nichthen

Had some time to kill this afternoon, so i decided to put in the rear coilovers and Nismo tower brace.



Torqued to spec




Perfect height IMO, Not too low, not too high. Remember, i'm not going for the whole "drift/track" look.



I'll be putting the front coilovers in along with the front strut brace soon, hopefully on that day i can take it straight to get a wheel alignment done. Don't feel like buying another set of RE003's anytime soon.

nichthen

Got the JDM "Silvia" third brake light option today.

Didn't get a photo of it when i took it out of the box, but i will get a standalone photo soonish.

Looks amazing at night! Love it!




I'm thinking i may wire it just to turn on with the parkers, not the brake pedal. I think that will be more better. Have it on 100% of the time at night instead of it just being on with the brakes. thoughts?

SoundEfx

Can't you get a ticket for a non functional third brake light?

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You can get replacement stickers here

http://www.spiritofjp.com/product/ni...ut-bar-sticker

I'm ordering some soon as my strutbar is looking a little worse for wear and needs to be recoated.

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nichthen

Yep, you can also get the same ticket for having coilovers, or a front mount intercooler, or an aftermarket shift knob lmao!

NSW is the nanny state of the world, everyone knows that.

Thank you heaps for the link mate, will order some now! In the mean time, get that strut bar restored!

nichthen

So with my Navan side skirts a week away, the time has come to make my mind up about the wing. Do i leave put my wing on (Greddy Gracer) or put a Kouki wing on? Or no wing?!

What do you think...



Don't mind my disgusting facials and terrible selfie, this was fun.

DJTTon

'straya

Id do Kouki wing or 3pc navan wing.

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paulficc

Word!

What did they get you for?

Don't know if you've seen me around I've got an identical S14 with ghetto black bootlid in the same city! It's been cool watching you hoard all that trick stuff. Keen to see where this goes.

nichthen

You from Wollongong??

Its kinda an old photo, they didn't get me for anything, my car was completely legal at the time. Cops in Wollongong are pretty cool, I've got the up most respect for our boys in blue.

And thanks for the kind words, I hope it turns out great, I'm going to pick up a set of JDM S14 front guards today, no indicator holes! The navan front bar has indicators on the side of that so it will still be legal!

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paulficc

Yeah dude! Born and raised.

Aw cool - saw plenty of them out over the last week but my car is pretty stock looking so don't normally get hassled. Looking at yours I didn't think you'd have much issue either.

Yeah sick! I have similar plans, just waiting on funds to let me pull the trigger on some wheels, a navan front bar and getting my new bootlid and Kouki rear bar painted and on the car.

Can I ask who's bringing in all your gear from Yahoo? PM if you prefer

nichthen

Maaaad! We should chill some time mate. South maccas and then harbour?

I need wheels aswell!! What're you after? I'm thinking LMGT2 nismo wheels for myself.

Well, for small items I use buyee.jp, for big items I use a bloke in Sydney, his name is import monky. Good service and he is a top bloke. Tell him Nick sent you

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paulficc

Haha yeah I'll bring down my purple lancer for da chillz.. nahs defs should! PM me ya facebook or something.. Do you slide?

Ahh hard to say! I'd love some LMGT2 as well, but I'll see what comes up locally.

Mint! I'll have a looksy.. Cheers.

nichthen

Yea dude! Used to slide a little up keira but I didn't want to kill my car lmao!

Pm me your name and I'll add you on fb!

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nichthen

Loving the Navan front bar. Have to get 2 side bumper indicator plugs and they will go in along with the JDM guards tomorrow!



In love with how the ARC intercooler sits!



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nichthen

JDM guards on w/ Bumper side indicators

nichthen

Techtom CM-100 acquired, older version with little slider buttons instead of push buttons, still love it though!



Picked up some JDM S14 floor mats in 7/10 condition, i think i will buy some Navan mats though, more rare ftw

nichthen

This was probably one of the most expensive purchases i have bought for this car.



also have some more OEM rare goodness coming in this week aswell

nichthen

9/10 condition Navan floor mats! Only the badges are slighty damaged, should come up good with a cut polish.

Thanks Zilvia user "ihatemysilvia"




I really should get the 1/4 window shades, but they are super expensive.. Anyone wanna sell me a set, send me a message. Only thing i need to complete my Optioned lighting kit.

Managed to get the front coilovers in aswell as the Nismo front tower brace. Awaiting wheel alignment. The car feels amazing with this suspension, planing on replacing every single bush soon when i take the car off the road to do paint.




Also need to order some HEL Braided brake lines with some brake fluid aswell.

nichthen

Fitted my EBC Yellowstuff pads and rotors today. I've ordered a set of HEL Braided brake lines to go with them, should be here come friday. Calipers also got some love with some High-temp black paint, although i may get them powder coated in the future.




Some random photos:




I think the wing has grown on me... Please hurry up, skirts!

nichthen

Just got these in the mail, finally!

Going to restore these skirt pieces.

nichthen

A little while has past, didn't really like the idea of having a no-name cat.

So i picked this really good condition APEXI one for a great price from New Zealand.





Side skirts turned up aswell! they're in absolutely mint condition.



Big thanks to Bardan @ Import Monky Sydney for importing all my large parts from Japan. Top bloke, recommend him all day!

Getting a start on restoring the aluminium light up Sill panel covers. The LED's didn't work so i have ordered a couple more EL LED Strips to go in them. Spent about 20 mins on them today, now i have a good idea on how to get the brushed aluminium look back to them, like OEM! Will continue these ASAP.


Before


And how it will look when finished. (bottom part is done)


Then this happened. A little bigger than golf ball sized hail. S14 got hit pretty good. Paintless dent removal has to happen again...



Awaiting Braided brake lines + New fluid.

rawgarage

Damn hail.....

nichthen

HEL Braided lines came in, also picked up some brand new Nismo Engine mounts from Japan.



Built a shed at my property, finally have a place to work and call my own.



Random boost gauge photo, i need to find more of the old school mechanic Blitz gauges!



Trail fitted the side skirts to see how the car will kind of look when its 1 colour. IDK if i should keep this wing.




Bought a complete set of brand new Nismo bushes for the whole car, they should be here soon.


Went to a small Skyline NSW Meet and saw my dream car... Midnight purple has to be my favourite colour ever. Bayside blue comes up high aswell!






One day i'll own one... Just seems that the R34 GTR gets more expensive by the month. They're going up much quicker than my wages do, naturally!

nichthen

Full Set of Nismo bushes! Got lucky on these!



Ultra-rare Brand new old stock Optional Ski racks. Almost certain i am the only one in Australia with these. Snow trip this season for sure!






Got some more pretty cool OEM things coming this week aswell.

paulficc

haha sick work dude! Your out finding rare as fuck shit and here I am trying to sort out the basics!

Score on that nismo kit - should tighten things up nicely! Keep the updates flowing!

Maxstyle

Great work. I love those OE AU bumper with the lights. I wish we got them in the states.

Will.

alot of rare factory option parts in this thread. Nice build man, can't wait to see some paint on!

nichthen

Thanks man. Are you looking for the same sort of stuff i am? I can send you some links to whatever i find if you like?

I hate them, they look terrible

Thanks my man. I can't wait either! it should be soon aswell, i have just bought a ute to drive around in whilst mine gets painted.

On the topic of OEM Goodies, these came in today.

Big thanks to Dinna180 for these. Top bloke! Thanks mate.

10/10 condition S14 Light up Sun shades + 8/10 Metal dead pedal (needs a good polish)

Also got an ARC BOV, can't wait to have some more ARC goodness soon.

Maxstyle

I guess it's just the, Want what you don't have thing. Japan loves V8s lately but we are all about JZ motors. HAHAHA. That sort of thing.

dinna180

OEM optional and ARC is a bad combo for the wallet

You've committed to this now, I'll keep feeding you rare parts

Keep up the good work, refreshing seeing a clean Silvia in AUS.

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