"On a budget" s13 Build

[Kouki_Love]

Whats going on guys.. I finally decided to post some pics of my s13 as i build it. I did not put **Do Not Post** just for the reason that i dont mind if people post on here and share their thoughts. I am open to advices and constructive critisism..

The story behind the car... :)

I originally bought this car 2 years ago from an old lady. The car was flawless, 99k original miles, ice cold a/c and everything working. It was originally auto but i made it 5 speed the 2nd day i had it. It was suppossed to be a track carso i gudded the whole interior and swapped out my old welded diff. I took it out to an old go kart track to practice and the motor blew in an hour.. wooo hoooo... I decided to sell the shell and just concentrate on my RHD. so, i sell the shell to some kid locally. After he swapped in an sr, cage, coils, wheels. ect.. he decided that he wanted to stick woth hondas. He sold it to my friend and he drove it for a few months. Then, he got a hold of a 180sx shell so he bought that and swapped everything over. I eventually bough the shell back and i am currently working on it to finish what i started. lol...

Here are some pics..

The first day i got it.. 2 years ago...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build%20b4/1Day4.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build%20b4/1Day5.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build%20b4/1Day3.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build%20b4/1Day2.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build%20b4/1Day7.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build%20b4/1Day6.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build%20b4/1Day12.jpg

After the 5 speed swap.. Only pic that i could find. lol

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build%20b4/5SpeedSwapDone.jpg



This is after i bought the shell back.. I dont have any pics of it when my friend had it. This is the start..

Preping for paint. i have never done any body work at all, so this was going to be a learning experience for me.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/Picture012.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/Picture013.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/Picture009.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/Picture010.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/Picture007.jpg

Spraying for the first time!!! Woot Woot...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/Picture022.jpg

I had to put it on hold for a few months because i just moved with my roomates and i had to pay off pocket for the fall semester but this is how its sitting now.. Just waiting for the swap and suspension..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/blahhhh001.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/blahhhh002.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/blahhhh003.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/blahhhh004.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/blahhhh005.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/blahhhh006.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/blahhhh007.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/blahhhh008.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/blahhhh009.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/blahhhh010.jpg

The interior is done for now. just need some harnesses and a cage in the future. The back was rattle caned just to match for now. I will keep updating the thread as i go.

My BIG spec list. lol

Sparco Speed seat
Tein tie Rods
Welded diff
MOMO wheel

As far as motor goes, i am going back and forth from an s14 sr and an 25..


comments are welcome...

[WagDatto]

Cars that have history are awesome. Looks like it's come a long way, keep us updated!

[Kouki_Love]

thanks man, i am so glad it came back to me.. i will update it as soon as i get anything else done...

[duffman1278]

Not bad for a first timer! The primer? Came out looking good but you should invest in a mask they're like 30$ because that red towel won't do anything for you, those chemicals are extremely bad for your body.

[Kouki_Love]

Not bad for a first timer! The primer? Came out looking good but you should invest in a mask they're like 30$ because that red towel won't do anything for you, those chemicals are extremely bad for your body.


thanks man. i had never done any type of body work before so it was defenetly a learning experience.. i still have to wet sand and buff it.. i am just waiting to get my front painted and put on...

your right about the mask... that was stupid of me.. lol

[Kouki_Love]

Lil update guys, I just picked up Ichiba rear 5 lug hubs...

I know i should be saving money for my RB swap but i couldnt pass up the crack head deal...

140 bux shipped to my house BNIB!!!!

pics coming soon, as soon as i put them on.. 12 hour school days FTL!!!

[Kouki_Love]

Rear 5 lug done!!!! woot!!!

back on track for the motor....

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/DSC03368.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/DSC03352.jpg
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http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/YB2FastEVO/s13%20DRFT%20Build/DSC03365.jpg
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[RacerX1]

Pretty sweet the way you got the same car back, looks good, what wheels are you going with?

[Kouki_Love]

yeah man.. it was meant to be... lol

I have a few in mind.. I wanna run 17x9s or 9.5s all around...

I am looking for some Hanabis, RPF1s, Hot wheels 68's, battles, works, ect... just whatever i can find a good deal on..

[RacerX1]

I was just lookin for some...Coincidence?
FALKEN Wheels at WheelsNext.com (http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rims-brands/FALKEN-29.html)

[Kouki_Love]

true that.. I love hanabis... One of my friends has a 17x9 set but they are 4 lug... :ghey:

thanks for the link, but you can find a better deal on here, you just gotta be patient and have money at the right time... lol

[RacerX1]

That second one is the hard part, having a job helps too lol

[Kouki_Love]

thats true man, it sucks when you find a good deal on something you really ant and cant get it because there is no funds... like me, i have to sell things that i have in order to get what i want. lol. school is owning me right now..