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CHiNo4ReaL · 12-14-2016, 02:57 AM

Hi everybody!

Normally i only read the topics here on Zilvia.
I'm also having a project so i thought I also share it with you guys.

This is my 1997 Nissan 200sx S14a (i'm from Europe, the Netherlands) so with the SR20DET. I bought this car in 2008, so I already got the car a few years.
Last year I decided to do a big makeover, because there was also a bit rust and other things. I bought the car with 124.000km, I used the car as my daily driver the last 7 years, when I started my project the km-counter was at 300.000km. The engine still runs great!

Currently only the basic engine mods like, more boost, fmic, exhaust etc.

My plan is to have the car up and running in the beginning of next year.
The bodywork has to be done.

Somewhere next year i'm rebuilding the engine with more engine modifications.

My plans for the outside are a jdm kouki front/end with wide fenders and enkei rpf1 wheels.
After the build it will be a streetcar again so it has to be functional again so I will keep the same ride height.
Here I made a photoshop impression before I started.

The day I started

Alof of rusted bolts/nuts, hate it

Recieved the frp parts, front +25mm, rear +50mm, frp navan style skirts

jdm folding mirrors, i'm gonna convert these to LHD and combine them with the europe mirrors so then I got heated mirrors + electric folding option

Going to the welder for some work

As there was also alot of rust in the engine bay, we decided to make tubs.
Also new door sills, modified rear arches and welded some other places with rust.

New doorsils

Creating new rear wheel tubes

Cleaned and sealed the bottom

Going back home!

***FaLKoN240*** · 12-14-2016, 02:54 PM

Approved. Very cool build going on here.

CHiNo4ReaL · 12-14-2016, 03:07 PM

Thanks!

Back from the welder, trying out the frp wide/overfenders and navan style skirts. The fitment is quite good, but not as perfect as I want so it needs modifications.

Started with the front fenders

I don't like fenders that doesn't cover the whole fender, so I also modified the overfenders for full fitment

I searched a long time, but I found a jdm k's bumper with lip in Japan. It took a while but I was very happy when I got it hehe. It was in great condition!

Dyed the original carpet black, also made a suede roofliner. I want everything black in the interior except the seats.

Nismo stuff

After the bumper I also recieved my new Enkei rpf1 wheels, 18x9.5 and 18x10.5. It took 4 months

The enkei's will be wrapped in federal semi's

After that it was time for more FRP work for the perfect fitment.
I don't want to use rivits for the rear fenders, they will be attached with kit.

More new parts

I already had a fmic kit, but as i'm renewing everything I also bought a new fmic kit. Needed to do some modifications because of the tubs

The right sideskirt also need some frp work as the fitment wasn't 100%

Also bought a kouki wing and rear spats to complete the package

Next it was some to do some work in the rear subframe.
I knew that the rear bearings and the subframe were a bit worn so I needed to change them.

Everything was all rusty, so decided to change everything, sandblast and powercoat it

This was fun to do

Back from the sandblaster/powercoater

New wheel bearings

Because everything was apart, I also decided to upgrade the rear brakes to a r33 setup. Got it in 3 days from Japan!

Everything back together

My old tank straps were also rusted, so the welder made some new ones for me, these will be added also with new fuel/brake lines from front to back.

Next it was some for some more frp work on the front fenders.
As I wanted to keep the splash guards like oem.
I also didn't like where the way the openings in the front fenders, so more modifications needed:

Finished with the skirts and front fenders

Another impression, can't wait to see stage 3 in real life hehe

*TheRealSy90* · 12-14-2016, 03:21 PM

Wow, awesome fiberglass work in here.

I didn't know there were oem LHD sr20 cars. Interesting.

CHiNo4ReaL · 12-14-2016, 03:52 PM

Thanks!
This is my first time working with fibreglass, you have to be very patience for it and it takes alot of time haha

Yeah in Europe we got the SR20DET blacktop stock with the T28 turbo, also stock 5 lug wheels, heated leather front seats, heated mirror glass and other stuff.

rik boellen · 12-14-2016, 04:02 PM

Hi mate!

Awesome to see your car overhere
Keep up the good work!

spooled240 · 12-14-2016, 04:39 PM

That first picture is awesome.

Great build so far. I like how you're trying to make the aftermarket aero function or at least look like it came from the factory.

S14kouki805 · 12-14-2016, 05:45 PM

Sub'd for the awesomeness

Sell me your old kouki skirts!

*Agamemnon* · 12-14-2016, 06:18 PM

Great looking build thus far. Love the attention to detail.

Let me know if you have any spare S14 center consoles that have the spaces for the heated leather seats switches.

95_S14 · 12-14-2016, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14kouki805

Sub'd for the awesomeness

Sell me your old kouki skirts!

Forget the skirts , sell me the z rear valance if it real !!!! Really pm price shipped to 92358 USA

CHiNo4ReaL · 12-15-2016, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooled240

That first picture is awesome.

Great build so far. I like how you're trying to make the aftermarket aero function or at least look like it came from the factory.

Thanks! It was taken on my roadtrip to Italy, on the famous Gotthardpass at the border of Switzerland/Italy. Great roads for driving over there!

I'm indeed trying to make everything what I change as close as oem, or at least make it function as it should be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14kouki805

Sub'd for the awesomeness

Sell me your old kouki skirts!

Sorry the skirts are already sold.
Are these rare in the US?
If you want I can search for them over here, but I think that the shipping costs will be high because of the length.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

Great looking build thus far. Love the attention to detail.

Let me know if you have any spare S14 center consoles that have the spaces for the heated leather seats switches.

Thank you, i'm a perfectionist so i am doing my best!

It looks like this, I think that that piece with switches is demountable.
I can look for you if you want.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95_S14

Forget the skirts , sell me the z rear valance if it real !!!! Really pm price shipped to 92358 USA

Sorry already sold! It was a perfect FRP replica, as the original of the Z and Racing-editions are very rare.

Bushido · 12-15-2016, 08:47 AM

Builds from the Netherlands always seem to be of very high quality and attention to detail. Nice work.

*Agamemnon* · 12-15-2016, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHiNo4ReaL

Thank you, i'm a perfectionist so i am doing my best!

It looks like this, I think that that piece with switches is demountable.
I can look for you if you want.

Yes please! If not, i"d still take a whole console.

C. Anderson · 12-15-2016, 12:31 PM

This is very nice! I love the detail. The seat belt holders/extenders are nice.

CHiNo4ReaL · 12-15-2016, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bushido

Builds from the Netherlands always seem to be of very high quality and attention to detail. Nice work.

Thanks, i'm happy to hear that!
I hope that I can keep the standard and don't disappoint you haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

Yes please! If not, i"d still take a whole console.

Please send me your contact details or facebook by PM for easier contact, I will look for you in our community!

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Anderson

This is very nice! I love the detail. The seat belt holders/extenders are nice.

Thanks!
The seatbelt holders are stock, don't you guys got that in the S14?
I know that the S13 got automatic seatbelts, but how is that in the S14 then?

tricky_ab · 12-15-2016, 07:08 PM

I like where this build is heading... And you're a damn wizard with fiberglass...

EmpyreS13 · 12-16-2016, 08:00 AM

This is a proper build thread. Plenty of pictures and details to the build. I can't wait to see where this one goes. Great job.

C. Anderson · 12-16-2016, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHiNo4ReaL

Thanks!
The seatbelt holders are stock, don't you guys got that in the S14?
I know that the S13 got automatic seatbelts, but how is that in the S14 then?

Nope, we don't have them. You just have to reach back and grab the belt. Are the holders attached to the belt or are they removable?

rik boellen · 12-16-2016, 11:37 AM

They are attached

I have a extra spare set if you are interested

C. Anderson · 12-16-2016, 12:09 PM

PM sent

CHiNo4ReaL · 12-17-2016, 11:25 AM

Thanks for your comments guys, very happy to read it!
Soon more updates!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricky_ab

I like where this build is heading... And you're a damn wizard with fiberglass...

Haha, thank you. Before I started working on the wide fenders I didn't had any experience with it. It only takes alot of time and patience!
When i'm finished with the fibreglass bodywork, i'm gonna make my own cooling panel. Maybe cover it with carbon fibre, not sure yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Anderson

PM sent

I've just spoken Rik on the phone, I heard that you are also looking for the heated mirror glass. I think that I got a spare set! Will look for you tomorrow.

C. Anderson · 12-17-2016, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHiNo4ReaL

I've just spoken Rik on the phone, I heard that you are also looking for the heated mirror glass. I think that I got a spare set! Will look for you tomorrow.

That would be awesome if you had a set! Thank you! I need to go over there. It looks like a beautiful country with cool cars.

CHiNo4ReaL · 12-18-2016, 12:14 PM

Today I started working on my new brake/fuel lines, as the old fuel lines were a bit rusted.
Just need to paint them with bodyshoots so it wouldn't rust and then I can finally mount the fueltank + lines back and put the rear subframe back for the last time.

Also did some more frp work. One corner of the left front fender wasn't even with the door, so added a few layers of frp, sanded it down. Just need to add some white topcoat and then it is perfect

Also started with my rear trunk, sealing all the seams again with 3m sealer, repaint it so it will be nice and clean again.
Also place the battery box and relocate the windscreenwasher bottle to the trunk.

CHiNo4ReaL · 12-28-2016, 02:37 AM

Just an small update, as I didn't had very much time last weeks

Recieved my BM57 BMC, as the CTS-V Brembo's + R33 rear don't work too tell with the stock BM50 I think

Finished with the rear booth, removed the original paint as there was a little flyrust.
New paint, 3m seam sealer so it is as new. Only need to find a good set of booth carpet.

Also started making my own cooling panel from fibreglass, I can also buy one but making my own is more fun to do!
I hope that I got more time this week, as now it is just a raw shape.

jbcm12 · 12-28-2016, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHiNo4ReaL

Just an small update, as I didn't had very much time last weeks

Recieved my BM57 BMC, as the CTS-V Brembo's + R33 rear don't work too tell with the stock BM50 I think

Finished with the rear booth, removed the original paint as there was a little flyrust.
New paint, 3m seam sealer so it is as new. Only need to find a good set of booth carpet.

Did you move your washer resi to the trunk? How crazy was that to accomplish?

MadMan88 · 12-28-2016, 02:08 PM

I might be mistaken but it looks like the car had the optional rear wiper and that is probably the reservoir for that.

CHiNo4ReaL · 12-28-2016, 02:22 PM

I moved the front windscreen bottle to the rear indeed! It is an aftermarket bottle, not oem.
There was a rear wiper+nozzle, but I deleted it as I don't use it.

I used the existing line from the front to the back nozzle for the new windscreen bottle, just reconnected the lines.
Now only need to hookup the wiring and it is done.
When you are doing the same, just make sure that you got a one-way-valve in it, otherwise the nozzles will leak as there is no vacuum on the line I think?
The lines originally got a one-way-valve so I just had to turn it.

The current place of the bottle is just temporary, i'm gonna place it where the original jack sits.

The cooling panel is getting in shape.
Next, add some more fibreglass for the final shape and sand it down to make a smooth surface

Dolph_KYAS13 · 12-29-2016, 06:12 AM

I love the way this is taking shape.

When you started your cooling panel, did you just put some plastic wrap or thin cardboard down first to get the initial form?

CHiNo4ReaL · 12-29-2016, 06:18 AM

Yes, plastic wrap around the headlights / grill as you don't want any residue stick on there.
Also add some tape around the radiator support bar so when it is hardened it wouldn't stick and make it easier to get it off.
Then make a mould with cardboard and more tape and start with laminating the fibreglass

moto21 · 01-10-2017, 07:57 PM

Great build, glad I came across it. I'm looking forward to seeing all your future fiberglass work.

12-14-2016, 02:57 AM	#1
CHiNo4ReaL Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Age: 31 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S14 kouki + project from the Netherlands Hi everybody! Normally i only read the topics here on Zilvia. I'm also having a project so i thought I also share it with you guys. This is my 1997 Nissan 200sx S14a (i'm from Europe, the Netherlands) so with the SR20DET. I bought this car in 2008, so I already got the car a few years. Last year I decided to do a big makeover, because there was also a bit rust and other things. I bought the car with 124.000km, I used the car as my daily driver the last 7 years, when I started my project the km-counter was at 300.000km. The engine still runs great! Currently only the basic engine mods like, more boost, fmic, exhaust etc. My plan is to have the car up and running in the beginning of next year. The bodywork has to be done. Somewhere next year i'm rebuilding the engine with more engine modifications. My plans for the outside are a jdm kouki front/end with wide fenders and enkei rpf1 wheels. After the build it will be a streetcar again so it has to be functional again so I will keep the same ride height. Here I made a photoshop impression before I started. The day I started Alof of rusted bolts/nuts, hate it Recieved the frp parts, front +25mm, rear +50mm, frp navan style skirts jdm folding mirrors, i'm gonna convert these to LHD and combine them with the europe mirrors so then I got heated mirrors + electric folding option Going to the welder for some work As there was also alot of rust in the engine bay, we decided to make tubs. Also new door sills, modified rear arches and welded some other places with rust. New doorsils Creating new rear wheel tubes Cleaned and sealed the bottom Going back home! __________________ instagram.com/weiqunw zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=639501 Last edited by CHiNo4ReaL; 12-15-2016 at 02:33 AM..

12-14-2016, 02:54 PM	#2
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Approved. Very cool build going on here. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

12-14-2016, 03:07 PM	#3
CHiNo4ReaL Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Age: 31 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks! Back from the welder, trying out the frp wide/overfenders and navan style skirts. The fitment is quite good, but not as perfect as I want so it needs modifications. Started with the front fenders I don't like fenders that doesn't cover the whole fender, so I also modified the overfenders for full fitment I searched a long time, but I found a jdm k's bumper with lip in Japan. It took a while but I was very happy when I got it hehe. It was in great condition! Dyed the original carpet black, also made a suede roofliner. I want everything black in the interior except the seats. Nismo stuff After the bumper I also recieved my new Enkei rpf1 wheels, 18x9.5 and 18x10.5. It took 4 months The enkei's will be wrapped in federal semi's After that it was time for more FRP work for the perfect fitment. I don't want to use rivits for the rear fenders, they will be attached with kit. More new parts I already had a fmic kit, but as i'm renewing everything I also bought a new fmic kit. Needed to do some modifications because of the tubs The right sideskirt also need some frp work as the fitment wasn't 100% Also bought a kouki wing and rear spats to complete the package Next it was some to do some work in the rear subframe. I knew that the rear bearings and the subframe were a bit worn so I needed to change them. Everything was all rusty, so decided to change everything, sandblast and powercoat it This was fun to do Back from the sandblaster/powercoater New wheel bearings Because everything was apart, I also decided to upgrade the rear brakes to a r33 setup. Got it in 3 days from Japan! Everything back together My old tank straps were also rusted, so the welder made some new ones for me, these will be added also with new fuel/brake lines from front to back. Next it was some for some more frp work on the front fenders. As I wanted to keep the splash guards like oem. I also didn't like where the way the openings in the front fenders, so more modifications needed: Finished with the skirts and front fenders Another impression, can't wait to see stage 3 in real life hehe Last edited by CHiNo4ReaL; 12-14-2016 at 03:47 PM..

12-14-2016, 03:52 PM	#5
CHiNo4ReaL Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Age: 31 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks! This is my first time working with fibreglass, you have to be very patience for it and it takes alot of time haha Yeah in Europe we got the SR20DET blacktop stock with the T28 turbo, also stock 5 lug wheels, heated leather front seats, heated mirror glass and other stuff. __________________ instagram.com/weiqunw zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=639501

12-15-2016, 08:47 AM	#12
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,562 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Builds from the Netherlands always seem to be of very high quality and attention to detail. Nice work. __________________

12-14-2016, 04:02 PM	#6
rik boellen Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: the netherlands Age: 41 Posts: 115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hi mate! Awesome to see your car overhere Keep up the good work!

12-14-2016, 04:39 PM	#7
spooled240 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,140 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	That first picture is awesome. Great build so far. I like how you're trying to make the aftermarket aero function or at least look like it came from the factory.

12-14-2016, 05:45 PM	#8
S14kouki805 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Age: 39 Posts: 808 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Sub'd for the awesomeness Sell me your old kouki skirts!

12-14-2016, 06:18 PM	#9
Agamemnon Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 38 Posts: 2,585 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Great looking build thus far. Love the attention to detail. Let me know if you have any spare S14 center consoles that have the spaces for the heated leather seats switches.

12-15-2016, 12:31 PM	#14
C. Anderson Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 753 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	This is very nice! I love the detail. The seat belt holders/extenders are nice.

12-15-2016, 07:08 PM	#16
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,413 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I like where this build is heading... And you're a damn wizard with fiberglass... __________________ Instagram Back for round two... 4 doors this time around...

12-16-2016, 08:00 AM	#17
EmpyreS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Utah Age: 32 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is a proper build thread. Plenty of pictures and details to the build. I can't wait to see where this one goes. Great job.

12-16-2016, 11:37 AM	#19
rik boellen Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: the netherlands Age: 41 Posts: 115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	They are attached I have a extra spare set if you are interested

12-16-2016, 12:09 PM	#20
C. Anderson Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 753 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	PM sent

12-18-2016, 12:14 PM	#23
CHiNo4ReaL Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Age: 31 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Today I started working on my new brake/fuel lines, as the old fuel lines were a bit rusted. Just need to paint them with bodyshoots so it wouldn't rust and then I can finally mount the fueltank + lines back and put the rear subframe back for the last time. Also did some more frp work. One corner of the left front fender wasn't even with the door, so added a few layers of frp, sanded it down. Just need to add some white topcoat and then it is perfect Also started with my rear trunk, sealing all the seams again with 3m sealer, repaint it so it will be nice and clean again. Also place the battery box and relocate the windscreenwasher bottle to the trunk. __________________ instagram.com/weiqunw zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=639501 Last edited by CHiNo4ReaL; 03-29-2017 at 02:37 AM..

12-28-2016, 02:37 AM	#24
CHiNo4ReaL Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Age: 31 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just an small update, as I didn't had very much time last weeks Recieved my BM57 BMC, as the CTS-V Brembo's + R33 rear don't work too tell with the stock BM50 I think Finished with the rear booth, removed the original paint as there was a little flyrust. New paint, 3m seam sealer so it is as new. Only need to find a good set of booth carpet. Also started making my own cooling panel from fibreglass, I can also buy one but making my own is more fun to do! I hope that I got more time this week, as now it is just a raw shape. __________________ instagram.com/weiqunw zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=639501

12-28-2016, 02:08 PM	#26
MadMan88 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: california Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I might be mistaken but it looks like the car had the optional rear wiper and that is probably the reservoir for that.

12-28-2016, 02:22 PM	#27
CHiNo4ReaL Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Age: 31 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I moved the front windscreen bottle to the rear indeed! It is an aftermarket bottle, not oem. There was a rear wiper+nozzle, but I deleted it as I don't use it. I used the existing line from the front to the back nozzle for the new windscreen bottle, just reconnected the lines. Now only need to hookup the wiring and it is done. When you are doing the same, just make sure that you got a one-way-valve in it, otherwise the nozzles will leak as there is no vacuum on the line I think? The lines originally got a one-way-valve so I just had to turn it. The current place of the bottle is just temporary, i'm gonna place it where the original jack sits. The cooling panel is getting in shape. Next, add some more fibreglass for the final shape and sand it down to make a smooth surface __________________ instagram.com/weiqunw zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=639501 Last edited by CHiNo4ReaL; 12-28-2016 at 02:55 PM..

12-29-2016, 06:12 AM	#28
Dolph_KYAS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 686 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love the way this is taking shape. When you started your cooling panel, did you just put some plastic wrap or thin cardboard down first to get the initial form? __________________ -Jordie Lewis '93 Skyline Type M

12-29-2016, 06:18 AM	#29
CHiNo4ReaL Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Age: 31 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, plastic wrap around the headlights / grill as you don't want any residue stick on there. Also add some tape around the radiator support bar so when it is hardened it wouldn't stick and make it easier to get it off. Then make a mould with cardboard and more tape and start with laminating the fibreglass __________________ instagram.com/weiqunw zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=639501

01-10-2017, 07:57 PM	#30
moto21 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cuba Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great build, glad I came across it. I'm looking forward to seeing all your future fiberglass work.

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