2010 RB New Year's Resolutions

[Coolwhip]

Yes, it's that time of year again and I figured I would keep the fun going by hearing everyone's 2010 New Year's Resolutions for their RB Car/Project/For last year's resolutions (for reference)...

2009http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=392862

2008http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=303706

How it works, let everyone know what you plan on doing over the course of 12 months:

What Mods do you plan on buying / installing?

What type of Build do you plan?

What time do you want to run? track related?

Track times, events, magazine spots, RBBA, 12 months on jack stands?

And any other car related goals for this year.

As well, did you meet/keep your goals from last year?

Then we can all look back a year from now and see what we've accomplished.

[S14-NEO]

id be willing to bet i dont have to tell you what my pans are...lol

[240slidekat]

moar powah!

[FinkenS14]

moar powah!

x2 and a better looking exterior

[WhatsADSM]

Like I kind of mentioned in the other thread. I should really read nissanroadracing dot com more often to get ideas for the chassis and also driving techniques, events, etc.

As for the RB itself... Smaller turbo, and spend some time with the car on the dyno to get the partial throttle/transient areas of the map tuned in. WOT tuning on the street is fairly easy but partial throttle tuning is really hard to do on the streets so if I could find a brake dyno it would help. Once I get it retuned a bit it would make the car so much more fun and usable in the partial throttle/transient areas.

[Neejay]

Selling it. Probably be different with a garage/friends to help/money, but I'm tired of dealing with it.

EDIT: Sorry for being a party pooper But congrats on you guys who are perusing bigger and better things with your RB cars!

[l0nestar]

Start turning wrenches soon. Get my baby ready for Putnam and Blackhawk Farms. Maybe Road-America (less likely)

[Darius]

RB Related:Stronger transmission mount-CompleteFront mount isolators-TBDValve cover fittings/lines =>SS-CompleteA/C fittings and lines-CompleteCoil packs? -Complete

Non-RB related:Z32 front calipers-CompleteZ32 front rotors-CompleteSS brake lines-CompleteBrake proportioning valve-Not recommendedBrake line-lock-CompleteRear tires-CompleteFender rolling-Complete

Track goals: want to hit the strip next year and see what it'll run. I'm hoping for low 12's on street tires. -Didn't make it out

Events:2009 Omaha Ice Cream Cruise -Scheduling conflictA couple of Iowa car shows-Complete2009 MidCoast Road Rally-CompleteAnother Steve Kan tuning session? -Not enough interest in DSM...

I have been distracted so far this winter due to working long hours and feeling unmotivated to work on the car in the cold garage. This winter I haven't had much time to think of what I want to do with the car but there are a few ideas that come to mind.

RB related: Degree camsMount isolator replacementContinue tuningFix oil leaks from fittings (annoying)Rush Racing "anti-lag"?

Non-RB related:Fix rear end vibration (possible axle or diff problem??)Fix weak power steeringRear multi-link componentsNew seatsSSD DVR camera system

Track goals:Drag stripFirst auto-x event

Events:Ice Cream Cruise (if held)Couple of Iowa car showsNo midcoast road rally...damn gf's friend's wedding.

[Chaos the Xile]

2010

What Mods do you plan on buying / installing?JUN Oil PumpCustom Sump PanCompound Turbo Kit(in works)Tomei Cam GearsGet Head Machined and install all components(i.e tomei procams, soild lifters, supertech dual valvesprings/ti retainers/seat locaters)

What type of Build do you plan?DRAG RACING!!!!

What time do you want to run? track related?10's and eventually 9's

Track times, events, magazine spots, RBBA, 12 months on jack stands?Jack Stands

And any other car related goals for this year.I switched chassis' to a 1974 Datsun Z when I found out the rear subframe in my S13 Hatch was fubar'd now I want to complete the body/interior work on the car and have it fully prepped for the 1320 in the 2010 season!

As well, did you meet/keep your goals from last year? Met the engine parts purchase goals aside from the turbo, manifold, and wastegate, but thats all due to a higher calling!!!

Wish me luck and as always I have the highest hopes for all my RB breathern out there keep your heads up and stay optimistic, I know these engines can take a toll on us but they are some of the greatest around!
Modified by Chaos the Xile at 2:36 PM 12/29/2009

[RustspecS13]

Mods:

Anything to make it more reliable at 400-500whp. IE ls2 coils, oil system mods, etc etc

I will have nistune and 450cc injectors in the next couple weeks but I'll need bigger injectors soon.

I just bought a holset hx30 today, and it just one small step to ohios sickest rb20.

Im working getting forged pistons and rods and a much stronger rotating assembly. Grr that includes a clutch too.

The build will likely go in stages, hx30/450inj/tune, then hx35 or hx40/injectors+fabfabfabrication, track time every where in there.

I REALLY WANT TO GO TO MIDOHIO!!!! Its been a goal the last couple years but damnit Im going this spring!

That means I need track pads and tires but no biggie. I'm thinking kumho xs's but im looking at everything that 16in and trackable.

The chassis is getting new coilovers, some adjustable suspension parts, and some general cleaning up. Maybe If Im lucky I'll put a 6 point cage in my shell and put the rb in that.

Im also going for a compound setup, but goal 1 is to spool faster then stock. The hx30 should be able to do this. buhahaha.

~Alex

[nismor240sx]

Well, back in august I got into a car accident. A lady cut the guy infront of me off. My brakes locked up and his hitch wenth through my hood. Im in the army and im stationed in Korea so the money i make here will be going to this. So my new years resolution will be to get a s14 and drop the RB25 in it.....

After I get.....- new intake manifold to locate the ic piping to passangerside- new fmic- walbro fuel pump- clutch- oem gasket rebuild kit- powder coat misc parts in engine bayand other misc goodies......

With my old set up i was running 255whp. Id like to be able to get about 350whp before the years end. So im deffinitly on a mission to upgrade. Right now im kinda pricing things out..........

[boosted98gst]

Mods:

Anything to make it more reliable at 400-500whp. IE ls2 coils, oil system mods, etc etc

I will have nistune and 450cc injectors in the next couple weeks but I'll need bigger injectors soon.

I just bought a holset hx30 today, and it just one small step to ohios sickest rb20.

Im working getting forged pistons and rods and a much stronger rotating assembly. Grr that includes a clutch too.

The build will likely go in stages, hx30/450inj/tune, then hx35 or hx40/injectors+fabfabfabrication, track time every where in there.

I REALLY WANT TO GO TO MIDOHIO!!!! Its been a goal the last couple years but damnit Im going this spring!

That means I need track pads and tires but no biggie. I'm thinking kumho xs's but im looking at everything that 16in and trackable.

The chassis is getting new coilovers, some adjustable suspension parts, and some general cleaning up. Maybe If Im lucky I'll put a 6 point cage in my shell and put the rb in that.

Im also going for a compound setup, but goal 1 is to spool faster then stock. The hx30 should be able to do this. buhahaha.

~Alex

I know you work at the tireshop near walmart Just the other day 3 rb cars drive by, kyle and shawns are excess of 1200 hp combined RWHP lol, some guy at the shop was looking at us when we went by, I seen your car out back. We had 6 rb cars at my place this past weekend trying to get my pile in shape!! If you want to go to midohio get ready for spring time, just pay ahead and go with any car club that host Ie Cr/subi/evo/ips/ ect, I went 4 times last sping and summer alone, only thing is better have a few hundred in spare tires and crap.

My goal is just to make it a flawless well roudned car, not a hacked up POS like most the 240's around the ohio area.

[bRadical]

to get my 25 swap running!!! im oooooo so close! i can hear it in my sleep im so close.... also do a few little upgrades here and there where i can

[Chaos the Xile]

My goal is just to make it a flawless well roudned car, not a hacked up POS like most the 240's around the ohio area.

Amen Can't wait to see it! I live in Cincinnati, there are some pretty nice ones down here but mainly its a fart can and a stock KA so hopefully it will be a nice change

[eh?]

No new turbo this year, so 600whp or bust.(spent the money on a 50" plasma/htpc )

New engine mods: New oil pump and increased capacity oil pan. New Interior mods: Possible some seats and ICE.

[flatrate]

I met my goal (goal to have car swapped by end of summer)

Bought amy S14 auto in may

swapped in the built RB25 and manual trans, along with my HLSD.

Im now in the middle of swapping to 3076R divided tubular manifold with Haltech and 850cc injectors hoping to have done late January

Finish my A/C so i can be cool in the summer

NON RB

Fix my poor blown up prelude going for the 700whp mark previously made 604whp yes i like hondas too!!

[kouki-gymkhana]

Hmmm, 2010 will be all about cosmetics for my hatch since the engine is running like a top now! I've decided not to do a serious engine build on this project but rather keep it stock, reliable, and fun, and save my money for a proper sports car sometime next year (M3, GTR, etc.)

Finish silvia front end swapBuy Apexi filter to replace the "temporary" APC one I've had on the car x 3yrs.Recharge A/C system (had a small mishap last year and one of the high pressure lines burst)Install my kouki tails and side skirtsFit my new wheels and tiresBuy streetable coilovers and adjustable armsPAINT! PAINT! PAINT!Fix my leaking downpipe

Hoping to have it all squared away by 7/2010 so we will see...

[bounty212]

Goal for 2010? gotta finish my next round of upgrades on the rb20, 440 injectors, hx35, tec2 standalone, act clutch, aftermarket intake manifold, bigger fmic, blah blah...

i wanna run 11's with slicks hopefully but this is all assuming i leave the damn bike alone lol.

[ST240]

Mods:

Anything to make it more reliable at 400-500whp. IE ls2 coils, oil system mods, etc etc

I will have nistune and 450cc injectors in the next couple weeks but I'll need bigger injectors soon.

Im also going for a compound setup, but goal 1 is to spool faster then stock. The hx30 should be able to do this. buhahaha.

~Alex

Dude. Thats almost the same build as me. The only difference is i have an HY35 haha. I'm hoping for 12s. Think ill have er?

And good luck on the compound setup... you'll need it .

[meet07]

RB related: Putting on my hx35wbuying a turbo manifoldnistune or the EMU with wideband800cc + injectorse85 jingle juiceRush Racing "anti-lag"

Non-RB related:Buying a house with a garage....yeah!!Camber kit f/r

Track goals:Drag strip

Events:Battle of the Imports at the Rock,NCFayetteville drag strip

[boosted98gst]

Amen Can't wait to see it! I live in Cincinnati, there are some pretty nice ones down here but mainly its a fart can and a stock KA so hopefully it will be a nice change

Yeah in no way did I mean to offend anyone by that but its so true, the scene here is horrible and a big reason why 240sx around have such a bad wrap. Most the work I ever see is hacked up rush jobs. But good luck to everyone on their new goals!! we need to get a rb meet asap for summer!

[jdmser]

Would just like to get the car running in the next 12 months.

I'm pretty much sitting on all the parts I needed. I'll be waiting on a new fuel setup and turbo.

Build is a RB24

I'd be happy in the 10's next year.

If I can make it to a test-n-tune or midnight madness there will be no complaints.

Just taking care to the daily.

Had to call my builder in the beginning of November to let him know I'd lost my job and that after the money he had was gone that would be it for a while.

[S14-NEO]

well i guess ill let the cat out of the bag seems how there are some of you in here that have an idea as to what im going to be doing anyways..lol

currently im running a NEO RB25DET (internally stock) with all external upgrades.

FUTURE PLAN:

RB30/NEO head set upForged Spool rods8.5:1 forged CP pistonsSuperTECH valve springs and retainersTomei 260 camsTomei Cam GearsTomei Oil PumpN1 Water pumpRAW BROKERAGE dampner/pulley kitHKS timing belt or equvelant1000CC injectorsPercision PTE 6765 turboLovefab manifoldGreddy plenum (already onboard)Greddy 50mm Racegate (already onboard)Carbonetic Triple clutch setupAeromotive A1000 fuel pumpCustom Surge Tank4 bar Map conversion setup for Power FC6 piston stoptech brake upgrade (finances permitting)

YEAH IM CRAZY...tell me something i dont already know...lol

[boosted98gst]

well i guess ill let the cat out of the bag seems how there are some of you in here that have an idea as to what im going to be doing anyways..lol

currently im running a NEO RB25DET (internally stock) with all external upgrades.

FUTURE PLAN:

RB30/NEO head set upForged Spool rods8.5:1 forged CP pistonsSuperTECH valve springs and retainersTomei 260 camsTomei Cam GearsTomei Oil PumpN1 Water pumpRAW BROKERAGE dampner/pulley kitHKS timing belt or equvelant1000CC injectorsPercision PTE 6765 turboLovefab manifoldGreddy plenum (already onboard)Greddy 50mm Racegate (already onboard)Carbonetic Triple clutch setupAeromotive A1000 fuel pumpCustom Surge Tank4 bar Map conversion setup for Power FC6 piston stoptech brake upgrade (finances permitting)

YEAH IM CRAZY...tell me something i dont already know...lol

SOUNDS YUMMY!

[SullivanRacing06]

to get my eprom running my car

[Acecool]

Replace alternator belt, new spark plugs, replace pilot bearing in transmission, bigger turbo, tune, bigger injectors, new fpr

Ill do most except the upgrades, I am going to build up my jetski first... im putting a Mazda 13b into it :-P

[Mistaken]

My new years resolution is to get my VGT setup developed and working

[Darius]

My new years resolution is to get my VGT setup developed and working

I'm pulling for you guys on this one. Wayy over my head!

[DeformityX]

My New year's Resolution... get out of the NRRBA -.-

[EJ8 944]

Get the essentials done on the 26, find some MAF's or go broke on a single conversion, and while all that is going on, hopefully I can find the perfect S14 shell for this motor this year as well.