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tougefactory 08-21-2015 12:26 PM

Sedans and Oddball JDM Chassis?
 
Anyone else into drifting weird sedans and stuff? They've definitely been growing in popularity the past couple of years, and with the 25-year rule we're all able to start bringing in early JZX/A31/C33/R32/Z20 etc in to the US which is cool.

Just curious who else is into these oddballs. I've had Cressidas/IS300s/1JZ things and recently got a C33 Laurel. I've been working on getting parts more readily available for these types of chassis lately, and would love to help support.

Let's see what you got!

simmode1 08-21-2015 12:49 PM

Very cool idea! I know I wanna see more examples of well done Japanese Z31's. Woefully underrepresented in the US, IMO.

tougefactory 08-24-2015 12:19 PM

Yeah, I haven't seen too many examples of those myself.

I'm curious to see if anyone on here has weird big body cars like A31, C33, JZX etc.

!Zar! 08-29-2015 09:16 PM

I have an IS300. Lots of the other jzx parts swap over also. The community out here sucks for part options. http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/...pswloyocyu.jpg

HyperTek 08-30-2015 02:20 PM

Im starting to think the ae86 is the oddball now, as everyone goes for s13 as their first drift car lol.

But i generally do not like cressidas for the heavy bosozoku influence that every kid feels is necessary to do to them on low income.

I picked up the latest issue of drift tengoku and it seems like sedans are the biggest rage now.

Surprised no one really does these
http://cdn.snsimg.carview.co.jp/mink...2b1c3366d6.jpg

gearhead55 08-30-2015 09:26 PM

Man sedans have been the rage in japan. I think there just aren't as many options for 4 door drift cars over here. If the JZX100 chaser was available over here I would be all over that shit. They're so cool, it's like a japanese E39 with a 2jz.

turbo2nr 08-31-2015 05:50 AM

http://i.groupme.com/720x720.jpeg.c6...1df39b80.large

This.

DenkiMan! 08-31-2015 11:49 AM

i want a chaser sooooooo bad, i'd want to make it my daily once i become an actual adult and can afford it

tougefactory 08-31-2015 12:19 PM

So true. Sedans have been the rage for a long time in Japan, I feel like they've been growing in popularity here a lot though the past couple of years.

JZX100 is perfect IMO, perfect size, good looking, VVT-i 1J.. I think IS300 has to be the closest thing we have in the US-market.

DenkiMan! 08-31-2015 01:05 PM

agreed. chasers are relatively cheap as well! i mean we also have the g8 and the cts-v but thats really it for the US when it comes to factory 4 door manual rwd saloons, and neither of them come cheap. you have to go creative with swaps to get that kind of platform here if you're not already in an is300. i actually really like the g8

turbo2nr 08-31-2015 02:04 PM

^LOL i daily a g8

https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...2b&oe=56732211

I love it i cant wait to add a nice set of wheels , currently i have intake and a cat back. Gotta love the ls2.

tougefactory 09-04-2015 11:28 AM

Wish these were more easy to come by here.

https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2...g?t=1441386625
https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2...g?t=1441387574

Mr.Doback 09-04-2015 12:22 PM

Surprised no one is bringing y32's over yet.

tougefactory 09-04-2015 01:02 PM

I know of a couple Y32 and Y33's around. I think A31/C33 will be popular here, they're a pretty good platform and relatively easy to come by.


https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2...g?t=1441393321

Kingtal0n 09-04-2015 01:18 PM

I would be interested in anything light weight (3000~lbs) with relatively low miles, automatic, straight six turbo :D

simmode1 09-04-2015 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tougefactory (Post 5936394)
I know of a couple Y32 and Y33's around. I think A31/C33 will be popular here, they're a pretty good platform and relatively easy to come by.

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I'm really hoping to to see more Y33's come over. I think the Leopard was the lightest Y33... I want a VQ30DET powered car so bad. Swap on a CD009 and it's playtime.

Agent S14 09-04-2015 04:17 PM

Waiting for my laurel to come in on september. medalist model with coilovers and 5 spd RB20det

tricky_ab 09-07-2015 01:43 PM

I'd be interested in seeing what parts you'll be stocking for the JZX series cars.

spools420a 09-07-2015 02:06 PM

I guess I'm the only one dying to get/see the Mitsubishi evo 1 here in the states.the lightest smallest evo made I can't wait!!!

tougefactory 09-09-2015 10:45 AM

I've always thought older evo's were cool!!

We're currently stocking JZX100 aero, coilovers for JZX81/90/100, some Tomei bits..
Just recently got a shipment of SerialNine arms and bushings for stock as well. (Not only for JZX)
We have stock on a lot of suspension and parts for Nissan sedans as well, Cefiro, Laurel, Skyline etc

Did some work to my C33 Laurel last night. Still needs a lot more.

https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2...g?t=1441816967

tricky_ab 09-09-2015 10:51 AM

That's good to hear! I'm currently in the process of importing a JZX100 (Chaser or Mark II), so it's nice to hear that there's a place in NA I can hit up!

tougefactory 09-09-2015 04:25 PM

Oh awesome, that's the car I've always wanted. We're trying to make owning a car like that in North America a little easier by having parts available. Can't wait to see more of them around.

Quail 09-10-2015 02:37 AM

JZX100 is the ultimate. They've aged so so well, and I'd definitely like to build one.

I actually tried to buy a rare JDM import before getting the S14. 9 years ago I went through all the steps of buying a Legnum VR4, but being 19 no-one would insure me, so I had to "settle" for an S14.

I think most of the insurance issues arose because the majority of insurance companies didn't have Legnum VR4 in their systems, and they didn't want to take the chance on insuring a teenager on a mystery high-power import.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/P1000667.jpg

*random Google images photo

tricky_ab 09-11-2015 09:15 PM

Yeah... I'll be posting a lot in this thread!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...11/chaser2.jpg

You've been warned :)

tricky_ab 09-13-2015 05:30 PM

I'm all about JZX series cars, but I still have a soft spot for Laurel series as well...

http://www.lookautophoto.com/images/...urel-20-01.jpg

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/u...t/IMG_0148.jpg

rawgarage 09-13-2015 07:07 PM

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...9413F25038.jpg

Love these�������� so cool and a lot of s14 parts interchangeable

Almighty So 09-13-2015 07:27 PM

https://i1.wp.com/cdn.mkimg.carview....2938113/p1.jpg
https://i0.wp.com/cdn.mkimg.carview....1218122/p1.jpg
https://i1.wp.com/cdn.mkimg.carview....1045266/p1.jpg

Reece 09-13-2015 08:23 PM

Here's my oddball chassis, should be here in a few days.
http://i.imgur.com/uoUxyjg.jpg

Sileighty_85 09-14-2015 02:58 AM

I got an HNR32. Wont be drifting it since its AWD, but at least it's a factory 5 speed. But is getting an RB26 swap, Paint and a bit of other mods.


http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...psiuwjhuna.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ps4fs56jqw.jpg


http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...psgos4pkkj.jpg

ditchs14 09-14-2015 10:13 AM

i am all for the wave of 4 door cars to be imported in the next few years. after i get done with my s14, i really wanna pick up a c33 as well! non side pillar 4 doors FTW lol


http://noriyaro.com/wp-content/uploa...laurel_001.jpg


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