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Gavster · 09-28-2007, 12:20 AM

Hey guys! Got a small parts wave going on right now....my new wheels are here! I got a set of 6 Rays Gram Lights 57 Optimise's! All of them are 18x9.5 +12, the lowest offset they make, but I'll prob go a bit lower still with a spacer front and back! 4 are white and 2 are the grey (gun Blue) color. I got a really really ridiculous deal on them so I had to jump on it, thanks [email protected]...BTW, if you need parts, you should really talk to him!! My reasoning behind going this route you might ask? Well, I have a few!

First off, the 57 Maximum's I had were a touch too small...18's will fit the body styling much better. Secondly, these have a bit lower of an offset and are also a touch wider so thats always good! Thirdly, no one, at least that I have seen, has these wheels on an S14, period! So that makes my setup a little more unique and they styling is much different from what is usually seen on s-chassis cars lately so thats great too! Also, If i fold one up at the track, I wouldnt have to wait/pay harshly as if I had bought Professors/Meisters, etc like I originally wanted!

Tires will be here monday, and a few other goodies will be rolling in too...Ill keep this posted. Im trying to have this thing 100% ready for paint this next weekend so I got lots of work to do....trying to beat the cold weather!

Pics:

All 6, partially haha!

Hotness

Ribbed for my pleasure? Gross!

White + Grey = Crazy Delicious!

Thanks for looking and stay tuned!

A Spec Products · 09-28-2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavster

Here's something I whipped up celebrating my favorite vendor...just stole another few g's from me today LOL

It's all about the Benjamins baby

LOL

Project is coming along!

Matching rims 4+ = how it should be done!

palooza73 · 09-28-2007, 07:05 PM

Hey gavster. what pipe bender did you use to make your roll cage?

Gavster · 09-28-2007, 07:51 PM

Haha thanks Logan!

palooza73, its a JD2 Model 3

palooza73 · 09-29-2007, 07:38 AM

so did did you bend a complete hoop? Did the bender kink, or squeeze the piping ?

wannabe_drifter · 09-29-2007, 08:27 AM

Those wheels are AWESOME !!!

sxe · 10-04-2007, 01:50 PM

so wheres the update!! blehh

Gavster · 10-08-2007, 08:12 PM

Update time! So...last time I updated I got my wheels and sold my other S14 freeing up some space n' capital so I can get some stuff done on this car...

Today...I am updating with the addition of tires, wheels n suspension back on the car + I painted the cage! Tires are Federal 595's - 225/40/R18 all around! The stretch isnt extreme, but I have a feeling it would look a bit more extreme on another brand, like Falken's. They are 9.5" wheels for anyone who cares. After that, and looking at the glorious wheels mounted on the car...I decided to run a different direction with the cage color, and match it to the wheels. Honestly, masking took the most time for this little task and I went through about 3 cans of Rustoleum High Performance "Appliance" paint lol! Masking used up about a roll of tape, a few large plastic sheets as well as about 10-15 school newspapers I stole one day haha...thanks to UNM for sponsoring my car hahaha! Any how...I'll let the pics do the rest of the talking....

OH, I also cleaned off my knee bar and installed it...I opted not to paint it as its just going to be covered by the dash, etc. It would be rather involved too with all the little brackets, etc...any how....next on my slate is to install the column with the steering quickener I got...Also, the motor will go in soon, but I will now be making a custom x-member to accommodate the motors position and abandoning dry sump...in the interest of time, cost, etc, I really dont need the dry sump and I know I can pull off a bad-ass xmember so...look for that as well! Pics of the progress:

First off...Rear wheels...please note I'm still working the flares + spacing the wheels to go a little wider!

Fronts...also going with a large spacer....need to set the ride height too etc...also still working the fender

Now...the tools of the day(s)...Thanks UNM for the free papers haha

Masking techniques

More masked areas...plastic was useful over large spaces!

Roof was done with papers!

More...

So, after it was all dry, I took all the masking off and voila!

Good match to the wheels...almost perfect!

Good contrast IMO...

Hot hot hot

Slammed again...never to be 4x4 again..

Little front shot...first day light its seen in MONTHS

Clean'd knee bar...used WD40 to eat off the flash-rust!

Its coming together!

Thanks for lookin' as usual, I <3 you guys!

Full-Lock · 10-08-2007, 08:17 PM

wow dood looks great! i love the white and silver

dirtdiggler666 · 10-08-2007, 08:31 PM

ha ha ha track slut not yet more like a track virgin she is so clean, looking great man keep it up

*burnsauto* · 10-08-2007, 08:33 PM

the car is so badass it can hardly contain itself. ....or maybe thats me that can hardly contain myself...hmm

Irukandji · 10-08-2007, 08:37 PM

Those wheels are hotness

UfoZ8myCow · 10-08-2007, 09:12 PM

Amazing... Good choice on matching the cage to the wheels- looks hot!

Slammed Assassin · 10-08-2007, 09:57 PM

sick build dude..lookin good!!

PoorMans180SX · 10-09-2007, 06:34 AM

I like white cages. I like white wheels.

Your car I like.

IIIXziuR · 10-09-2007, 07:23 AM

Man Gav, I love this car so much and its not even assembled yet!
Makes me wanna handle business with my car in a similar but less awesome fashion haha.

Love the painted rollcage, it would have been sweet if you painted the knee bar in that white colour as well! Even though no one would see it haha, its the thought that counts.

keep up the awesome work though Gavin!

*Sonic Motor* · 10-09-2007, 11:39 AM

cant wait to see the dash lol

Gavster · 10-10-2007, 09:45 AM

Thanks for the props guys...Ill be sure to keep you guys posted as usual, and Ill take some good pics of the steering-quickener since I know a lot of people will have interest in that!

eyehate · 10-15-2007, 02:57 PM

gavin you silly silly man.... you+me+spacers = more hotness on your ride.

someday man.... someday.

Gavster · 10-16-2007, 12:24 AM

Thanks for all the props guys, keeps me motivated!! I even got to work on it tonight...which is super weird, since I rarely get time during the week between work and school! Im very very close to final paint!! Tonight I prepped the trunk lid. The one that came with the car was pulled and stretched beyond good repair, so i got one from the junk yard for about 40 bucks! It only had one weeeee dent in it which easily fixed. Also, the rest of the goodies I needed for paint arrived! This includes ganador mirrors and a c-west rear trunk lip! I think Ill have the car all prepped out this weekend and sprayed the following weekend, weather permitting! Pics:

Ganador Hotness

The real deal on the lip

Resting on the un-prepped trunk

Another view

The prepped trunk lid

Thanks guys...hopefully that little update will hold you a while!

bardabe · 10-16-2007, 01:11 AM

coming allong great keep up the good work

-Juan

iHeart240 · 10-16-2007, 01:19 AM

im reallydigging this good luck man i wish i could do this own little project myself lol

SHIFT_*grind* · 10-16-2007, 07:31 AM

Wow man. Some really quality work going on there, definite props to you.

Really makes me wish I had a garage, and the time to learn how to weld and do paint and bodywork. My paint's lookin' a little rough and I can't currently afford anything more than a $199 Earl Scheib overspray special

EJ253 · 10-16-2007, 08:16 AM

best build on zilvia

IIIXziuR · 10-16-2007, 09:21 AM

so awesome man any update is a good one.
Hey I know you a very busy dude, but I sent a PM when you have some spare time think you can take a look? Thanks alot man.

Keep up the work!

1CLNS14 · 10-16-2007, 11:08 AM

Wow this is turning into an awesome build!

gprb25 · 10-16-2007, 11:42 AM

That lip spoiler is a nice addition! You're car is going to look AMAZING! Love the color scheme.

axiomatik · 10-16-2007, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1CLNS14

Wow this is turning into an awesome build!

lol, it's only just now turning into an awesome build?

keep up the good work gavster.

DP_Michelle G · 10-16-2007, 01:03 PM

the Ganador are sex

nice build

Edgar · 10-16-2007, 01:04 PM

All I have to say Gav is this!

After all this work and money, you better now EVER and I mean EVER
get rid of this car. Seriously!!!

09-28-2007, 12:20 AM	#511
Gavster Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 35 Posts: 512 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Hey guys! Got a small parts wave going on right now....my new wheels are here! I got a set of 6 Rays Gram Lights 57 Optimise's! All of them are 18x9.5 +12, the lowest offset they make, but I'll prob go a bit lower still with a spacer front and back! 4 are white and 2 are the grey (gun Blue) color. I got a really really ridiculous deal on them so I had to jump on it, thanks [email protected]...BTW, if you need parts, you should really talk to him!! My reasoning behind going this route you might ask? Well, I have a few! First off, the 57 Maximum's I had were a touch too small...18's will fit the body styling much better. Secondly, these have a bit lower of an offset and are also a touch wider so thats always good! Thirdly, no one, at least that I have seen, has these wheels on an S14, period! So that makes my setup a little more unique and they styling is much different from what is usually seen on s-chassis cars lately so thats great too! Also, If i fold one up at the track, I wouldnt have to wait/pay harshly as if I had bought Professors/Meisters, etc like I originally wanted! Tires will be here monday, and a few other goodies will be rolling in too...Ill keep this posted. Im trying to have this thing 100% ready for paint this next weekend so I got lots of work to do....trying to beat the cold weather! Pics: All 6, partially haha! Hotness Ribbed for my pleasure? Gross! White + Grey = Crazy Delicious! Thanks for looking and stay tuned! __________________ I <3 burnt metal smell....

09-28-2007, 07:51 PM	#514
Gavster Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 35 Posts: 512 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Haha thanks Logan! palooza73, its a JD2 Model 3 __________________ I <3 burnt metal smell....

09-29-2007, 08:27 AM	#516
wannabe_drifter Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Québec, Canada Age: 37 Posts: 245 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Those wheels are AWESOME !!! __________________

10-08-2007, 08:12 PM	#518
Gavster Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 35 Posts: 512 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Update time! So...last time I updated I got my wheels and sold my other S14 freeing up some space n' capital so I can get some stuff done on this car... Today...I am updating with the addition of tires, wheels n suspension back on the car + I painted the cage! Tires are Federal 595's - 225/40/R18 all around! The stretch isnt extreme, but I have a feeling it would look a bit more extreme on another brand, like Falken's. They are 9.5" wheels for anyone who cares. After that, and looking at the glorious wheels mounted on the car...I decided to run a different direction with the cage color, and match it to the wheels. Honestly, masking took the most time for this little task and I went through about 3 cans of Rustoleum High Performance "Appliance" paint lol! Masking used up about a roll of tape, a few large plastic sheets as well as about 10-15 school newspapers I stole one day haha...thanks to UNM for sponsoring my car hahaha! Any how...I'll let the pics do the rest of the talking.... OH, I also cleaned off my knee bar and installed it...I opted not to paint it as its just going to be covered by the dash, etc. It would be rather involved too with all the little brackets, etc...any how....next on my slate is to install the column with the steering quickener I got...Also, the motor will go in soon, but I will now be making a custom x-member to accommodate the motors position and abandoning dry sump...in the interest of time, cost, etc, I really dont need the dry sump and I know I can pull off a bad-ass xmember so...look for that as well! Pics of the progress: First off...Rear wheels...please note I'm still working the flares + spacing the wheels to go a little wider! Fronts...also going with a large spacer....need to set the ride height too etc...also still working the fender Now...the tools of the day(s)...Thanks UNM for the free papers haha Masking techniques More masked areas...plastic was useful over large spaces! Roof was done with papers! More... So, after it was all dry, I took all the masking off and voila! Good match to the wheels...almost perfect! Good contrast IMO... Hot hot hot Slammed again...never to be 4x4 again.. Little front shot...first day light its seen in MONTHS Clean'd knee bar...used WD40 to eat off the flash-rust! Its coming together! Thanks for lookin' as usual, I <3 you guys! __________________ I <3 burnt metal smell....

10-08-2007, 08:17 PM	#519
Full-Lock Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ILLinois Posts: 1,765 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Full-Lock Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow dood looks great! i love the white and silver __________________

09-28-2007, 07:05 PM	#513
palooza73 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Guam Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey gavster. what pipe bender did you use to make your roll cage?

09-29-2007, 07:38 AM	#515
palooza73 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Guam Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so did did you bend a complete hoop? Did the bender kink, or squeeze the piping ?

10-04-2007, 01:50 PM	#517
sxe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in a house. CA Age: 32 Posts: 686 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	so wheres the update!! blehh

10-08-2007, 08:31 PM	#520
dirtdiggler666 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: p-dale Age: 41 Posts: 2,113 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	ha ha ha track slut not yet more like a track virgin she is so clean, looking great man keep it up __________________

10-08-2007, 08:33 PM	#521
burnsauto Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,156 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 5 reviews	the car is so badass it can hardly contain itself. ....or maybe thats me that can hardly contain myself...hmm __________________

10-08-2007, 08:37 PM	#522
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Those wheels are hotness

10-08-2007, 09:12 PM	#523
UfoZ8myCow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vegas Posts: 1,227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Amazing... Good choice on matching the cage to the wheels- looks hot! __________________

10-08-2007, 09:57 PM	#524
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	sick build dude..lookin good!! Last edited by Slammed Assassin; 10-08-2007 at 09:59 PM.. Reason: mistake

10-09-2007, 06:34 AM	#525
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 5,431 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I like white cages. I like white wheels. Your car I like. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

10-09-2007, 07:23 AM	#526
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,652 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Man Gav, I love this car so much and its not even assembled yet! Makes me wanna handle business with my car in a similar but less awesome fashion haha. Love the painted rollcage, it would have been sweet if you painted the knee bar in that white colour as well! Even though no one would see it haha, its the thought that counts. keep up the awesome work though Gavin!

10-09-2007, 11:39 AM	#527
Sonic Motor www.SonicMotor.com Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 4981 N Irwindale Ave #100, Irwindale, CA Posts: 9,481 Trader Rating: (113) Feedback Score: 113 reviews	cant wait to see the dash lol __________________ Sonicmotor.com \| Zach @ Sonic Motor \| 626.363.9036 \| [email protected] Check out our website! ( CLICK )

10-10-2007, 09:45 AM	#528
Gavster Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 35 Posts: 512 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Thanks for the props guys...Ill be sure to keep you guys posted as usual, and Ill take some good pics of the steering-quickener since I know a lot of people will have interest in that! __________________ I <3 burnt metal smell....

10-15-2007, 02:57 PM	#529
eyehate Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: albuquerque Age: 40 Posts: 191 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	gavin you silly silly man.... you+me+spacers = more hotness on your ride. someday man.... someday. __________________ DriftExchange

10-16-2007, 12:24 AM	#530
Gavster Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 35 Posts: 512 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Thanks for all the props guys, keeps me motivated!! I even got to work on it tonight...which is super weird, since I rarely get time during the week between work and school! Im very very close to final paint!! Tonight I prepped the trunk lid. The one that came with the car was pulled and stretched beyond good repair, so i got one from the junk yard for about 40 bucks! It only had one weeeee dent in it which easily fixed. Also, the rest of the goodies I needed for paint arrived! This includes ganador mirrors and a c-west rear trunk lip! I think Ill have the car all prepped out this weekend and sprayed the following weekend, weather permitting! Pics: Ganador Hotness The real deal on the lip Resting on the un-prepped trunk Another view The prepped trunk lid Thanks guys...hopefully that little update will hold you a while! __________________ I <3 burnt metal smell....

10-16-2007, 01:11 AM	#531
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 4,716 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	coming allong great keep up the good work -Juan __________________ Review Thread

10-16-2007, 01:19 AM	#532
iHeart240 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yorba Linda CA Age: 32 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im reallydigging this good luck man i wish i could do this own little project myself lol

10-16-2007, 07:31 AM	#533
SHIFT_grind Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: VA Beach Age: 38 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Wow man. Some really quality work going on there, definite props to you. Really makes me wish I had a garage, and the time to learn how to weld and do paint and bodywork. My paint's lookin' a little rough and I can't currently afford anything more than a $199 Earl Scheib overspray special

10-16-2007, 08:16 AM	#534
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 32 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	best build on zilvia

10-16-2007, 09:21 AM	#535
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,652 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	so awesome man any update is a good one. Hey I know you a very busy dude, but I sent a PM when you have some spare time think you can take a look? Thanks alot man. Keep up the work!

10-16-2007, 11:08 AM	#536
1CLNS14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 838 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Wow this is turning into an awesome build! __________________ Daily Driven

10-16-2007, 11:42 AM	#537
gprb25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 37 Posts: 596 Trader Rating: (20) Rides Gallery: gprb25 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	That lip spoiler is a nice addition! You're car is going to look AMAZING! Love the color scheme.

10-16-2007, 01:03 PM	#539
DP_Michelle G Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Anaheim/OC Age: 38 Posts: 666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the Ganador are sex nice build __________________ BC RACING COILOVER REVIEW

10-16-2007, 01:04 PM	#540
Edgar Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 4,979 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	All I have to say Gav is this! After all this work and money, you better now EVER and I mean EVER get rid of this car. Seriously!!! __________________ Drift Indy

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