ZachManners
07-27-2017, 07:52 PM
Decided to maybe keep one of the few 240s I've owned. So why not start a build-thread?
To start off, the sad, sad day I sold the 91 hatch. Was pretty much a unicorn, but had to make some tough decisions and she had to go. Only had a Single Slammer that had issues. Ended up making a lot more on the hatch then I put into it, so I was a happy camper.
http://i.imgur.com/An62EKt.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/4euQyEO.jpg?1
Piddled around for a few weeks looking for something else and ended up coming across a 95 S14. Car was originally and auto but was later swapped by the last owner. Swap was done well using quality, new parts and Chase Bays kit.
Pros::
-Low mileage, freshly (somewhat) rebuilt KA.
-ISR Performance 4-2-1 header and full exhuast.
-Tein lowering springs w/ Tokico struts.
-Rota P45R 17x9.5 w/ new tires.
-FULL interior
Only real issues with the car that I found:
-Small rust around the rear quarter panels and rockers.
-Small dent in roof.
-Leaky valve covers.
-Needs S14 speed sensor.
-Horribly tinted taillights.
-Awful rattle-can spray wrap paintjob.
The day I picked her up. Drove home without any issues (aside from not knowing how fast I was going).
http://i.imgur.com/vHpoTNQ.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/2BQRCyb.jpg?1
Get her home and didn't want to wait, so we started the oddly satisfying task of peeling the whole car.
http://i.imgur.com/TEMW6cb.jpg?1
Some of the rear-quarter rust.
http://i.imgur.com/ZqT3bgD.jpg?1
The peeling continues. The wife and friends were happy to help in this endeavor. The following day, I decided she needed more low. Picked up some HSD Mono Pro coilovers from a friend. Never heard of these before, but supposedly they're awesome and slightly expensive. Used but still in solid shape.
http://i.imgur.com/9MbmU3I.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/HYns173.jpg?1
After peeling the rest, I had found out the hood was white and also beat to Hell. Also, couldn't stand to look at the tinted taillights anymore. Found a dude that had all the parts PLUS more that I needed. New tails in perfect shape, headlights in better condition, matching red hood, and the guy threw in a plated and welded diff.
http://i.imgur.com/FYYqXFS.jpg?1
Another night putting in more work. New tails, headlights and hood going on.
http://i.imgur.com/JgVR7U4.jpg?1
The next morning.
http://i.imgur.com/IroQVUz.jpg?1
Later that day after work, even with an impending severe thunderstorm, I decided to get low. Pulled the Tein/Tokico combo and in went the HSDs.
http://i.imgur.com/gudxYF5.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/nxGReeY.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/8cQRnGa.jpg?1
Loving the way she sits now.
http://i.imgur.com/uCN5UVC.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/TEXTlvj.jpg?1
Noticed that is was rubbing really bad in the front AND rear. Which was fine because I planned on cutting out the rust and going 30mm+ rear overfenders and either doing a serious roll/pull up front or going 30mm fenders.
Well, one afternoon I started the car and as it was warming up, it bogged out. Then it had an issue with even idling. Started to investigate. Found a few vacuum leaks and cleaned my MAF.
http://i.imgur.com/Mgd7JyG.jpg?1
Engine bay shot.
http://i.imgur.com/ztFzJ7P.jpg?1
Picked up a Bride seat that ended up not fitting my large ass. So it was traded for my full 5-lug swap.
http://i.imgur.com/qkx0IHf.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/XAHGwdo.jpg?1
I've always been a fanboy for legit roof spoilers. Checked with FRSport and they had a special going on the DMax roof spoilers. Had to pick one up.
Mocking it up.
http://i.imgur.com/aGC3gZn.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/FeNDm50.jpg?1
Next issue I addressed was the rusty rear quarter panels. Never had to cut into the body of a car so much before so it was slightly sketchy lol.
Onward we go.
http://i.imgur.com/mc3pnWG.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/vBptzPU.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/PFUuT55.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/KPhqdE6.jpg?1
Friend's friend had some legit Origin Lab 30mm rear overfenders. Already had holes drilled so installation was pretty straight forward. Also did a gloss black spray job on the DMax roof spoiler.
http://i.imgur.com/Uz3DCND.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/HSX9oG8.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/EafWl2u.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/N7aijxx.jpg?1
Impromptu photoshoot.
http://i.imgur.com/ZaQ28F2.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/R6EJR2h.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/IDfqsQa.jpg?1
Onto the 5-lug swap because I wanted a better selection of wheels and maybe one day be able to sport some baller Works or something. Money was tight due to unexpected bills so I ended up selling the Rotas before I ordered my new wheels. Car sat like a hovercraft for a couple weeks while i waited on the new wheels to come in along with some other new parts.
http://i.imgur.com/KPCdC7H.jpg?1
Finally started my 5-lug. Been there, done that. Always a pain in the ass, especially in 95+ degree Missouri heat.
Out with the old.
http://i.imgur.com/ozvSOJK.jpg?1
In with the new(ish).
http://i.imgur.com/WIdxwoA.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/6CqwIlz.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/e9Q1fzE.jpg?1
Replaced tie-rod ends. Moog seems to be always best. Also needed rear rotors and pads.
http://i.imgur.com/YifyZrw.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/HK0Y7SQ.jpg?1
Found lower ball joints needed to be replaced BADLY. Pulled lower control arms and wasted some paint on them lol. New Moog ball joints pressed in.
http://i.imgur.com/Se7fSld.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/KhN7Qj2.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/bWWypaq.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/D6DIzn2.jpg?1
Goodies arrived.
http://i.imgur.com/9ORseI4.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/EZU0fQ9.jpg?1
Wheels test-fitted. Ready for rubber. Picked up some Yokohama's 235/45/17 all the way around.
http://i.imgur.com/oioKaSG.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/ioufE8q.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/9WByoew.jpg?1
To start off, the sad, sad day I sold the 91 hatch. Was pretty much a unicorn, but had to make some tough decisions and she had to go. Only had a Single Slammer that had issues. Ended up making a lot more on the hatch then I put into it, so I was a happy camper.
http://i.imgur.com/An62EKt.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/4euQyEO.jpg?1
Piddled around for a few weeks looking for something else and ended up coming across a 95 S14. Car was originally and auto but was later swapped by the last owner. Swap was done well using quality, new parts and Chase Bays kit.
Pros::
-Low mileage, freshly (somewhat) rebuilt KA.
-ISR Performance 4-2-1 header and full exhuast.
-Tein lowering springs w/ Tokico struts.
-Rota P45R 17x9.5 w/ new tires.
-FULL interior
Only real issues with the car that I found:
-Small rust around the rear quarter panels and rockers.
-Small dent in roof.
-Leaky valve covers.
-Needs S14 speed sensor.
-Horribly tinted taillights.
-Awful rattle-can spray wrap paintjob.
The day I picked her up. Drove home without any issues (aside from not knowing how fast I was going).
http://i.imgur.com/vHpoTNQ.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/2BQRCyb.jpg?1
Get her home and didn't want to wait, so we started the oddly satisfying task of peeling the whole car.
http://i.imgur.com/TEMW6cb.jpg?1
Some of the rear-quarter rust.
http://i.imgur.com/ZqT3bgD.jpg?1
The peeling continues. The wife and friends were happy to help in this endeavor. The following day, I decided she needed more low. Picked up some HSD Mono Pro coilovers from a friend. Never heard of these before, but supposedly they're awesome and slightly expensive. Used but still in solid shape.
http://i.imgur.com/9MbmU3I.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/HYns173.jpg?1
After peeling the rest, I had found out the hood was white and also beat to Hell. Also, couldn't stand to look at the tinted taillights anymore. Found a dude that had all the parts PLUS more that I needed. New tails in perfect shape, headlights in better condition, matching red hood, and the guy threw in a plated and welded diff.
http://i.imgur.com/FYYqXFS.jpg?1
Another night putting in more work. New tails, headlights and hood going on.
http://i.imgur.com/JgVR7U4.jpg?1
The next morning.
http://i.imgur.com/IroQVUz.jpg?1
Later that day after work, even with an impending severe thunderstorm, I decided to get low. Pulled the Tein/Tokico combo and in went the HSDs.
http://i.imgur.com/gudxYF5.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/nxGReeY.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/8cQRnGa.jpg?1
Loving the way she sits now.
http://i.imgur.com/uCN5UVC.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/TEXTlvj.jpg?1
Noticed that is was rubbing really bad in the front AND rear. Which was fine because I planned on cutting out the rust and going 30mm+ rear overfenders and either doing a serious roll/pull up front or going 30mm fenders.
Well, one afternoon I started the car and as it was warming up, it bogged out. Then it had an issue with even idling. Started to investigate. Found a few vacuum leaks and cleaned my MAF.
http://i.imgur.com/Mgd7JyG.jpg?1
Engine bay shot.
http://i.imgur.com/ztFzJ7P.jpg?1
Picked up a Bride seat that ended up not fitting my large ass. So it was traded for my full 5-lug swap.
http://i.imgur.com/qkx0IHf.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/XAHGwdo.jpg?1
I've always been a fanboy for legit roof spoilers. Checked with FRSport and they had a special going on the DMax roof spoilers. Had to pick one up.
Mocking it up.
http://i.imgur.com/aGC3gZn.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/FeNDm50.jpg?1
Next issue I addressed was the rusty rear quarter panels. Never had to cut into the body of a car so much before so it was slightly sketchy lol.
Onward we go.
http://i.imgur.com/mc3pnWG.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/vBptzPU.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/PFUuT55.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/KPhqdE6.jpg?1
Friend's friend had some legit Origin Lab 30mm rear overfenders. Already had holes drilled so installation was pretty straight forward. Also did a gloss black spray job on the DMax roof spoiler.
http://i.imgur.com/Uz3DCND.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/HSX9oG8.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/EafWl2u.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/N7aijxx.jpg?1
Impromptu photoshoot.
http://i.imgur.com/ZaQ28F2.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/R6EJR2h.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/IDfqsQa.jpg?1
Onto the 5-lug swap because I wanted a better selection of wheels and maybe one day be able to sport some baller Works or something. Money was tight due to unexpected bills so I ended up selling the Rotas before I ordered my new wheels. Car sat like a hovercraft for a couple weeks while i waited on the new wheels to come in along with some other new parts.
http://i.imgur.com/KPCdC7H.jpg?1
Finally started my 5-lug. Been there, done that. Always a pain in the ass, especially in 95+ degree Missouri heat.
Out with the old.
http://i.imgur.com/ozvSOJK.jpg?1
In with the new(ish).
http://i.imgur.com/WIdxwoA.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/6CqwIlz.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/e9Q1fzE.jpg?1
Replaced tie-rod ends. Moog seems to be always best. Also needed rear rotors and pads.
http://i.imgur.com/YifyZrw.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/HK0Y7SQ.jpg?1
Found lower ball joints needed to be replaced BADLY. Pulled lower control arms and wasted some paint on them lol. New Moog ball joints pressed in.
http://i.imgur.com/Se7fSld.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/KhN7Qj2.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/bWWypaq.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/D6DIzn2.jpg?1
Goodies arrived.
http://i.imgur.com/9ORseI4.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/EZU0fQ9.jpg?1
Wheels test-fitted. Ready for rubber. Picked up some Yokohama's 235/45/17 all the way around.
http://i.imgur.com/oioKaSG.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/ioufE8q.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/9WByoew.jpg?1