol. Full of excitement

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[CrimsonRockett]

Blahhhhh, you really think it'll be tough? I'll be looking into getting into an S14 in a couple of months and do plan on keeping it for a long time, but sunroofs are a nice addition.

convince me on a hardtop. :ugh:

Just google "S14 sunroof trim".

That's the most common piece to go out on S14 sunroofs.

No replacement available. With a sunroof, you run the risk of having leaks, rust forming around the base, less headroom, etc.

All of my cars are hardtop.

This is exciting! Love the color. Can't wait to see it sir.

I'm super excited to finally see this thing come together. It's been far too long.

Didn't know you had a build thread lol. Full of excitement

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Yeah, I mostly keep to myself these days.

I'll be updating this along with my hatch build thread within the next few weeks. Making steady progress for once.

[s1421]

Heres an update as of today car shell is primered.
http://i64.tinypic.com/spx2yu.jpg

[240sxRuinedMe]

Just google "S14 sunroof trim".

That's the most common piece to go out on S14 sunroofs.

No replacement available. With a sunroof, you run the risk of having leaks, rust forming around the base, less headroom, etc.

All of my cars are hardtop.
Thank you for the knowledge on that trim, I didn't know about that until I researched it. :down:

Love sunroofs but, yeah you're right these cars are old and would hate to do a roof skin swap or let alone stress on sourcing parts.

[CrimsonRockett]

Seeing the color in person was an absolute joy. I haven't been this excited to work on a car in years.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/4C6AEF08-5924-4B0D-A62D-C7D5D89E39A4.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/BDBC582F-9123-4915-83D3-B98832DD292A.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/5A0483D2-FFF6-46EA-AF6A-85229BA12D90.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/C298CA54-5098-43AD-8F9B-2A8EF519F69F.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/8F03B8BD-58FA-4D46-AB3D-3E817305E245.jpg

After 10 hours on the road, my younger brother has his new 2018 project car.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/3A29920A-52CC-42AD-AA93-E74BBA8A7ACA.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/55C40495-DC45-4364-A533-77772539B712.jpg

The owner had it sitting around for a few years unfortunately due to the S14 SR developing a blown head gasket.

Focusing on making it a fun street car. So, the build will be kept simple with reliability being top priority. KA swap is on its way along with new suspension, adjustable arms, wheels, and plenty more.

Before the S14 SR went bad.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/7F47E69B-1C7A-4100-AC69-755F80228DF5.jpg

[deolio]

that's a gooooood blue

[joshg51]

I'm about to blow the biggest load when this car is done, those white TEs and s15 seats are gonna perfect. Very jealous of this and the s15

[CrimsonRockett]

Bigger pics since Facebook and Instagram compress them quite a bit.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/5FDDB4BC-3528-4C6F-9D1B-42F888EC13DA.jpg

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[Zenki_559]

Holy shit that color looks awesome!!! I used to know the guy who had that red S14, pretty sure he still runs the "LowerStandards" brand.

[BryanS14]

That blue... Amazing!

[FRpilot]

Saw you post some jdm kouki stuff fs/ft earlier. I thought you were going to build a Zenki Navan car

[CrimsonRockett]

Saw you post some jdm kouki stuff fs/ft earlier. I thought you were going to build a Zenki Navan car

That was another car we were going to put together, but I decided to sell the chassis due to it having an aftermarket sunroof delete along with flared/pulled rear quarter panels.

I still have some of the Navan stuff hanging around in storage.

The red Kouki was just too good to pass up. My younger brother wanted something for himself to tinker with without worrying about damaging anything. I'm not a short tempered person by any means, but he knows how much my blue Kouki and hatch mean to me.

[CrimsonRockett]

Car is now sitting safely at home. Putting it on stands on Monday, pulling all of the suspension off the car along with the fuel tank/lines and prepping it for undercoat.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/8A1D7EAF-4ADE-4D24-AD28-169E971A90D4.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/30BB7806-4D0C-44A1-ACCD-E636D4AC0FCF.jpg

We also decided to do a flat clear on the underside of the trunk and hood. I've always disliked the super glossy underside of hoods when you're looking at an engine bay.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/037A9A28-1BE0-4B9E-98DD-B1C8E500495C.jpg

[tricky_ab]

Damn... this car is going to look AMAZING once it's back together!

[Unit 02]

that thing is gonna be hella nice

[CrimsonRockett]

Managed to fully assemble one of the doors.

Haven't added sound deadening to the door just yet, but will be doing that pretty soon.

New rubber moldings and window trim.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/D3589004-0904-4592-BD47-79153E132658.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/72DC15D5-2ED5-43EE-9254-EF01D2A68323.jpg

S15 was long overdue for some fab work. Had a local swing by and take the car over to his place to finally weld in door bars.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/F8EF1F57-576B-4D94-B7E4-6EC30F6A1EB7.jpg

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Aiming to have the S14 fully reassembled within the next month or so. Some interior trim panels are going to be dropped off at a local upholstery shop for a custom finish. Wanted to set the interior apart from the usual S-chassis / Bride door panel inserts.

[CrimsonRockett]

Finished assembling both doors, installing all new trim, rubber moldings, etc.

Should have the subframe and crossmember off by tomorrow to start prepping the underbody for undercoat.

Front fenders and hood haven't been aligned yet. Just mocked up for now until my new hardware comes in.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/225E7B41-E348-493F-8AED-6ECB31CF73A5.jpg

[DJTTon]

Are the window mouldings/trim still readily available?

[CrimsonRockett]

Are the window mouldings/trim still readily available?

Fortunately, yes. I don't know for how long though.

I just recently ordered them through Juan / Bardabe at Fontana Nissan.

[CamryOnBronze]

Man, I really like the matte clear on the hood. That's a cool idea. Replicates the factory look well.

What you are doing right now is exactly what I want to do... I just can't afford it, LOL. One of these days... looks like so much fun!

[DJTTon]

Man, I really like the matte clear on the hood. That's a cool idea. Replicates the factory look well.

What you are doing right now is exactly what I want to do... I just can't afford it, LOL. One of these days... looks like so much fun!

On the S15 yeah? It did look odd from the pic, I guess I know why

[CamryOnBronze]

On the S15 yeah? It did look odd from the pic, I guess I know why

No, on the underside of the S14 hood, haha.

[CrimsonRockett]

On the S15 yeah? It did look odd from the pic, I guess I know why

The S15 has the full Behrman GT Technora kit.

https://www.rhdjapan.com/behrman-d1-gp-spec-pro-full-aero-body-kit-technora-type-nissan-silvia-s15.html

https://www.rhdjapan.com/behrman-gt-bonnet-hood-technora.html

It's a glossy finish, just looks bad in the pic.

[CrimsonRockett]

Spent the day removing the crossmember, subframe, fuel tank, all lines, heat shields, and any hardware on the underside of the car.

Then, had a blast degreasing the entire underside of the car. Seriously my favorite part of the build. /sarcasm

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/DSCN8113.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/DSCN8117.jpg

I guess a better before and after would be once the fresh undercoat is on the car. Hopefully that'll be sorted this week.

Crappy picture, but these are all of the items being sent off tomorrow to be completely refinished in a matching color.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/DSCN8122.jpg

Back to using my actual camera rather than all cell phone quality pictures. This shot definitely captures the color a lot better.

Never mind the panel fitment up front. Fenders will be properly fitted once my hardware comes in.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/DSCN8124.jpg

[lunchmeat]

I'm in love with that blue.

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[I<3BEWBZ]

That blue is unreal! :)

[CamryOnBronze]

So good! Keep it up.

[tuzzio]

Can't wait to see pictures of those ultra racing braces installed. Their product photos aren't the best.

[tricky_ab]

https://media2.giphy.com/media/3oriNW5rslDXcDvu1i/giphy.gif

[LoSt180]

I love this build.

[STL240SXDRIFT]

AMAZING color! Can't wait to see it assembled

[DJTTon]

Ahh so youre staying with the KA?

[CrimsonRockett]

Ahh so youre staying with the KA?

Prepping the KA for my younger brother’s red kouki.

This is going into the S14:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/E7651D66-D279-438F-A379-533FA4D3241E.jpg

Just cleaning a lot of it up. No wiring or hardlines against the firewall.

Here’s a much better “after” shot now that undercoating is complete.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/1CCCDC4A-5CA6-4846-8BC8-D37558F5A51D.jpg

Interior comes out tomorrow. Ordered about 200sq ft of sound deadening to cover the interior and trunk. Once the suspension comes back from paint, it’ll all be quick reassembly on the subframe, crossmember, suspension and brakes.

[DJTTon]

Is this currently inside that white zenki? lulz

[CrimsonRockett]

Is this currently inside that white zenki? lulz

White zenki is long gone. Rusty screws on the sunroof delete panel and excessively pulled rear quarters. Just not my cup of tea.

[bardabe]

*skeet*

msglngth

[DJTTon]

*skeet*

msglngth
I second that, I can look at the setup all day

[gbaby2089]

Holy cow..

[CrimsonRockett]

Teaser shot from my painter.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/986C158C-1493-4987-B1B8-1A816FFB57DC.jpg

Should have everything back within the next few days.

[CrimsonRockett]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/F951ECDB-0926-44B3-991B-9E2E725C2CE5.jpg

Took some better pictures with my camera, but this is the only one I snagged on my phone.

Laying down the sound deadening hasn’t been overly difficult. Should have it all done by Wednesday. Then, interior pieces will make their way back into the car.

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Hey man, mind sharing your diet secrets? I'd love to learn how to shit money.

Seriously though, this build is unreal; it's amazing.

[CrimsonRockett]

Hey man, mind sharing your diet secrets? I'd love to learn how to shit money.

Seriously though, this build is unreal; it's amazing.

Fortunately, everything I’ve acquired was spread out over the years. So, it wasn’t like I just clicked “buy it now” on these things in a week. I recently made a spreadsheet to see how deep I would be into this build by basing it on retail pricing on parts as well as the average going rate for the rare bits. It is over $50k and continues to climb.

Here’s a better pic of the color I went with on the cage, calipers, and other suspension components.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/B04923C8-8988-4CD5-A91A-18D29E4BC76E.jpg

Interior sound deadening is almost complete.

I will update this come Thursday.

[TheRealSy90]

I'm really stoked for you to be able to finally resume on your builds. And to have had a part in helping fund some of it haha ;)
I'm surprised you didn't paint match the interior of the chassis?

[CrimsonRockett]

I'm really stoked for you to be able to finally resume on your builds. And to have had a part in helping fund some of it haha ;)
I'm surprised you didn't paint match the interior of the chassis?

Haha, yeah.

Honestly, I decided against painting the interior because I had planned on installing a lot of sound deadening as well as running a full interior.

If this were a track car with a fully stripped/caged interior, I definitely would have made the extra effort by paint matching the interior.

The important and visible areas were all properly painted. Unless someone decides to pull apart the interior in the future, you won’t see a spec of white on this.

I’ve also had minimal distractions these past two months. Parts of me wish I had focused on my hatch instead, but I’m just glad I’m making progress. I’ll be moving in 2018. The more assembled these cars are, the easier the move will be.

[wolf904]

This is what a lot of true enthusiasts would strive for if we had the funds and patience to build a car to this level. The attention to detail is unreal. stripping everything for a paint job of that caliber, undercoating the car, oem aero, wheel and parts selection , THAT sr setup. Can't wait to see this shit done, so many years of collecting and waiting to see it finally come together. Definitely something to keep for life.

[Motary]

That blue is amazing!

[s13driftnut]

Love the color, love the quality, good stuff man! Always loved any car that's blue haha

[RVAE34]

Great build and love the color! Lots of clean cars in your stable!

[blo0d]

love builds that put in sound deadening, keep it up!! hate noisy how car interiors sound when that crap is removed... but as they used to say why? cuz racecar yo

[97nismo]

updates???????

[CrimsonRockett]

updates???????

Been super tied up with family and work.

Updates next week for sure.

[CrimsonRockett]

Had some time to mock up the crossmember, powerbrace, and front suspension.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/160F860D-2234-459E-8341-92CC886A4082.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/EC283A30-55C8-497C-9865-10014C81415A.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/955554FF-DFB0-4E13-83AC-E048DE00A80C.jpg

I really do enjoy the fact that you can't really tell I have drop knuckles/spindles. Too many "loud" colors with some of these aftermarket suspension component companies.

Should have the car back on the ground within the next week or so. Reassembling the complete rear subframe with baller bolts, SPL bushings, and PBM goodies.

Also managed to get more goodies for my brother's red Kouki build, but I'll keep that on the DL until we make more progress.

[hotrodjoseph]

I really do enjoy the fact that you can't really tell I have drop knuckles/spindles. Too many "loud" colors with some of these aftermarket suspension component companies.



Funny because thats the first thing I noticed when scrolling down ahah. Looks great tho Jonny.

Just curious as to the choice to use drop knuckles, do you plan on drifting it?

[CrimsonRockett]

Funny because thats the first thing I noticed when scrolling down ahah. Looks great tho Jonny.

Just curious as to the choice to use drop knuckles, do you plan on drifting it?

No plans on drifting. I just wanted better handling when driving to and from the grocery store.

:naughty:

[gbaby2089]

The color choices on this are so tasteful. I enjoy it thoroughly.

[CrimsonRockett]

Had to improvise this morning when installing the SPL solid subframe and diff bushings, but I got it done.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/806FD8A1-1D59-44D4-A55D-499580C5E6C9.jpg

Then, installed the other new goodies I had. New Z32 backing plates, PBM arms, Baller bolts hardware, etc.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/91FB5A7D-D982-4408-9B67-A89CC0D8902C.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/E1672D2D-252A-4AAD-9580-DCBC95B1B3AA.jpg

Didn't get a chance to snap some pictures of my Cusco diff with Greddy cover prior to sealing it, but I should have it all installed by tomorrow.

[Benfica7]

Subscribed for updates on this awesome build! Love the color.

[CrimsonRockett]

Installing a fully assembled subframe by yourself isn’t exactly fun, but definitely doable.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/C6467392-6AC6-48C5-B9A0-01A00FB99D77.jpg

Officially back on the ground. Focusing on the engine bay these next few weeks. Engine prep along with install.

[TMW]

very high quality build and thread

looking forward to seeing it all together

[Super_OK_S13]

THIS is a modern resto-mod build! This car is IMMACULATE!

Love this build man!

[afishysilvia]

As always dope build man....let me get those bride seats in the back ground

[JrDarknes]

Geez, loving that subframe. Goals right there man.

[turbo2nr]

White te's + blue car <3 <3 <3

[LoSt180]

Installing a fully assembled subframe by yourself isn’t exactly fun, but definitely doable.


Nope, finding that perfect balance point for the jack is fun.

This thread makes me happy.

[gbaby2089]

This is lovely.

[EFITTZY]

Love. This. Build. :yum:

[STL240SXDRIFT]

Bump, how is the build coming? Love this blue color!

[Kviper52]

for real need more please thanks.

[CrimsonRockett]

Bump, how is the build coming? Love this blue color!

I've had some distractions as of late, but I will update this before the end of the month.

We were tied up for a while working on the red Kouki.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/Red%20Kouki/FFA505B3-7E8F-40DF-B4A9-45EFD803FBF5.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/Red%20Kouki/580F3DBB-3B2B-444C-9AB7-6D012EA39522.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/Red%20Kouki/4DEA8CF6-E5CE-478E-B441-9A0B31427366.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/Red%20Kouki/718AFAA2-28F7-40C0-B293-CC60003D786E.jpg

[CrimsonRockett]

Cleared some space and pulled the motor out from storage.

Now just need to get it up onto a stand and start replacing some of the weathered hardware.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/F2A81CAE-64C4-4475-A4A9-E8E26C0F5A7C.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/97%20Kouki%20Pearl/88980C0F-E48C-4D43-AE1F-4CDB7BAE0DD7.jpg

Other than hardware, rear main seal, and a few new fittings, this thing will be ready to go.

[DJTTon]

I forgot your engine is one of my many desktop backgrounds cant wait for the fire up. Are you doing standalone?

[CrimsonRockett]

I forgot your engine is one of my many desktop backgrounds cant wait for the fire up. Are you doing standalone?

I have a few standalones here at home, but I'll ultimately run whatever my tuner recommends.

Usually stick with AEM EMS V2 for simplicity.

[STL240SXDRIFT]

Checking in on some of my favorite builds and bumping some old stuff. Still making progress? UPDATES!?!

[wanadrift]

Awesome build! This makes me want to sell my Z to fund one.

[240_]

always quality builds.

[S14rebuild]

Updates.....PLEASSEEEEEEE

[Initial Drift]

Dang... Its been a hot minute since any update on this blue beauty appeared. Crimson giving me that garage envy also.

[Hazard240]

Updates????????

[Cjkouki2010]

As sick as that white car was you almost should have left its 100% stock! But with quality and time that is just as excellent.a good clean platform build thats not beat up.

[S14rebuild]

Got excited.....n let down

[tricky_ab]

Got excited.....n let down

Yeah, I was excited to see this thread near the top of the page...

[-kenny-]

Bump this up ple