http://www.240sxforums.com/forums Post your cars and Projects here S14s only en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:12:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/images/kickyfast/misc/rss.jpg http://www.240sxforums.com/forums http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/1995-1998-240sx-s14/133491-boostinixs-build-razgriz.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:52:58 GMT OK, well after a while of debating, I'm keeping the car, so might as well get one of these going.

For those that don't know, the name came from here: YouTube - The intro Ace Combat 5 The Unsung War

So, let's get through some back story/pictures.

Sold my STi, needed a new toy. Found a Kouki in NY with 96k for 6k. Auto, stock. Too good to be true? A little. The seller neglected to mention any of the body imperfections, which every and I mean EVERY panel has. But, being it was a 5 hour drive up there, and I could live with it, took it home. Got it home, gave the engine a bath, and called it a day.



Felt ambitious, so I gave her a complete once-over with some compound and a waxing. Still looked beat, but a shiny beat.

Now, we can't have stock suspension, nonono. Especially not when the seller also sold me some Nismo R-Tune coilovers on the cheap ;) Nice little stance now.



More online goodies. Jeff is the shit at 240sxmotoring, seems to always have a good deal on something I want :P Case in point:


Yes, I know they're mismatched, which damn near gave me OCD, but when you book 3 weeks out for an alignment and parts are backordered, you make due.


Off to my favorite Subaru shop for a little alignment TLC. Makes me smile knowing they're smart enough to put weight in the drivers seat to compensate for you.


So after all that, you get hungry right?


Got sick of leaks, so took care of that.


Nom nom nom....matte black. Anywho.

Again, boredom sets in, so got rid of the crappy radio the seller threw in, and got a less-crappy one (read: Local, iPod, cheap)


To go with that less-crappy radio, had to get some CF wrap I loved so much before. Comes out much better than people think, provided you take your time and do it right.


Random insert: Joys of DC/VA commuting. 100k miles. w00t!!!


Stock rotors dying, scored new ones on Zilvia for $50/shipped. Can't beat that.


Finally (Read: $1,600 later) assembled all the parts I wanted for my 5spd swap. Dropped it off at MA-M, can't really complain. Was only my first time with them, so we'll see how next time goes. See if they get a winning streak going.


Argued with the Isis short shifter for about a day or 2, finally said "screw it. Live with the rattles."
Tried a dozen different fixes, some I was even impressed I thought of, but oh well. I'll get a B&M later.

NOW! Onto today. Still reading? Or are you just skimming for pics by now? :lol:
Picked up some Prosport gauges. Big with Subies because of color matching. Plus, local and warranty. Can't complain. Also picked up an ATI frog pod to go with them. Gauge stuck out, but black tape and the hood blended it in nicely. All was well, till I bought more.



Saw an R33 with a gauge pod I liked, so I went and got a Glowshift Tripple Gauge Pod off ebay. No, don't buy it, but for 15 shipped what do I care. Took some serious custom mounting, it's more like a 1.25 DIN (lengthwise). Took a few hours, ran the harnesses together with some solder and heat shrink. Drilled a hole in the firewall and routed the wires through a grommet, and hooked it all up. A couple 2nd degree burns (Note: don't miss the handle on your soldering iron) and some patience and tada!






So, now you're completely caught up. Future plans? Door panels are off, redoing them in suede tomorrow. Headliner maybe next weekend. Long term? Well, long-er anyway. SR motors coming up here fairly soon, with plenty of $ goodies. Stay tuned campers. ]]> 1995-1998 240SX (S14) BoostinIX http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/1995-1998-240sx-s14/133491-boostinixs-build-razgriz.html http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/1995-1998-240sx-s14/133472-3-generations-silvia.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:29:11 GMT We had a BBQ tonight, just some people from work. When I pulled up, there just happened to be a spot open right in the middle. I really need to start carrying my camera, for shots like this. Luckily, my phone is like 8mp. Anyways, enjoy. Image: http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/rlongjr80/S14/Photo013.jpg Image: http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/rlongjr80/S14/Photo014.jpg I ran over a damn crab in the road last night, and punctured my left front tire clean through. Poor... We had a BBQ tonight, just some people from work. When I pulled up, there just happened to be a spot open right in the middle. I really need to start carrying my camera, for shots like this. Luckily, my phone is like 8mp. Anyways, enjoy.




I ran over a damn crab in the road last night, and punctured my left front tire clean through. Poor Falken. Anway, took the car down to the tire shop today, so they could balance my spare wheels and make them usable for a couple of weeks, until then new tires come in. Like I said, I really need to start carrying my camera for shots like this.


]]> 1995-1998 240SX (S14) RLong9514 http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/1995-1998-240sx-s14/133472-3-generations-silvia.html http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/1995-1998-240sx-s14/132976-nickisazeros-sr20det-swapped-s14.html Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:55:55 GMT I picked up this 1995 Nissan 240sx from a guy in downtown Charleston who had owned it for 6 years and had been prepping for a RB swap on 5/16/10. I've built plenty of cars in the past, this being my first Nissan. Well the day came when he needed money for an engagement ring and then I showed up... $3100 later and I rolled away with this. 157,xxx miles, all working power options, a/c, power steering, clean interior. The only downfall of the car being the KA engine and a ding in the hood from somebody backing into him.

Upgrades:
OEM fog light
OEM lip
OEM JDM side skirts
Navan Grill
B&M shifter
Crush bent 3" exhaust piping
Megan 3" downpipe
Nardi steering wheel
Tien HA coilovers
Nismo power brace
SPL Tension Rods
SPL subframe spacers
Battle Version RCA's
Grenade 17x9" wheels in +15 offset
Koyo full aluminum Radiator
Tein tie rods
SPL braided clutch line




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