Pirate_Freders build(formerly "fresh paint teaser")

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:14 pm

Decided to make a new thread since the old name didn't exactly work for a build...should have thought about that before making the first one lol, well wtv.

So anywho, I didn't start working until mid-day today and I spent a lot of time cleaning/greasing my Zeals and a little dialing in the ride height and negative camber so I only got the rears on today. I'm pretty sure I need to roll my fenders so hopefully I can rent a roller soon(don't know of anyone here in Roswell who has one). I plan to put the front coils on Wednesday(when I am off work again) and hopefully start on the engine stuff then too.

Anyone have any good experiences/best prices with a particular fender roller renter? Also need recommendations for a car cover too that won't scratch and has a good fit.

Looks like a lowrider lol

"CAUTION: Car is equipped with Function"

Post by **MySXisSlowerThanUrs** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:19 pm

Meet my friend baseball bat

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:25 pm

OHHHhhh...ROFL. I totaly thought you were threatening my car at first lol. *sigh*, yeah I have heard of using a bat, maybe I could use my jack handle though, it' a couple inches in diameter.

Do you need to use a heat gun if you use a bat(only flattening the lip, no further)? Also, what is the best way to use a bat?jack up the car and wedge it in or what? Also seen newspaper use, I suppose that's to fill the gap.

Post by **Gabes13** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:25 pm

MySXisSlowerThanUrs wrote:Meet my friend baseball bat

But all you might need to do is just hammer the inner fender lips flat.maybe a newspaper pull at the most.

Post by **ViolentRunning13** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:28 pm

get some 40mm spacers after you roll em.

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:29 pm

I do think all I need to do is flatten the lip but hammering sounds dangerous, like it would be more prone to cracking the paint. Is a newspaper pull where you use a bat with newspaper?

Post by **ViolentRunning13** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:35 pm

newspaper pull is where you put a stack of paper on your wheel and let the car down on it and creates clearance. but you have plenty of clearance so no use.

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:41 pm

oh, ok. yeah, but like you said, I do need spacers so maybe a pull in the front after I get the spacers, we'll see.
Modified by Pirate_Freder at 7:52 PM 2/9/2009

Post by **ThuG LyFe** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:42 pm

cool. you don't need a roll, yet. if you must when you get better wheels, use a rubber mallet, a heat gun and heat up the inner lip so it's hot to touch but not too hot. then gently start tapping the lip up so you fold it up. for my s14, the driver's side was easy but the pass. side was like 100x stronger. anyway looks pretty nice.

Post by **MySXisSlowerThanUrs** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:42 pm

Pirate_Freder wrote:OHHHhhh...ROFL. I totaly thought you were threatening my car at first lol. *sigh*,

But when i rolled mine i just shoved the bat in there and had someone slowly move my car forward. But i didnt care to much about the paint, but i would say you should heat it up a little before you roll them.. Im sure youtube might have something about rolling the fender..

Post by **BrianHarte** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:46 pm

hot colour

and

nice choice with ZEAL.

Post by **nevertheless** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:54 pm

You need better wheels, wider with low offsets, but you should know that, and with that color i would smoke the tails.

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:58 pm

Thanks Brian and Thug

Thug: I really do need to flatten the lip actually(as it sits) plus I plan to get some spacers so a little flattening and rolling is in order.

MySXisSlowerThanUrs: Yeah I have seen a few vids but at least one where they drove the car while the object was in there resulted in cracked paint... I think I'll try heating+rubber mallet while I press on the outside.

Post by **ZX88** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:59 pm

why do you need a roll when your running +40 offset? i was running 17x8 =35 with a 225/45 and i didnt have to roll the rears and i was tucking tire. i think youll be fine unless your planning on putting some spacers on those( i hope so)

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:04 pm

Nevertheless: Yeah I know, I talked about that in my last thread. I have these until I go 5 lug. I did consider smoking but it's just not my cup of tea. I mean it looks pretty good but I just love the straight clear.

ZX88: because it looks like it will rub as it sits, if not it's dangerously close. I have Kazama RUCA's so my neg camber isn't extreme, this being why the gap is so small. I also am most likely going to get spacers.

Post by **ZX88** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:18 pm

nevertheless wrote:You need better wheels, wider with low offsets, but you should know that, and with that color i would smoke the tails.

please dont smoke the tails. it look good as is.

Post by **pancho y onions** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:23 pm

looks really nice man. Are those the Zeals i sold ya? How do they ride. Wish i could have had more seat time with them and not just drive around the block hahaha. Car doe look good though bro.

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:25 pm

thanks ZX88, I am definitely not smoking any of the lights, I already have clear bumper signals too and am going to get some clear side markers very soon.

Post by **wynnEZ** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:01 pm

Its a good start, I do love the color and the coilover choice. Work on your wheels.

Post by **Slappy** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:40 am

IMHO i think that's to bold of a color without having aggressive aero and larger wheels with better offsets

It would look better like this.....

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:14 pm

I don't want to go to crazy with aero. I definitely want a xenon lip and I might get some clean/mild skirts and a rear bumper cover to match. At most a wangan wing might be in order but we'll see, oh yeah and maybe those Nismo carbon fiber mirrors.

I do plan to change the wheels but that's not high on my list. These wheels are good for now but I plan on getting WedsSport SA-90's when I do go 5-lug.

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:09 pm

Finished up on the coils today except for I need to replace a bolt or two. Should I ditch the eccentric(adjustable camber) bolts for plain ones like the others? Also, I was torquing one of the bottom mount bolts on the drivers side and it was almost done and then it suddenly went back to halfway...now the nut turns both ways and gives moderate resistance but it doesn't seem to actually go anywhere. I guess I'm going to have to cut it off *sigh*. Plus the brake line holders on the coils are kinda wonky so I'm going to zip tie the lines in.

Also I am going to start a thread with my stock RUCA's and some headlight housings from RaceOn(Super Made style). I'll post a link as soon as I make the thread.

Filthy engine bay...dust and cleaner collected in the body shop. But either way the coils can be seen.

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:44 pm

Super Made style headlight housingshttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...n-s13

stock RUCA's(rear upper control arms)zer...-arms

Post by **driftiteasy0113** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:20 pm

nice,good to see another new mexico guy on here.nice car bro, whats the plan for it?

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:51 pm

hey driftiteasy, whats up? thank you very much. After I get her all cleaned up and do a few more fixes(timing chain rebuild, maybe oil pump rebuild, solid sub-frame bushings, wheel spacers) I plan to redo the interior, get an HKS Hi-Power exhaust, DC Sports headers, redo drivetrain, more suspension stuff, and once I get enough saved up rebuild the engine with a stroker kit etc.

I am into drifting, and kinda sorta grip and drag. what about you? what are you into/anything you're doing to your car?

Post by **driftiteasy0113** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:43 pm

nice ya that's cool. i mostly drift and some grip,not really drag though.. there is an event this weekend in el paso on Sunday you should go,itll be sick. oh there is gonna be a pretty big event at arroyo seco in April you should definitely make it out to that one

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:53 pm

definitely not this weekend but maybe april. Since my car was in the body shop for so long I don't have insurance, current registration, or a current license lol. But as soon as I get everything done I will be driving again, hopefully by the end of the month. Only thing really holding me back id fabing up some buckets for my headlights.

Also, I replied to your steering rack thread and I am going to see if I can find how to replace the seals.

EDIT: answered my own questions about the event lol. So are you planning on drifting/have you drifted that track before?
Modified by Pirate_Freder at 8:36 PM 2/12/2009

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:57 pm

...double post... o.0 ? I edited...well wtv, deleted now
Modified by Pirate_Freder at 8:25 PM 2/12/2009

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:34 pm

hooked up my e-fan today. I just have a switch w/ relay for now but will get a DIF variable speed in the future. didn't think it was worthy of pics though lol.

In the mail:-Brian Crower V2 cams-B&M shifter-OEM oil pump rebuild kit-bumper grilles

Post by **Pirate_Freder** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:26 pm

Hey, been a while since I updated. I have been hording parts so yeah...I did install my B&M a few days ago though. I almost got my cams on today except I noticed that my timing chains are way off, check out the link below to help please.

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Just got some Kazama rear traction links, a Nardi horn button, EGR block off plate, and the samples for my interior materials.

In the mail now:-Nardi Classico wood wheel 360mm-NRG quick release-reg length hub(brand unknown cause it came with the wheel)-bumper grills-drivers kick panel cover-also about to buy SPL V2 TC(tension) rods

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