My 97 transformation (body work build)

[mndthegap1]

well i purchased my s14 about 4 months ago and it looked good here are the pics of it when i bought it:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/silvia-rear.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/silvia-side-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/silvia-front.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/trunk-silvia.jpg


now looked good but IMO it needed work so i started I added some custom graphics designed by my friend at intunedonline.com, fixed the trunk added a small system, powder coated the super advans replaced the carbon fiber hood and put a carbon fiber trunk...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/DSC_0012.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/DSC_9553.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/Picture002.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/Picture003.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/Picture004.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/IMG_0139.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/IMG_0132.jpg

now it was good went to 2 shows and placed, but IMO it still wasnt clean for me.

so the body work began.

well come to find out in the beginning stages was going to be alot more work for instance just 1 thing door handles where bondo and riveted in.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-006S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-017S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-018S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-019S.jpg

so then it was getting the body ready to

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/IMG_0001-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/IMG_0002-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/IMG_0003-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/IMG_0002.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/IMG_0003.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-002S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-003S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-004S.jpg


here test fitting the new JDM aero kit (going for a cleaner look)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-020S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-021S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-022S.jpg

almost ready for paint all primed up

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-028S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/MVC-031S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/IMG_0069.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/IMG_0071.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/silvia/IMG_0073.jpg


Now car is in the booth now for paint, so should be done and painted by weds this week.

ill post pics when its done, but just wanted to get peoples oppinions.

im doing a 2tone paint scheme, the top (pillers, roof, mirrors will be black to go with the carbon hood/trunk) rest of the car will be acura champion white

now hopefully i'll get some rims bought this week to to replace the super advans.

[aNskY]

that car is going to look clean with the not-so-agressive aero and cf accents, please dont fruit it up with the vinyl.
and get some spacers for those craptastically sized advans

edit. just saw youre replacing the advans/ whatcha got in mind? i think some black VS-xx's would hit the spot :)

[tanks13]

nice car those advan look nice i think i might paint mine those colors too

[reflexdb]

Nice work. O.G. OEM Nissan parts is the way to go. I'm not sure about the black roof...seems a little played out, but I'm interested to see some pictures once it's painted.

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[808_s13]

i think some black VS-xx's would hit the spot :)


you can also go with some black or gold Volk Gt-R's.
hella sexy :wackit:

-makua[ace]

[mndthegap1]

hey thanks for the comments

to answer some questions...
no there will not be any vinyl this time, clean simple look
as for rims.. well i had my eye on the evolution stich rims that are for sake in the f/s section... or some work s1 rims

do you think those would look good ?
the only other rims i was thinking about are the volk gt-f

let me know what you think...
and the pics will be up soon finished by weds.
unfortunately they will have the advans on but i hope that is temporary

[derek_s13]

i don't like the idea of the two-tone.

seems like a donk paintjob to me.



EDIT: otherwise, lots of work has gone into the body. good yyobbb

[aNskY]

hey thanks for the comments

to answer some questions...
no there will not be any vinyl this time, clean simple look
as for rims.. well i had my eye on the evolution stich rims that are for sake in the f/s section... or some work s1 rims

do you think those would look good ?
the only other rims i was thinking about are the volk gt-f

let me know what you think...
and the pics will be up soon finished by weds.
unfortunately they will have the advans on but i hope that is temporary


black / polished lip S1's would be SEXY

[tricky_ab]

Looking good so far...I can't wait to see the finished product...

[gregfarz78]

Looks good don't put that fast and furious looking vinyl back on though

[sac]

Nice work. O.G. OEM Nissan parts is the way to go. I'm not sure about the black roof...seems a little played out, but I'm interested to see some pictures once it's painted.

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I agree black roof has been a little played out, but i still like it. Maybe try to do a digital style fade to black.. Saw it once on a complete paint fade and about shit myself. It was GORGEOUS! Kinda labor intensive tho.

[ZenkiGTS]

nice took off the whack front bumper....

[driven_]

looks delectable.

[Bushido]

cool. but championship white (yellow) is ugly.

paint is a crisp clean white

[mndthegap1]

sorry for the crappy quality pics. have better ones over the weekend.
well almost done the interior, weather stripping etc, all go back on today and tomorrow.

but here are a few quick shots of the car painted.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/MVC-001S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/MVC-002S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/MVC-003S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/MVC-004S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/MVC-005S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/MVC-006S.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/mndthegap1/MVC-007S.jpg

now i know the rims are no good, the are temp. im in the process of trying to find some nice rims.

[Chaws15]

You need rear valences!!!!

[Brian]

OEM

NICO ftw
body kitz ftl

[Justin Bernstein]

I like that black roof. With a nice tint all around, it would give it a look like some of the cars with a huge glass roof. 911 Targa kind of.

[mndthegap1]

yeah the side skirts still have to go on.
i def. want to get the rear valences, and the aero front lip.
thats next on the list.

[SexPanda]

please no vinyl...

Besides that nice car.

[exitspeed]

I personally can't stand black roofs on S13 coupes or S14's because you have to make a fake line. Looks bad and unclean to me. Not a fan of the unpainted CF hood and trunk either.

Car does look good over-all though. Looks like you did a lot of work. Good for you.

[murda-c]

Make sure you extend your exhaust or put a metal burn plate on there so you don't burn your new paint again.

[Justin Bernstein]

[QUOTE=exitspeed;2324277]I personally can't stand black roofs on S13 coupes or S14's because you have to make a fake line. Looks bad and unclean to me. Not a fan of the unpainted CF hood and trunk either.

http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2006-06/23768711.jpg
"then your a f****n idiot"

No, its true that the artificial line not easy to make look good. But I think this is a clean example of how it can look hot.

[kuruptR]

im with exit, Carbon needs to be painted and black roof/black mirrors :thumbsdown

bumpers look good, you gonna put the rear approns on? what are you gonna run for sides? navan/kouki/or none?

[mndthegap1]

i have kouki sides to put on,
i can understand what your saying about a fake like IMO they did a good job with it,
ill try to get a better pic over the weekend, but i understand.
we are going to make a burn plate i noticed that today, that it sits way to high.
no vinyl keeping it clean and simple look.
the 2tone isn't for everyone, Ive seen it a bunch of times just something i like.

thanks everyone for the opinions keep em come'n

[Justin Bernstein]

2 tone rocks dude. Any plans for the rest of the car?

[exitspeed]

Fake two tone roofs w/ CF hood and trunk look like HIN 1999.

But you car is way hotter then mine, so props to you. And plus it's your car so my opinion doesn't really matter.