NismoTuned

Just picked up an oem kouki type x front bumper and lip tonight

Well here are some updates.. No swap yet I'm focusing on getting the exterior clean again before I undertake a swap. I havent even fully decided what engine I will go with. Heres some recent pics..

 

 

So I just fixed the springs, took out the subs and shit. On a clear night its not looking terrible! http://i.imgur.com/6nRid.jpg

 

Finally put the new tail lights in! Ahhh the look amazing! check em out..

http://i.imgur.com/GWrl3.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/Qx2Pp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GX9z7.jpg

 

Got my new bumper so all i need is to repair my hood and have these pieces painted!

http://i.imgur.com/eotlL.jpg

 

This weekend a buddy of mine and I are going to be washing, clay barring, and waxing our cars and snapping a few pics so ill post those on sun-mon! Excited I cant wait!

So I just joined CSS.. Damn people are dicks t CSS it's rediculous haha makes me laugh at how much people flame anyone who owns an import haha. Granted mine isn't perfect but damn lol

hahaha! Ive seen that pic before lol.

Thank You I will talk to him first then you are the second person to recommend him!

Hey guys, I'm unsure if this is the right section to post this in so if it is not it would be greatly appreciated if a mod would move this to the right section.

 

My 240sx has some front end cosmetic damage. I was wondering if anyone here would be willing to help a fellow CR member out with some paint and body work. I have purchased a whole new headlight and will be picking up a front fender with no rust for $10 this weekend. I wasn't sure if anyone knew if the front bumper/hood would have to be replaced or if it could be fixed? The guy who usually helps me out with this stuff is a friend's dad so he gives me a great deal. However, he is unable to right now due to some serious medical issues and was wondering if anyone could help me out, and also just want to make sure that I'm not getting screwed or having someone do it who's work isnt exactly spectacular. I would need the headlight and pass fender painted, as well a any paint needed for the hood/bumper repair, including repairing the actual parts themselves. Here's the damage

 

http://i.imgur.com/WkpkH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rx2Nb.jpg

 

**edit** Also, this may be an extremely dumb question considering this is COLUMBUS racing, but I live in Cincinnati where I go to school and was wondering if anyone was down here, or knew about the car scene here? Almost every one whos into cars that I know is in Columbus. Thanks for all your responses, Ian.

if i had the money right meow i would buy it but.. im not ready for the swap yet

i dont know too much about the toyotas but from what I understand an RB20 can be had for cheap while still being fairly simple and inexpensive relatively speaking. I need reliability as its still my dd

hmm.. i just wonder how rough the install and custom work would be. I may look into it to see how much a 1jzge na-t would cost. id love to have either a jz or rb they're both bomb.. guess ill have to look into cost of the engine, custom parts, and then the install itself.

Don't get me wrong.. I'd love it but it just seems unrealistic for my price range

I really want something boosted, so I'd rather get a 1jzgteor rb/sr. You really think a 2j NA would be cheap? Doesn't it require custom dshaft, mounts, wiring, etc?

really thinking I'm sticking with a Nissan.. unless i find a 1jz thats a steal

Im more of a glass half full kinda guy. It'd take a lot more than this shit to discourage me; I love this car more than anything its my baby haha. Ive put over 2-3x what I paid for the car in parts, labor, etc. At least once everytime I go back to my parents house they ask if i regret buying it- only for me to answer with the same stupid giddy grin I had when the previous owner handed the keys over to me. That first drive was like a dream come true, especially compared to driving my old beat 97 maxima and my moms 98 accord.

 

Thanks for all the encouragement and suggestions! Keep em coming I love hearing new ideas!

 

**edit** Yea i know SR's are bolt in basically while RB's require a little more. It really isnt to much more and I just am inclined to the RB as of right now but I have a good amount of time before I make a decision.

Oh yea I completely understand that about taking time that is the least of my worries. I plan on having this for a few more years at least, I love this car! And that's why I like the 180sx kouki kit because it's very minimal and still oem. An I am definitely focusing on the exterior first-- those tail lights aren't cheap! I was going to get the body panels all clean, do the swap, and THEN get some coil overs and the OEM lip kit, followed by possibly some new wheels, followed by the rest of my performance upgrades. But that could change in the future who knows.

 

**edit** and I hope you don't think I'm just dismissing all of your opinions l because I definitely open to other's suggestions.

Not a bad way to spend Ten Thousand dollars... Haha but no seriously that's be beast (I was actually researching it yesterday) and its way to expensive, plus you need custom parts, fab etc. I'm restricted to the standard Sr20 CA18 RB20 RB25 KAT. I don't want the KAT or the CA18 and I've always loved the RB.. Plus.. Have you HEARD IT!? It's like an EARGASM or... or Dubstep!

Slammed on her brakes and scared me so i slammed on mine due to reflexes.. no ABS + rain + not exactly new tires = bad day oh i also found out that my tool kit/socket set was jacked. So no tools right now. Not that I had a lot but you gotta start somewhere

I'm hoping he can do/show me how to do the motor swap whether i chose an SR20 or RB20/25. im so pumped... :fuckyeah:

Thank you! now just getting the body fixed and then saving for a swap. Hopefully Eman can help me out this summer!

Its really more of a lip kit i guess

Oh the only kit id put on it would be the 180sx kouki type-x aerokit without the spoiler, just F&R bumpers and SS i dont like aggressive kits just simple ones that compliment a cars natural body lines

Thank you! its kinda my longterm project/DD. I wish i knew someone who was able to do some bodywork/paint. Ill need the fender, headlight, and some random other parts painted too. The guy who did the rear end is taking a break from side jobs right now so i guess itll just have to wait

Man I have not been on this forum for a while-- This is my 1992 Nissan 240sx S13 build thread. While the body has 134,xxx miles on it, the motor is a 1997

KA24de with about 90,xxx miles. I purchased the vehicle from its 2nd owner as a Salvage title, due to the rear drivers side quarter panel being backed into which

broke a tail light. The exhaust also needed replaced, and then still

needed to be inspected before I could title and plate it.

 

http://i.imgur.com/0wJV5.jpg

 

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http://i.imgur.com/81cBY.jpg

 

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-Purchased a brand new Megan Racing stainless steel catback exhaust but lost the pics of the day i got it in the mail because my phone had to be reset :/

 

-Decided to remove the tint of the tail lights only to find that half of it wouldn't come off of the center piece, so I re painted that but left the tint off of the actual tail lights.

 

http://i.imgur.com/PCUYX.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/zE23s.jpg

 

-Bought a Carbon Fiber hood, then decided I didn't like the hood (looked ricey on my stock 240 IMO) I'll wait until i get a swapped motor and a bodykit with paint job.

 

http://i.imgur.com/KnXl0.jpg

 

-In November 2010 the KA blew, meaning it would sit in the garage from Nov. 2010 - Apr. 2011 where it would get a KA24de from a 1997 S14 240sx and a set of 18" XXR 962's (one bent rim). I acquired some random aftermarket sideskirts and 2pc. rear bumper painted in primer black. Still have never put the kit on the car.

 

-The estimate for the back rear body work was everywhere from $600-$1,000. My friend's dad did it for $300 which included paint.. Looks amazing now!

 

http://imgur.com/HbzD8

 

They day i get the car back from him I rearend a woman who cant drive in the rain and merge onto a roundabout. Pulls out then slams on her brakes half way in. This is the ensuing damage.

 

-Then I got a flat tire.. only to find out that my spare tire was worse. Because the front end is lowered on a donut, and the rear isnt lowered at all this is the beautiful wheel gap. I cannot wait to fix this.

 

http://i.imgur.com/Jb00s.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/rx2Nb.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/WkpkH.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/pE5IH.jpg

 

-Just replaced the battery in December.

 

-Jan. 28 I bought 4 new Hankook Ventus V4 Concept tires with 215/35R18s in the front and 225/40R18s in the rear. Need an alignment still because apparently 2 of the tie rods are going bad and need to be replaced: the passenger's side outer tie rod end and the driver's side inner tie rod boot. The parts cost $35-- to have them do it it is $250-- o_O

Im new to wrenching on cars so my girlfriend's brother-in-law is teaching me how to change tie rods, then doing the Lowering Rear Springs and Struts.

 

I just bought a set of headlights, only using passenger side if someone needs a driver's side complete assembly. Am also buying a replacement fender. All I will need is a front bumper. I also should be getting my latest package from Enjuku on thursday... 180sx Kouki "Type-X" complete tail light set!

 

http://i.imgur.com/JWwYR.jpg

 

I really want to swap an RB20/25 into it but I may change my mind and go SR depending on if I want to do a Type-X replica or not. I would like to get a full 180sx Kouki Type-X aero kit, but that could very well change into a different kit. Oh and don't worry I plan on painting the body kit before having a professional fit it to the car (unlike a lot of ricers in Columbus/Cincinnati). I also need to get my windows tinted. I wouldn't mind a paint job but that wouldn't be for at least two years. ***edit*** Still my DD ***edit***

 

I would also like to be more active on the forum and be WAY more active at events, meetups, etc. especially for Auto-X or drifting event days.

 

LMK if you have an S13 hood, front bumper, or RB20/25 parts

 

Hope you like my ride and will keep you guys updated.

why are you selling it so cheap? so $90 for two 12's and an amp?

No idea how to, no tools no where to do it otherwise I would

yea thats understandable. I really wish i could just find someone do fix the head gasket so that i dont have to go to a shop and get ripped off. Like i just wish i could have it fixed asap. it hsnt been driven since like nov n its killing me. i just want my damn car back up and running