Nicks Aussie S14 Clean build

[nichthen]

Hi all!

29/12/2018
https://i.imgur.com/9Go0iIPh.jpg


I am not really good at introductions, so bare with me! My name is Nick, i am 20 and live in a little suburb called Wollongong, an hour south of Sydney, Australia.

I bought this S14 May from a friend. He had it in a garage stored for 11 years. The reason why the car was put away is because somebody keyed the front end, both guards were primed. The first owner took the bonnet off and lend it against a wall and bent the bottom edges of the bonnet, so that got replaced.

When he offered it to me, i couldn't help myself. Dates were set and the drive began. There was only 1 issue... he lives over 12 hours away. That wasn't going to stop me for a clean, unmolested car with NO rust or accident history (not including the keying) whatsoever. I love country cars.

Potato Cam, but you get the point! :D

https://i.imgur.com/UFeyDTJ.jpg
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The vision...

I am keeping this car's chassis completely Untouched, no cuts for a FMIC, no guards rolled for wheels, No dirty holes for gauges, 100% completely Unmolested.

I am bare metal respraying the car, whilst having the whole car PDR (Paintless dent removed). I done 5 years of Panel beating so this is not a big challenge for me.

But... standard body, with a twist? I have bought a whole heap of cool things to go on which I think will make it look absolutely stunning.

I absolutely love the OEM option parts for this series. I follow the Yahoo Japan auctions very closely so the things like the rear window shades, glove box 'cool box', Navan seats ETC ETC will be mine eventually, its only a matter of time... and funds.


Acquired Parts so far!

- Navan front bumper
- Navan fog lights
- Navan Grille
- Navan side skirts
- Nismo 270R Wing
- Nismo 270R Rear bumper w/ pods
- JDM Option Light up 1/4 window sun shades
- JDM Option "Silvia" 3rd brake light
- JDM Option Light up kick panel sill plates
- JDM Option Foot well lights + Keyhole light
- JDM Option BNIB Ski racks
- JDM Option Navan Floor mat set
- JDM Option Knee pads
- JDM Option metal dead pedal
- JDM Option window rain weather shields
- JDM Option dark style OEM rear window shade
- ARC "No holes" Turnflow Intercooler kit
- ARC Blow off valve
- ARC Super induction airbox (1st Generation logo)
- ARC first gen oil cap
- ARC Sump
- HKS Hypermax II Coilovers
- BNIB Nismo 365a steering wheel
- Nismo Slave cylinder
- Nismo Rear tower strut brace
- Nismo Front tower strut brace
- Nismo bushes
- Nismo engine mounts + Gearbox mount
- Brand new Radiator Shroud
- Brand new EBC RDA Slotted and drilled rotors w/ Yellowstuff brake pads all round (Not fitted)
- Heaps of Misc new parts from Amayama.com, will put them in here soonish
- Personal 514-ZEN NSW plates
- Bridgestone Potenza RE003 Tyres
- Brand new Apexi N1 Full exhaust w/ Apexi Cat
- Brand new old stock Blitz "Power meter"
- Fenix Radiator
- Ganador Super mirrors
- ARC Super induction airbox (1st Generation logo)
- Dark style Massive OEM rear window shade


Wish list!
The whole ARC catalogue
Nismo 550cc injectors, Turbosmart Eboost2 w/ Nistune ECU. Approx 180-200kw?
Nismo LMGT1/LMGT2 or Work Meister L1/S1
Nismo 1.5 way diff (for track days, not drifting)
Whole car wrapped in clear plastic for stone chips/scratches etc


TO DO LIST: 06/09/18

Buy a Nismo 1.5 LSD New?
Buy all door rubbers and top belt moulds. - urgent
Order Meister L1's, bronze gloss lip w/ bronze centre (on hold, awaiting proper wheel specs)
Send brake calipers away to get overhauled

Photo time!



https://i.imgur.com/Tky5X1dl.jpg


Whole car had PDR.

https://i.imgur.com/mjK6TOr.jpg

First and last drifting day, it felt wrong

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Keen to hear back from all of you, thanks!

[nichthen]

So sort of a mini-Update.

Some of the parts came in! Also picked up a Brand new Blitz Power meter ID3, Brand new Radiator fan shroud and Full dimpled and slotted RDA EBC rotors + EBC Yellowstuff brake pads all round.

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Side skirts didn't make it this shipment. So it gives me time to sort out a beautiful set of LMGT1 or LMGT2 Nismo wheels to come with them. Happy times!

[rawgarage]

so no drifting ever? Luke Fink gon be looking for you

[nichthen]

so no drifting ever? Luke Fink gon be looking for you
Not in this car, no. I'll probably buy a beater S13 to throw around a track. I have the space so that's a possibility.

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[nichthen]

Just trail fitted the Kouki rear bar... Time to order some more parts.

Need the number plate light loom, beaver panel number plate holder bracket and both side brackets that go on the side of the bumper. All are different to the Aus delivered rear bars, how fun!

Sorry for the potato photo.

https://i.imgur.com/gJZhm12.jpg

[nichthen]

My starter motor was dying for a little while now, got a near new Genuine S15 starter motor for a really good price, in that went!

https://i.imgur.com/Fcou0xK.jpg

Also got around to installing the ARC Turnflow kit whilst I had a little spare time this evening. The kit fits soo perfectly without ANY modifying to the chassis at all, perfection in my eyes.

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[SoundEfx]

Nice.

Can you post pics of the piping in the engine bay where it passes through the chassis?

[TheRealSy90]

It should line up to the factory smic piping around that area.

[nichthen]

Here is a photo of the bay:

https://i.imgur.com/bhcjh6b.jpg

The metal pipe that connects to the T/B Plastic pipe is an ARC supplied part, it really does fit perfectly. Also removes that weird air chamber thing which is nice!

[Initial Drift]

Man..... your killing me with getting rid of that rear bumper. So much want right there.

[nichthen]

Man..... your killing me with getting rid of that rear bumper. So much want right there.

The bumper with the reflector panel in the middle? They are everywhere here. Worth nothing, can pick one up for sub $50!

[rawgarage]

Yea euro bumpers hard to get stateside

[RocketOgre]

Love the build man, so few well-kept unmolested versions running around these days. Any other stealthy motor mods planned?

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[DJTTon]

Yea euro bumpers hard to get stateside

Which is what makes them so desirable ... They looks pretty decent too just wondering how difficult it might be to hook up the extra lights. Theyre brake lights or what?

[95_S14]

Which is what makes them so desirable ... They looks pretty decent too just wondering how difficult it might be to hook up the extra lights. Theyre brake lights or what?

No it's a bad weather light "foglight" I had mine wired to the correct headlight stalk , you can find the bumpers cheap it's shipping that kills you

[nichthen]

Which is what makes them so desirable ... They looks pretty decent too just wondering how difficult it might be to hook up the extra lights. Theyre brake lights or what?

In our AU models, they are just reflectors. What you could do is, just buy the centre garnish and cut your US bar to fit it in. should be able to do that?

Quick little snap this morning. My other car which i just painted and currently has a deposit on it. Nissan Pulsar N15 VZ-R. I will miss it, but i have another one coming which is far far superior...

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[Nissan2nr22]

i like your mindset, props on this build so far and dedication

[nichthen]

i like your mindset, props on this build so far and dedication

Thanks man, I just wish i had the time to work on it more. I'm getting a garage built at my rental property so i can finally have a space to work properly. Everything I've done to every car i have had has been on the road in front of my parents house, Im over it!

[nichthen]

Had a little parcel come in today from Amayama.com, always producing the goods at amazing prices, as usual. Recommend them 110% of the time.

Various gaskets, all belts, rear window moulding, badges, centre console lid, missing A/C lines etc etc

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Bought both an Original Nissan logo and a S14 silvia front emblem. Couldn't figure which one i want to put on the bonnet after the respray, so "cue that Mexican burrito add"... Why not both?

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Still waiting on side skirts, front and rear Nismo strut braces and a front windshield mould, can't find a new one anywhere.

[Will.]

sweet build mate

[nichthen]

Pretty cool scenery today.

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[Malik]

keep us in the loop

[nichthen]

Non S14 related post, but still Nissan? thought i'd post up my newest addition to the family.

Today was a good day.

*clears throat*

Introducing my JN15 Nissan Pulsar VZ-R Serie N1 Version 2 K116.

So basically, this was Nissans answer to the EK Type R Honda back in the late 90's.

Total weight without driver is around 1090kg~

There were 200 Version ones made, and only 36 version two's. Nissan kept 2 or 3 themselves for race cars, so only 33~ odd Version 2's where made available to the public. Extremely rare!

Some of the cool things this car didn't have the factory are:

No Sound deadening
No Stereo or speakers
No rear wiper + washer on the rear hatch
Manual wind up windows
Super lightweight limited edition Ver2 only seats (R32 GTR shape but with Orange trimming)

There is heaps more little things, but those are the main ones for now.

Worthy to note that this car in 1998, held the world record for the most power per litre.

147kw (197bhp) Through a 1.6L. Also has 8 injectors!

Many people don't know these cars even exist So glad to have one. That makes this the 3rd to be in Australia.

Heres some pics.

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Today!
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[spooled240]

wow very cool!

[rawgarage]

that orange really pops

[nichthen]

It does.

I don't know why they choose orange, but oh well! i love it.

Just bought one of those illuminated "Silvia" 3rd brake light option from the auctions aswell. Should be here in time for christmas! No pics yet, but there should be a big parcel incoming.

[drfftn]

The Pulsars seats look similar to a r32 gtr seats. Do the police mess you with for modifying your car out there?

[spooled240]

It does.

I don't know why they choose orange, but oh well! i love it.


The s15 also came with was seems like the same color orange interior as well.

[nichthen]

The Pulsars seats look similar to a r32 gtr seats. Do the police mess you with for modifying your car out there?

They're roughly the same shape as the R32 GTR seats, but different material in the middle.

The laws here in NSW are strange. For example, if a police offer pulls you over and see's something he doesn't like, you will a defect notice. There is either a Yellow or a Red defect. Yellow is minor, Red is major. You car then has to go to a certified mechanic to be looked over and he has to tick it off that the problems were fixed. Ontop of that, each defect you get is $90. So if you get defected for a pod filter, dark tint and tinted tail lights, thats $270 you won't be seeing again.

Yellow defects for example are: Window tint below 35%, open pod filter in engine bay, Front mount intercooler added, exhaust noise is over 94? decibels i think, horn not working etc etc just small things.

Red defects are major, missing body panels, bonnet not opening, exhaust missing or rusted away, seats missing etc. If you get a major defect, the car cannot be driven. It must be towed to a mechanic or back to your house.

But at the end of the day, it all depends on how good/bad of a day the cop has had if you get pulled over. I've been pulled over multiple times and never had any fines put on me. I've heard some police in sydney absolutely go in dry on anyone that drives are that attracts attention. (Civics, Silvias, GTR's, JZX etc etc.

The s15 also came with was seems like the same color orange interior as well.

Yep, they did. Completely different material and shape though.

[nichthen]

I picked up a First gen Nismo front strut brace that was in below average condition, just lots of scratches and surface rust.

So it was time to bare metal respray it, lol.

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Strut brace turned out a lot better then i expected, its now only missing the Nismo sticker which i will find eventually, but for 60 odd bucks, 2 hours of time, a little elbow grease and a flick of paint. I got myself a cheap Nismo front strut brace. Maaad!

Also got a 10/10 condition Nismo rear tower brace aswell.

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I should really get around to installing all of this stuff, haha.

[nichthen]

Had some time to kill this afternoon, so i decided to put in the rear coilovers and Nismo tower brace.

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Torqued to spec

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Perfect height IMO, Not too low, not too high. Remember, i'm not going for the whole "drift/track" look.

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I'll be putting the front coilovers in along with the front strut brace soon, hopefully on that day i can take it straight to get a wheel alignment done. Don't feel like buying another set of RE003's anytime soon.

[nichthen]

Got the JDM "Silvia" third brake light option today.

Didn't get a photo of it when i took it out of the box, but i will get a standalone photo soonish.

Looks amazing at night! Love it!

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I'm thinking i may wire it just to turn on with the parkers, not the brake pedal. I think that will be more better. Have it on 100% of the time at night instead of it just being on with the brakes. thoughts?

[SoundEfx]

Can't you get a ticket for a non functional third brake light?

[Dolph_KYAS13]

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I should really get around to installing all of this stuff, haha.

You can get replacement stickers here

http://www.spiritofjp.com/product/nismo-strut-bar-sticker

I'm ordering some soon as my strutbar is looking a little worse for wear and needs to be recoated.

[nichthen]

Can't you get a ticket for a non functional third brake light?

Yep, you can also get the same ticket for having coilovers, or a front mount intercooler, or an aftermarket shift knob lmao!

NSW is the nanny state of the world, everyone knows that.

You can get replacement stickers here

http://www.spiritofjp.com/product/nismo-strut-bar-sticker

I'm ordering some soon as my strutbar is looking a little worse for wear and needs to be recoated.

Thank you heaps for the link mate, will order some now! In the mean time, get that strut bar restored! :D

[nichthen]

So with my Navan side skirts a week away, the time has come to make my mind up about the wing. Do i leave put my wing on (Greddy Gracer) or put a Kouki wing on? Or no wing?!

What do you think...

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Don't mind my disgusting facials and terrible selfie, this was fun.

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[DJTTon]

'straya

Id do Kouki wing or 3pc navan wing.

[paulficc]

'straya

Word!


Don't mind my disgusting facials and terrible selfie, this was fun.

What did they get you for?

Don't know if you've seen me around I've got an identical S14 with ghetto black bootlid in the same city! It's been cool watching you hoard all that trick stuff. Keen to see where this goes.

[nichthen]

Word!



What did they get you for?

Don't know if you've seen me around I've got an identical S14 with ghetto black bootlid in the same city! It's been cool watching you hoard all that trick stuff. Keen to see where this goes.
You from Wollongong??

Its kinda an old photo, they didn't get me for anything, my car was completely legal at the time. Cops in Wollongong are pretty cool, I've got the up most respect for our boys in blue.

And thanks for the kind words, I hope it turns out great, I'm going to pick up a set of JDM S14 front guards today, no indicator holes! The navan front bar has indicators on the side of that so it will still be legal!

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[paulficc]

You from Wollongong??

Its kinda an old photo, they didn't get me for anything, my car was completely legal at the time. Cops in Wollongong are pretty cool, I've got the up most respect for our boys in blue.

And thanks for the kind words, I hope it turns out great, I'm going to pick up a set of JDM S14 front guards today, no indicator holes! The navan front bar has indicators on the side of that so it will still be legal!

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Yeah dude! Born and raised.

Aw cool - saw plenty of them out over the last week but my car is pretty stock looking so don't normally get hassled. Looking at yours I didn't think you'd have much issue either.

Yeah sick! I have similar plans, just waiting on funds to let me pull the trigger on some wheels, a navan front bar and getting my new bootlid and Kouki rear bar painted and on the car.

Can I ask who's bringing in all your gear from Yahoo? PM if you prefer

[nichthen]

Yeah dude! Born and raised.

Aw cool - saw plenty of them out over the last week but my car is pretty stock looking so don't normally get hassled. Looking at yours I didn't think you'd have much issue either.

Yeah sick! I have similar plans, just waiting on funds to let me pull the trigger on some wheels, a navan front bar and getting my new bootlid and Kouki rear bar painted and on the car.

Can I ask who's bringing in all your gear from Yahoo? PM if you prefer
Maaaad! We should chill some time mate. South maccas and then harbour? [emoji14]

I need wheels aswell!! What're you after? I'm thinking LMGT2 nismo wheels for myself.

Well, for small items I use buyee.jp, for big items I use a bloke in Sydney, his name is import monky. Good service and he is a top bloke. Tell him Nick sent you :D

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[paulficc]

Maaaad! We should chill some time mate. South maccas and then harbour? [emoji14]

I need wheels aswell!! What're you after? I'm thinking LMGT2 nismo wheels for myself.

Well, for small items I use buyee.jp, for big items I use a bloke in Sydney, his name is import monky. Good service and he is a top bloke. Tell him Nick sent you :D

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Haha yeah I'll bring down my purple lancer for da chillz.. nahs defs should! PM me ya facebook or something.. Do you slide?

Ahh hard to say! I'd love some LMGT2 as well, but I'll see what comes up locally.

Mint! I'll have a looksy.. Cheers.

[nichthen]

Haha yeah I'll bring down my purple lancer for da chillz.. nahs defs should! PM me ya facebook or something.. Do you slide?

Ahh hard to say! I'd love some LMGT2 as well, but I'll see what comes up locally.

Mint! I'll have a looksy.. Cheers.
Yea dude! Used to slide a little up keira but I didn't want to kill my car lmao!

Pm me your name and I'll add you on fb!

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[nichthen]

Loving the Navan front bar. Have to get 2 side bumper indicator plugs and they will go in along with the JDM guards tomorrow!

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In love with how the ARC intercooler sits!

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Sent from my F1f using Tapatalk

[nichthen]

JDM guards on w/ Bumper side indicators

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170107183917_zpskbqjriux.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170107183917_zpskbqjriux.jpg.html)

[nichthen]

Techtom CM-100 acquired, older version with little slider buttons instead of push buttons, still love it though!

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170110213611_zpso9xikhac.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170110213611_zpso9xikhac.jpg.html)

Picked up some JDM S14 floor mats in 7/10 condition, i think i will buy some Navan mats though, more rare ftw

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170109113516_zpsqiqjtpr9.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170109113516_zpsqiqjtpr9.jpg.html)

[nichthen]

This was probably one of the most expensive purchases i have bought for this car.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/s14kp612000-img600x337-1484448723nvixli9140_zpsvxmyjbiv.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/s14kp612000-img600x337-1484448723nvixli9140_zpsvxmyjbiv.jpg.html)

also have some more OEM rare goodness coming in this week aswell

[nichthen]

9/10 condition Navan floor mats! Only the badges are slighty damaged, should come up good with a cut polish.

Thanks Zilvia user "ihatemysilvia"

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170124173253_zpso3jqaiyw.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170124173253_zpso3jqaiyw.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170124173303_zpsxrynz4us.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170124173303_zpsxrynz4us.jpg.html)

I really should get the 1/4 window shades, but they are super expensive.. Anyone wanna sell me a set, send me a message. Only thing i need to complete my Optioned lighting kit.

Managed to get the front coilovers in aswell as the Nismo front tower brace. Awaiting wheel alignment. The car feels amazing with this suspension, planing on replacing every single bush soon when i take the car off the road to do paint.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170122181525_zpsxvlu8u4m.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170122181525_zpsxvlu8u4m.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170122181546_zpsh5uueiqb.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170122181546_zpsh5uueiqb.jpg.html)

Also need to order some HEL Braided brake lines with some brake fluid aswell.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170121135838_zpshbppyrmy.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170121135838_zpshbppyrmy.jpg.html)

[nichthen]

Fitted my EBC Yellowstuff pads and rotors today. I've ordered a set of HEL Braided brake lines to go with them, should be here come friday. Calipers also got some love with some High-temp black paint, although i may get them powder coated in the future.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170130191240_zpsvv07gx0f.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170130191240_zpsvv07gx0f.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170130191234_zpsbpobadvm.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170130191234_zpsbpobadvm.jpg.html)

Some random photos:
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170124231200_zpsgh53izwi.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170124231200_zpsgh53izwi.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170125185941_zpsqxbcqceg.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170125185941_zpsqxbcqceg.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170125175133_zpszywpgwbp.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170125175133_zpszywpgwbp.jpg.html)

I think the wing has grown on me... Please hurry up, skirts!

[nichthen]

Just got these in the mail, finally!

Going to restore these skirt pieces.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG_9765_zpszou3fzpm.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG_9765_zpszou3fzpm.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG_9762_zpsjsnaijxb.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG_9762_zpsjsnaijxb.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG_9763_zpsq9ii7wr8.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG_9763_zpsq9ii7wr8.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG_9767_zps7oscsv15.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG_9767_zps7oscsv15.jpg.html)

[nichthen]

A little while has past, didn't really like the idea of having a no-name cat.

So i picked this really good condition APEXI one for a great price from New Zealand.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170220171914_zpsgs7nbzxz.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170220171914_zpsgs7nbzxz.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170220171921_zps9o7natkn.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170220171921_zps9o7natkn.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170220171935_zpssk0ugnx7.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170220171935_zpssk0ugnx7.jpg.html)

Side skirts turned up aswell! they're in absolutely mint condition.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170220180932_zpsxsd1lb8t.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170220180932_zpsxsd1lb8t.jpg.html)

Big thanks to Bardan @ Import Monky Sydney for importing all my large parts from Japan. Top bloke, recommend him all day!

Getting a start on restoring the aluminium light up Sill panel covers. The LED's didn't work so i have ordered a couple more EL LED Strips to go in them. Spent about 20 mins on them today, now i have a good idea on how to get the brushed aluminium look back to them, like OEM! Will continue these ASAP.


Before
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170220173658_zps3olqgsbl.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170220173658_zps3olqgsbl.jpg.html)

And how it will look when finished. (bottom part is done)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170220175624_zps5h2kps9w.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170220175624_zps5h2kps9w.jpg.html)

Then this happened. A little bigger than golf ball sized hail. S14 got hit pretty good. Paintless dent removal has to happen again...

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170218160220_zpsv5trm3ue.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170218160220_zpsv5trm3ue.jpg.html)

Awaiting Braided brake lines + New fluid.

[rawgarage]

Damn hail.....

[nichthen]

HEL Braided lines came in, also picked up some brand new Nismo Engine mounts from Japan.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170309220458_zpsiu2g6yvn.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170309220458_zpsiu2g6yvn.jpg.html)

Built a shed at my property, finally have a place to work and call my own.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170224193910_zpsks2zhjuv.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170224193910_zpsks2zhjuv.jpg.html)

Random boost gauge photo, i need to find more of the old school mechanic Blitz gauges!

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170223182226_zpszt3fl0lz.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170223182226_zpszt3fl0lz.jpg.html)

Trail fitted the side skirts to see how the car will kind of look when its 1 colour. IDK if i should keep this wing.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170228184528_zpskxikj1oo.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170228184528_zpskxikj1oo.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170228183933_zpsq2e2bcnq.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170228183933_zpsq2e2bcnq.jpg.html)

Bought a complete set of brand new Nismo bushes for the whole car, they should be here soon.


Went to a small Skyline NSW Meet and saw my dream car... Midnight purple has to be my favourite colour ever. Bayside blue comes up high aswell!

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170226100504_zpsxgilbtvz.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170226100504_zpsxgilbtvz.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG_20170226_121407_zpsy40cuy28.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG_20170226_121407_zpsy40cuy28.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170226100651_zpsspbaydzi.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170226100651_zpsspbaydzi.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170226100734_zpsszliqzox.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170226100734_zpsszliqzox.jpg.html)

One day i'll own one... Just seems that the R34 GTR gets more expensive by the month. They're going up much quicker than my wages do, naturally!

[nichthen]

Full Set of Nismo bushes! Got lucky on these!

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170313165546_zpsuzzlybwc.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170313165546_zpsuzzlybwc.jpg.html)

Ultra-rare Brand new old stock Optional Ski racks. Almost certain i am the only one in Australia with these. Snow trip this season for sure!

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170321180211_zpsuhkakeq4.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170321180211_zpsuhkakeq4.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170321180136_zpsmxnucelu.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170321180136_zpsmxnucelu.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170321180030_zpsw149oenv.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170321180030_zpsw149oenv.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170321180015_zpsatughtij.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170321180015_zpsatughtij.jpg.html)

Got some more pretty cool OEM things coming this week aswell.

[paulficc]

haha sick work dude! Your out finding rare as fuck shit and here I am trying to sort out the basics!

Score on that nismo kit - should tighten things up nicely! Keep the updates flowing!

[Maxstyle]

Great work. I love those OE AU bumper with the lights. I wish we got them in the states.

[Will.]

alot of rare factory option parts in this thread. Nice build man, can't wait to see some paint on!

[nichthen]

haha sick work dude! Your out finding rare as fuck shit and here I am trying to sort out the basics!

Score on that nismo kit - should tighten things up nicely! Keep the updates flowing!

Thanks man. Are you looking for the same sort of stuff i am? I can send you some links to whatever i find if you like?

Great work. I love those OE AU bumper with the lights. I wish we got them in the states.

I hate them, they look terrible :D

alot of rare factory option parts in this thread. Nice build man, can't wait to see some paint on!

Thanks my man. I can't wait either! it should be soon aswell, i have just bought a ute to drive around in whilst mine gets painted.

On the topic of OEM Goodies, these came in today.

Big thanks to Dinna180 for these. Top bloke! Thanks mate.

10/10 condition S14 Light up Sun shades + 8/10 Metal dead pedal (needs a good polish)

Also got an ARC BOV, can't wait to have some more ARC goodness soon.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170327173242_zpsqsbmnvqt.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170327173242_zpsqsbmnvqt.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170327173216_zps8pce1ywu.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170327173216_zps8pce1ywu.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170327173211_zpshua7cetv.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170327173211_zpshua7cetv.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170327173206_zpscjqvrmt7.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170327173206_zpscjqvrmt7.jpg.html)

[Maxstyle]

Thanks man. Are you looking for the same sort of stuff i am? I can send you some links to whatever i find if you like?



I hate them, they look terrible :D



I guess it's just the, Want what you don't have thing. Japan loves V8s lately but we are all about JZ motors. HAHAHA. That sort of thing.

[dinna180]

OEM optional and ARC is a bad combo for the wallet :keke:

You've committed to this now, I'll keep feeding you rare parts :)

Keep up the good work, refreshing seeing a clean Silvia in AUS.

[nichthen]

2nd round of PDR done for the hail that we had here a while back.

Sorry for the potato photos.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170412174143_zpsoxgachms.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170412174143_zpsoxgachms.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170412174359_zpsyw4od0aq.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170412174359_zpsyw4od0aq.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170412174709_zpsacwqdvza.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170412174709_zpsacwqdvza.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170412175418_zps3gqbu3nu.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170412175418_zps3gqbu3nu.jpg.html)

Also thanks to Dinna180 again for sending me out this JDM number plate bracket for the back of my car. Absolute legend!

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170412181404_zpsqpyjytj6.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170412181404_zpsqpyjytj6.jpg.html)

I have 4 days off from Tomorrow, so in these 4 days i really want to aim to have the whole car ready for paint. So that'll mean paint stripping, sanding and priming.

[nichthen]

Day 1
Bonnet and JDM guards - paint strip and prime.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170414111945_zpslavknkcx.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170414111945_zpslavknkcx.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170414113452_zpsda2wlyk0.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170414113452_zpsda2wlyk0.jpg.html)

Love the sound of paint stripper when its working, sounds like something cooking on a BBQ. Smells like death but.
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170414115647_zpsqrm1brdh.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170414115647_zpsqrm1brdh.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170414115650_zps0nysuk5s.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170414115650_zps0nysuk5s.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170414124456_zpskel45g2b.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170414124456_zpskel45g2b.jpg.html)
Water is needed to "Turn off" the paint stripper.
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170414131503_zpskfuagqd7.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170414131503_zpskfuagqd7.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170414145039_zps1akno85a.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170414145039_zps1akno85a.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170414145048_zpsqca47ga9.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170414145048_zpsqca47ga9.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170414163416_zpsybqstd2c.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170414163416_zpsybqstd2c.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170414163420_zpstt0xgi8r.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170414163420_zpstt0xgi8r.jpg.html)

Good fun.

[nichthen]

Doors got done too

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170415121428_zpsqjkrvdho.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170415121428_zpsqjkrvdho.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170415125700_zpsfgywrdga.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170415125700_zpsfgywrdga.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170415142538_zpsewpkkypo.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170415142538_zpsewpkkypo.jpg.html)

I've come to the conclusion that i will get my engine bay sprayed at the same time as the car, so everything must go! Also going to throw an engine gasket kit + Brand new front cover/Oil pump too.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170419173120_zpsvqdjpbiv.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170419173120_zpsvqdjpbiv.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170422155307_zpshdo90w4p.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170422155307_zpshdo90w4p.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170422155314_zps5oirxd30.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170422155314_zps5oirxd30.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170422155318_zpsu9fsunxs.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170422155318_zpsu9fsunxs.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170422155326_zpsm4utqo8e.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170422155326_zpsm4utqo8e.jpg.html)

Got these aswell, the uber rare, semi pointless optional knee pads.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/51ba46_zps1nuwmokb.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/51ba46_zps1nuwmokb.jpg.html)

[nichthen]

Haven't been up to much since the last update, literally had hardly any time for anything.

But acquired a couple more parts, and expecting a huge OEM engine based order to come in come next week, also found a 270R Nismo rear bumper so that'll be good when that comes.

Option Nissan Puretron air purifier
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170526181651_zpstazbhgha.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170526181651_zpstazbhgha.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170526181658_zpsxzm2tsxb.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170526181658_zpsxzm2tsxb.jpg.html)

Brand new/old stock Nissan optional Emergency flashing light (Purple)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170503181039_zpspmq7pzsi.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170503181039_zpspmq7pzsi.jpg.html)
http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/IMG20170513144302_zpslfjxkoid.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/IMG20170513144302_zpslfjxkoid.jpg.html)
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Took my N1 out to Wakefield Raceway for a practise day, so much fun.
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[95_S14]

Fitted my EBC Yellowstuff pads and rotors today. I've ordered a set of HEL Braided brake lines to go with them, should be here come friday. Calipers also got some love with some High-temp black paint, although i may get them powder coated in the future.

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p725/nichthen/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170130191240_zpsvv07gx0f.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/nichthen/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG20170130191240_zpsvv07gx0f.jpg.html)
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Some random photos:
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I think the wing has grown on me... Please hurry up, skirts!

I have the same wing and love it , super rare

[nichthen]

Looks like photobucket really fk'd me over, will update all the photos when my new parts arrive next week.

[nichthen]

Been a while since i've updated this, thread is still semi-broken, i'll get to fixing the rest of it soon.

Figured i'll paint the whole car at once, so the engine came out. Once i took the engine out, i tore it down to get it hot bath'd. Spoke to Brendan @ Pten Developments in NZ and bought every OEM rubber hose for it, ACL Bearings, OEM head bolts, OEM Gasket kit, Front cover/oil pump. Strongly recommend him for parts if you're building anything Nissan related.

Althought i didn't even need to do this, engine had no major problems to begin with. (Had a couple leaks though)

https://i.imgur.com/pqkuuvpl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/dN1uqThl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/AmGST41l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/GIWhU7fl.jpg

Before
https://i.imgur.com/KmFMMlyl.jpg
After
https://i.imgur.com/FOOmMbrl.jpg


The car must of have had a little shunt some time before, the beaver panel was pushed in a tiny bit, so i ordered a brand new panel. Lucky to have this as it was the very last one Nissan had in their inventory with no plans of making another batch.

https://i.imgur.com/4B3ozBNl.jpg
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https://i.imgur.com/Hc3WY35l.jpg

Slight bog work on Drivers side 1/4 panel, will take this out and re-finish without Bog. Once thats done, it'll be a completely dentless, bogless S-Chassis.

https://i.imgur.com/H0rrY6Jl.jpg

Also completely destroyed my front windscreen getting it out, so have ordered a new one.

I was planning on going Kouki rear bar + Valances, but being a series 1, the sharp edges of the Kouki kit didn't really grow on me. So i sold them both and now have a genuine 270R rear bumper along with the 270R wing on the way, can't go wrong with OEM.

https://i.imgur.com/Vzhm5scl.jpg

Brand new old stock Nismo floor mats for the N1

https://i.imgur.com/15Ykfi7l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/gnK9eG3l.jpg

Also got a uber-rare first gen ARC oil cap, trail fitted on the N1, but will go on the S14 upon completing the engine!

https://i.imgur.com/umsyITrl.jpg

More pics soon..

[Will.]

Nice mate, finally going VE hey

[nichthen]

Nice mate, finally going VE hey

Haha nah, i had the opportunity about 2 years ago when i wrecked a VZR, had a basically free SR16VE head at my disposal, ended up piecing together what the rest of it would cost me and was just waay out of my price range for that time.. the head was the cheapest part, honestly.

[nichthen]

Wish i had more time to get this done quicker, but loving where its at and where it's headed.

Genuine 270R wing and 270R Rear bumper (needs fibreglass to be fixed, yes its genuine Nismo)

https://i.imgur.com/LFA9zuml.jpg
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Engine pics: Waiting on a couple annoying little parts that broke during disassembly (Timing chain tensioner bolt, TPS bolt). Replace all of the 12mm head bolts with new Zinc coated units, will do the same with 10mm and 14mm heads too, i think these little details really give the engine that new life look.
https://i.imgur.com/OGZ3PNyl.jpg
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Half considering buying new both new coolant necks simply because they look so nice brand new, obviously. All intake manifold pipes are brand new OEM, will be ordering all new vacuum lines aswell soon.

Bought a Fenix aluminium radiator. Only opened the box to inspect.

https://i.imgur.com/xzJCpahl.jpg


And as always, have some more nice rare bits coming soon..

[nichthen]

Got a decent order of parts coming for both the S14 and N1, meanwhile, i've acquired some more goodies.

https://i.imgur.com/JQF2zKYl.jpg

Polished up both the coolant necks

https://i.imgur.com/XIGhHzll.jpg

Before and after of engine to heater hoses

https://i.imgur.com/SEVnAnhl.jpg

Polished up the optional foot rest. Looks brand new!

https://i.imgur.com/FtQUdRVl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/rYfNIiPl.jpg

Brand new Nismo 365a wheel setup with horn and boss attached. So happy to have this, always wanted a decent wheel to go in once its all finished. Not the rarest of the Nismo range, but decently rare to be in this condition.

https://i.imgur.com/aSKYr2Sl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/QVlzgxAl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/QdGYuJil.jpg

I'm looking to get an ARC coil pack cover along with the super induction box eventually, when they pop up.

To do list:
Spot weld new beaver panel on
Repair fibreglass nismo rear bumper
Prepare side skirts, grille and front bumper for paint.
Organise 10mm and 14mm hex head bolts to dress up engine
Organise a new turbo (GT2871R???)
Buy a Nismo 1.5 LSD New?
Buy all door rubbers and top belt moulds.
Order Meister L1's, bronze gloss lip w/ bronze centre (on hold, awaiting proper wheel specs)
Send brake calipers away to get overhauled

[Jimmy_HR32]

Hey man, I'm Brent's brother.

He told me to check out your thread. Love everything you've done so far.

I NEED your ARC oil cap.

Keep it up man. :)

[nichthen]

Hey man, I'm Brent's brother.

He told me to check out your thread. Love everything you've done so far.

I NEED your ARC oil cap.

Keep it up man. :)

Haha thanks dude! I just had my rocker cover painted today, i'll see how it looks with it on there when i properly polish it up, if i dont like it - i'll let you know for sure!

https://i.imgur.com/4IZhR7Kl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FkSuBK1l.jpg

[nichthen]

Semi-Pointless post, i gotta stop buying optional parts.

First and most likely last OEM electric jack mechanism that i'll ever see.

https://i.imgur.com/I7er2Gel.jpg
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Rocker cover came out perfect, exactly how i wanted it. Also shaved the letters back the metal.

https://i.imgur.com/H6mCiYEl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xphArgSl.jpg

[paulficc]

Coming along awesome dude!

I haven't heard of half the stuff you keep finding.. What a dream

[DJTTon]

How are you finding all these small rare pieces? I had no idea this purifier stuff existed

[Reece]

If you ever want to sell any of those OEM bits (for whatever reason) consider me first in line.

[nichthen]

Coming along awesome dude!

I haven't heard of half the stuff you keep finding.. What a dream

Thanks dude, along way to go, but already have come so far.

How are you finding all these small rare pieces? I had no idea this purifier stuff existed

I search various Japanese auction sights, Yahoo Japan being the best one IMO. It's just a matter of patience, really.

If you ever want to sell any of those OEM bits (for whatever reason) consider me first in line.

It'll be a while until i sell anything, i've had heaps of messages on here/facebook about making people "First in line" for things. If the day does come that i sell up, it'll most likely be a $0 reserve $1 eBay listing. I think that is the fairest way.

[brndck]

oh man there is SO much cool shit going on in here, both with the build (taking it to bare metal and doing PDR on all panels before paint is awesome) and all the super rare/unicorn parts you've managed to acquire!

[dreimers]

Nichthen,

Great build so far. I have a similar build going w my s14. All oem aero and super rare jdm goodness. Keep up the good work!

[dreimers]

If you are trying to keep all the oem options specific to the S14, you gotta get a different puretron filter. I have dealership booklets with all the different options for the s14.

[nichthen]

oh man there is SO much cool shit going on in here, both with the build (taking it to bare metal and doing PDR on all panels before paint is awesome) and all the super rare/unicorn parts you've managed to acquire!

Thanks for the kind words.

Nichthen,

Great build so far. I have a similar build going w my s14. All oem aero and super rare jdm goodness. Keep up the good work!

Awesome dude! Keen to see how it all works out for you!

If you are trying to keep all the oem options specific to the S14, you gotta get a different puretron filter. I have dealership booklets with all the different options for the s14.

Yep, i know. The S14 had the air purifier on the parcel shelf. But because i have the 270R Nismo rear strut bar, i can't have this option. :ugh: So i figured i'll just go with the older roof style, which is a direct bolt on.

Life has been pretty full on over the last 2 months, which is why there has been little to no update. Moved into my investment property, and ended up fully renovating it. Went on a holiday to Melbourne for a couple weeks.

But, do have some smallish updates.

Took my S14 to my old work to get the new beaver panel spot welded on, like factory, turned out amazing.

https://i.imgur.com/99RlHWBl.jpg

Random photos on how bare the shell is now.

https://i.imgur.com/AcSmZzwl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4qN0iEll.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/N5VqxDCl.jpg

Finally got a set of Ganador super mirrors and a first gen ARC super induction box, super happy with getting these. Box does need a very good polish though!

https://i.imgur.com/7TfRfBHl.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/ET31B15l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FpstIUDl.jpg

But the most exciting thing i got to see over the past couple of months, was the R34 GT-R Z-tune Build #001.

Got invited by a mate to go see this, along with other cars (R34 N1's, Old Porches etc). So stoked and so happy to get to see this car, especially if you love Nissan nearly as much as i do.

https://i.imgur.com/zOfzPA1l.jpg
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[cgtdream]

Loving the thread! Please keep the pics and updates coming!

[nichthen]

Been a while, still been super busy.

Paint time yet? No, just primer. Being 95% of the way there smells good, i but i just want to taste being finished.

https://i.imgur.com/LYz75ITl.jpg
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Sent the turbo off to get rebuilt, because why not? Love that new turbo life.

Need to order all new fasteners for all around the car, 10mm being the most used, along with door rubbers and strip moulds.

[nichthen]

Mini-update.

Just gotta sand the primer and its going in for paint.

https://i.imgur.com/hgsv53fl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/c301O6Ql.jpg

Finally found the optional rear blind in amazing condition.

https://i.imgur.com/xwofOoql.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pYWI9b6l.jpg

Also bought the N1 something small.

https://i.imgur.com/f7MAJtzl.jpg

[Kviper52]

Mini-update.

Finally found the optional rear blind in amazing condition.

https://i.imgur.com/xwofOoql.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pYWI9b6l.jpg


I have almost all the optional parts too! (Shade, 3rd light, interior light, door sills, rain visors, quarter glass louvers, and have the OEM nissan purple emergency lamp {will go great on my concord grey car}) Also have the ARC knob, Induction box, coilpack cover, Oil cap, cooling panel, and radiator cap. Looks like we are tryna have some rare AF Cars! following to keep my build hyped :D

[pacotaco345]

Sorry if I missed it, but how did you take the car down to bare metal? Just a lot of sanding or did you end up using paint stripper for that, too.. Thanks! And car looks awesome! Cool to see an s14 being taken all the way down before being put back together

[nichthen]

I have almost all the optional parts too! (Shade, 3rd light, interior light, door sills, rain visors, quarter glass louvers, and have the OEM nissan purple emergency lamp {will go great on my concord grey car}) Also have the ARC knob, Induction box, coilpack cover, Oil cap, cooling panel, and radiator cap. Looks like we are tryna have some rare AF Cars! following to keep my build hyped :D

Duuuuude, it's such an expensive addiction, hey? I can't wait to get all the ARC gear, they are my favourite 90's JDM aftermarket brand! *Prays for coil pack cover to come up on Yahoojp*.

Sorry if I missed it, but how did you take the car down to bare metal? Just a lot of sanding or did you end up using paint stripper for that, too.. Thanks! And car looks awesome! Cool to see an s14 being taken all the way down before being put back together

I used automotive paint stripper on everything. Much, much more efficient than sanding down each panel with multiple grades of sandpaper. Although - It is different to normal paint stripper you'd normally find at a house paint shop etc. Its a little pricey, its worth it. With the right preparation, it chews through pretty much every layer of paint leaving the nice bare metal finish that Nissan would've sprayed over. Thanks for the kind words!

[Kviper52]

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Just wanted to share :) And Stupid expensive just got some blue lens ganadors, but just to rare factor is so worth it. Cant wait to put em on my car. Your build is super legit and am soooo glad to have found/followed it. Looking forward to more! Did you use like any metal filler? or was it all PDR?


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[Makstraw]

My dude, these finds are amazing, and brighten my day. Where the heck are you locating these parts?

[nichthen]

Just wanted to share :) And Stupid expensive just got some blue lens ganadors, but just to rare factor is so worth it. Cant wait to put em on my car. Your build is super legit and am soooo glad to have found/followed it. Looking forward to more! Did you use like any metal filler? or was it all PDR?


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Thanks for the words homie. As much as I tried to finish this car completely bogless, there needed to be a tiny amount (less than the side of a palm) on the driver side rear 1/4 as the PDR couldn't ever be 100% back to factory in that position, due to the lines of the body. Also, the rear bumper has filler, it was in a terrible state when I received it, and I can't PDR fibreglass lol

My dude, these finds are amazing, and brighten my day. Where the heck are you locating these parts?

So glad to hear that man. Ive found most of my stuff on Yahoo Japan auctions, I search them probably around twice a day with various keywords in Japanese. But some stuff (Ganadors, ski racks) I had to persuade friends to sell them to me! :angel:

I think I've locked in the paintwork within 2 weeks finally. Once painted, the car will be put back on stands and then underbody restore will commence. All suspension will be disassembled, sand blasted, powder coated and be installed with Nismo bushes in them.

I'm currently at a crossroads with this car. I'm in a state currently where I can afford to buy an R34 GT-R (my all time dream car) but only have 2 garage spaces. I'm looking into putting a 4 point hoist in so I can put the VZ-R up in the air and the S14 underneath, with the GT-R in the next spot over. If I can't get a hoist in... This 14 may be for sale... Who knows, one step at a time.

Also have an S13 drift car which I might made a build thread for soon.. not sure what I'm doing with it.

[boostzilla]

I'm currently at a crossroads with this car. I'm in a state currently where I can afford to buy an R34 GT-R (my all time dream car) but only have 2 garage spaces. I'm looking into putting a 4 point hoist in so I can put the VZ-R up in the air and the S14 underneath, with the GT-R in the next spot over. If I can't get a hoist in... This 14 may be for sale... Who knows, one step at a time.

Also have an S13 drift car which I might made a build thread for soon.. not sure what I'm doing with it.

thats a good problem to have !

[Kviper52]

I'm currently at a crossroads with this car. I'm in a state currently where I can afford to buy an R34 GT-R (my all time dream car) but only have 2 garage spaces. I'm looking into putting a 4 point hoist in so I can put the VZ-R up in the air and the S14 underneath, with the GT-R in the next spot over. If I can't get a hoist in... This 14 may be for sale... Who knows, one step at a time.

Also have an S13 drift car which I might made a build thread for soon.. not sure what I'm doing with it.

Dont sell! Get that lift and stack them up! I just picked up a coupe to drift too, and am planning on getting an R33 later this year (US rules Grrr...) Keep allll the nissans! :2f2f: Plus I wanna see how this looks all done haha

[nichthen]

Life happened again, just waiting for the paint shop to arrange a time to fit my car in. Here's a sorta photo dump in the mean time.

Had me T28 BB refurbished, literally looks brand new.

https://i.imgur.com/z1RvLKTl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Dcdb982l.jpg

HKS 256 (stage 1) cams for the S14 SR. Should be sufficient with what i want to do with the car

https://i.imgur.com/ky4lNsSl.jpg?1

In the mean time, started to work on my drift car finally. Should i make a seperate build thread for this? I don't know. Feel like its been done 509285 times and people are probably sick of seeing the same shit. anyways

https://i.imgur.com/0AE41ISl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jrySCXDl.jpg

Painted the engine bay in my garage as practise, this car is nowhere near mint and i'll try to not treat it like that, i promise. Its got widebody front and rear guards, BN? fibreglass front bumper, Cusco Coilovers, Cusco front + rear strut bar. I've got an RB20DET to go into this, ordered heaps of misc stuff (radiator + Fan shroud setup, steering rack bush, + more), R32 GT-R brakes and new rotors.

https://i.imgur.com/MpEZt6Nl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/428T2qPl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pxqlF5Hl.jpg

Got to see one of my favourite R34's again. I'll own you one day.

https://i.imgur.com/K2GOTyml.jpg

[Jimmy_HR32]

Love your progress Nick, looking forward to the next update. :)

[EFITTZY]

Great progress so far man, love the attention to detail! Please install said lift and keep us all happy w moar unicorn parts porn :yum:

[nichthen]

Love your progress Nick, looking forward to the next update. :)

Thank you, wish i could update more frequently but life is really grasping me pretty hard atm.

Great progress so far man, love the attention to detail! Please install said lift and keep us all happy w moar unicorn parts porn :yum:

Thank you bud, trying to get one that will slot into one side of the garage. Should be good!

Not much has been happening lately, had a nose operation a month ago and wasn't able to lift anything in the event of bursting open my stitches - so nothing really has happened in terms of the S14.

S13 though - Bought a interior fire'd R34 GT-T RB25DET Manual wreck from a local auction house. Ripped out the RB and everything still good from the car over the last 3 days. Need to replace the engine loom, coil pack loom and 1 coil pack. Have already sourced all of that plus Spitfire coilpacks for that little bit of reliability and peace of mind. Can't wait to be hitting limiter with a 3" Straight piped Neo RB, isn't a better sounding engine out there.

https://i.imgur.com/WRMOx9Rl.jpg

Painted the brakes, have to paint the 2 pot rears i got from the skyline in the same colour for the dual-caliper rear end.

https://i.imgur.com/nJVtGkol.jpg

meow

https://i.imgur.com/k1Bqsn8l.jpg

[Therealdirtydan]

Hey man are you still looking for some LMGT2s there is a guy selling a set on driftworks.com forum they seem to be in pretty good condition just one of the center caps is missing the bronze rays logo shouldn't be a hard fix.

[nichthen]

So, this happened. Red was too boring.

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[Agamemnon]

Nice color. Is it silver moss?

[Tealash_Garage]

Looks a lot like Millennium jade off of the r34 nur.

[nichthen]

Nice color. Is it silver moss?

Thanks, Millennium Jade

Looks a lot like Millennium jade off of the r34 nur.

Spot on.

Piecing the car back together, got all the suspension off underneath and had it sent away to get sand blasted, powdercoated and the Nismo bushes pressed in.

I'm going to go with aftermarket rear camber arms because of the wheels i want to run will need a couple degree's negative due to unrolled guards. No regrets

https://i.imgur.com/UOHE5FYl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/yaVH08Sl.jpg


Fallen in love with this colour, can't wait to take it outside.
https://i.imgur.com/wuwGgfWl.jpg

[Bluejayde]

Aw, someone beat me to Millenium Jade. Great color, can't wait for more pics outside!

[RVAE34]

Good lord this is wonderful. I love Millenium Jade! That R34 is a rare beast too.

[nichthen]

Can smell completion. Windows going in within the week, sourced a couple more very cool parts too (ikeya forumla/old logo nismo).

https://i.imgur.com/QLdYNFBl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ycF1jyAl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/MAfAuDhl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CDN0gKwl.jpg

edit: Imgur may be down when posting this, images may not be working

[EFITTZY]

Pics work. Love the Millenium Jade, keep it up boss!

[nichthen]

Progress?

https://i.imgur.com/8D2VTGAl.jpg

The 270R 3 piece bumper fits really well for the amount of work that it needed

https://i.imgur.com/eOX6onbl.jpg

Went to a local Japanese wrecker to pull out an immaculate dash (no photos, im sure you all know what a nice dash looks like) and a behind-dash wiring loom. When i got there i saw something quiet strange in the footwell...

OLD LOGO NISMO PEDALS + Dead pedal. Okay, its not that exciting. But i absolutely love old logo Nismo parts no matter what it is. Got them for an absolute steal and polished them up to their former glory.

https://i.imgur.com/7mQse5Dl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CLADQXxl.jpg

Compulsory subframe bushes being burnt out photo

https://i.imgur.com/TCXA6Wcl.jpg

[jr_]

Nah nice! Those pedals are mint. Will look great installed.

[nichthen]

All the underbody parts have come back from the powdercoaters. Looks amazing, super happy with the results.

https://i.imgur.com/94Dq9Vnl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/RoyLEa5l.jpg

New bosch alternator
https://i.imgur.com/FNekxOOl.jpg

Another order from amayama.com, pretty much just door rubbers, bumpers, battery tray and a whole heap of brake line/fuel line/AC line clips.

https://i.imgur.com/kfMlQSpl.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/y7VO61Rl.jpg

Windows are in too, the genuine Nissan moulds look amazing. Well worth the money if you're going to do the job properly.

https://i.imgur.com/uemZz7Vl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YRzC5lMl.jpg

Sneaky optional shades
https://i.imgur.com/lReqvlLl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FWDWhwRl.jpg

Sat the bumper and headlights on to get a first look on how it's going to look, almost there!

https://i.imgur.com/yieimUIl.jpg

[jerry_beans]

Wow!!! Loving this thread! Keep up the good work!

[nichthen]

It's been a little, but as usual there's some progress.

Got married and spent 3 weeks in Japan and Thailand.

Quick Snap from the day, Thanks again to Terry for giving me the opportunity to have his 3 N1 GTR's (R32, R33 and R34) as car's for my wedding. The Holy Trinity of Nissan.

https://i.imgur.com/M0cjOvWl.jpg

But anyways, back to this 14.

https://i.imgur.com/SmuJ5YJl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/mnckrr1l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/AEYxPShl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jd80KxAl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Z9JPgOJl.jpg

Fuel tank cleaned, new E85 rated line installed aswell.
https://i.imgur.com/rhtzw4wl.jpg

ARC air guide acquired. So glad to have this. Only need an SR20DET VCT ARC spark plug cover now, so if any of you have one please let me buy it!

https://i.imgur.com/LR4jAvql.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/v60tgVQl.jpg

Trail fitted the BNIB 365a wheel today.

https://i.imgur.com/9nZkOusl.jpg

Changed up my plates for when its registered too, should be finished before christmas. Waiting for one last order from Amayama.com and then it should be good to go.

https://i.imgur.com/ejBeWUnl.jpg

Have to figure out wheel specs too.. going to order these.

https://i.imgur.com/EnxSCbxl.jpg

edit: Not sure why the photo quality is that bad. wow.

[nichthen]

Rebuilt brakes - New Hardware and OEM Nissan rebuilt kid
https://i.imgur.com/yArAngzh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cRICMN9h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GjCJOXyh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/HcjBsU6h.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CTsOtKch.jpg

Spend a solid hour making an ARC stencil out of cardboard. Didn't turn out too bad.

https://i.imgur.com/oDomhIah.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tyzhrnFh.jpg

Dirty shed, dusty car.

https://i.imgur.com/sc0VM1uh.jpg

HEL Braided brake lines
https://i.imgur.com/IoFQGigh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/GfRcNT1h.jpg

New door weatherstrip moulds and some misc parts.

https://i.imgur.com/PCbHVQwh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/X7uVsmhh.jpg

Bought an S15 to put my RB25DET Neo setup from the 13 into. The 13 is a little rusty and i can't really be bothered chasing it.

https://i.imgur.com/mVjiNGDh.jpg

If you're local to me, this roller is for sale.

https://i.imgur.com/MfayYc3h.jpg

[tuzzio]

As much as I like really clean tucked builds...sometimes seeing something so OEM but brand new is equally refreshing. Great work.

[nichthen]

Car is 99.5% complete, waiting on 1 gasket and its finished.

First wash today

https://i.imgur.com/cXKwitOh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/x2dsGKJh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/9Go0iIPh.jpg

Wife got her new car aswell, i30n.

https://i.imgur.com/oyRsh7ol.jpg

[95SilviaKs]

Actually took the time to read through this instead of keeping up with you on messenger. Just a few words about it honestly, so here it goes...

GOOD. FUCKING. JOB. MATE.

Seeing this keeps me inspired to do stuff like this the correct way and spend the needed money on quality parts and not skip corners.

Maybe once I get my sr20vet in mid 2020 that ARC plug cover will be up for you if you haven't found one yet. ;)

Keep up the good work mate. Been a pleasure to know you for these short years that I have.

[nichthen]

Actually took the time to read through this instead of keeping up with you on messenger. Just a few words about it honestly, so here it goes...

GOOD. FUCKING. JOB. MATE.

Seeing this keeps me inspired to do stuff like this the correct way and spend the needed money on quality parts and not skip corners.

Maybe once I get my sr20vet in mid 2020 that ARC plug cover will be up for you if you haven't found one yet. ;)

Keep up the good work mate. Been a pleasure to know you for these short years that I have.

You're an absolute legend Adam. Cant wait to see your build commence and finish, itll definitely be one to envy. :kiss:

[95SilviaKs]

You're an absolute legend Adam. Cant wait to see your build commence and finish, itll definitely be one to envy. :kiss:

Yee yee brother! I'll be driving an 80s chevy and drinking coors lite while I build the engine and wait on my car.

In all seriousness though. By the time my car is legal for import I would imagine that my sr20vet will be built and ready. As well as my rear subframe and suspension components.

Trying to decide... I think instead of painting the bay black and the car a two tone... I'm going to leave it one color and match the bay with the H8R. Also when I pull out the sr20det I think I might as well go ahead and cure the undercarriage while I'm at it. Or go 110% and completely strip it and paint the entire car inside and out. We will see.

[nichthen]

Yee yee brother! I'll be driving an 80s chevy and drinking coors lite while I build the engine and wait on my car.

In all seriousness though. By the time my car is legal for import I would imagine that my sr20vet will be built and ready. As well as my rear subframe and suspension components.

Trying to decide... I think instead of painting the bay black and the car a two tone... I'm going to leave it one color and match the bay with the H8R. Also when I pull out the sr20det I think I might as well go ahead and cure the undercarriage while I'm at it. Or go 110% and completely strip it and paint the entire car inside and out. We will see.

Can't wait. Make sure you make a build thread with heaps of photos or just send them all to me so i can daydream a little. ;)

I guess I've kinda finished this car. The only thing left to do is get wheels and another alignment. Other than that, not really much is left to do which sucks. Really enjoyed building this... I guess I can make the new S15 a little more cleaner.

https://i.imgur.com/zK4ONoyh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Ew6ta7ph.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ftdDvjVh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xZ1aKvCh.jpg

I'll update this thread if anything changes, but until then it will probably be radio silence. Cheers to everyone who commented, messaged or just spoke shit in person to keep the motivation fresh.

Will have some professional photo's done in a couple weeks though.

https://i.imgur.com/HfXPRMUh.jpg

[nichthen]

Been awhile, got R32 GTR wheels, they fit perfectly.
https://i.imgur.com/oXjsjqhh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1CQHvSth.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/WL8QlXeh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Ueej8XNh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/6EdW8pYh.jpg