A Poor Man's Dream S13.

[PoorMans180SX]

So I have a very long build thread in the premium section and on a few other sites that includes all my car history and whatnot, but I figured I'd keep it short and sweet in this section of Zilvia and just show you what I'm working on now.

I purchased this car a couple years ago with the intention of saving it from a lifetime of hackdom at the hands of the "car guys" up here in Michigan. Also, a rust free shell is very hard to come by, and this was one of the cleanest (underneath) I'd seen. So I bought this for $700.

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I cannot tell you how botched the R33 conversion was, or how much of the wiring had been hacked up, etc, etc, etc. The more I got into this thing the more I realized it was going to need a total restoration.

So I started pulling it all apart. I'll save you from having to look at all the pictures of the deconstruction process and get straight to the good stuff.

I started working at a shop called Strictly Import Motorsports, where they convinced me that this car needed a RWD 4G63 swap. The plan was to stick a stock block DSM engine in with a twin-scoll HX35 setup and call it a day. Let's just say things got a little off track.

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And I ended up with a forged 2.3liter stroker that I still needed a LOT of money to get in the car and running the way I wanted it.

So unfortunately, I have abandoned that route.

In comes this:

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And this:

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So I finally got the thing torn down and was ready to start the build up. So another shopping spree was in order:

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Powdercoated:

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And I bought a set of old Kei-office coils to get started on.

Extended my LCA's 25mm (need to redo).

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So then I did this:

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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/personal/E7F49297-BEAA-41D6-B872-1176DAF82D64-16441-000007673CDD0267_zps9ce06071.jpg

Scuffed the entire interior and painted it with white epoxy (messy stuff).

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/personal/D686C64E-88C1-4D20-AEEB-64D0B37AAC4D-28447-00000DD1C8C22830_zpsc85fb773.jpg

So here's how it sits right now.

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A lot more to come, very soon.

[Tank_4g63]

Too bad you didn't stick with the 4g route. I know of SIM, good guys. I have bought many a part from them for the Talon.

I'd like to eventually have a 4g63 powered 240 myself.

[gbaby2089]

A bajillion dollars on drivetrain stuff and you bought XXR's and old ass Kei Office coils?

Yo sig and yo purchases don't line up y0

[PoorMans180SX]

A bajillion dollars on drivetrain stuff and you bought XXR's and old ass Kei Office coils?

Yo sig and yo purchases don't line up y0

Haha a man's gotta eat. XXR's aren't knock offs, and the Kei-offices are stand in's until I can buy some FEAL's.

[PoorMans180SX]

My buddy does powdercoating, so we threw a coat over the matte black, we'll see if it sticks long term...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/personal/698E4373-93A0-46E6-86A3-EEF8A383D219-3767-0000013F1619C4A4_zpsfa220ec7.jpg

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[gbaby2089]

Haha a man's gotta eat. XXR's aren't knock offs, and the Kei-offices are stand in's until I can buy some FEAL's.

Those are replica Weds TC105N.

Back to your thread.

[gretz]

Those are replica Weds TC105N.

Back to your thread.

A 10 spoke vs. a split 5? If you say so lol...

Awesome build, was looking forward to your compound 4g63

[PoorMans180SX]

I'm sorry, but it's a pretty horrible replica if it is, nothing like Rota's direct copies.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/personal/6955A0E2-9DA4-40D2-A9F1-371AEF4597CF-3767-0000013F235BF355_zps0dd455e8.jpg

http://www.sillbeer.com/images/wheels/wedssport-tc105n-1.jpg

[240boi115]

that front end threw me off so bad i thought you were working on an s14... i had to scroll back up to the top to look again and see it was a hatch... lmao seems to be going well slowly but surely... my hatch is just sitting in my driveway till i get more moola
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[Big Zee]

who cares if hes using XXR's. he had a insane TT set on a 4G63 that most all of Zilvia wouldn't have even tried.

Poormans180SX, please continue on with your thread, I'm loving what youve done so far and would really like to see how it progresses to the finished product.

[conrad_s13.5]

watchin dis mang

[PoorMans180SX]

that front end threw me off so bad i thought you were working on an s14... i had to scroll back up to the top to look again and see it was a hatch... lmao seems to be going well slowly but surely... my hatch is just sitting in my driveway till i get more moola
-__-

Haha yeah it was pretty horrible.

who cares if hes using XXR's. he had a insane TT set on a 4G63 that most all of Zilvia wouldn't have even tried.

Poormans180SX, please continue on with your thread, I'm loving what youve done so far and would really like to see how it progresses to the finished product.

Thanks for the kind words man!

watchin dis mang

Cool thanks!

Too bad you didn't stick with the 4g route. I know of SIM, good guys. I have bought many a part from them for the Talon.

I'd like to eventually have a 4g63 powered 240 myself.

Yeah man, I'd still like to do it for kicks and gigs someday.

Today I cleaned up the VQ:

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Made Swiss cheese out of these cheapo mounts I got second hand:

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Installed an old ForcedFab steering column bushing I've had since like 2007, and Joe powdercoated my intake manifold, so we installed it.

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[godrifttoday]

im going to have to send u a bolt kit!

[PoorMans180SX]

im going to have to send u a bolt kit!

I'm down for that! :kiss:

[240boi115]

maaan cant wait to see the vq sitting in the bay.. whoooo!!!:coold:

[StryfeS13]

Sweet thread man. Would have been super interesting and sick with that 4G63 but I'm equally excited for the VQ. Nice!

[05subysti]

dammnn you shouldve stuck with the 4g63 tt! it wouldve been awesome. VQ is cool tho.

[PoorMans180SX]

maaan cant wait to see the vq sitting in the bay.. whoooo!!!:coold:

Thanks man, me too!

Sweet thread man. Would have been super interesting and sick with that 4G63 but I'm equally excited for the VQ. Nice!

dammnn you shouldve stuck with the 4g63 tt! it wouldve been awesome. VQ is cool tho.

Yeah, I was really excited for the compound setup, but with the way I like to do things, it was just wayyyy too expensive to complete. I'd still like to do it someday, we shall see.

Put some of my under dash and whatnot back in today. Gutted the AC box so I can still have a blower. Just waiting on some flywheel and bellhousing bolts to come in and I can the VQ in the bay!

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[PoorMans180SX]

Got this Grade 10.9 bellhousing/starter bolt kit from Godrifttoday. So nice to have new hardware to work with, and everything was perfect length!

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Bolted it up and slid it in and out a few times, only to find I needed to take the exhaust manifold off haha. So we wrapped it around the intake and finally got it in!

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[pigeon]

What are you planning for your steering/knuckles/roll center correction? Sweet build, needs some long tubes and straight pipes on that VQ. Only way to go

[LMFC]

Cody Reeser had mentioned your car to me a few times. Keep up the progress!

[PoorMans180SX]

What are you planning for your steering/knuckles/roll center correction? Sweet build, needs some long tubes and straight pipes on that VQ. Only way to go

Yes, I will probably make a set of longtubes at some point :)

I'll be ordering this within the next few weeks:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/Zilvia%20thread/Complete-kit_zps529f091b.jpg

Cody Reeser had mentioned your car to me a few times. Keep up the progress!

Right on man, are you Levi with the red S14? If so your KA is still going strong in my old coupe!

[future]

Why did you ditch the old plans? That set up looked insane!

[LMFC]

Right on man, are you Levi with the red S14? If so your KA is still going strong in my old coupe!
Yep, that's me. Good to hear, my swap is nearing completion ready to drive this beast.

[PoorMans180SX]

Why did you ditch the old plans? That set up looked insane!

Haha it was going to be insane! But I still needed wastegates, a bov, intercooler, piping, couplers, injectors, engine management, etc, etc. it just was too expensive and I need to get on track and actually drive. I've always believed in suspension before power anyway :)

[godrifttoday]

I'm glad the bolts fit !

[PoorMans180SX]

I'm glad the bolts fit !

Same here!

I put my cheapo intake on today, along with my exhaust manifolds. Also installed my 350Z throttle pedal and got my clutch pedal in the mail, but forgot to take pictures of those...

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[Sansone]

Looking good! That 4g63 setup looked wild! That would have been interesting to see. Makes me miss my Evo lol.

[bc.]

This looks good, real good.

[Motary]

Nice to see your build finally here! What made you decide on the TDP kit instead i.e Wisefab or Driftworks? Is it the adjustability?

[PoorMans180SX]

Looking good! That 4g63 setup looked wild! That would have been interesting to see. Makes me miss my Evo lol.

This looks good, real good.

Thanks guys! The feedback is always appreciated :)

Nice to see your build finally here! What made you decide on the TDP kit instead i.e Wisefab or Driftworks? Is it the adjustability?

Yes, that and the easy addition of an anti-roll bar, and that it's all billet aluminum.

I like that you still have the camber plates to adjust in front, so you can mess with camber/caster more.

I also plan on doing the occasional track day, which I'll probably install anti-roll bars for, so having the hole already there is nice.

I do plan on getting the Wisefab rear kit though, that thing is beautiful, and makes a lot of sense to me. I really like the way Illyuk's car looks when it drifts now.

[PoorMans180SX]

Just started a new job, so I haven't had much time to work on the car unfortunately. Started on the wiring today though.

Mock up:

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Different routing and marking how things need to be shortened.

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It's hard to capture how much flake is in the intake manifold.

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[Snatch'D Factory]

I see more big things coming. Good Luck!

[irritatedmax]

The old setup was super crazy and awesome from a build standpoint, but I see this VQ setup being no headaches and fun fun fun!

[1jzjoey]

im digging it.

on a side note is zilvia allowing unfinished builds to be posted up now? ive seen like 3 so far that are still in the process.

[PoorMans180SX]

I see more big things coming. Good Luck!

Thanks man! There are big things coming in the mail...

The old setup was super crazy and awesome from a build standpoint, but I see this VQ setup being no headaches and fun fun fun!

Thanks man, that's definitely the goal!

im digging it.

on a side note is zilvia allowing unfinished builds to be posted up now? ive seen like 3 so far that are still in the process.

Yessir, that's what the build section is for. There are only a few in here that are actually complete.

[Tank_4g63]

Yeah but the rules, and I didnt know this myself seeing as it is a bit unique, is that your not supposed to post up a build unless your finished. I posted mine up having skimmed through the rules.

Your swap is coming together nicely.

[PoorMans180SX]

Went from this:

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to this:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/personal/8842A407-4B80-45D5-9360-1DCDB7CBAEB2-9281-0000022E59967FDF_zps5e2d7671.jpg

[zenkiset]

awesome job on the wiring! ive always wanted to throw a vq in my s14. still saving up the mullah though haha

[racso_dor]

i see the beers helped a little with the wiring ^_^ ..nice build

[PoorMans180SX]

awesome job on the wiring! ive always wanted to throw a vq in my s14. still saving up the mullah though haha

i see the beers helped a little with the wiring ^_^ ..nice build

Thanks guys. I'll probably throw the harness in after work and see if everything reaches :wiggle:

Can't wait for Friday! Until then I'm looking around for seats.

[Got Insulin?]

Man that 4G compound set-up was nasty! What option were you going with for motor mounts?

[racso_dor]

any updates so far ?

[PoorMans180SX]

Man that 4G compound set-up was nasty! What option were you going with for motor mounts?

They were custom mounts I made.

any updates so far ?

Yessir. I got my seat in. Procar Drifter (cheesy name), It's nice and stiff and wide enough for me. Padding seems comfy so far and the vinyl has a nice texture to it. Plus it was dirt cheap. It'll do for now.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/personal/E9F252EA-B666-4271-B40B-6052B086E149-2262-00000089C3749E7A_zpsfb423fa7.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/personal/6337F5A9-2832-45BB-BA0F-A4BE441FC7B3-2262-00000089CB99F3CB_zpscbfd9dd9.jpg

Got some of the fittings in for my cooling system.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/personal/F796BD30-CFCF-4010-A7CB-987B30375A67-2262-00000089F86C7DDF_zps34a64d7f.jpg

I also got my shifter, Wilwood superlite w/350z rotor brackets in, as well as some hardware and my fuel return fitting.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/personal/76F884CE-B953-4BC5-B5D7-B0BE41A9BDB4-2262-00000089DA974484_zps00f29d4f.jpg

There have been a few delays with my TDP kit, all of which have been understandable and have been communicated promptly. The owners father died :(, and then the CNC machine broke when machining my S13 spindles (they normally come with S14/15 sized ones). So the kit is supposed to ship out tomorrow via 2-day air, so I'll have it Friday at the latest.

[Ramonesfreak2010]

More pics of the fat cat. Looks like mine.

[punxva]

looking good Andy! Can't wait to see this thing finished

[PoorMans180SX]

More pics of the fat cat. Looks like mine.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421839_541757488007_732028927_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/321079_561997067727_1720651742_n.jpg

looking good Andy! Can't wait to see this thing finished

Thanks man!

[PoorMans180SX]

Yess yesss yessss.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/9E95D13B-8DBE-40E4-93F6-08398BAF1357-13688-000002BF290479F9_zpsa2fa999f.jpg

[Snatch'D Factory]

Nice! You will have some nice steering angle.

[DJPimpFlex]

So much fancy. I couldn't find a price for that kit on their site, is it cra cra?

[PoorMans180SX]

Nice! You will have some nice steering angle.

Thanks man, yeah they advertise up to 67 degrees.

So much fancy. I couldn't find a price for that kit on their site, is it cra cra?

Yeah kind of. It's something like $2440 shipped two day air from Ireland. It fluctuates depending on how much your bank wants to screw you with the exchange rate :eek3d:

The adjust-ability and massive roll center correction got me ;)

[DJPimpFlex]

Good lord there's a fire! Yea that set up is super geek..Love it.

[LMFC]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/9E95D13B-8DBE-40E4-93F6-08398BAF1357-13688-000002BF290479F9_zpsa2fa999f.jpg

Cats love angle.

[Japanese Classics]

Yes, I will probably make a set of longtubes at some point :)

I'll be ordering this within the next few weeks:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/Zilvia%20thread/Complete-kit_zps529f091b.jpg



Right on man, are you Levi with the red S14? If so your KA is still going strong in my old coupe!


Wow! Those are some nice pieces :eek3:

[PoorMans180SX]

Good lord there's a fire! Yea that set up is super geek..Love it.

Cats love angle.

Wow! Those are some nice pieces :eek3:

Haha yeah, it's hard to find fault with this kit. Anything you want your car to do this setup can do.

My ECU just got back from Z1 yesterday with the NATS removed, and my Stance subframe risers are coming in tomorrow.

Some wiring and fuel lines and this thing should fire up!

[PoorMans180SX]

More billet aluminum to add to the stockpile.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/Turbo711/personal/B45426DE-8B5D-4B0C-B07D-C76D92405C8F-22144-00000497FB0091AF_zpsa345ef66.jpg

[jr_ss]

Damn those are some nice shiney suspension pieces! Too rich for my blood. Everything looks good, lets get it on the car already...

[jesteratc]

What Transmission were you going to use with the 4g63 swap? The one from the Mighty Max?

[PoorMans180SX]

I was going to use a Bill's Auto Fab bellhousing and T56 trans from a LT1 Camaro.

[mad-ass]

your thread title is very misleading. LOL!

looks promising so far!

[jr_ss]

Nah it's right on point. He's poor because he's building his dream S13... Especially with those fancy arms.

[PoorMans180SX]

Nah it's right on point. He's poor because he's building his dream S13... Especially with those fancy arms.

This is pretty much what it comes down to.

Hopefully I can get some serious work done this weekend.

[Motary]

We sure wouldn't mind seeing that lovely front suspension installed :p

[PoorMans180SX]

We sure wouldn't mind seeing that lovely front suspension installed :p

Your wish is my command :wavey:

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[LMFC]

Holy shit! That is fucking awesome man!

[KiLLeR2001]

Anyone else just get happy in the pants?

[tdaffern]

Anyone else just get happy in the pants?

Yep! Time to do some laundry. :wackit:

[Big Zee]

holy shit!!!
that setup pretty much allows you to make a u turn in the same lane

that is insane

keep it up!!

[jr_ss]

That is stupid angle... I really dig the RC correction!

[Motary]

Sweet lock! :p

What is the distance between center of the outer spherical bearing and center of the bearing shaft? Just to clarify the specs on their site

[PoorMans180SX]

Thanks guys, I'm stoked on driving this thing soon.

From what I can measure, there is 70mm of correction in the hubs. I'm not sure where the 90-100mm comes from.

There are so many adjustments on this kit it's crazy. I've pulled the camber plates almost all the way back to try and keep the strut in the PCD. This caused a lot of camber. I reduced it as much as I could at the knuckle, but these Kei-office coils are so long they hit the knuckle at the bottom.
In this position, the tie rods are just a bit too long to let you run the control arms at their shortest setting. I have them at 16.5in bolt to ball joint center, but I think that's too far, as it has some toe out now for sure. I think I'll probably trim the sleeve on the tie rod a bit so I can run the LCA's shorter.

There is more angle to be had for sure, the toe out needs to be fixed and there is still some ackerman in the steering. If I zero everything out I should get a few more degrees.

[DialedLife]

oh my god! thats crazy. i want to see it in action!

[ka-titties]

sweet stuff dude. i'm working on a VQ s14... still. running into wiring problems. post up when you get into that stuff and get it started up.

[DJPimpFlex]

That amount of angle with your little baby wheels is unbelievable. Makes me want even smaller wheels in front.

[PoorMans180SX]

That amount of angle with your little baby wheels is unbelievable. Makes me want even smaller wheels in front.

Yeah it's pretty crazy. The great thing about these lower control arms is that, at least at the current settings, there is room to spare on the inside at full lock. Crazy I know. I'm hoping that the additional 40mm of inner rim on my 8.75's won't limit me too much. I might try a 10mm slip on spacer, or even moving down to an 17x8.25in rim. With an 8.25in wheel and a 10mm slip on, I would only have 20mm more of the wheel on the inside, which I know I have room for.

The front fenders will go up and out quite a bit from where they are now, so I think I'll have outer clearance for either. We shall see!

[DJPimpFlex]

Yeah it's pretty crazy. The great thing about these lower control arms is that, at least at the current settings, there is room to spare on the inside at full lock. Crazy I know. I'm hoping that the additional 40mm of inner rim on my 8.75's won't limit me too much. I might try a 10mm slip on spacer, or even moving down to an 17x8.25in rim. With an 8.25in wheel and a 10mm slip on, I would only have 20mm more of the wheel on the inside, which I know I have room for.

The front fenders will go up and out quite a bit from where they are now, so I think I'll have outer clearance for either. We shall see!

Yea I need 40mm overs so I can run another 5mm spacer and less front camber to get more angle but I'm still not anywhere near that with full PBM stuff.

[conrad_s13.5]

so dope man!

Pics on here do no justice, to seeing your own car with that much angle i bet!...lol

Cant wait to see it all ironed out and driving

[da_crew10]

Just found the suspension brand, do you mind me asking how much the front set up like that ran you?
Mighty fine build thread you have here sir, props!

[PoorMans180SX]

so dope man!

Pics on here do no justice, to seeing your own car with that much angle i bet!...lol

Cant wait to see it all ironed out and driving

Thanks man. Yeah it's pretty mental in person, and to think there's a bit more in it? Blows my mind really.

Just found the suspension brand, do you mind me asking how much the front set up like that ran you?
Mighty fine build thread you have here sir, props!

It was about $2400 shipped. Depends on how much your bank wants to screw you on the exchange from USD to Euros.

A lot I know, but nothing touches this as far as angle, roll center correction, and adjust-ability go. I could convert this to a purely road course set up in a day just by messing with the adjustments and drilling a hole for a sway bar.

Hopefully I can get some work done on this weekend, I'm so close to having this running and driving! Cashflow is definitely limiting me at the moment.

[nighthawk48]

wow that's ridiculous angle. Let us know how it handles , etc. Curious.

[Xicor01]

Alright you got me hooked. This is pretty sweet. Some in bay pictures at full lock would be nice, to see if tubs are required. what size wheels do you have on there now?

[PoorMans180SX]

wow that's ridiculous angle. Let us know how it handles , etc. Curious.

I definitely will. I think I'll make a full review thread on the kit when I get some time on it.

Alright you got me hooked. This is pretty sweet. Some in bay pictures at full lock would be nice, to see if tubs are required. what size wheels do you have on there now?

I'll get everything tight and a little better adjusted this weekend and snap some pictures. The wheels are stock S14 wheels which should be 16x6.5 +40mm, and I have a 25mm spacer so +15mm.

I'll stick my 18x8.75+20's on this weekend (no tires unfortunately) and see how they fit as well.

[PoorMans180SX]

So I got the toe a lot closer and test fitted the XXR's. they do limit my travel by about a quarter of an inch.

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Actually mounted a fender to see what it would look like, fitment is going to be on point, maybe even too aggressive haha.

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Stock S14 wheels with 30mm spacer.

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[yomisiu]

cant see shit with photobuckets bandwidth limitations.

imgur: the simple image sharer (http://imgur.com) is dope

[PoorMans180SX]

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[tobroketobuildarealcar]

Totally worth the cash spent with the quality and r&d that went into those parts

Nice build man

[Motary]

How did you set up the strut bracket?

[PoorMans180SX]

Totally worth the cash spent with the quality and r&d that went into those parts

Nice build man

Thanks man!

How did you set up the strut bracket?

Right now I have it where the strut axis is inside the PCD of the tower. As you can see this gives me quite a bit of caster. I wanted to start with it like this for two reasons. One, I wanted to see how it drove "inside the rules" and two, the rear isn't going to have much grip for a while so I don't think I'm going to be able to take advantage of the greater front grip from a big contact patch.

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[PoorMans180SX]

I finally got all four wheels on. My budget SUCKS for the next few weeks, so progress is going to be slow for a bit here :(

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[PoorMans180SX]

Apparently -8* (reduced from above pic) is the least camber I can run at the moment, and my shock axis isn't quite inside the PCD of the strut tower. If I had shorter coilovers I could run less, but at the expense of more positive camber at lock. Hmmm, not sure if I'm going to say screw it and move the axis outside the PCD, or leave it like it is and wait till I get shorter coilovers....

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Before:

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[Motary]

You could always experiment with it, camber is ridicilous right now :p

What's left to do till shakedown?

[PoorMans180SX]

You could always experiment with it, camber is ridicilous right now :p

What's left to do till shakedown?

Hmmm let's see here. Finish up the wiring/loom work, fuel lines, driveshaft, seat bracket, mount the belts, make the radiator hoses, clearance the header some more, buy or shorthen the shifter bracket, and get an alignment. So not a terrible lot, but definitely some work/more money.

I should be able to get a little work done this week, I think I have some spare cash.

[PoorMans180SX]

Flipped my brackets and pulled a collar today, as well as moved my camber plates to the middle, reducing caster.

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Got the camber down to -6ish, and it raised the car some. Looks like I'll have to pull the last collar to get ride height where I want it. Kei-offices are definitely not meant to go low.

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[NismoboiZ33]

Very awsome build bro im thinkin about vq in my s13 too any plans to turbo or supercharge it?

[PoorMans180SX]

Very awsome build bro im thinkin about vq in my s13 too any plans to turbo or supercharge it?

I do plan to turbocharge it, but much later down the road after I finish the suspension and have spent a lot of money on track entry fees and tires :).

[DEMo]

Very good work!

Another good thing to know is you do not need to splice in to the VQ engine harness as long as you have a 350z engine room harness and 240 engine harness. I made a patch harness using these:

Far left: Starter and Fan
Middle: Power, Ground, throttle, ACC, Fuel, etc.
Right: Gas pedal

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7379/8721457587_7272af44c8_b.jpg

[rally_whore]

Hey are you located in kzoo? I went to napa and there was a dude with a coupe working there that showed me a pic from your build

[keifer]

That angle. I didn't know something like that could look so good.

[Jissan]

Oh, my, god. Becky, look at his angle. It is so BIG. It looks like one of those drift guys' frontends...

Damn I want to see this car go now.

DEMo, what you talkin' bout Willis? I'm working on an HR swap (http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-only/523529-vq35hr-s13-sil-coupe-build.html) and gonna be hooking up my 350Z harness to my 240 peripherals this weekend ( I do still have my S13 harnesses). My starter, fans, gas pedal ACC, power, and ground are taken care of but I'm going to be wiring up the fuel pump, lights, and wiper motor to the Z harness. You got some tips man? I was just planning on getting real friendly with both FSMs... like a damn threesome of knowledge, only sobering and with extra profanity.

Very good work!

Another good thing to know is you do not need to splice in to the VQ engine harness as long as you have a 350z engine room harness and 240 engine harness. I made a patch harness using these:

Far left: Starter and Fan
Middle: Power, Ground, throttle, ACC, Fuel, etc.
Right: Gas pedal

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7379/8721457587_7272af44c8_b.jpg

[Malik]

wow this is impressive...

[Motary]

Updates!

msglength

[PoorMans180SX]

Sorry for the lack of updates guys! I just got a big tax bill from my previous employer and it's been killing my car money. I've been working with TDP, they're sending me new knuckles with more roll center correction, I should have them very soon, they were supposed to be here by now, haha.

I also switched the old Kei-offices out for some FEAL-revalved DGR's with Hypercoil springs in hopes of adding a little more adjustability to the front end. The longer brackets should help me pull out some camber, I have to flip them over though.

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Hey are you located in kzoo? I went to napa and there was a dude with a coupe working there that showed me a pic from your build

I am actually, I live in Mattawan. That's my good friend Joe. Do you ever come out to any of the meets around here?

That angle. I didn't know something like that could look so good.

Haha, thanks man, I've always wanted the best of both worlds, low, flush, and proper suspension geometry.

wow this is impressive...

Thanks man!

Updates!

msglength

:hide:

Very good work!

Another good thing to know is you do not need to splice in to the VQ engine harness as long as you have a 350z engine room harness and 240 engine harness. I made a patch harness using these:

Far left: Starter and Fan
Middle: Power, Ground, throttle, ACC, Fuel, etc.
Right: Gas pedal



Thanks for the tips man, I'm about to tackle all the wiring.

Oh, my, god. Becky, look at his angle. It is so BIG. It looks like one of those drift guys' frontends...

Damn I want to see this car go now.


Haha, thanks man, not too much longer now!

I washed it the other day for kicks and gigs. Poor car...

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[dewey]

lovin this build its rare to see a Japanese v8 in a Japanese car most people put american v8s . also what are the lower control arms you are using that angle is crazy can you pretty much get a 90 degree angle with those control arms and knuckles ?:bow::bow:

[Reece]

lovin this build its rare to see a Japanese v8 in a Japanese car most people put american v8s . also what are the lower control arms you are using that angle is crazy can you pretty much get a 90 degree angle with those control arms and knuckles ?:bow::bow:

A VQ is a V6...

[dewey]

oh whoops i was thinking qh my bad....

[Sezio]

WOW this front suspension set up is amazing! Will be looking into this same set up once my build is done as far as engine works goes. Great build bro! Throw a 1uz in there lol... I can help with wiring.

[PoorMans180SX]

lovin this build its rare to see a Japanese v8 in a Japanese car most people put american v8s . also what are the lower control arms you are using that angle is crazy can you pretty much get a 90 degree angle with those control arms and knuckles ?:bow::bow:

Haha a max of 70 degrees per TDP.

WOW this front suspension set up is amazing! Will be looking into this same set up once my build is done as far as engine works goes. Great build bro! Throw a 1uz in there lol... I can help with wiring.

Thanks man! I'm loving it so far!

Got my driveshaft today! Knuckles should be here Monday, then it's to the shop to finish fabrication and assembly! :aw:

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[Motary]

What's the torque capability of that propshaft?

[lynobinson4]

How well did they fithttp://weavlon.dekmtbvw.com/1.jpg
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[zerodameaon]

Not flaming or anything but is that a toilet paper roll? If so that is a great idea for shipping.

[PoorMans180SX]

What's the torque capability of that propshaft?

I'm really not sure. They are a pretty local company with a good reputation, I guess we'll see! :ughd:

Not flaming or anything but is that a toilet paper roll? If so that is a great idea for shipping.

Hahaha yeah it came like that. It was in a super thick cardboard tube with riveted metal ends. I had to basically saw it out haha.

[Mikester]

Looking great dude! Really liking the attention you are giving to the finer details of the ride quality!

6-speed, yewa?

[PoorMans180SX]

Looking great dude! Really liking the attention you are giving to the finer details of the ride quality!

6-speed, yewa?

Thanks man! Yeah 6-speed, I think I'm going to have to change the final drive...:goyou:

[Hatemy7]

damm bro your car is official!! seriously! I am loving this bad boy. Simple but with balls!

[PoorMans180SX]

damm bro your car is official!! seriously! I am loving this bad boy. Simple but with balls!

Thanks man, there's going to be some serious progress starting Monday!

[rally_whore]

I am actually, I live in Mattawan. That's my good friend Joe. Do you ever come out to any of the meets around here?



I just moved over here about a month ago and I haven't been to any meets yet. Where are they usually at because I'd be down to check one out.

[PoorMans180SX]

I just moved over here about a month ago and I haven't been to any meets yet. Where are they usually at because I'd be down to check one out.

Right on man, I just sent you a PM.

Here's the parts I have left to install.

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[unwtdhero]

Whats your plans on exhaust? Im also in the end of my vqs13 project.

[PoorMans180SX]

Whats your plans on exhaust? Im also in the end of my vqs13 project.

I've been a bit undecided. I'm definitely going to run both headers to a collector/y-pipe, but I'm not sure what to do after that. I've thought about oval as the car is going to be very low, but it's so bloody expensive. I'll probably end up doing stainless all the way back, but if I'm feeling brave I might go aluminum. It's lighter and cheaper, but I have my doubts about it's durability on a low car. I'm not sure how far up I can tuck it.

Regardless it's going to have a muffler, I'm not a big fan of straight pipe NA VQ.

[unwtdhero]

Ive considered the oval before, but the price being too high and a chance of it getting destroyed are holding me back lol. I bought the Mckinney swap headers, and they came in the other day. You should look into them.9829198292


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[PoorMans180SX]

Ive considered the oval before, but the price being too high and a chance of it getting destroyed are holding me back lol. I bought the Mckinney swap headers, and they came in the other day. You should look into them.


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Those look nice man, but I will just make my own if I go that route, I like TIGing :)

[ka-titties]

Ive considered the oval before, but the price being too high and a chance of it getting destroyed are holding me back lol. I bought the Mckinney swap headers, and they came in the other day. You should look into them.6110761108


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what diameter primaries do they use? i'm ordering metal this week to build my VQ headers.

straight pipe VQ's make people deaf.

[DEMo]

Those look nice man, but I will just make my own if I go that route, I like TIGing :)

You can use stock manifolds for this swap. I suggest finding some HR headers because they are tubular instead of cast. They will clear steering linkage too. The VQ motor doesn't gain much when it comes to headers.

[PoorMans180SX]

You can use stock manifolds for this swap. I suggest finding some HR headers because they are tubular instead of cast. They will clear steering linkage too. The VQ motor doesn't gain much when it comes to headers.

Yeah I think I'm going to use stock manifolds for now, but fabbing up some headers is tempting.

Looks like my knuckles are shipping out today finally, can't wait to start hammering on this thing!

[Ronald_Mcdonald]

Sasha headers. Do those.

[PoorMans180SX]

Sasha headers. Do those.

I'm pretty sure they won't fit the S-chassis, and they also cost an arm and a leg haha. I plan on turbocharging this thing eventually, no sense in blowing my budget on naturally aspirated stuff.

[PoorMans180SX]

Roll center correction is at my house... more to come as soon as I get out of work :D.

[Motary]

Shiny parts inbound :D

[PoorMans180SX]

Now I have to get my lower coilover mounts un-seized so I can flip them and get the front end back together.

Old vs. new.

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Together:

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[PoorMans180SX]

Got it all installed and back on the ground.

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[S-Nation S13]

JESUS look at that angle

[zenkiset]

holy steering angle, Batman!

[Chaluska]

gosh that flatness of the front control arm.

:-o

[GabAlmighty]

Such a nice thing not seeing fucked up geometry on a lowered car

[Ronald_Mcdonald]

I love this suspension wizardry.

I've never seen that setup until now, and I'm digging it. Might have to look at getting that setup for myself.

[PoorMans180SX]

I should be doing all the wiring and firing it up for the first time soon!

JESUS look at that angle

holy steering angle, Batman!

Haha, thanks guys. Yeah it's pretty nuts. The really nuts part is that if I pull out some caster (strut is still inside PCD of strut tower), then I can actually pull even more angle.

gosh that flatness of the front control arm.

:-o

Such a nice thing not seeing fucked up geometry on a lowered car

Haha yeah, we'll see what the car does when I drive it. Hopefully I don't have to raise it any, but it might chew through fenders, I'm not sure at this point.

I love this suspension wizardry.

I've never seen that setup until now, and I'm digging it. Might have to look at getting that setup for myself.

Thanks man, it's been a good time talking with Robbie @ TDP. Just make sure you know whether you want the 70mm RC kit or the 100mm RC kit when you order, I didn't know there were two kits so that's what caused all these delays.

[ka-titties]

that front setup is naaaaaaasty

[da_crew10]

Dude I love your build, your suspension and motor set are nicely done!

I'm just wondering since friends don't let friends buy knockoffs, where were your friends when you bought your wheels or body kit?

lol I'm teasing I'm teasing!

[ghoti]

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1384030_580693744437_1950030321_n.jpg

Is the tension rod bracket on the ground or is it just the angle of the picture?

[PoorMans180SX]

that front setup is naaaaaaasty

Thanks man. I CAN'T WAIT to drive it.

Dude I love your build, your suspension and motor set are nicely done!

I'm just wondering since friends don't let friends buy knockoffs, where were your friends when you bought your wheels or body kit?

lol I'm teasing I'm teasing!

Hahahahhaa, we had the wheel discussion earlier in this thread, and I sold the kit already.

Is the tension rod bracket on the ground or is it just the angle of the picture?

Just the angle of the picture, I'm not THAT low haha.

I should have some progress tomorrow, I just got laid off at my job... Plenty of time to work on the car now haha.

[doborder02]

wow, nice set up

[Sean.]

you need to finish this build because i just hit the last page and now im sad.

[Kingbaby]

Same here...might take my life if no start up soon...

Props on doing a different engine after choosing to do a different engine setup!

Keep pushing the envelope

[Ronald_Mcdonald]

Thanks man, it's been a good time talking with Robbie @ TDP. Just make sure you know whether you want the 70mm RC kit or the 100mm RC kit when you order, I didn't know there were two kits so that's what caused all these delays.

Well, I like having my cars low. I know a lot of people hate on it with the "suspension geometry" argument, but when you have companies making things like this, and drift works and PSM making stuff for the rear, there really is no argument left. It looks cool, and functions. I love it.

[PoorMans180SX]

wow, nice set up

Thanks man!

you need to finish this build because i just hit the last page and now im sad.

Soon my friend soon!

Same here...might take my life if no start up soon...

Props on doing a different engine after choosing to do a different engine setup!

Keep pushing the envelope

Don't make any rash moves, haha. Thanks man, I just try and do everything the best way I can with the budget I have.

More work when it stops raining here!

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[GL Chrillz]

good thing I don't mind buying knock offs! haha, the kit is on my car now. I can't wait to see this thing when it's running! it's going to be sick

[PoorMans180SX]

Well, I like having my cars low. I know a lot of people hate on it with the "suspension geometry" argument, but when you have companies making things like this, and drift works and PSM making stuff for the rear, there really is no argument left. It looks cool, and functions. I love it.


Yeah man, I'm all about having the car low and functional. I just have to take care of the rear now. Wisefab has a pretty trick rear kit out, TDP is coming out with one, and it looks like I might be getting something a little more "custom" from a friend of mine.

good thing I don't mind buying knock offs! haha, the kit is on my car now. I can't wait to see this thing when it's running! it's going to be sick


Hahah yeah man, thanks for taking it off my hands. I'm really trying to figure out what kit I want to go with, I hate choosing what my car is going to look like, I have a couple different looks that I really love.

Here's some boring in-progress wiring pics. I still have to get some loom and good tape to clean all this up. Removed all the crap I don't need in the interior.

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The wheel is not staying, don't worry.

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[justindee88]

I'm in for this one

[Frankenstien_Panda]

hows it going bro, I was wondering what r u doing for the wiring? I have a vq30det nd am having issues finding the ecu pinouts, its a y34 NEO ...I CAN GET IT TO RUN BUT IT SEEMS AS THO ITS RUNNING IN SAFE MODE, IT WILL UIDLE BUT IF I GIVE IT 100% throttle it doesn't rev pAST MAYB 1200 RPMS...NY HELP WOULDB APPRECITEd, also wuts the brand of ur angle kit?

[PoorMans180SX]

I'm in for this one

Thanks? Hahah.

hows it going bro, I was wondering what r u doing for the wiring? I have a vq30det nd am having issues finding the ecu pinouts, its a y34 NEO ...I CAN GET IT TO RUN BUT IT SEEMS AS THO ITS RUNNING IN SAFE MODE, IT WILL UIDLE BUT IF I GIVE IT 100% throttle it doesn't rev pAST MAYB 1200 RPMS...NY HELP WOULDB APPRECITEd, also wuts the brand of ur angle kit?


I'm no expert on the wiring, so I'm not really sure what's going on with your car, I am very jealous of your DET though!
All of the wiring info I got here: http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/481752-vq35de-swap-info.html#post5142402

The angle kit is from Track Day Performance. www.TDP.ie - Championship Winning Mapping & Parts (http://www.tdp.ie) Their facebook page is probably easiest to get a hold of them.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/TDPie/229428102875

[PoorMans180SX]

Today I ran out of butt connectors about 30 wires away from the first test fit of the tucked engine bay harness. The fuse/relay block will go beneath the glove box, or at least that's what I have planned so far. I'm betting there are a few more connectors I'm not using.

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[DEMo]

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachments/e60-m5-e61-m5-touring-discussion/216457d1364398677-508-whp-w-fluid-motorunion-velocity-stacks-exhaust-dumps-randy_marsh_covered_in_ectoplasm.jpg

That steering setup!!!!

Here are some pics of my setup. I was able to remove a bunch of silly shit from the vq (crossover pipe, oil warmer, coolant routing, etc.)

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/10069953855_4156ef0940_b.jpg
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[Nissansota240]

Love the build dude, keep up the good work.

[PoorMans180SX]

That steering setup!!!!

Here are some pics of my setup. I was able to remove a bunch of silly shit from the vq (crossover pipe, oil warmer, coolant routing, etc.)


Yeah man, I should have probably done that stuff while the engine was out, but now that it's in I just want to have it run and drive!

Love the build dude, keep up the good work.

Thanks man, I'm trying! Hopefully I can find a new job here soon so I can put the finishing touches on this thing!

[ka-titties]

Here are some pics of my setup. I was able to remove a bunch of silly shit from the vq (crossover pipe, oil warmer, coolant routing, etc.)

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/10069953855_4156ef0940_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/10070003486_cbfc2e4e51_b.jpg

i did the same on mine.:s101:

[PoorMans180SX]

Made some progress today!

Had the cut the wells out, even when I raised the front 15mm, it still rubbed at lock.

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Did some good ol' fashioned driveway work.

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Please ignore the rear control arms, I got them from a friend and they will be replaced soon. Tomorrow is bushing install and back in the car.

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New front ride height.

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[z31na2t]

I like. Looks great! Keep up the good work.

[conrad_s13.5]

lock looks so baller without wells!

....if/when you tub it out,..you should totally make them removable so you can show that shit off
:D

[jaysgottaredtop]

^ or get a beefy solid strut tower bar from Stealth Custom Fab and leave your wheel wells wide open. that's what i did.

[PoorMans180SX]

I like. Looks great! Keep up the good work.

Thanks a ton man! How's your Z?

lock looks so baller without wells!

....if/when you tub it out,..you should totally make them removable so you can show that shit off
:D

Hahah, that's a good idea, especially since the room comes in handy when working on this thing.

^ or get a beefy solid strut tower bar from Stealth Custom Fab and leave your wheel wells wide open. that's what i did.

I wish I could! Nothing like that clears the VQ. I'm not going to be running a hood because of this. I do plan to tube the front though.

I'd like to get into competition eventually, and I'm seriously debating on whether to keep the VQ or swap to something easier to work on. I have some ideas on that as well ;) We'll see how this first season of fun goes.

[PoorMans180SX]

I got the "engine bay" wiring harness ready for it's first test fit tomorrow. I still need to extend the headlight harness and find some S13 headlight plugs.

Should have the rear subframe back in and rear ride height finalized tomorrow, hopefully taking out all the camber doesn't raise it up too much.

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[PoorMans180SX]

Well, I got the subframe back in.

Unfortunately, these rear coilovers don't go anywhere near as low as I want them. This is zero camber, and drooping the spring and inch and a half. Like for real? These would work perfect on an S14 haha.

So now I'm going to get another set of coilovers. Not really sure what, I might get PSM comps simply because they're probably the best set for $1000, I really need this car done.

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[killer240]

LOL

are you kidding me, are those the FEAL me?

[PoorMans180SX]

LOL

are you kidding me, are those the FEAL me?

Nopeeee. These are DGR dampers. I'm pretty sure they're no longer in business... I wonder why...

[irritatedmax]

Run bigger tires to close the gap?

I'd like to try Feals.

[irritatedmax]

Run bigger tires to close the gap?

I'd like to try Feals.

[PoorMans180SX]

I'm drooping the spring 1.5" to get to where it is, I'd really rather have a shorter damper and not have to do that, it can't be good for the inside of the shock.

I would love to try FEAL coils as well, Odi is a super cool dude to talk to on the phone, and will make them specifically for your setup. I may just save a bit more money and go with those. I'd have to make sure they're short enough though, those are the only ones I'm not sure about going low.

There are really only three options for me.

Parts Shop MAX Competition (mainly because of $$$)
Fortune Auto
FEAL

I'm also kind of debating on spring rates if I go Fortune or FEAL, I have 8/6 on these just because that's what they're valved for, but with corrected front roll center and no sway bar in the front some other combo might be more beneficial? It's hard to say.

[irritatedmax]

I feel like that's one of the biggest advantages for Feal - I trust the person giving the advice and making recommendations. Obviously Odi is a rad driver but he seems to have the chassis setup thing figured out as well.

[GUZZLE7]

I like it man awesome build. that wise fab setup is sooo frigan sick!

[PoorMans180SX]

I like it man awesome build. that wise fab setup is sooo frigan sick!

Thanks man, but it's not wisefab. It's a Track Day Performance kit. It allows me to adjust the geometry from stock-like to wisefabs original kit and anywhere in between. :)

On another note, I start my new job monday, so once the cash starts coming in again I'll have some updates for everyone.

[000ADRush]

This is sick! i like this

[niteridaz503]

In for updates

:eek2:

[Motary]

What are you going to do with the rear? :D

[PoorMans180SX]

This is sick! i like this

In for updates

:eek2:

Haha thanks guys, a few more weeks and I should be able to have everything around to make it run and drive! Sadly I won't be making 200 Drifters of December, which was one of my main goals :(.

What are you going to do with the rear? :D

Hmmm, well I'm waiting for a certain someone to fabricate and thoroughly test a kit of his own design, then fab one for me so that I may purchase it :D.

I thought this was cool. Typical low car on the left, my car on the right (before I raised it 15mm).

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[codyace]

getting closer man!

[PoorMans180SX]

getting closer man!

Yeah man, painfully close.

Got my 17x8.25 pair of wheels in today. Now just spacers and tires and I'll have the wheel and tire setup exactly where I've always wanted it.

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[Mikester]

Dude I LOVE your front suspension bits- SO shiny & clean! If only I were a drifter lol.

Lookin good~

[PoorMans180SX]

Haha thanks man, but you don't have to be a drifter to use these parts! You can set them to high caster and very positive ackerman if you'd like. They even make a different steering arm to slow down the steering if you want that :).

[Mikester]

^^LOL thanks, but that's going a bit too deep...

Minus the coils & adjustable arms, I like nice, semi-stock knuckles/LCAs with upgraded bushings... even thinking about ditching the coils for some nice struts w/front camber plates. Since I'm not a guy who knows more than shit & squat about suspension geometry etc; I like to keep it as simple as possible ;)

Haven't viewed this entire thread- but what I've seen is SIIICK! Definitely will be watching it more often.

[PoorMans180SX]

Haven't viewed this entire thread- but what I've seen is SIIICK! Definitely will be watching it more often.

Well thanks man!

I needed some motivation, so I test fit the 17's with 15mm spacers (17x8.25+10 effective) and took a couple pictures. Blows my mind every time.

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[Kingbaby]

ugh chicken *katt williams vioce* ...that white stuff on the floor is trippy

[ka-titties]

dat snow.....

[PoorMans180SX]

:( Hopefully some cool stuff happening tomorrow!

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[triad0000]

Great build man!!! keep up the great work!

[PoorMans180SX]

Great build man!!! keep up the great work!


Thanks!

Ordered my AIT kit today, spacers and tires for the 17's, and boxed up my wiring harness and shifter bracket to go out and be modified. I'm a bit tired of wiring at this point, but I still need to do a bit of extending in the chassis harness and wrap and mount it all.

A little fab for the radiator, some fuel lines and we'll be ready to rock!

Then just to sell these coils and buy some FEAL's, and I'll take the car for it's first alignment.

Then it's daily duties and drift events!

I'm super stoked!

[PoorMans180SX]

Got my spacers in. (boring pic sorry)

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1538923_588440554767_754469304_n.jpg

Aaaaand this is the reason whey there hasn't been any progress lately...

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[Snatch'D Factory]

More time to plan and get stuff, good luck with that man, hopefully it clears up soon.

[jchandler21]

Someone needs a pole barn to work in :D:D ... keep up the good work man. Can't wait to see this thing finished.

[badbob2121]

Made some progress today!

Had the cut the wells out, even when I raised the front 15mm, it still rubbed at lock.

https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/995542_583182896157_90312096_n.jpg

That.. Angle ... :eek2:

[enriquetc240]

That.. Angle ... :eek2:

I am not a drifter, But HOLY MOLY that front end lock is insane.
Best wishes on your build and the snow.

[PoorMans180SX]

I have a bunch of parts coming in this week/next week. Once they all get here I'm going to drag it into the garage and thaw it out. Do a bunch of parts installs and test fitting and push it back out, haha.

More time to plan and get stuff, good luck with that man, hopefully it clears up soon.

Indeed! It's supposed to get up to 30* (Wooo! haha) Friday. So hopefully next week I'll be able to get some work done.

Someone needs a pole barn to work in :D:D ... keep up the good work man. Can't wait to see this thing finished.

That would certainly be nice.

That.. Angle ... :eek2:

I am not a drifter, But HOLY MOLY that front end lock is insane.
Best wishes on your build and the snow.

Haha yeah it's pretty nuts. These 17's should give me a few more degrees actually, I'm sure I'll post another picture or two :).

[codyace]

i wanna see the merc rippin donuts haha

[PoorMans180SX]

i wanna see the merc rippin donuts haha


Hahah pretty hard to do a solid donut in a one wheel drive automatic marquis. I have done a few solid transitions and snow bank taps in the work parking lot ;).

[pablito_s13]

Are you going to run with out a Front sway bar?

bin wondering ...

[PoorMans180SX]

I am. I would like to buy a Cor Integration high-angle bar and try that out as well. Don't know when I'll get around to that though, it'll be no front bar for a while.

I have some big updates coming next week. All the pieces of the puzzle should be here...

[Motary]

All we hear is promises :D

[Charlie_91]

ive been running no front sway for a while. it feels awesome !

[codyace]

Hahah pretty hard to do a solid donut in a one wheel drive automatic marquis. I have done a few solid transitions and snow bank taps in the work parking lot ;).

Haha that's the spirit!

[PoorMans180SX]

Okay, time for a decent update. I did some budgeting for the next six months and it looks like I'm going to barely scrape by, I'm trying to pay off some debts I have as fast as possible. So in light of that, I made some decisions that I would have rather not, but I NEED to get on the track this year.

Sold my DGR's to a buddy of mine and got some J2 Engineering coilovers. I know I know, another pair of off-brand coilovers? Sadly yes. These are identical to Isis HR-Pro's and Godspeed Mono-RS but without the knock-off company attached. Like I said, I did what I had to.

I actually had to buy shorter Stance 6" 8kg/mm springs for the front because the 7" ones didn't cut it.

I also bought an AIT racing aero kit. It's their "D1" Vertex copy.

There's another reason I had to do some moving around of my budget. I stumbled across this Carbonetic carbon 2-way for a killer deal from a fellow Zilvian BNIB and had to have it, since it's my dream diff.

I got my tires mounted on the 17's and mocked up my seat brackets. Turns out the seat is too wide for the Nagisa brackets, so I'm going to have to do a little fab to make it work.

I also sent out my VQ and KA wiring harnesses to a fellow Zilvian so I didn't have to mess with them in my freezing cold garage.

On to the photo dump.

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Federal's really do run wide. These "205"s fit more like 225's...

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Finally got it in the garage and test fitted the front bumper.

http://distilleryimage11.ak.instagram.com/63eeb3ac80b511e3a71a12e0d8b1a977_8.jpg

Finally! A proper ride height without tons of spring droop.

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Shadow makes it look higher than it is here:

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[Reece]

Is that the AIT kit? How does it fit?

[PoorMans180SX]

Is that the AIT kit? How does it fit?


Meh. Front bumper is pretty decent. The rest all needs trimming and it all needs some smoothing. I'll be buying something else next time. You get what you pay for.

[Jissan]

Diff is the business! Will be looking for a LSD ( maybe nismo ) to throw in my Z pumpkin in the next year or so. Someone has to want my VLSD.

Still blown away by the front knuckle/arm setup you're running. Good shit all around. Glad to hear you put a rush on the harness.

GET THIS THING RUNNING!

[StatticMyke]

omg, im jelly. subscribed.

[PoorMans180SX]

Diff is the business! Will be looking for a LSD ( maybe nismo ) to throw in my Z pumpkin in the next year or so. Someone has to want my VLSD.

Still blown away by the front knuckle/arm setup you're running. Good shit all around. Glad to hear you put a rush on the harness.

GET THIS THING RUNNING!

I'm doing my best! Haha, it should be running this month if all goes well.

omg, im jelly. subscribed.

Thanks man!

[Motary]

Awesome update! I too have a replica of the same bumper and crappy fitment :D
I put oem steel braces in it and it fits a lot better.

The carbonetic LSD is just way cool

[Mannykiller]

Sweet man, good to see a nice solid build

[PoorMans180SX]

Awesome update! I too have a replica of the same bumper and crappy fitment :D
I put oem steel braces in it and it fits a lot better.

The carbonetic LSD is just way cool

Haha, yeah I'm really excited about the diff, I've only ever driven a car with a Kaaz 2-way once, and have had a welded in my daily for about 5 years, so this will be a completely new experience for me.

Sweet man, good to see a nice solid build

Thanks man! Your FD build is pretty killer as well.

Hopefully some updates soon, I really want to fit the kit now and see what the whole car looks like. The springs sagged the perfect amount in the front since the pictures.

[Super_OK_S13]

Mr. Poorman, how is the wiring coming along? the last update on the wires, i saw you needed plugs. which ones did you need? i might be able to cut out the ones off the mini harness and the main and just solder my light connector on and could send you the oval shaped ones if those are the ones you need. PM me your number and we can talk..

build looks good so far man!!

-Jimmy

[PoorMans180SX]

Mr. Poorman, how is the wiring coming along? the last update on the wires, i saw you needed plugs. which ones did you need? i might be able to cut out the ones off the mini harness and the main and just solder my light connector on and could send you the oval shaped ones if those are the ones you need. PM me your number and we can talk..

build looks good so far man!!

-Jimmy


Thanks man, I actually found some headlight plugs that I had randomly kept from a car I parted out.

[PoorMans180SX]

Thought this was kinda cool. I'll take a better one once the car is actually finished:

Before/After:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1654148_591203807187_1387410559_n.jpg

[PoorMans180SX]

To flare or not to flare, that is the question https://fbcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1970827_592492589457_822185850_n.jpg

[unwtdhero]

This build, gawd. Are you on the vq fb group?

[PoorMans180SX]

Yes I believe I am.

[I<3BEWBZ]

That front end setup is so cool. Hurry up and finish so I can read about how awesome it is to drive :drool: :)

[PoorMans180SX]

That front end setup is so cool. Hurry up and finish so I can read about how awesome it is to drive :drool: :)

Haha, I'm trying! All the parts I need are either being modified, or on their way to my house. I just need a fuel pump it seems.

[ZenkiDeven19]

flare it!!!

[I<3BEWBZ]

Haha, I'm trying! All the parts I need are either being modified, or on their way to my house. I just need a fuel pump it seems.


Good to hear!

Subscribed btw.

[schoja]

Need moar of this build!

[Martino]

To flare or not to flare, that is the question

Is that your final ride height? I'd say no flare! Lol

[PoorMans180SX]

The tire is pushing the whole fender up in that picture because of the spacers. I tuck a bit of tire in the front.

[C. Anderson]

This is looking good. I like all the quality parts. I think the new Origin fenders would look better than the flares.

[PoorMans180SX]

This is looking good. I like all the quality parts. I think the new Origin fenders would look better than the flares.


Thanks man. I do think the new fenders would look better, unfortunately these are about 80+mm wider than stock with the flares, so there isn't really another fender on the market, but I may not run as much spacer. I'm still debating on the flares actually.

Just ordered my vlsd output shafts so I can install my diff along with some axle spacers, Walbro 255, 3.69 final drive, and handbrake "seahorse" extenders. My wiring and everything else should be here in the next two weeks, which means the car should run and drive this month with a little fab and hard work.

[Onevia177]

Anything else going on? By far my favorite thread on Zilvia. Looking forward to the turnout!

[PoorMans180SX]

Anything else going on? By far my favorite thread on Zilvia. Looking forward to the turnout!


Not too much, I'm kinda saving an update for when I actually has some progress rather than just shots of parts. This weekend I think I will put an update together, as I should have some good progress to report.

[PoorMans180SX]

I should make some good progress this weekend. Finally have 98% of the parts here. I've decided to go all out, widening the front end for max lock clearance. I'll have some pictures of a more "complete" car after this weekend, but for now, here's some steering angle:

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[OBEEWON]

I say no flare. Build looks sweet.

[PoorMans180SX]

Got a bunch of parts. Installed most of said parts.

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Pulled my fenders and added 28mm spacers. Engine wiring should be in next week.

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Tire hits fender before camber arm hits chassis. This is good.

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[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

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[shaggy0778]

Are you running a Z32 bmc? Where can I get those lines and fittings?

[smartoss]

I think the brake lines need to be moved around on the BMC, the two ports closest the firewall should be the two front lines and the one furthest away is for the rear.

[PoorMans180SX]

Are you running a Z32 bmc? Where can I get those lines and fittings?



This is actually a Z31 master. It's in between the S13 and Z32 And has a better split point. I'm using a Chase Bays kit.

I think the brake lines need to be moved around on the BMC, the two ports closest the firewall should be the two front lines and the one furthest away is for the rear.


Thanks. Someone else pointed that out and it's been fixed :).

[NEdriftah]

http://tyrannyoftradition.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/qlqfhnn.jpg

This literally just made me lol, hahahah

[rv_zenki]

Are you going to be at gridlife?

[PoorMans180SX]

Are you going to be at gridlife?


The car definitely isn't going to make it . :(

[rv_zenki]

That sucks man. I was hoping I would get to see it! Lol

[PoorMans180SX]

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[Motary]

boooooooooo

[PoorMans180SX]

Back from the dead! Sooo as most of you know, this car has been mostly parted out at this point, but I picked up another running and driving fastback and made some... changes.

:(
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Drove this car back from North Carolina:

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Tore out the subframes.

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Put the J2 coilovers and TDP kit on it, welded the diff, etc:

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Clutch was dead by the time I got it home:

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Anddd it's current state of disrepair, but it runs and drives, and I can already tell the front kit is going to be amazing.LOTS, LOTS more to come for both cars, but for now I'm going to get this thing legal and beat the daylights out of the KA until I can decide which direction I want to go with either chassis.

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[PoorMans180SX]

Did some block sanding of the horrendous bodywork on this thing. It needs overs and fenders pretty badly.

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[vJilly]

so 4g63 time like what you should have done right? haha

[PoorMans180SX]

so 4g63 time like what you should have done right? haha

HAH! The idea is still tempting, But I have 4 KA longblocks that are calling my name at the moment. My friend Joe is also building a turbo 5.3 for his coupe, and I'm going to be extremely jealous. We'll see what happens :2f2f:

[Silviastunter]

Well that was shitty read through the whole thing then bam! You should delete this

[vJilly]

HAH! The idea is still tempting, But I have 4 KA longblocks that are calling my name at the moment. My friend Joe is also building a turbo 5.3 for his coupe, and I'm going to be extremely jealous. We'll see what happens :2f2f:

hahaha. are you thinking built ka-t? or what? curious to know.

[bladetech8]

I am so sad... Why did you end up parting out that VQ35, massive angle, S13 hatchback for?

:picardfp:

[PoorMans180SX]

hahaha. are you thinking built ka-t? or what? curious to know.

Yes I am thinking bone-stock refreshed KA-T. As long as it makes 300whp I'll be fine, I'm going to use a V-band EFR 7163 and Nismotronics for engine management. I've yet to decide on an engine for the other car, but it's probably going to be LS based :gasp:.

I am so sad... Why did you end up parting out that VQ35, massive angle, S13 hatchback for?

:picardfp:

Because I was broke and needed a car to drive after working on it for two years. So the TDP kit, coils, 5-lug, Nardi, and wheels went onto this car, and now I have a track-only chassis and a street car.

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[Salvarath]

How is the drifting with stock power and that amazing suspension? I've always been curious about going over kill on suspension and leaving everything else mostly stock. That's got to be a lot of fun with no suspension limitation just power limitation. I might do that on a daily drifter build like you.

[PoorMans180SX]

How is the drifting with stock power and that amazing suspension? I've always been curious about going over kill on suspension and leaving everything else mostly stock. That's got to be a lot of fun with no suspension limitation just power limitation. I might do that on a daily drifter build like you.


Haha well I really need to get a real alignment and power steering (happening next week), but so far it's awesome. I can literally huck as hard as I want, and I can easily dial out speed with angle. Definitely going to take some getting used to. Once I get an alignment and power steering, I'm going to post up an ongoing review thread.

[PoorMans180SX]

Well, dialing in this front kit has proven to be more of a challenge that I anticipated, mostly because no one wants to take the time to adjust it on an alignment rack, regardless of how much I want to pay them. I am currently in search of a good race car alignment shop, or I may just buy/make my own string setup to save time in the future.

I am enjoying driving the car for now, but it's slowness is rather boring at times. Tons of fun to dive through corners with though, it stays quite flat despite the lack of front anti-roll bar.

So I'll be dialing it in this week, possibly giving the car an interim paint job, and generally driving the piss out of it some more.

In other news, I've turned to the dark side:

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[FourtyKid]

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[PoorMans180SX]

Today I finally took the time to set up the TDP kit properly. Turns out I had way too little of caster dialed in, haha. I also have been messing around with ackerman a bit, so I moved it back to slightly positive.

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The car drives crazy amazing now. I seriously can't get over how it refuses to understeer, and has hardly any roll even without an anti-roll bar.

Some parts are in for the 5.3

LS2 timing cover

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CTS-V water pump:

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Progear double billet single chain:

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And I started tearing it down, and she's a dirty girl:

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I'm going to clean everything up, get some new rings and run a sweeper hone down the cylinders, put it back together with some Permatorque headgaskets and ARP head bolts and call it a day. A few more parts are on the way but winter is coming and I need winter tires, so the V8 will probably get put on hold for a while.