Marc's JZX100

[MarcD]

So after a getting rid of the Zenki to fund a house it's time to start again!

RIP:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/IMG-20120520-00603.jpg


After a 10 hour road trip I finally have a JZX100, I've wanted one for a few years now and the time has certainly come. Messing around with S-bodys for the past 8 years has taken it's toll and this was pretty much the only car for me other than a Cosmo, which I really didn't want the issue of converting to manual or being scared shitless of blowing up. I did try and bid on a few JZX100 MK2s in the auction but the manual ones were going for way too much money.

This particular car is a factory manual which has been sprayed black from the original dark green. Mods are basic but a fair starting point:

Work Rezax 18xsomething small because of lame arches.
Coilovers (unconfirmed brand)
Blitz nur spec cat back
Blitz filter
HKS EVC
Greddy type S BOV
Subframe locking collars
Uprated diff bushes

maybe some more bits but nothing too serious.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/8608CAED-C178-408C-A900-0C32D2358B82-1044-000002ABAE02101D_zpsc5daecb4.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/8132847E-0FFA-4DE2-BBB5-DD38F500D054-1044-000002ABC506584E_zps3ef4d807.jpg

Removed the rear wiper already! hate the damn things.

Even with the few things done already I have to say what a fucking car! Noise, comfort, looks and slides well what more could you want.

[MarcD]

So, I've been working my way through a small list of things to do and sort out:

Had to replace the rear stud due to them being cut to run massive spacers, I hate massive poke it looks stupid....tucked is where I want to be.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/DSCF0889_zps1461d1f4.jpg

Side tracked by mess:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/DSCF0884_zps057d1789.jpg

After a lengthy battle freeing up the coils it came on only to find the rears were as low as they'd allow I decided to get some new HSD coilovers. I've had great experiences with these before and they're available form DW so it was a no brainer.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/DSCF0906_zpsdda7ed01.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/DSCF0908_zps97f20f3d.jpg

I've dropped the rears as low as they'd go but it's still not enough, I'm hoping they will settle down some more once I've put some more miles on them. Extreme measures will follow if not.

Picked up a Zeta iii

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/C3B2D773-CFAC-4E25-92A1-FDC1147BF848-4136-000005CE6135E590_zps5e95d31b.jpg

I've got some more bits and pieces to throw on asap. Wheels are the next thing to sort, might relip the Rezax and pick up some XT7's aswell.

Only had it 4 weeks and the spend is racking up fast, but it's so worth it...not sure why I didn't get one sooner.

[tricky_ab]

Ah yeah! My type of thread! I like what you did with your previous car, so I'm sure this will turn out dope. I've been thinking about ditching my plans, and picking up a JZX100...

Oh and we are seat besties...You've got nice tastes my man!

[xoxide]

Cant wait to see more, I want a JZX soo bad. One day...

[MarcD]

Ah yeah! My type of thread! I like what you did with your previous car, so I'm sure this will turn out dope. I've been thinking about ditching my plans, and picking up a JZX100...

Oh and we are seat besties...You've got nice tastes my man!

Cant wait to see more, I want a JZX soo bad. One day...

I thought you guys couldn't use these on the road?


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/8FB3F29F-B966-49BB-BBA2-B8E4DB19051E-4136-000006078D42B433_zps8261715b.jpg

Zeta iii's are by far the best seat I've ever sat in, sooo so nice. Wouldn't mind a set of Cuga's one day though.

Had a mess about with the rear coils to get lower

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/53267146-CBBF-4921-A039-12725D7983DB-4136-000006329FDF9BCF_zps18edb88f.jpg

That's with around an inch of droop and for now it'll stay at this height, the house I'm in now has an awful drive but my new house is tucking rim friendly!

Door visors, you can't be pimpin' without them....

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/DEFC232C-E3A3-4D41-AFB0-170D374A4BE1-4136-00000690F356A056_zps9f120515.jpg

Visors thanks to Jesse!

So the next plan of action is wheels, clutch and tracking down an oem roof wing at a sensible price from YAJ...importing is fun.

[tricky_ab]

Zata 3's are the buisness for sure. The drop is looking good! :)

I thought you guys couldn't use these on the road?



Nah, here in Canada we can legally import any RHD car. It just has to be more then 15 years old. So I could import one if I wanted to. I'm holding out for something else next year (though I've come close to ordering one).

[MidnightKouki]

fuck yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss sssssssssssssss.

JZX is the only car I'd ditch my S14 for. fuckin rights

[Big Zee]

Zata 3's are the buisness for sure. The drop is looking good! :)



Nah, here in Canada we can legally import any RHD car. It just has to be more then 15 years old. So I could import one if I wanted to. I'm holding out for something else next year (though I've come close to ordering one).

15 years or of current production date to import one :)
unless they changed it again ?

havent seen any jzx100's being built aside of Mats car but this is looking like a awesome build!!

[Big Zee]

fuck yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss sssssssssssssss.

JZX is the only car I'd ditch my S14 for. fuckin rights

James ?
if this is James, then please don't ever get rid of your kouki haha

[supersayianjim]

so pics of the engine bay please?? is this a single or twin?? i have a chaser engine in my sc400!!

[tricky_ab]

Usually I'm warning people to stay off of YAJ, as you can sink money FAST...But in this case, I say go for it!

Oh and those coilovers that came with your car were Tanabe SUSTEC PRO S-0C (I believe anyways)...

15 years or of current production date to import one :)
unless they changed it again ?


Nah they have not changed it, I just didn't really dig into the details of importation.

[xoxide]

I thought you guys couldn't use these on the road?

Theres a few people with them here stateside. Im pretty sure Stewart Leask (Johnny5 on here) has one now.

[MarcD]

so pics of the engine bay please?? is this a single or twin?? i have a chaser engine in my sc400!!

JZX100 were all single.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/95EDABDD-F613-46DF-8E98-AC044FAE0A89-4136-000006B480CDCA14_zps38b6bcfb.jpg

A lot of work to be done in here, mainly loosing the mess of wiring (some isn't even used) but I'll tackle some of that when I fit an FMIC...if I can find a decent one.

Usually I'm warning people to stay off of YAJ, as you can sink money FAST...But in this case, I say go for it!

Oh and those coilovers that came with your car were Tanabe SUSTEC PRO S-0C (I believe anyways)...


I know man it's a bad thing having people like Jesse making it easy. Thing is there's probably only 10-20 or so over here so importing parts is the only way, well when it comes to alot of parts anyway.

Thanks, I did figure out what they were when I pulled them out just never updated the list.

[tricky_ab]

Theres a few people with them here stateside. Im pretty sure Stewart Leask (Johnny5 on here) has one now.

Damn, I didn't know Stewart was getting rad like that!?


A lot of work to be done in here, mainly loosing the mess of wiring (some isn't even used) but I'll tackle some of that when I fit an FMIC...if I can find a decent one.


When are you planning to fit a intercooler? I had seen a used HPI set on YAJ for 150,000 yen with no bids.

[MarcD]

There's a guy over here who deals a lot with Toyota's, he has a JZX100 coming over for breaking so I'm gona wait and see whats on that when it arrives. I'll try not to use YAJ where possible because of the shipping cost, obviously for most things it's the only place to go.

[gretz]

I just put a jzx100 motor in my 180sx, great motors, weak turbos... Replacement aftermarket manifolds are $$ and a bitch to find a quality one, had to make my own for fitment purposes, I'm curious to see how the vvti spools a big turbo and the potential of this motor...

[Nismocoupe13]

I'm excited for this build. Love the chasers man.

[EvilRB]

Welcome to the 4door club! HAHA!
Always loved this car, came close to buying one a few years ago but missed it by a few hours :P

Can't wait to see what you do with her!

[xoxide]

Damn, I didn't know Stewart was getting rad like that!?
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/sprinter1/df60699f-8e19-4d80-82f2-c84d575c035e_zpsbdbf0c32.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/sprinter1/media/df60699f-8e19-4d80-82f2-c84d575c035e_zpsbdbf0c32.jpg.html)

[MarcD]

Slight update...

Got these on a container waiting to leave Japan:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/18x952818x1010_zps13f6bf99.jpg

18x9.5 +28
18x10 +10

The rears may be a little strong but we'll see when they eventually turn up.

Also just purchased a new set of XT7's in WMB (chrome) finish 18x9.5 et20 all round, should hopefully see them end of next week.

I did get out bid on a nice set of Minerva's though which I'm pretty pissed about but I WILL own a set soon enough.

[Japanese Classics]

Beautiful car, I'm jealous! Goodluck with the build!!

[DJPimpFlex]

Very cool. Looking forward to seeing the progress. Is this just going to be a street car or are you going to drift it?

[MarcD]

I defo want to hit up some tracks this summer, the good ones are a long way from me though. Fortunately I live around some pretty awesome roads.

[bc.]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/sprinter1/df60699f-8e19-4d80-82f2-c84d575c035e_zpsbdbf0c32.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/sprinter1/media/df60699f-8e19-4d80-82f2-c84d575c035e_zpsbdbf0c32.jpg.html)

Ha, Rolando. There was a local STL one too, dudes name is Rob but I haven't seen the car in like a year.

[brndck]

Gorgeous. Xt7 is such a good wheel choice too!!!!

[IIIXziuR]

Sweet thread!
This is going to look proper on the Equips =)

[MarcD]

Thanks guys!

Yer XT7's are so under rated and they're the only single piece wheel I'd buy other than TE's. Good thing is they're available in Chaser friendly sizes and still tapered.

Here's a pic of the Rezax I took off the car and rebuilt:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/E6A0976D-E0FC-4637-87E0-27E8160C08B0-750-000000D895A4041A_zpsd4136818.jpg

Now 10.5J +30 F and 12J +5 and going on an FD.

[hillclimb240sx]

ima post this pic of my car on xt7's to try and persuade you to get them.....

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z210/nissans13_photo/my%20cars/meroy971236_10151943749409148_2114057110_n_zps60ef f9dd.jpg (http://s189.photobucket.com/user/nissans13_photo/media/my%20cars/meroy971236_10151943749409148_2114057110_n_zps60ef f9dd.jpg.html)

those rezax's will looks sick as fuck though... but chrome xt7's would be FIRE!!!

[Tw1st3d]

please the xt7's :D

[towlie]

Yes xt7. Also white ^ is brutally sick

[MarcD]

Chill guys, I have ordered the XT's! That's what I said in the post.

I built the rezax for profit and they're sold, you'd never get them on jzx.

[MarcD]

I have to give a massive thank you to Nathan of Japex for sorting these wheels for me and taking the time to pack them so well (and also help with the customs :D ) and secondly and very surprising to DHL! my wheels left Japan on Tuesday and at 9.30 this morning they were in Bristol, 14.30 and well........

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/3D802E5E-AC65-4DDB-9FE3-0D179C252224-2057-000002B08A327080_zps56c3a8ca.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/ECDD6885-780D-4CB8-B33D-88CB3F361FE9-2057-000002B08FFF7D40_zps1a6e6007.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/10C0B622-E0BE-4015-BC5C-27B97C711D8F-2057-000002B09754B521_zps0c2b97b8.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/47311E81-85C6-4977-8CD6-D3A3280A61F4-2057-000002B0A4680769_zps89e18762.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/1E1E5901-B692-4239-9000-EEBE49386C67-2057-000002B0AC19BBA2_zps3eb4d233.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/6DB60840-0A1C-4F15-A11E-4A7AD5185C0A-2057-000002B0BCE4E048_zps1296d793.jpg

Sorry for shitty Iphone pics.

Still need to pull the rear arches out a bit (no flare), tuck the rear once I'm in the new house (1st week of June FINALLY!) and bring the front down level.

[JDMfrank]

Suit it so so well.

[icedsole]

wow man it looks great. jealous you made the switch i wish i could make, excited to see where you take this car... TRAUM aero?

[MarcD]

Thanks guys.

Not sure what to do for aero, quite liking the ease of the oem although I need a new splitter because the fit bugs me on the current one. Time well tell though, I want to spray it next year so I've got time to decide.

Only things that are set in stone are Ganadors and an OEM roof wing once I man up and front up the $380+ they sell for on YAJ!

[tricky_ab]

Those Works look GREAT on your car my man! Nice hearing that you dodged the duty with DHL. I had a few Japanese car mags sent my way, and was dinged. DHL duty fees are the WORST with nickel and diming you for the most random things.

... TRAUM aero?

Oh boy I hope so...

[Om1kron]

don't ruin the metal! please!

[IIIXziuR]

This car rules so much, man!

[MarcD]

Thanks Tricky, don't know if I've dogged it but it should be a fair amount lower if you know what I mean. DHL send customs invoices like a month after delivery, only had one yesterday for the door visors!


Om1Kron: The metal only needs a small amount of work, they sit pretty much perfect right now anway...just need a few more mm.

[TMW]

car looks great!

those xt7 look awesome. so much better than the rezax.

post more pics! lol

[MarcD]

Thanks!

Went to head out earlier to test the clearance and get some more pictures but the fronts are touching something I think.

Back in the garage tomorrow then.

[JIMB0]

Ganadors are a must.

[TMW]

jtnMuV0ioWw

[Piggy]

Fucking fatality on the wheels. Will stay tuned for sure..

[MarcD]

More for TMW:

Been messing about getting the clearances right, could do with a 225.35 up front really but they'll do for now. They're not as bad as S14's up front thats for sure.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/DSCF0914_zps7709b1fd.jpg

[dtfdanyo]

mother of god. so perfect.

[Big Zee]

^ what he said!!!

[Shanevasquez]

Damn I have a set of Rezax in my oven right now that I am powder coating for a customer. here is a pic of one that I had not assembled yet.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/935314_547418848630159_1315517221_n.jpg

[tricky_ab]

More for TMW:

Been messing about getting the clearances right, could do with a 225.35 up front really but they'll do for now. They're not as bad as S14's up front thats for sure.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/DSCF0914_zps7709b1fd.jpg

http://i.minus.com/iFXIil8OEwlEy.gif

[Black240Ct]

Ugh this is great

[OBEEWON]

Mein Got en Himmel!!!!

Jeeze. Yes your S14 was sweet.

But in just two pages this thing is raw dog and the equips haven't even shown up yet.

America sucks large sweaty armpit hairs for sucking so hard and not allowing any cool 4 doors in the country.

[MarcD]

Just to ruin your day, thinking of selling the Equips when they show....

The XT's fitment is just on point for me, I can get rid of some rear camber without to much issue. The Equips will push my fenders past what I want, no big flares wanted.

I still intend on picking up some Minerva's when I find a set that suits.

[OBEEWON]

So put those rears in a box on a boat to America for me. i can put them to good use! Maybe trade my red 10J fronts. I do not recall the offset but much less agressive than yours. Like +28 or so.

[Ohh!]

Damn that thing looks classy! Would love to have one here! Maybe someday. Can't wait to see more!

[MarcD]

So put those rears in a box on a boat to America for me. i can put them to good use! Maybe trade my red 10J fronts. I do not recall the offset but much less agressive than yours. Like +28 or so.

Haha, I'd have thought about that if they weren't red and shipping wasn't an issue.

I'll probably change my mind when they show up, I'm easily swayed when it comes to wheels.

[qwerth]

this car is so good!

[tricky_ab]

Any updates?

[MarcD]

Not really man, moved into my new house last week so been flat out on that.

My drive wasn't as flat as I remembered either.... I had to make a ramp the day I bought the JZX home just to get it in safely, bad times! It's the length of these that cause so much issue when they're low, a small crest becomes a mountain in this. The only solution to this was to remove a wall in my front garden to make a new JZX parking spot.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/994273_10152001704524418_1475328166_n_zps34506d19. jpg

Mess on the left will be will be getting a nice flat layer of tarmac asap.

I wish we had nice big houses/garages like you guys have for sensible money :cry:

Anyway enough on that, I did buy some Kouki rear lights for it (not arrived yet).

http://noriyaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/19_20_chaser_001.jpg

Other than that my immediate plans are to pick up everything I need to start TIG welding and get making my own parts where I can. I've wanted to do it for a while and with having to ship pretty much everything I need for the Chaser from Japan it makes sense to start now. Custom high mount exhaust will be high on my list.

[drscooper]

god this is so nice man. so clean nice and simple. please keep the updates coming

[tricky_ab]

Not really man, moved into my new house last week so been flat out on that.

Mess on the left will be will be getting a nice flat layer of tarmac asap.

I wish we had nice big houses/garages like you guys have for sensible money :cry:



Congrats on the new place. I hear you on having to catch up after moving.

I'm still jelly of the space for dollars that Americans enjoy, when it comes to houses and their relation to price.

[MarcD]

Wow, just looked at real estate in your area! Worse than here!

Lights arrived so I'll get them on and get some more pics asap!

[MarcD]

Pic as promised:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/A75A5F41-40DB-4380-A213-425A80A11B73-9624-00000ABA1AEB688D_zps20abd4a3.jpg

Excuse the dirty car, hadn't touched it for 2 weeks until today.

Need to get some action pics before I kill the clutch...

[tricky_ab]

Wow, just looked at real estate in your area! Worse than here!


HAHA Yeah it's expensive, even if you escape to the suburbs (like I did).

Those tails are looking good!

[SaNTi]

Sooooo nice! Loving the XT7s as well! and Lol @ trickey. Always coming through with the best gifs. haha.

[MarcD]

^ Thanks man, I'm a fan of yours too.

Long time no post, been a bit busy with the new house recently but I've still been taking the JZX out now and again.


So, went to take it out a few nights back and got 100ft from my house before I felt it pulling to the left....went back an yep, tyres going down. Now, being that nobody local seems to want to come and tarmac my drive (or even quote on it for that matter) I was pretty pissed that I'd have to jack it up on gravel using a plank of wood, not as pissed as I was once I got the wheel off however.....

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/063FBF7D-F570-4CD2-941A-89816780A706-14742-0000108328835858_zps88a844b2.jpg

Nothing wrong here:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/0967D1BE-C531-4D52-9AF2-E028AD3FDB2E-14670-00001067277F91BE_zps4cfe85f0.jpg

WTF!:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/FF596ABD-06FC-43EB-9ADD-8D7193066FCB-14670-000010672D94B3F0_zpsc6cc192a.jpg

Pretty fucking lucky to say the least. The last time I used it there was sideways action and 100mph+ on the way home.

Weird thing is there was never any rubbing noise, no burning rubber smell,there's not even a mark in the wheel arch and the drivers side is fine. Only thing I think it could be:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/4ACAC62A-8A13-4898-90DB-CCE223E381C1-14670-000010673E0C5610_zpsb4bdd1a2.jpg

So I've hammered them up and out the way and I'm going to pick up some 225.35's instead of the 40's I was running. I'll be keeping an eye on it now I know that much!

While I was out on the car thought I'd finally swap the oil for some liquid gold:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/43163943-B51A-46F9-B5C4-8A0804EB0659-14670-0000106734522188_zpsa4cb859e.jpg

Filter was a prick to get off, seriously wish I'd ordered a relocation kit now.


Got Uras rods and Super Now ends on order too:

http://www.rhdjapan.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/51449/Image/Normal/Image1.jpg

http://www.rhdjapan.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/27305/Image/Normal/Image1.jpg

And also these should be here end of the week:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/ed_mgb/IMAG0587_zpsf6172d94.jpg

18x9.5 +20, same as the XT's.

Always loved Model 5's so I had to buy them, even though I need soooo many more important bits.

Might end up selling a pair on...

[tricky_ab]

WOW...Lucky indeed!

And getting trades to you house can be a job in itself. Sometimes you have to call multiple times...Other times they seem like that can't be bothered since they're so busy.

Keep trying my man...

[MarcD]

Yer thing is over here busy tradesmen mean expensive tradesmen. Thinking of block paving it myself and saving the cash now.

AVS showed up, such an underrated wheel:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/EB2A1545-81E5-47A5-A7F1-AE538BF935DC-15608-000011AA4A38F045_zps5a72c051.jpg

Turned out to be 18x9 +20 and had a bit more rash than expected, Think I'll just keep a pair and try sourcing a pair of 10j's too.

Probably throw a pair up for sale on here over the weekend.

[MarcD]

Not really much news on this, just been using it as much as possible. Went out one night last week in it and nearly had a mishap haha.

At the moment though it's MOT time (yearly test here).

Clocks out to remove the Christmas tree lights I've been running, ABS, Airbag, Seat light ,Traction etc etc

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/15EA501D-AE41-46FD-B341-153F990F725F-2441-00000390F70D3701_zps0de14940.jpg

Thought I'd better fit the speedo converter behind the clocks while I had them out, I've only been meaning to fit it for the past 5 months. However all the wires were different to the manual and then I found out it wouldn't remove the limiter from there so that'll have to be fitted at the sensor instead.

The Homo wheel had finally pissed me off though (surprised it lasted this long):

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/D11A940A-A328-4839-94EC-4A30D8CD80E6-2441-00000390EDE1DD20_zps13fa8912.jpg


My front brakes are fucked and also pretty shit, I looked at a few upgrade options for this but the OEM upgrades really don't seem worth it for the money so I've have ordered a Willwood 4 pot 345mm front kit. I doubt it'll be amazing but should be fairly decent.

Also have Ganadors (stuck in customs, thanks!) on the way, once they're on I'll be pretty happy with it visually bar an OEM roof wing when I feel flush.

Still need a clutch, currently bidding on my 3rd one on YAJ...maybe I'll get this one.

For anyone who I don't talk to on FB here's a couple of recent snaps, static...sorry.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/DSCF0947_zpsb8321af1.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/DSCF0945_zpsb37adf48.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/DSCF0946_zpsfd3943ae.jpg

[SupaDoopa]

JZX, you make me so happy.

Such a good build. Keep it up, mang. This thread is pure gold.

[drscooper]

looking great man

[tricky_ab]

Jerk... Add me on FB :)

Having items stuck in customs blows. I hate the wait, and usually means you'll have to pay :(

Oh and I love the way it looks like now, makes me think that I should have bought a JZX100...

[IIIXziuR]

Lovely vehicle. It keeps getting better =)

[SupaDoopa]

tricky, I'd actually be in to see what you could do with that chassis.

[510erv]

this thing is simple and dope

[MarcD]

Thanks guys.

Finally got good news on the clutch front:

http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/img341.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/7/5/6/8/msmparts-img600x338-1375167058boujr229496.jpg

ORC twin plate, should be good for whatever power I eventually throw at it.

Also threw these OEM b pillar pillars on, got bored of the chrome ones coming unstuck.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/70F77276-0932-4727-A142-09CF95748BCF-3025-00000429AD36FC5F_zps21c2b47e.jpg

Tricky, whats your full name? PM me man.

[status_ryan]

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/70F77276-0932-4727-A142-09CF95748BCF-3025-00000429AD36FC5F_zps21c2b47e.jpg


Those Door pillars will really set it off man. Absolutely love the jzx. Wish I could get my hands on one!! Keep it up!! :coold:

[tricky_ab]

Any plans for power adders?

tricky, I'd actually be in to see what you could do with that chassis.

Same! Maybe I'll scoop one up in a few years...

[MarcD]

Any plans for power adders?

All in good time my man, I prefer to get the footwork in place 1st and build from there. Once the brakes, clutch and alignments sorted I'll start on the power. At the moment it's still running the wing mount IC and front half of the exhaust is stock, still goes though for a big bus.

Hopefully by next summer it'll be running a GTX35 or similar, I want around 400whp and similar torque if possible....all though that figure keeps climbing every few months haha.

[tricky_ab]

Ah that's cool. For brakes, are you looking at running Supra calipers, or some other BBK?

As for you HP goals rising every time you think of it... it's easy to shoot for the moon with that power plant under the hood ;)

[MarcD]

For brakes...these turned up today:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/A00545F2-8A72-468E-B559-D989958B6A23-4806-000006419C519E5E_zps17a0f18d.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/s14amarc/media/A00545F2-8A72-468E-B559-D989958B6A23-4806-000006419C519E5E_zps17a0f18d.jpg.html)

and these came yesterday:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/s14amarc/F448A35A-3391-4BC4-B04F-0EAFC9F270F0-4639-0000060D747D209C_zps82d7ee89.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/s14amarc/media/F448A35A-3391-4BC4-B04F-0EAFC9F270F0-4639-0000060D747D209C_zps82d7ee89.jpg.html)

[tricky_ab]

Nice choice on the brakes...

...Oh and welcome to the "Ganador Gentlemens Club" :)

[OBEEWON]

Looking very dapper sir.

[JIMB0]

^ Yes he does

[MarcD]

Looking very dapper sir.

Thanks man, hope everything's going better for you now?


Im pretty sure Stewart Leask (Johnny5 on here) has one now.http://erjie.smokemaps.com/16.jpg

He does, pretty cool it is too.

[Om1kron]

damn gurl........

[rbs14kouki]

Oh what i would do to have one of these jzx100 !!!! Looking realy good keep it up

[MarcD]

Finally got some time to get the Wilwoods on today

Before:

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/7885AD3B-7B62-4878-860D-054067A5A87D-1777-000002E522ED3685_zpse6c483f6.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/7885AD3B-7B62-4878-860D-054067A5A87D-1777-000002E522ED3685_zpse6c483f6.jpg.html)

After:

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/29A70095-6B60-4E43-ADBA-4050CAAF62A3-1777-000002E50C5780AE_zpsb00b68e0.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/29A70095-6B60-4E43-ADBA-4050CAAF62A3-1777-000002E50C5780AE_zpsb00b68e0.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/82F88FA5-362B-4E29-8465-3365C5B7CFDB-1777-000002E5061BB8EB_zps36911617.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/82F88FA5-362B-4E29-8465-3365C5B7CFDB-1777-000002E5061BB8EB_zps36911617.jpg.html)


Other news, I finally got a set of Minervas! Have to wait for them from Japan mind..

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/9J37Lodisctwo10j37s-lo_zps12c7c4a0.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/9J37Lodisctwo10j37s-lo_zps12c7c4a0.jpg.html)

current specs are 18x9 +37 Lo disc, 18x10 +37 SL disc. Going to put the front faces into the rear lips/barrels and have new ones made up for the rear, plenty of arch work will follow..

The XT's will likely go up for sale after shitmas though because they'll be way too sunken once I fuck around with the arches. Shame because I do really like them, but I've always been a dish man.

[tricky_ab]

The switch up looks interesting. What's the time frame for the work on the new set of wheels?

Oh and it looks like it's time to upgrade your Photobucket account...

[MarcD]

Re hosted them, should be good now. Fucking hate photobucket.

Time frame, no idea really. Coming by sea so quite a while, new year I guess. Faces will be getting polished up at the same time too. As soon as they land I'll measure up to place an order with Wheelflip.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/FFACD8B4-19BB-40B7-AB59-E44DB67E4895-1777-000002E52C844634_zpsba2ec08d.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/FFACD8B4-19BB-40B7-AB59-E44DB67E4895-1777-000002E52C844634_zpsba2ec08d.jpg.html)

[tricky_ab]

I had seen this picture earlier...

http://footnort.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/ci-2.jpg?w=774&h=580

And it reminded me of your car...

So are there any updates? :)

[Thedriftbadger]

Subscribed. Looks good man. Hope to see more updates.

[CamryOnBronze]

Awesome build man! I so wish we had these here in the states. Keep up the good work!

[MarcD]

I had seen this picture earlier...

http://footnort.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/ci-2.jpg?w=774&h=580

And it reminded me of your car...

So are there any updates? :)

Subscribed. Looks good man. Hope to see more updates.

Awesome build man! I so wish we had these here in the states. Keep up the good work!

Thanks.

Tricky sorry I never saw that post man. I've seen that car a few times, mainly from others comparing it to mine haha. The fenders look neat on it that's for sure

Updates, well not a lot to be honest. I still have the clutch sitting here waiting to go on as well as a Cusco 2way I need to fit into the casing. There's also an Apexi N1 cat back on a slow boat from Japan heading my way. I've been at work a lot for the past couple of months and when I've had time spare I've actually gone out and driven it which makes a nice change to just working on a car like my previous s chassis.

I hope to take some time off in January to get my drive done (finally) and get the car off the ground to fit the above and get the exhaust done. I've got a few bits of spare exhaust from over the years that I intend using along with the Apexi to make a custom exhaust out of to give me lots of clearance. Slip joints, no boxes, custom mounts etc etc I will tuck these Minervas..which are in the country.

[keiofficeee]

looks good mate

i too had an s chassis before but then went onto JZX100 and another JZX110s after that as the silvia was absolutely trash

.......... now im back in an s13 LOL

[sonomadrifter]

Reminds me of this one I snapped in Japan.

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/mnkymits/JZX.jpg

Looks great.

[SubIElove]

Wow! Love it!

[anothersr20]

Subscribed!

[MarcD]

Copy n' paste update:

Changed the Cusco diff from 1.5 to 2way and got it into the casing over the holiday period.


Can be seen in 1.5way mode

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/59104B3A-B809-468C-8C1E-BFC92E78BF79-5490-000006EE43A914D8_zps56263f36.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/59104B3A-B809-468C-8C1E-BFC92E78BF79-5490-000006EE43A914D8_zps56263f36.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/F0330435-FCA7-45C9-8E4E-8EC4C71F6FD7-5490-000006EE4C37EADC_zpsb51d1834.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/F0330435-FCA7-45C9-8E4E-8EC4C71F6FD7-5490-000006EE4C37EADC_zpsb51d1834.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/E61A80EC-4E0B-4FB9-8F5E-C1609210759F-5490-000006EE52B50B15_zpsb4b73c03.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/E61A80EC-4E0B-4FB9-8F5E-C1609210759F-5490-000006EE52B50B15_zpsb4b73c03.jpg.html)

Flipped into 2way:

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/1A61D1ED-73FF-4E71-BB99-14DF2309BE1B-5490-000006EE5A0E95A6_zpsbb9214fb.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/1A61D1ED-73FF-4E71-BB99-14DF2309BE1B-5490-000006EE5A0E95A6_zpsbb9214fb.jpg.html)

and done

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/CBD04B1A-1AFB-4D6E-9F8C-7FFC5C5C8190-5490-000006EE60CDDAF1_zpscd253fb1.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/CBD04B1A-1AFB-4D6E-9F8C-7FFC5C5C8190-5490-000006EE60CDDAF1_zpscd253fb1.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/539F57CC-B2DF-45A8-8BF6-9E74A1610DA4_zps857cmmfz.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/539F57CC-B2DF-45A8-8BF6-9E74A1610DA4_zps857cmmfz.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/28FAECF7-F21A-47CB-83CA-3BC42BFC383A_zps8tjc31u2.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/28FAECF7-F21A-47CB-83CA-3BC42BFC383A_zps8tjc31u2.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/0912D6DD-6051-4CF9-BA58-C9A26AB92F21_zpsi3z03rqy.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/0912D6DD-6051-4CF9-BA58-C9A26AB92F21_zpsi3z03rqy.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/BFBADF1F-288A-414A-8DE8-DFB824EFD2CB_zpssy4kfe6v.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/BFBADF1F-288A-414A-8DE8-DFB824EFD2CB_zpssy4kfe6v.jpg.html)

Diff is awesome, very quiet and locks up with ease. Only makes noise when going slow turning.


DW FMIC turned up, not a bad bit of kit for the money. Nice 3ply hoses and clamps included, better than what you get with the cheaper Greddy kits.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/5F7E5575-DF83-461B-8594-198A4C13F6E6_zpsrzvx5ujp.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/5F7E5575-DF83-461B-8594-198A4C13F6E6_zpsrzvx5ujp.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/B304A621-6C79-4AB3-9A46-EE3339E9B3B8_zpsrddyp4k5.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/B304A621-6C79-4AB3-9A46-EE3339E9B3B8_zpsrddyp4k5.jpg.html)

BAD NEWS: The Minervas got mixed up in Japan so didn't make the the container, the ETA on those is now end of January.

GOOD NEWS: I picked up the OEM roof wing I've been after for a while

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/600x450-2013121300283_zps6cabf7ec.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/600x450-2013121300283_zps6cabf7ec.jpg.html)


Boring Instamgram pic::

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/86FDEE1F-3B49-44FC-89AE-6C92EEA0B54D-1698-0000027976DDCF80_zps8cec2272.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/86FDEE1F-3B49-44FC-89AE-6C92EEA0B54D-1698-0000027976DDCF80_zps8cec2272.jpg.html)

[tricky_ab]

I didn't even know that DW had kits for the JZX...

[MarcD]

It's only a generic Taiwan re-branded job, without spending massive money they're all the same pretty much anyway.

[MarcD]

More boring shit...

Got the FMIC mounted up. Was pretty straight forward with no real cutting other than the chassis legs and a bumper trim, oh and the usual pipe work jigsaw/head scratching moment. Cut the bumper out to suit as well, think it looks pretty good.


http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/810FD7F4-726F-4BA7-A07B-87C3E1E2DD62_zps7oubjkpx.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/810FD7F4-726F-4BA7-A07B-87C3E1E2DD62_zps7oubjkpx.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/3CFB4893-5530-4CBC-A0A2-5C429C46ADD0_zpsy5xvhmkt.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/3CFB4893-5530-4CBC-A0A2-5C429C46ADD0_zpsy5xvhmkt.jpg.html)



Rear wing showed up snapped in half... which was fucking annoying, especially when they're rare.

Exhaust also turned up this week:

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/14841387-F986-430D-B919-D323D53B256D_zps3g29mqxp.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/14841387-F986-430D-B919-D323D53B256D_zps3g29mqxp.jpg.html)



Taking it to the fabricator tomorrow to rejoin it where it was cut (for shipping from Japan). Whilst there the center box will be cut out along with flange joints and the spare bit of exhaust I have here will replace. Maximum clearance ahead.

Replacing the broken roof wing isn't going so well, bid on another and it sold for TWICE what I paid for mine. With that in mind I fitted the broken one for now, to be fair you cant even see where it's broke once mounted.


http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/BCE187AC-2D41-48C8-BF34-C5C8347B5996_zps2a5iy26y.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/BCE187AC-2D41-48C8-BF34-C5C8347B5996_zps2a5iy26y.jpg.html)



Anyway on to driving and shit...went out to have a go with the new diff after putting a few miles on it 1st (was being cautious since I built it) and seems to have picked up a knock. I'm hoping the 2ways just killed some old bushes somewhere but it only seems to do it after selecting a gear, doesn't seem to do it coming off and on throttle. Also seems to have axle tramp as well. I'll have to inspect it next weekend.

Oh and this is happening..



http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/_DSC7413_zps52f96726.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/_DSC7413_zps52f96726.jpg.html)



Pair only for now, see how they look 1st but I got my eyes on a set too.

[tricky_ab]

I love the look of the XT7's on your ride, but I'm curious to see a set of those on this 100...

[Kwolfe]

Such a beautiful JZX100!

[icedsole]

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/_DSC7413_zps52f96726.jpg


:eek3: They look perfect. Buy a set of 4, sell me these... Profit ? ? ?

I searched around for some yesterday, didnt come up with anything lol

[Hatemy7]

sick ass build!!

[MarcD]

Thanks guys.


:eek3: They look perfect. Buy a set of 4, sell me these... Profit ? ? ?

I searched around for some yesterday, didnt come up with anything lol

Not selling them for a while unless I hate them mounted, sorry man. The other set I'm looking at aren't quite as good but 18/19 which I'm eager to try out.

There's a few sets that could be re-lipped on upgarage.

[MarcD]

So after getting half way through the tear down to inspect the diff I found a massive amount of grease coming from one of the drive shafts. I have some replacements on the way so have left the diff in place. Hopefully this was the problem/noise, if not at least I'll have some spare shafts.

While I'm waiting on those I set to work on the rear arches with the roller. Obviously they won't be left like this as I still need to loose a fair bit of camber once I get the arms sorted, for now though it'll do.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/36F5946F-E363-4DE9-87F7-E307D1AAC279_zpspstxwd6s.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/36F5946F-E363-4DE9-87F7-E307D1AAC279_zpspstxwd6s.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/2F00A7A1-EFBD-4F7A-B324-74C39E704AD3_zpslcxbgbhz.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/2F00A7A1-EFBD-4F7A-B324-74C39E704AD3_zpslcxbgbhz.jpg.html)

[MarcD]

Unfortunately my drive shafts not here still due to this bull shit weather, a few other bits have made it though:

Last piece of the exhaust puzzle, HPI all in one elbow de-cat down pipe.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/F5661E5D-0805-4993-8CC7-305564D36FFA_zpsx4989ys1.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/F5661E5D-0805-4993-8CC7-305564D36FFA_zpsx4989ys1.jpg.html)

I'm pretty excited to hear what this new setup will sound like.

Also picked up some more Vienna Courage's, yes they're 18/19, no I don't care and no they probably wont fit but they were too cheap to miss out on.

18x9.5 +12

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/DCA68FDD-96CF-498A-9FD8-58902811F595_zpshgleodtv.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/DCA68FDD-96CF-498A-9FD8-58902811F595_zpshgleodtv.jpg.html)

19x10.5 +18

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/7B54A240-F540-4D2F-B4F3-49C840020ECE_zpsm7tzyvly.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/7B54A240-F540-4D2F-B4F3-49C840020ECE_zpsm7tzyvly.jpg.html)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/DFDC96C9-542B-4F1D-92E9-D9644C30558C_zpsmxhramen.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/DFDC96C9-542B-4F1D-92E9-D9644C30558C_zpsmxhramen.jpg.html)

[tricky_ab]

Man you're making me want to switch sides, and my car hasn't even arrived yet!

This is going to sound great!

And those rims...

http://i.minus.com/ibc3U9e3wlvzx6.gif

[I<3BEWBZ]

Aw man, I love JZX100's. Subscribed.

[DET240SX]

OP, this build looks awesome man. I wish we can get our hands on to one of these cars here. Definitely gives me motivation for my own spring build!!

Reminds me of this one I snapped in Japan.

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/mnkymits/JZX.jpg

Looks great.

^it's really trivial to how great this thread is but got me curious. I just thought it was a bit odd that the speed limit sign reminds me of an American one. I guess it could be in the Navy base or somewhere based on the palm trees in the back (okinawa base is gone now but..).

[da_crew10]

Dude I want a jzx100 mark II though, I will get one as soon as we can import and register them here in the states, and get out of the s chassis game!

Yours is coming out awesome man, only gets better with every update my man.

By the way if you ever decide to sell those 18/19 courage's, pm me please and do not forget I will buy them!

[Ole Martin]

really love the chaser! build looks good, like the wheel choice :D

[MarcD]

Thanks guys.

When you guys get these I'll have to move onto a 110 haha!

[MarcD]

19's don't fit even after a hefty roll/pull. They'd go in if I put a smaller tyre on them but only just, I also need to loose like 3deg of camber too so they would be an issue again. Looks like they'll be sold on.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/19AEFB48-23E5-4D18-8733-C4DD7DE192B1_zpslrtdzjst.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/19AEFB48-23E5-4D18-8733-C4DD7DE192B1_zpslrtdzjst.jpg.html)

Then the absolute ballache that was getting the exhaust fitted, just getting the old elbow off was an absolute c*nt to be honest. Bolted up the new HPI elbow/down pipe easy enough and bolted that to the custom system nice an easy. New exhaust has awesome clearance I'm thinking, until I get to the back

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/D2D45106-2BB1-479E-9AA2-B0E7B6019256_zpsahhmkwkh.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/D2D45106-2BB1-479E-9AA2-B0E7B6019256_zpsahhmkwkh.jpg.html)

Hmm cool.


Not really sure how that happened when the rest fits so well but I guess that's the risk you run doing it off the car. Anyway fuck it I thought, start it up and at least see what it sounds like, battery is penis, booster pack it, alarm goes off flat out and drains the booster. Perfect.

CARLIFE

[MarcD]

Got the spare drive shaft on in the vain hope that it's whats causing the knocking noise today. I'm pretty certain in my mind it's still the diff but it's worth a shot 1st. Couldn't be arsed to put the exhaust back on just to test it because it needs to be cut up to get it angled right anyway.

Also removed the 19's and fitted the other 18" Courages though, should look good once the rears are chromed or polished.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/D82827B5-3531-424E-9743-079D35D5E41B_zpsejhfx4c0.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/D82827B5-3531-424E-9743-079D35D5E41B_zpsejhfx4c0.jpg.html)

[MarcD]

Haven't really had much progress with this due to time really.

The exhaust is back and perfect:

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/DAC14CD0-3B16-4E8C-9313-EBA44107252F_zpsa3x6iqtc.jpg

Took for a quick test to see if the new shaft had stopped the knocking noise:

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/15A89891-8549-42FD-B3B0-10ABF579D74F_zpsnvavbc1b.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/15A89891-8549-42FD-B3B0-10ABF579D74F_zpsnvavbc1b.jpg.html)

I couldn't really go far due to the front wheel fitment not being right but I couldn't hear the noise. Still needs a good drive when the front setup is right.

My Minerva's finally showed up

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/493518DD-76EE-4085-92A2-63DCCB5BA29D_zpsaztjhzck.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/493518DD-76EE-4085-92A2-63DCCB5BA29D_zpsaztjhzck.jpg.html)

18x9 18x10 +37 LO/SL

I had intended putting the front LO disc faces in the rear lips/barrels but they don't clear my brakes. They would of ended up being too aggressive like this after spacing so today I put the faces into the 9.5 Courage's. That gives me 9.5 +20 after spacing which is perfect (same as the XT's). I think I'll put the rear faces into the other Courage's I have for now too, polish up the faces of all of them and then build the Minerva's up with new lips over the winter.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/CE8723B3-4AD4-4D0F-A4A9-E1905D3A1E65_zpsigthfk8j.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/CE8723B3-4AD4-4D0F-A4A9-E1905D3A1E65_zpsigthfk8j.jpg.html)

Also picked up a GTX3076R

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/1270DB25-F1A3-4299-BB32-98F8EC532764_zps7k0gyzm9.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/1270DB25-F1A3-4299-BB32-98F8EC532764_zps7k0gyzm9.jpg.html)

[wolfpack]

Cool build! :bow: Love the Courage's.

[tricky_ab]

Have you decided on a manifold yet?

[MarcD]

Cool build! :bow: Love the Courage's.

Ye me to man, more than I thought. I can't tell you how close I am to going wide body so I can make both sets decent.

Have you decided on a manifold yet?

No not yet, it's a way off right now though. I know Stuart Leask had a nice one made by a friend of his of sensible money. I also had someone offer to make one for me but he would only do T4.

[irritatedmax]

Loving the build. These cars are fun but can be a headache.

Some subframe bushing inserts will solve the axle hop you're getting.

Not sure what you have in there now but Cusco sways are night and day difference for bringing the car to life. Such a heavy car anyway.

When I lowered mine, I blew an axle boot in like a week or so. Maybe coincidence but just keep an eye on them as it seems they don't like camber or being low.

6Boost in Australia was making manifolds for these a while back. Haven't looked at JZX stuff for a couple years but the Aussie dudes swore by them.



OP, this build looks awesome man. I wish we can get our hands on to one of these cars here. Definitely gives me motivation for my own spring build!!



^it's really trivial to how great this thread is but got me curious. I just thought it was a bit odd that the speed limit sign reminds me of an American one. I guess it could be in the Navy base or somewhere based on the palm trees in the back (okinawa base is gone now but..).

That picture was taking on base somewhere. Real Japanese speed limit signs are nothing like that. The car is Y plate as well so it's a SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement; i.e. an American associated with base) person's car. And Okinawa still has eight (?) American military bases with like 30,000 military personnel.

[MarcD]

The issue turned out to be a drive shaft, every thing is ok now. I have Locking collars on the subframe.

Not much has been done to this as I've decided to sell it on at some stage, intentions are to pick up a mkii 100 or 110...depending on which I finally decide I prefer. I love this car but my heart was always with the mkii so it needs to be done.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/7B5C8A84-2CAC-4364-A56E-CE42D7AAA3D8_zpsxwahmckl.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/7B5C8A84-2CAC-4364-A56E-CE42D7AAA3D8_zpsxwahmckl.jpg.html)

Updated front end

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/C613F38D-23D1-40EB-A1EA-F5556FAC302B_zpsihmecf2z.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/C613F38D-23D1-40EB-A1EA-F5556FAC302B_zpsihmecf2z.jpg.html)

Polished rear Minervas

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/F4833568-168B-4FCD-B63D-FF04BFA5905A_zps6ouelhy8.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/F4833568-168B-4FCD-B63D-FF04BFA5905A_zps6ouelhy8.jpg.html)

Just fitted some 20kg front springs and have a load of arms on the way too.

So ye, I have this Finalboss/driftland event booked for July so hopefully I still own it for that at least so I can go use it for a change. We'll see what happens.

[tricky_ab]

The issue turned out to be a drive shaft, every thing is ok now. I have Locking collars on the subframe.

Not much has been done to this as I've decided to sell it on at some stage, intentions are to pick up a mkii 100 or 110...depending on which I finally decide I prefer. I love this car but my heart was always with the mkii so it needs to be done.



http://i.imgur.com/HFAbe.gif

So I guess you;ll move the fancy bits over to the Mark II? (if that's what you end up with).

[OBEEWON]

Front end looks right Marc.

[MarcD]

So I guess you;ll move the fancy bits over to the Mark II? (if that's what you end up with).

If a sale goes through then the only things I'll keep are the rear Minervas and mirrors. The whole idea behind a trade in is to firstly get what my heart wants but also to get something with a big spec. Importing everything sucks.

Front end looks right Marc.

Thanks man.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/2014-06-07-16-58-51_deco_zpsvnyaqu7e.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/2014-06-07-16-58-51_deco_zpsvnyaqu7e.jpg.html)

[208s14.5]

How close are the chaser front ends to the mark ii's?

Headlight, hood, and bumper dimensions look to be the same the only thing i could see being different is the corner lights.

I really dig the mark ii rear but the chaser front.

Car looks tits man, will own one in my lifetime.

Edit: nvm, think i answered my own question. Looks to be just headlights/cornerlights and fenders that are different?

[tricky_ab]

If a sale goes through then the only things I'll keep are the rear Minervas and mirrors. The whole idea behind a trade in is to firstly get what my heart wants but also to get something with a big spec. Importing everything sucks.


After just going through the process myself, I totally agree with you...

[MarcD]

Forgot about this. Car has been sold and replaced with a JZX110. The whole getting a bigger spec thing went out the window with this due the their cost but I'm happy.

Stuck on my drive at the moment while I wait for it to be registered for road use.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n555/JunctionTwelve/IMAG0182_zps23mvlqlc.jpg (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/JunctionTwelve/media/IMAG0182_zps23mvlqlc.jpg.html)

Front Minerva's are due any day now.

[brndck]

Man this thing is CLEAN!!!
I would gladly give up s-chassis life if we could get our hands on jzx chassis like the rest of the world does.

[tricky_ab]

MarcD bringing Zilvia that JZX BN love :kiss:

Man this thing is CLEAN!!!
I would gladly give up s-chassis life if we could get our hands on jzx chassis like the rest of the world does.

It was a VERY close second choice for me... They are just too damn awesome!

[benarovi]

sale me a pair of xt7!!!