1995 Zenki S14 - RUINED

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Decided to maybe keep one of the few 240s I've owned. So why not start a build-thread?
To start off, the sad, sad day I sold the 91 hatch. Was pretty much a unicorn, but had to make some tough decisions and she had to go. Only had a Single Slammer that had issues. Ended up making a lot more on the hatch then I put into it, so I was a happy camper.

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Piddled around for a few weeks looking for something else and ended up coming across a 95 S14. Car was originally and auto but was later swapped by the last owner. Swap was done well using quality, new parts and Chase Bays kit.

Pros::
-Low mileage, freshly (somewhat) rebuilt KA.
-ISR Performance 4-2-1 header and full exhuast.
-Tein lowering springs w/ Tokico struts.
-Rota P45R 17x9.5 w/ new tires.
-FULL interior


Only real issues with the car that I found:
-Small rust around the rear quarter panels and rockers.
-Small dent in roof.
-Leaky valve covers.
-Needs S14 speed sensor.
-Horribly tinted taillights.
-Awful rattle-can spray wrap paintjob.

The day I picked her up. Drove home without any issues (aside from not knowing how fast I was going).

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Get her home and didn't want to wait, so we started the oddly satisfying task of peeling the whole car.

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Some of the rear-quarter rust.

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The peeling continues. The wife and friends were happy to help in this endeavor. The following day, I decided she needed more low. Picked up some HSD Mono Pro coilovers from a friend. Never heard of these before, but supposedly they're awesome and slightly expensive. Used but still in solid shape.

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After peeling the rest, I had found out the hood was white and also beat to Hell. Also, couldn't stand to look at the tinted taillights anymore. Found a dude that had all the parts PLUS more that I needed. New tails in perfect shape, headlights in better condition, matching red hood, and the guy threw in a plated and welded diff.

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Another night putting in more work. New tails, headlights and hood going on.

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The next morning.

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Later that day after work, even with an impending severe thunderstorm, I decided to get low. Pulled the Tein/Tokico combo and in went the HSDs.

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Loving the way she sits now.

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Noticed that is was rubbing really bad in the front AND rear. Which was fine because I planned on cutting out the rust and going 30mm+ rear overfenders and either doing a serious roll/pull up front or going 30mm fenders.

Well, one afternoon I started the car and as it was warming up, it bogged out. Then it had an issue with even idling. Started to investigate. Found a few vacuum leaks and cleaned my MAF.

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Engine bay shot.

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Picked up a Bride seat that ended up not fitting my large ass. So it was traded for my full 5-lug swap.

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I've always been a fanboy for legit roof spoilers. Checked with FRSport and they had a special going on the DMax roof spoilers. Had to pick one up.

Mocking it up.

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Next issue I addressed was the rusty rear quarter panels. Never had to cut into the body of a car so much before so it was slightly sketchy lol.
Onward we go.

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Friend's friend had some legit Origin Lab 30mm rear overfenders. Already had holes drilled so installation was pretty straight forward. Also did a gloss black spray job on the DMax roof spoiler.

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Impromptu photoshoot.

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Onto the 5-lug swap because I wanted a better selection of wheels and maybe one day be able to sport some baller Works or something. Money was tight due to unexpected bills so I ended up selling the Rotas before I ordered my new wheels. Car sat like a hovercraft for a couple weeks while i waited on the new wheels to come in along with some other new parts.

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Finally started my 5-lug. Been there, done that. Always a pain in the ass, especially in 95+ degree Missouri heat.

Out with the old.

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In with the new(ish).

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Replaced tie-rod ends. Moog seems to be always best. Also needed rear rotors and pads.

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Found lower ball joints needed to be replaced BADLY. Pulled lower control arms and wasted some paint on them lol. New Moog ball joints pressed in.

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Goodies arrived.

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Wheels test-fitted. Ready for rubber. Picked up some Yokohama's 235/45/17 all the way around.

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Had to wait on a complete set of Muteki lug nuts and my bumper quick-release straps. She waits...

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Finally. New valve cover gasket, Muteki lug nuts and bumper straps showed up.

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Sitting right on the new MB Battles. Still thinking I want to space out the rears a bit to fill up that gap.

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Ended up picking up a new GReddy Gracer front lip to replace the garbage stock lip. Also, I thought that that lip would set off the front since the rear has everything else done.

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Came across some 25mm bolt on spacers for a deal. Going to have to cut out more of my actual fender under my overfender before they'll clear. Gonna get that fitment perfect.

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That's as far as I've come. Planning on using some if this good weather this weekend to mount up the bumper with the new lip.

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The new front lip had marked spot where I'd need to drill for hardware and to mount to the bumper. Everything lined up amazingly.

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Very happy with how this lip looks. Still need to install my bumper quick release kit. Should pull the bumper flush with the fenders.

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Yup. That fixed it. It'll be nice to be able to remove my bumper without dealing with 3,000 bolts.

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Stock grill back in.

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