Project: Desert Flower

[beems240sx]

Well I'm back for round two. This time with a '93 S13 hatch. It's gold, brown, auto and all sorts of ugly. Most importantly however is that it is completely stock and 100% rust free.

My previous s14 build thread:
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=492292

Plans:
Manual swap.
TypeX all the things.
1J.
High school girls.

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First purchase should always be cool wheels. 17x9.5 Volk TE37's. They need a little love but got a good deal from Hobbs. I also picked up 5 lug and black interior from him.

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Almost have all 5 speed parts pieced together.

Stay tuned for nudes.

Swung it by my buddies shop to check out the undercarriage. It's pretty darn clean. No leaks, no rust, no surprises.

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First up was to figure out why the steering wheel was vibrating more than your girlfriends favorite toy...

This might have something to do with it.

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Threw on some Megan arms off my s14. They do fit but you have to screw them all the way in. Hopefully the caster will be alright.

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Vibration gone!

Picked up a set of kouki tail lights.

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[beems240sx]

Parts are starting to roll in!

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Picked up full black interior from Hobbs. He decided to send me 3 of everything.. Still waiting on my mint dash

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[unpaintedhatch]

You are very lucky to find an unmodified 240sx and rust free to boot good stuff.

[Edwin562]

Nice start. GG

[dukiespice]

subscribed

[beems240sx]

Finally got the auto slab yanked out and 5speed in

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I used a SR trans I had laying around. So I had to swap bell housings.

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Finished the swap with tomei/nismo

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Started swapping out the nasty brown interior.

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I decided to dye the tan carpet black. I was very satisfied with the out come.

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That's a bit better.

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Still need seats/wheel but for now it's much better!

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[Rusker]

What did you use to dye the carpet? Looks good.

[beems240sx]

I used duplicolor fabric and vinyl gloss black.

[JIMB0]

much excite for this

[Mitsubayati]

I used duplicolor fabric and vinyl gloss black.

You did the door panels and the dash too?

Would you recommend it?

[beems240sx]

You did the door panels and the dash too?

Would you recommend it?

No, I dyed the carpet with that. I replaced the dash and door cards.

[Rusker]

I used duplicolor fabric and vinyl gloss black.


Does it leave any residue?


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[beems240sx]

Not really, it's a little rough. But who pets a carpet anyways? For $14 I'm not complaining one bit

[s1421]

Nice start so far!

[yomisiu]

loved the 14, this should be good!

[R_Rod_s13]

Stock body with TE37's is all you need !!!! Haha

[beems240sx]

My stock seats had been mauled by a raccoon and were in horrible shape. Picked up a rep bride and used my s14 pass seat. Fun fact that seat was the last part I had left from my old car.

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[Mitsubayati]

Not really, it's a little rough. But who pets a carpet anyways? For $14 I'm not complaining one bit


I have a feeling I know what it feels like.

[rawgarage]

Welcome back... Plz no purple engine bay this time

[s13_chris93]

omg beautiful

[Hoonigan19]

niceee, keep em coming

[beems240sx]

Finally got my tires in and FA500 coils ordered.

Volk TE37
17x9.5 +28
Nitto NT05
235/40r17

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[Koukiii]

Nice build so far. Do yourself a favor and grab some z32 front brakes at least. My 97 felt dangerous with the stock garbage brakes. Best $250 I've ever spent on my car.

[beems240sx]

Nice build so far. Do yourself a favor and grab some z32 front brakes at least. My 97 felt dangerous with the stock garbage brakes. Best $250 I've ever spent on my car.

I had z32 on my old car and wasn't impressed with them. I'm going to be doing ctsv calipers.

[Koukiii]

I had z32 on my old car and wasn't impressed with them. I'm going to be doing ctsv calipers.

For $250 I was impressed lol. Future goals are 6 piston CTSV's so I feel you.

[Stein180sx]

Not to thread jack, but while talking about the 6 piston ctsv calipers. Has anyone heard of having any bad brake bias issues? Because I have been really wanting them as well.

[beems240sx]

I'm just going for the 4 Pistons since the 6 piston won't fit my wheels

[rawgarage]

Beems Lmk when it's ctsv brake time... I got you on new lines

[Stein180sx]

Thanks for the reply, I might end up that route as well. Not overly impressed with Z32.

[Jibbberish]

Subbed nutz.

[beems240sx]

Got my centric 5 lug rotors, new pads, and new timken wheel bearings in!

Protip: Melvin the cat is always there to investigate empty boxes to insure no parts are forgotten.

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[beems240sx]

Swapped the 5 lug hubs on.

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Rally spec.

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Can't wait to get my fortune autos!

[beems240sx]

Spent 3 hours diagnosing why my speedometer wasn't working. In a bit of rage I chopped off the connector and soldered the wires together. Now it works, and half my dash is torn apart. It's always the little shit.

Anyways.

Donk status.

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[beems240sx]

Look what we have here!

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[Reece]

This car needs Msports

[beems240sx]

Melvin approved.

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Coils go in Friday and picking up some aero finally!

[JIMB0]

just curious why you went with 7K/6K?

:)

[CamryOnBronze]

White TEs so good. Tires look cool too. Must be awesome to find such a clean chassis to work from!

[bardabe]

bad ass man, this is going to be fun.

[beems240sx]

just curious why you went with 7K/6K?

:)

That's what fortune auto recommend for a stock s13 that's just a weekend car. I had stance gr+ on my s14 and they were horrible. Really really stiff and just terrible ride quality. I can always upgrade to 9k/8k swift without revalving

White TEs so good. Tires look cool too. Must be awesome to find such a clean chassis to work from!

I do feel rather blessed to have found such a nice car! It's a cool change of pace to have parts just fall off after unbolting. Not sitting there for 4 hours hammering a knuckle haha

[hobbs]

Would be cooler if it was a coupe...

[Jibbberish]

Would be cooler if it was a coupe...

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/318/465/f11.jpg

[beems240sx]

Installed my Fortune Auto 500's and I must say these are absolutely the best coilover I have ever had. They are super smooth and the dampening is fantastic. Paired with my wheel and tire combo I have extreme confidence throughout hard cornering.

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Face down ass up

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Roxy's ready for a ride

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To whom it may concern: These can go much lower! This is at 2" from collar to collar front. I'm working on making some more room in the fender well currently. Not interested in going lower. With the max amount of camber up front the inside shoulder of the tire is 3 times as hot as the outside.

Oh and I acquired my first Type X part.

[acslater9]

Love it.

You make me want an S13 again....

[beems240sx]

TFW you dipshit and almost rip your fender off

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Time to take a BFH to everything.

[Dolph_KYAS13]

Love it.

You make me want an S13 again....

This! so clean

[spray2020]

that sucks, it was so clean...

[beems240sx]

that sucks, it was so clean...

It still is. I did a lot of hard scrubbing and claybaring and it all came off. Just need a sidemarker now

[spray2020]

It still is. I did a lot of hard scrubbing and claybaring and it all came off. Just need a sidemarker now

Thats good to know!

[spray2020]

Can you snap a photo of those leather seats? I dont think I have seen them in leather before

[Ramonesfreak2010]

More pics of the cat.

[beems240sx]

Oh hai.

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[JIMB0]

very nice! OEM is best

[beems240sx]

Ever since I did my manual swap I've had a check engine light. I think it was just bad timing. I had code 34 and 15 or whatever it was for speedo. Fixed the speedo and knock sensor and the cel went away for like an hour and came back... Why would code 34 keep coming back? All oem uncut wiring so I'm pretty sure it's not a shielding issue.

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[Ratpack_Chad]

Looking awesome! Champagne is best.

[beems240sx]

Picked up more goodies! Found a OEM TypeX wing local, a VLSD to reshim, and some free s14 wheels

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Made some templates are drilled

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One step closer, really excited for paint.

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[DYNOBLUEPEARL]

Sub motivation for me and my 2fruity to get at it

[SoundEfx]

Nice progress pimp.

[beems240sx]

Did some spirited driving with a friend up to the top of south mountain. Really impressed with the Nitto NT05's, very sticky. The Miata has them as well.

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Ordering the rest of the aero next week then it's off to paint.

[R_Rod_s13]

Have you decided on what color ? Looks good btw !

[Tucker240]

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[GojiraCometh]

Looks awesome so far.

Purple under the hood again please! Do it :-)

[beems240sx]

Have you decided on what color ? Looks good btw !

Negative. Most likely the same red I painted my s14. Everytime I think of another color I see a red type x and I just can't. My buddy that is painting it wants to do crushed glass in the paint and marbleize the roof

[beems240sx]

Don't take it too PERSONAL

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[beems240sx]

Interior is starting to come together.

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Trying to keep things cool with AC on full blast

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[beems240sx]

Brand new oem tail light garnish. More exciting parts coming in tomorrow

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[beems240sx]

Wonder what this could be...

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OEM 180sx Type X bumper of course

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More oem boxes.... Hmm

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Fontana Nissan had these in stock so had to!

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And circuit sports running lights

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Should have one more part arriving tomorrow!

[beems240sx]

Got my Driven08 lip today! Quality and fitment looks spot on

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[beems240sx]

Still working on getting the fitment better while waiting on the fender extensions to come in

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[beems240sx]

Brand new fender extensions

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Now just to track down oem rear valences that aren't made out of solid gold...

[rawgarage]

Sweet coming along nice

[tuzzio]

Those are easy to find on YAJ

[beems240sx]

Dropped off the car for paint. Stay tuned

[beems240sx]

This just in, nudes leaked.

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RedOrDead.

[Malik]

looking good

[sir_koller]

Damn, I like what you're doing with it. If you ever go on a cruise up south mountain again I'm always down to tagalong.

[JIMB0]

red or dead

[Jibbberish]

The desert flower has blossomed.

[acslater9]

Yup, I'm getting another S13. Thank you for sparking my interest again, time to go hunting.

[beems240sx]

Almost finished. Just need to do the rear valances and such. I can't wait to see the crushed glass over AR2 in the sunlight.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshmjbgliu.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshmjbgliu.jpeg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscmz4jsbw.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscmz4jsbw.jpeg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6e0dgtj9.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6e0dgtj9.jpeg.html)

[scottie]

Beautiful!

[Roscoe.]

Looks killer. Dylan does such good work.

[da_crew10]

Great work m8!

[Romango3]

Great build


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[rawgarage]

Bump......

[beems240sx]

Keep your cars clean and your trucks dirty. Fuckin Murica

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsfkmvdawt.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsfkmvdawt.jpeg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshtnoxhe1.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshtnoxhe1.jpeg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsheyelfvh.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsheyelfvh.jpeg.html)

[beems240sx]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsfz0o17l7.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsfz0o17l7.jpeg.html)

[beems240sx]

Finally picked up an exhaust for the car. Just a whatever catback, sounds pretty good actually.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpstrpaft5c.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpstrpaft5c.jpeg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsii1vbdpq.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsii1vbdpq.jpeg.html)

Broke my first bolt on the car. Just on the cat heat shield. Man I love southwest rust free cars.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsecb1qgbo.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsecb1qgbo.jpeg.html)

The cannon.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsia9dl5ok.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsia9dl5ok.jpeg.html)

[1988montecarloss]

type x and te37's will never get old

[CamryOnBronze]

This is a good looking machine.

[beems240sx]

This is a good looking machine.


I thank you kindly, sir. I'm considering lowering it a bit more. It drives so well right now I'm not sure I want to however.

[beems240sx]

Lowered the car another inch.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswm8ujuti.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswm8ujuti.jpeg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsozllf3aj.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsozllf3aj.jpeg.html)

[tb13]

Type X looks so good in red, love the build man

http://i.imgur.com/fojfcU1.gif

[tuzzio]

Gotta address the driver side rear valance fitment, can't be this fly and stuntin like that

[OBEEWON]

Type X might be the greatest of S-Chassis variations.

[beems240sx]

Gotta address the driver side rear valance fitment, can't be this fly and stuntin like that

Already fixed it. Was being stubborn and needed more 3m tape!

[CrimsonRockett]

Gotta address the driver side rear valance fitment, can't be this fly and stuntin like that

...and the front fender extensions.

:hide:

Looks good!

[beems240sx]

...and the front fender extensions.

:hide:

Looks good!

Hey give a dude a break! I actually don't have brackets for those yet 😶 But hey I havnt even owned this car for a year yet

[beems240sx]

Been busy working on my buddy's K Miata swap

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsn12ffbm5.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsn12ffbm5.jpeg.html)

[ZERTA RACING]

Makes me want to do a Type X... I wish I had funds to do it. Some day, some day.

[beems240sx]

Time to play let's see how long the KA lasts. Picked up a S15 GT28R dual bb with divided exhaust housing, stage 8 locking nuts, water and oil lines, dif clocking plate, and a sr20 cast manifold.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpszn137wkq.jpeg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpszn137wkq.jpeg.html)

[beems240sx]

Finally got around to swapping in the VLSD I skimmed a while back.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6417_zpsjymcfac6.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6417_zpsjymcfac6.jpg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6416_zpsrpkftgkt.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6416_zpsrpkftgkt.jpg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6415_zpstx3jsooo.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6415_zpstx3jsooo.jpg.html)

[beems240sx]

Got the TE37's refinished. Not thrilled with the color. Going to have them redone in bronze

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6607_zpstrmmrmdk.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6607_zpstrmmrmdk.jpg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6609_zps9tmltvuu.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6609_zps9tmltvuu.jpg.html)

[Malik]

very nice.

[rawgarage]

Those valances OEM?

[solo_ryder]

Car looks great. Red really makes the type x pop, love it. I like the wheel color, its slightly different in a good way

[beems240sx]

Those valances OEM?

I wish. I was in a hurry and couldn't find any good OEM. These are force werkz and they fit like dick.

[beems240sx]

Had the wheels redone again. Very very pleased with them now!

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/51318271318__302A52A2-A7BC-4F6A-8416-2FECF8A09F00_zps5jaijpaa.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/51318271318__302A52A2-A7BC-4F6A-8416-2FECF8A09F00_zps5jaijpaa.jpg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6695_zpsqvlfg4ic.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6695_zpsqvlfg4ic.jpg.html)

[beems240sx]

Finally had the windows tinted. I have no idea why I waited so long, what a huge difference. Mainly running the A/C it only needs to be on notch 1-2 instead of 3-4. Keeps the car so much cooler and looks better.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6761_zpssiuneppp.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6761_zpssiuneppp.jpg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6762_zpst2gja5nu.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6762_zpst2gja5nu.jpg.html)

Stay tuned for boost.

[tb13]

This thing is so clean, really digging the change to bronze on the TE's

[justchrisyo]

How's the differential holding up? I know you mentioned it was a VLSD, what was it out off?

[beems240sx]

How's the differential holding up? I know you mentioned it was a VLSD, what was it out off?

It's probably the best diff I've ever had. It locks when you want it too and I guess I got the backlash perfect because it doesn't make any noise. I have no idea what it's originally out of actually.

[Malik]

type X is for winners

[unicoder]

+1


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[beems240sx]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6797_zpsti60oigf.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6797_zpsti60oigf.jpg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6796_zpse4uudwxq.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6796_zpse4uudwxq.jpg.html)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_6791_zpsaajzto78.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_6791_zpsaajzto78.jpg.html)

[beems240sx]

Neighbor decided to back their van into my car. I'm torn about what to do. Leaning towards overfenders at this point but not sure yet.

http://i.imgur.com/Q6ufqdi.jpg

[JrDarknes]

God that sucks man =/. Yea I would try overfenders if its possible.

[-kenny-]

I would get it fix right. the car has clean body line goes well with OEM lines. I wouldn't go widebody but that just me

[spooled240]

That sucks, but a competent body guy could pull that out and get it looking perfect again. Was it that white van across the street in your photos?

[camshaft343]

What a great build thread. What an inspiration. My condolences on the rear. Overfenders!!! Just picked up a 93 coupe shell. Your thread is great. Hope to see her put back together soon

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[beems240sx]

That sucks, but a competent body guy could pull that out and get it looking perfect again. Was it that white van across the street in your photos?

Yup. Dropping the car off this week at a body shop to access everything. Leaning towards yanking it out the best I can, slapping overs on and not caring. Just go drive the piss out of it. Literally just ordered everything to get the s15 turbo on too

[tricky_ab]

Ugh, not the type of update I wanted to see. That really sucks my man...

[tougefactory]

Type X, as much as I see it around.. It will never get old. Job well done so far, keep it going.

[tb13]

Holy shit, he must have been backing out pretty damn fast to smash it up that bad, hopefully you can get it all fixed and looking sexy again.

Stock body with the TE's looks great, but if you went with some rear overs and some wider, maybe even double stagger, TE's to fill it out that'd be pretty sweet.

[bardabe]

Duuuuude,

that sucks man, sorry to hear that has to be to worst. do you know what over fenders you are going with if you do?

[beems240sx]

I actually located a car I can cut the quarter off of. Checking that out tomorrow. Touge factory located me a company that has 30mm tatakidashi fenders coming in next week I have first dibs on. Weighing the options now

[fallen_51]

Keep it oem its soo beautiful !

[Malik]

overfenders are nice because you can fit a deeper wheel.

[feito]

fuuuuuuuuuuck overs!!! This car is beautiful just the way it is, minus the dent know, of course. Just get that body fixed or find a stripped shell to transfer everything over and keep it OEM, that's the only way to go.

[Pblesh85]

The only people that want over fenders either:

A. Have fucked up over fenders to start with.

B. Don't know how to size wheels properly, so they need them to clear whatever -40 offset wheels they found on Craigslist.


Spend the time to put an OEM qp on the car. The overall car will be quieter, look better, and rust won't be an issue in the long run.

[1jzjoey]

^this comment is 100% false

[tricky_ab]

I actually located a car I can cut the quarter off of. Checking that out tomorrow. Touge factory located me a company that has 30mm tatakidashi fenders coming in next week I have first dibs on. Weighing the options now

Origin Labo overs huh? They fit well, and it's nothing too dramatic (messing with body lines).

[Pblesh85]

^this comment is 100% false

No, there are NO AFTERMARKET OVER FENDERS that fit as well and look as good as OEM FENDERS UP CLOSE.

from 10ft yes, they can look nice. But up close, crap.

[beems240sx]

So after assessing the damage it makes more sense the reshell as the damage is 3-4x the cost of the car. I've located a car with a 1j so stay tuned....

[beems240sx]

Decided to attempt pulling the quarter. I've never done body work before so I just guessed a plan of attack and went for it.

https://i.imgur.com/59uS7RV.jpg?1

Got it pretty okay. Was able to even get out previous dents and filler out

http://i.imgur.com/Zz7un2N.jpg

[ehhhregartless]

https://media2.giphy.com/media/3oEjHN6iH9OBz0FqRG/giphy.gif

[5280VertDET]

https://i.makeagif.com/media/8-04-2015/6YoxVJ.gif

[feito]

Glad you decided to stay away from overs! Good to see progress

[pacotaco345]

Wow.. that actually looks really good lol

[Malik]

came out nicely for sure.

[DJTTon]

I think this is one of those rare cases where "it will buff out"

[FormulaDz92]

Neighbor decided to back their van into my car. I'm torn about what to do. Leaning towards overfenders at this point but not sure yet.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/beems240sx/IMG_2583_zpsag7vxpuj.jpg (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/beems240sx/media/IMG_2583_zpsag7vxpuj.jpg.html)

I'd be leaning toward attacking my neighbor viciously with a bat haha. But that's just me. :smash:\

Good job on pulling that dent out btw.

[tricky_ab]

That came out great! Awesome work on that rear...


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[gbaby2089]

In for further updates. That was a nasty hit, glad you're making a go of fixing it.

[beems240sx]

Welded up the holes and dropped the car off for paint. Stay tuned

http://i.imgur.com/4yiuUl5.jpg?1

Left the rest in the hands of the body shop

http://i.imgur.com/xGSnbeB.jpg

[feito]

a true enthusiast!

[beems240sx]

Slowly getting there, have to drop off the new glass and it will be just about done. Sorry for the huge pic I can't figure out how to resize it


http://i.imgur.com/WTP4Dz7.jpg?1

[JIMB0]

looks awesome!

[beems240sx]

Got word the car is ready. Can't wait to get the 1j and slay some high school poon

[anothersr20]

Got word the car is ready. Can't wait to get the 1j and slay some high school poon

LOLOLOL, good shit. Glad to hear you were able to save the chassis!

[Niksanen]

Wow! So clean :)

[fallen_51]

Looks great man !

[Malik]

lets see this....

[beems240sx]

We're back in action!

https://i.imgur.com/1LfMHxM.jpg?1

[beems240sx]

Ordered all of the parts for the motor swap! Time to party

http://i.imgur.com/XLR2jDk.jpg

[TheRealSy90]

Hell yeah, Eleven's Paint & Fiber is the best paint shop I know of in this area. I recommend everybody to them. Always coming through with awesome paint jobs and magazine cover cars.

[beems240sx]

Almost all of the parts are in! Still waiting on the wiring specialties harness and driveshaft. Ordered the 1j today as well

https://i.imgur.com/tWnXAOy.jpg?1

[beems240sx]

My “NEW” 1JZ VVTI

http://i.imgur.com/CGRHb3L.jpg

[Heywood Jablomie]

That the mavericks kit? Used that one for my jzs171/CD009 setup in my Cressida. Wasn't super thrilled with the job they did with dowel pins getting everything concentric, take your time putting it together. Also, if you get a trans with the internal slave you'll need a spacer. Rich at xcessive made one for me, last I checked they don't sell it but I'm sure he still has the drawings.

[beems240sx]

That the mavericks kit? Used that one for my jzs171/CD009 setup in my Cressida. Wasn't super thrilled with the job they did with dowel pins getting everything concentric, take your time putting it together. Also, if you get a trans with the internal slave you'll need a spacer. Rich at xcessive made one for me, last I checked they don't sell it but I'm sure he still has the drawings.

Yes it’s the maverick kit. I’m doing an external slave trans.

[beems240sx]

Moved into my new house over the weekend and naturally rushed to grab my 1J before I even unpacked.

https://i.imgur.com/1kfTtN2.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/peynTsf.jpg?3

I got the motor on the engine stand and fired it up for a second. Still need to figure out the throttle body if If i want to run it any longer. I was able to hear the servo energize when I put power to the blue w/ white stripe wire but still couldnt get it to work. It not a huge deal since I have the full wiring specialties harness when I toss it in the car, but would be cool to rev it a bit to make sure there are no weird noises. Ill post a vid soon!

[beems240sx]

Finally got around to pulling out the KA



https://i.imgur.com/oJ80p1k.jpg?2



https://i.imgur.com/TrF7M7b.jpg?2



https://i.imgur.com/92x2r26.jpg?2



Currently looking for a clean core support, mine is a little bacon.

Also freshened up the 1J. New timing belt, 2J water pump, cam seals, front and rear main, VVTI rebuilt and some other bits

https://i.imgur.com/LYrbwFm.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/SI3SXWP.jpg?1

[tuzzio]

Please tell me you're gonna paint up that bay before the swap. Car is way to nice to not.

[beems240sx]

Please tell me you're gonna paint up that bay before the swap. Car is way to nice to not.

Yes, I am. Still not sure what color yet. I have some bronze left over from my wheels that would be nice, but if i change my wheels it would throw it off. might do the valve cover in that. I really dont care about the bay paint that much. I just want to go drive the f*ck out of this car and crash it

[tuzzio]

Paint match it or do silver is my best recommendation.

[beems240sx]

Finally got around to spraying the bay. After a lot of debate I decided to just go with Red. This is by no means a perfect bay, like my S14 was. I dont care that much this time around. Just want to get it back on the road and have fun.

Started with lots of sanding and etching primer

https://i.imgur.com/NSgvY0f.jpg?1

Laying down the base coat

https://i.imgur.com/kq61Oop.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/CDrVOOc.jpg?1

Then splashed it with some sauce

https://i.imgur.com/OiTXL6V.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/SWy73NQ.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/SnKOKot.jpg?1

Once that was down I masked the bay holes, A LOT of them, to prep for undercoating

https://i.imgur.com/Z5pyG3d.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/VG5tGFi.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/0YYjJMV.jpg?1

[beems240sx]

I had some left over paint from my wheels so had my friend spray the cover for me



https://i.imgur.com/15sVuPD.jpg?1

[Malik]

keep going my guy

[beems240sx]

https://i.imgur.com/uSmwee8.jpg?1

[beems240sx]

Got work done this weekend. I can not stress enough how much this sucked. I have probably swapped 30+ engines and this was by far the least enjoyable, mainly due to the transmission.



Maverick adapter and flywheel all bolted up



https://i.imgur.com/CpgmV4z.jpg?1



Trans on



https://i.imgur.com/bHGjuGk.jpg?1



bout to get stuffed



https://i.imgur.com/7wUs38l.jpg?1



HNnnnGGG



https://i.imgur.com/cMXGCbh.jpg?1



Here is where the fun started.. So i beat the living shit out of the bell housing area, that all was no issue. What I over looked was the area just above the cross member. I ended up using a scissor jack and spreading the metal A LOT so the transmission had clearance. I also had to cut the shifter hole about 2-3 inches back which i was not thrilled about. I do sit further back with my street faction seat bracket so it is very comfortable, but cosmetically ill have to either cut and weld the shifter further forward or make my own center counsel. Bolting the cross member in was another story as well as getting the engine to sit straight. At least my nightmare is over. My back was literally red and raw from crawling under the car 100+ times.



https://i.imgur.com/0pgQ3O9.jpg?1



Glad that is done. Also tossed in the driveshaft while I was under there. Started hooking everything up. Fuel lines done(ish) still need to make brakcets to hold the lines across the firewall. Powersteering is all done, utilizing the oem cooling loop for now. Heater hoses all done. I started routing the wiring harness and accidentally broke off the VVTI solenoid plug. Basically was about 10 hours into it Sunday and decided I should stop before I break more stuff from being exhausted.



https://i.imgur.com/MTVKd63.jpg?1

[Ronald_Mcdonald]

I love seeing progress on this car! I have a coupe, that I'm doing full kouki aero on, and the plan is to swap in a 1J. I don't have much time to work on mine, so, seeing this car progress makes me very happy.

[beems240sx]

S M O K E Y .

https://youtu.be/MpwAMu9HBjo

[Malik]

quality work... im guessing theres no exhaust from the smoke but you got it together pretty fast.

[beems240sx]

Mocked up the intercooler last night. Pretty sure the MAF I sourced is shot so I will need to find another.



https://i.imgur.com/uoVQwVd.jpg?1



Someone took a sweet pic of my truck at the Element Car Show



https://i.imgur.com/QDAB3sb.jpg?1

[beems240sx]

Finally got the Spal fans to fit, wasnt easy but they work.



https://i.imgur.com/6j7RPOL.jpg?1



Attempted first test drive. Made it down the driveway. Trans dragged on the curb and snapped the clutch line.



https://i.imgur.com/ZRnoc4E.jpg?1



Story of my fucking life.

[ANVIL]

Awesome build.

How low does the tranny hang with all the wheels om the ground? That curb looks real low

[DjLarmen]

If it wasn't for being a broke college student living in campus housing this is what my days would look like! Love the build man, major respect for the attention to detail.

[di-devol]

Finally got the Spal fans to fit, wasnt easy but they work.


Attempted first test drive. Made it down the driveway. Trans dragged on the curb and snapped the clutch line.


Story of my fucking life.

Nooooooo! I have the same setup pretty much, 1j cd, and it does seem to hang pretty low. That curb looks like a decent drop too.

Got any pics of the fans in there as well? Interested in how you fit them as pullers.

[beems240sx]

Awesome build.

How low does the tranny hang with all the wheels om the ground? That curb looks real low

It probably sits maybe half an inch from the ground. Im pretty annoyed, If I would have known it sat this low I never would of gone with the transmission. It has been nothing but expensive and a pain to fit. I will probably have to raise my car up so I dont destroy it.

Nooooooo! I have the same setup pretty much, 1j cd, and it does seem to hang pretty low. That curb looks like a decent drop too.

Got any pics of the fans in there as well? Interested in how you fit them as pullers.

I dont have any pics of it. I shaved the front of the water pump and the stud, probably fit it and cut the core support like 5 times. Im guessing ill need to notch the hood for the radiator cap now.

[beems240sx]

Freddy's



https://i.imgur.com/NKfzJX4.jpg?1

[TheRealSy90]

I've been contemplating this lately with having the Z33 trans in two of my S13's. I'm thinking of having a fabricator friend make me a removable/replaceable steel skid plate that bolts to the frame rails, spanning across them and just over the transmission. Yeah you use a little more ground clearance, but then you can just boardslide across that thing all day long and not hurt the trans, and then replace it off of a template when the time comes.
Something like welded nuts in the rails, and counter sunk screws into the plate.

I used to be against skid plates when my car was super slammed, because there wasn't any room between the street and the bottom of the car for a skid plate lol. But after ripping the oil pan off an engine and raising the car a bit, it's definitely a more appealing option than breaking the car.

[beems240sx]

One step closer. Just need to make an intake and slap the exhaust on

https://i.imgur.com/ib6TPx8.jpg?1

[beems240sx]

My roommates project. He took my KA and refreshed it. He really wants to LSx swap it but in the mean time this will do. Body/Paint first then go back and swap it.



https://i.imgur.com/8O9y66L.jpg?1



It almost done. I have only one fan running since these draw so many amps. need another relay for the second fan. It is also breaking up underboost at times, i think i need to play with the plug gap. I have bkr7e's in there but I cant remember what i gapped them too.



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[Malik]

looks good.

[tuzzio]

I ran 2 seperate relays for my fans with seperate 10G wires to power each one, and that solved a shit load of issues for me. Although my fans flow like 3600CFM, so when the fans come on at a red light or something the car drops like 500rpm for a second, lmao.

Also, after inspecting plug gap (I run mine at .028 on my KA with LS coils) you might want to inspect the coils for a weak one or just swap to LS coils. The JZ coils are known for going to trash in their age.

[beems240sx]

I ran 2 seperate relays for my fans with seperate 10G wires to power each one, and that solved a shit load of issues for me. Although my fans flow like 3600CFM, so when the fans come on at a red light or something the car drops like 500rpm for a second, lmao.

Also, after inspecting plug gap (I run mine at .028 on my KA with LS coils) you might want to inspect the coils for a weak one or just swap to LS coils. The JZ coils are known for going to trash in their age.

I fixed the breaking up issue, it was just the gap. Pulls like a raped ape now. Only strange issue is the rev limiter, it seems to hit like a fuel cut instead of limiter. I have the one fan running off a thermostatic relay that kicks on at 165. im going to get another one to turn on the second fan at 210, should be good to go then. But yeah these pull just about 4K cfm as well

[Pblesh85]

My roommates project. He took my KA and refreshed it. He really wants to LSx swap it but in the mean time this will do. Body/Paint first then go back and swap it.



https://i.imgur.com/8O9y66L.jpg?1





Did he install his camber plates like that on purpose ?

[smartoss]

Did he install his camber plates like that on purpose ?
Most likely, it allows you to gain some caster.

[beems240sx]

Yes, he was having some caster issues and this was something we tried that did correct it.

[beems240sx]

Its been a minute, just minor changes to suspension. Villans angle kit, gk tech sway bars. Starting to really learn the car, its a super fun and reliable set up

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[turbo2nr]

Looks great! glad to see this build still alive and kicking!

[da_crew10]

wOW this is an awesome build!

[beems240sx]

Thanks dudes, just added an Xcessive skid plate last night. It bolts right up since my oil pan was pretty smushed in... already replaced it once. Next up is subframe bushings

[kanyedian]

Very cool build. Love those Volks and thinking about a set for my vert.. hmm... But I am suuuch a fan of white wheels! We all have our own style though. I like the red paint as well. Can't believe the neighbor backed into it either oof. Big oof! That GT28 looks niiiice doe