buelliganx1 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 So I picked this little thing up today. Only has about 105,000 miles on it and a few manageable rust spots. Runs pretty good but there is a clutch issue that I have to take care of before I can drive it. It's just a single cam 1.8 turbo so it's not going to win any races but is should provide with some entertainment on the daily drive. Picked it up for a pretty good price and hope to have it going by the end of the week. One thing I have noticed about these things is that parts are crazy cheap which is a nice change. Pics: http://harvysplace.smugmug.com/200SX/i-gRkV5CQ/0/L/IMG_0476-L.jpg http://harvysplace.smugmug.com/200SX/i-xp2dbhQ/0/L/IMG_0478-L.jpg http://harvysplace.smugmug.com/200SX/i-v92SPPz/0/L/IMG_0480-L.jpg http://harvysplace.smugmug.com/200SX/i-nhBdnxv/0/L/IMG_0481-L.jpg But here is a close up of the real reason I bought this car: http://harvysplace.smugmug.com/200SX/i-VsWZtFz/0/L/IMG_0483-L.jpg I feel like I'm looking at one of those optical illusions that you stare at for 30sec and then look at the back of your hand to see you skin crawling. That has to be in the top ten of the wildest interior patterns I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Nice interior. Interesting body design. needs a gt35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 INB4 Not Brian OMG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I think I saw this on craigslist a couple weeks ago, looks like it would be a fun car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Nice interior. Interesting body design. needs a gt35 I was thinking more SR20, I figure somewhere around 300hp would make this one heck of a fun little ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I had a red one with a bigger turbo (T25). I put some wheels and tokico 5-way struts on it. Fun little car, I miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Haha, for some reason I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Very cool. Needs bigger fartpipe. Never seen an exhaust pipe that small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Haha, for some reason I like it. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Clean it up and that will be a fun and UNIQUE throwback. You and Alex can represent the turbo'ed 80s Nissan Brigade of CR! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Those are neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Nice find! I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks everyone I was hoping to get it on the road today but O'Reilly's didnt get my clutch slave cylinder in today like they said they would so I guess I'll have to wait another day or two. Kirks5oh the muffler that's on it now has a leak so I'll be replacing it soon, I dont want a fart can but damn your right about that tiny exhaust tip. Not Brian take a look at that interior pic, is that shifter factory? It's like a foot tall, I feel like it's the shifter out of an old pickup truck. I think the same B&M shifter I had in my 240sx will fit this so I will be investing in one of those also. Honestly I want to keep it stock looking with only mild performance upgrades maybe the T25 upgrade and a better exhaust which it looks like I'll have to fab up because I dont see any available for this car. Down the line I'd like some different wheels and to clean up the paint some but for now I just want to get it running good and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 These are the wheels that I would like to get for the car but I want them powdercoated white. I'm not sure how it will look but I think it would look nice. http://harvysplace.smugmug.com/200SX/i-Dwzb6rN/0/L/200sx%20wheels-L.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Nice. I like it. Prob OE shifter. My '92 Tercel was the same way. It was like shifting a semi until I got a short shifter for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 It's stock, the 80's were weird. Check out club-s12.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 It's stock, the 80's were weird. Check out club-s12.org Yeah I was born in 74 I remember way too much of the 80's. Well the clutch issue was just a bad slave cylinder, I've got that all fixed up and took it around the block a few minutes ago. It drives really good, nice and straight, no strange vibrations or rattles. The clutch releases pretty high so I imagine that will need replaced before too long. Now I just have to figure out what is draining the battery overnight, once I get that tracked down she should be good to go for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Super dooper cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBaustert Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Keep the CA. They have a way better valve train than the SR. You're not going to be able to find a ton of aftermarket parts, but if you come across a set of cams, pick them up. I know a guy with a built bottom end that would probably be willing to sell. This can also be ROM tuned with nistune. These motors love high revs (Cam on bucket valve train). I'll see if my buddy still has his twin scroll manifold and evo 8 turbo for this, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Woo hoo I think I traced my problem with the battery dying overnight to a bad diode in the alternator. It was drawing 2.5 amps just sitting there with nothing on. I should have all the little quirks straightened out by the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lag wagon Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Nice find. Of all the cars I've ever owned, one of these was my favorite. No joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I would like you not bothering with the wheels, and refinishing/painting the factory mesh wheels. More important to get the overall appearance of the whole car tightened up than get new wheels...Still love the look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 New wheels would be way down the line. 1st I've got to get it mechanically straightened out then I'll work on seeing what I can do with the paint and there are a few interior panels that need some attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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