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With my S14 gone, its time for a new project, and this time, Im doing everything different. Turbo power, who needs it. Slammed ride height, not a chance. Roll cage and dirt tires, now we are talking.

Things started the way many projects start. I picked up a reasonably clean 1991 240SX SE hatch. Its a rolling shell in good condition. It has a small amount of rust here and there, but nothing I cant take care of. The previous owner pulled the blown the KA with plans for an SR, but lost interest.









Got her off the trailer, and into her home for the next 6 months or so.

Anybody want a clean set of charcoal Spec V wheels? 2 of them have brand new 205 40 17 tires on them. They can go as soon as I find something for the car to roll on during the build.







Before leaving for the weekend, I took a moment to get her a little tipsy.



I took off for the weekend to LSPR, but I got right down to work today.

First things first, I needed to gut the interior in preperation for the roll cage. Besides the torn OE leather seats, the interior is in great shape. Not for long.





Clean, uncracked dash.





First to come out were the seats. The carpet is dirty as all getout.





Under the rear seat I discovered a 90s vintage car phone booster.



Gauge helping.



Then went the dash







Followed by the dash support.



He loves that screw gun.



Next the headliner, and all the plastics.



No more nasty carpet.



I also pulled all the seatbelt stuff out.



Discovered a rust hole in the floor behind the drivers seat. That will have to get patched up.



The spare tire well looked rusty, but on further inspection, its solid, not even any surface rust.



Now its time for the no fun stuff. Sound deadening has to come out. This stuff is nasty, and normally is a huge pain to get out. Luckily for me, the stuff in the hatch, and under the rear seat came out like cake.



Some surface rust, but nothing a little POR 15 wont conquer.





I tackled the passenger floor next, it turned out to be a little tougher. I spent twice the time just doing this side of the floor.



And that is a days work. I will have to finish up the sound deadening later this week, maybe this weekend. Hopefully my POR will come in, and I can dig into the rust, and get the car to the cage builder.

Every part of the interior is for sale, except the dash and center console. If you see something you like, send me an email. The power seatbelts worked when the came out, and they are for sale as well.

NICE

Keep us posted!

Whats your email?

My Plans

Since Im sure many of you will ask, Im going to lay out my plans right away.

This car is being prepared to run in the Rally-America performance rally series. I will mainly be competing in the Midwest events.

I am building the car to fit into Group 2. This means a low displacement 4 cylinder engine, driving only 2 wheels.

Right now, a cage is first on the list. Once that is done, I will be looking for a set of FIA spec seats, and an engine. For the engine, I intend to run an NA SR20DE.

The suspension is still up in the air. The control arms will remain stock, but I have to find a set of coilovers to fit my needs. Something soft enough to suck up major rocks, and give me decent grip on gravel, while stiff enough to stay off the bump stops over jumps, crests, kicks, and the like. Im looking at Hotbits, or possibly Leda's.

Thats it for tonight.

Brandon1605 wrote:Whats your email?

Its in my profile.

FlatBlackIan wrote:My Plans

Since Im sure many of you will ask, Im going to lay out my plans right away.

This car is being prepared to run in the Rally-America performance rally series. I will mainly be competing in the Midwest event.

I am building the car to fit into Group 2. This means a low displacement 2 cylinder engine, driving only 2 wheels.

Right now, a cage is first on the list. Once that is done, I will be looking for a set of FIA spec seats, and an engine. For the engine, I intend to run an NA SR20DE.

The suspension is still up in the air. The control arms will remain stock, but I have to find a set of coilovers to fit my needs. Something soft enough to suck up major rocks, and give me decent grip on gravel, while stiff enough to stay off the bump stops over jumps, crests, kicks, and the like. Im looking at Hotbits, or possibly Leda's.

Thats it for tonight.

Its in my profile.

correct me if im wrong but the sr20de is a 4 cylinder. it says u have to run a 2? or is that just a typo?

ZootedS13 wrote:
correct me if im wrong but the sr20de is a 4 cylinder. it says u have to run a 2? or is that just a typo?

Hahahaha, damn, you caught me, I already edited it.

The S14 is gone.

I love this idea.

AZ89two4Tsx wrote:The S14 is gone.

Its been a long time coming. Its ok, there are better things to come.

Hey Ian I'll trade you my steelies for the Spec V wheels

Need More Dirt!

Have you thought about doing a set of custom valved koni yellows and gc's with a soft spring? That might be a inexpensive way to get a custom tailored suspension.

Just a thought. also love the idea. Cant wait to see this in action. Ive been contemplating on doing something similar with my golf once its daily services are no longer required.

Good luck sir!

fbi ftw. one question, though....will it be flat black?

the_momo wrote:Have you thought about doing a set of custom valved koni yellows and gc's with a soft spring? That might be a inexpensive way to get a custom tailored suspension.

Just a thought. also love the idea. Cant wait to see this in action. Ive been contemplating on doing something similar with my golf once its daily services are no longer required.

Good luck sir!

Yes that is another option. Either Koni's or Bilstiens are in the running. For the same price I could have 2 full sets of custom valved dampers, and a couple sets of springs. With a little creative swapping I could have an extremely versatile suspension.

I could be wrong here, but when I look under your profile, I see no email. Sorry if Im missing it, I have a bad habit of totally missing s*** thats right in front of my face, lol.

Brandon1605 wrote:I could be wrong here, but when I look under your profile, I see no email. Sorry if Im missing it, I have a bad habit of totally missing s*** thats right in front of my face, lol.

Click on my username, that will bring you to my profile. My email is listed there, its similar to my username.

how much did you get outta the s14?

Koshin wrote:how much did you get outta the s14?

$6K plus this shell.

Hey clean lookin body. So you gonna use it for a dirt track car, or sumthin else?

E-mail sent.

FlatBlackIan wrote:
$6K plus this shell.

nice....thats good monies out of that car...congrats

Subscribed. I gotta get out and help out when I can. Need a VLSD? I've got one with your name on it if you help me swap to HLSD. And any other bits I can let go of.I'll call you this weekend.

Very cool, I want to turn my legacy wagon into a rally beater once its DD duties are over (i.e. when I finally get an engineering position ).

You're gonna put this puppy up against Travis Pastrana and Ken Block?

Super cool idea. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

You should paint it like this.

my 2 favorite things, rally, and 240sxthis is going to be a sweet buildgood luck

FlatBlackIan wrote:
Yes that is another option. Either Koni's or Bilstiens are in the running. For the same price I could have 2 full sets of custom valved dampers, and a couple sets of springs. With a little creative swapping I could have an extremely versatile suspension.

Ive also thought maybe an inboard pushbar style suspension (at least for the rear) would be rather effective for rally, being that it helps shift some unsprung weight to a more central location, as well as provides a marginal bit of protection to your rear suspension.

I would also say that given the myriad of different products that qa1 makes you could probably get a few different systems to suit your needs that you can change and tune without even removing the wheels. If it were easier to do for the front i would say this would be the ticket.

you could probably even get some extra suspension travel without having to raise the car a ridiculous amount, via different mounting points on your bellcranks.

Just a thought.

looks like a fun build man!I have subscribed!

Are you going to run like studded snow tires on this or what?

Sent you an email about the wheels and have a motor you might be interested in. Let me know.

Oh and looks like an interesting build! good luck!

the_momo wrote:
Ive also thought maybe an inboard pushbar style suspension (at least for the rear) would be rather effective for rally, being that it helps shift some unsprung weight to a more central location, as well as provides a marginal bit of protection to your rear suspension.

I would also say that given the myriad of different products that qa1 makes you could probably get a few different systems to suit your needs that you can change and tune without even removing the wheels. If it were easier to do for the front i would say this would be the ticket.

you could probably even get some extra suspension travel without having to raise the car a ridiculous amount, via different mounting points on your bellcranks.

Just a thought.

Its a good idea in theory, but not a viable one for me. For my class, all suspension mounting points must remain in the factory postions. No pushrod, rosebud, or remote systems. Not to mention the cost. Im going for a budget build. The most important thing to me, is getting the car log booked, and competition ready.

The wheels aren't for sale just yet guys. I dont even know what shape they are in. I wouldnt want to sell someone a bent to hell wheel.