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Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 8:37 PM 7/17/2006
1. Finish off my doors. Looking mad getto.
2. Return some tools to Home Depot after I finish my doors (hehe).
3. Score a MAF sensor somewhere...I think mine is bad (sorta boggy here and there).
4. Buy/Install some real buckets and a freaking small cage. No more getto harness strap mod.
5. Wheels...I dunno yet...something wide I guess....maybe some knockoffs.
6. Paint! (after I get some $$$.. )
and of course, all the while...get some practice time on enough weekends as I can...
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 8:38 PM 7/17/2006
| Quote, originally posted by wirelessalpha » |
| Perverts. |
<-- Guilty.
Great thread Chi. That's a nice 'vert my friend. Luv the es ar twenty.
Any luck tracking down a boot?
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (Eikon)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 9:36 PM 7/17/2006
I aint no perv, I am just a guy. haha 
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (rare240sx)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 6:37 PM 8/24/2006
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Posted by: AZhitman at 6:55 PM 8/24/2006
Good stuff brotha - Let me know if I can assist at all. 
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Posted by: adrians_s13 at 7:15 PM 8/24/2006
OF NAKED CHICKS!!
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: turboboost at 10:59 AM 8/26/2006
| Quote, originally posted by wirelessalpha » |
| what? Oh, like you guys don't rice out once in a while...sheesh... this damn key mod took me an hour. Damn. |
1) Learn how to read japanese and place an order online, and buy this:
http://www.wisecart.ne.jp/snapon/7.1/SIMGKW/
2) Learn how to make your own - getto version. Which is probably better, since...uh...at least I use a REAL snap-on keychain.
a) Buy a "stubby screwdriver" from Ebay. Make sure it's branded SNAP ON. But hurry! if you check ebay, you will see that most bidders are ricers like me. You don't understand how much competition I had bidding with guys like "acu-boy1" and "HondaPwns".
b) Put the screwdriver in a VISE, then using a mallet, tap the rubber part off. This is what you will use - discard the actual screwdriver.
c) Take your existing car key, put that in the VISE, and using a saw tool (I used a small circular saw...kinda looks like a dremel..but with a bigger wheel) and cut off everything about the key, except for the part that actually goes in the ignition slot.
d) Heat the remaining key up, then jam that sucker into the opening left on the SnapOn Screwdriver. Alt, you can place the key on a VISE, then place the rubber part on top of where the key end would go in - then tap from above with a mallet. Make sense?
e) Go to home depot - buy one of those rings that look like a question mark. Drill a small hole into the other end of the snapon rubber, then screw that ring in.
voila.
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: 0wn3r at 7:05 PM 8/28/2006
learn to bump.
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (0wn3r)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 7:53 PM 8/28/2006
Alright, all jokes aside - I commend you for at least responding. I probably would have done the same thing - had I seen the same posts everywhere as well. However, what I failed to mention (and perhaps this is my bad), is that I actually requested this from a) This forum's mod, Eikon and b) Greg (AZhitman) himself.
Got it?
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (Eikon)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 9:00 PM 8/28/2006
a) Randomly did a check for vert boot. Found it. Reaction: OMFG.
b) Snuck around my house, got my wallet, then scurried back into PC room.
c) Did the Buy It Now - and glee'ed happily as I felt I "1 up-ed" my fellow vert buddies.
d) Then realized I was a loser for feeling so gleeful - as my vert buddies, are online buddies. Sheesh.
ha, I'll take some pics when it gets here (should be tomorrow).
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 11:20 PM 9/2/2006
Gonna let it go for around $.....any buyers? I'll put a proper post up as well...
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Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: BOOMSHAKALAKA at 8:13 AM 9/4/2006
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Posted by: nsrZ32 at 6:56 PM 10/15/2006
haha..
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Posted by: Hijacker at 8:57 PM 10/15/2006
but your car is definitely hotness at the gate.
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Posted by: AZhitman at 9:37 PM 10/15/2006
We're gonna have to hang out - We'll be doing an event close to you in May 07.
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Posted by: wirelessalpha at 7:05 PM 10/16/2006
)...Hope to see you guys soon!
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Posted by: wirelessalpha at 10:44 PM 11/6/2006
1. Selling my nagisa rails...someone email me if you want them. I'll put a post up on the reg 4sale thread later. First dibs to vert guys though.
2. Waiting on my sparco rails (been a damn month already...sheesh), before I install my seats (which I have had for 4 months...sheesh).
3. Woah - looks like those boys at 240sxmotoring.com finally put my customer photos up (btw: and I don't work for them or have even personally met Jeff - but he is super cool and super friendly. Buy from this dude).
http://www.240sxmotoring.com/chipas13ve.html
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Posted by: wirelessalpha at 10:47 PM 11/6/2006
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Posted by: wirelessalpha at 10:52 PM 11/6/2006
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: adstudio3d at 5:37 PM 12/16/2006
| Quote, originally posted by wirelessalpha » |
| e-town - drift day. Last wed of sept. Chi man - killin it! yeah! |
haha! I don't know how I came accross this thread but thought it was pretty funny to see my pic up on here =) I'm still filming if you're down to meet up. Let me know whats good email me, I don't get time to come on here that much.
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (adstudio3d)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 1:52 AM 12/17/2006
1. Sal owns powerzam?
2. George - the red vert, is also an employee there?
3. You do all the photo work for them? Do you work there too?
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: zer013 at 4:10 PM 12/17/2006
| Quote, originally posted by wirelessalpha » |
1. Sal owns powerzam? 2. George - the red vert, is also an employee there? 3. You do all the photo work for them? Do you work there too? |
sal and george own powerzamcam
david is in charge of marketing
huan is an employee
and myself, sal, george, david, huan and a few others will be driving for powerzamcam in '07!
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Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (zer013)
Posted by: adstudio3d at 6:33 AM 12/18/2006
| Quote, originally posted by zer013 » |
| sal and george own powerzamcam david is in charge of marketing huan is an employee and myself, sal, george, huan and a few others will be driving for powerzamcam in '07! |
Yea what he said...
You can say, I'm the goto guy when they want photos, video, and advertising materials like flyers banners, or whatever...
And we're building up my car right now so if all goes good I'll be running soon too.
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Posted by: wirelessalpha at 11:13 PM 5/27/2007
1. Megan Racing brackets - like 99 bucks or something on ebay
2. 2 sets of sparco side mounts - paid about 50-60 a set, shipped. Again, ebay...and I had to wait for these prices.
3.Sparco Evo 2 seats - they come in evo size, evo 2, and evo xl for you real large fatties. This set I copped for $450! Practically new, no rips or tears. Only thing I hate is the color.
1. So, the side mounts suprising fit on the megan brackets, only problem is: The seat is not normal size (at least the base), so I had to slot out the openings on the side mounts and the bracket. I kept doing this trial and error, little at a time...since the less I need to slot out...the stronger the bracket should be. Also to guage how much I would need to do this before I butcher the passenger set. Here are some pics:
Finished set
Afterthoughts: Maybe it's my car...or just the pair of brackets I had...but just FYI: I had the hardest f'ing time mounting the entire assembly back into the car after I was done. The "240sx megan bracket" didn't seem to line up anywhere with the bolt holes on the floorpan. So, I had to mallet here and there...and even use an impact wrench at one point. the result: A slightly tilted seat. Anyways...after this wednesday I'll come back to look at it. Besides, tilted right is not so bad anyway...since I'm always leaning my elbow on the center console. It just looks madddd gay from the back though - you can tell the seat is tilted.
also fyi: Even on the lowest setting, I still feel the seat is a bit higher than stock...even with the cushions out. For those of you who don't know...I tried using a set of nagisa rails before which was impossible with a wide seat like this. Again, I'll come back to this height problem later.
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: kingdutka at 7:29 AM 5/31/2007
| Quote, originally posted by wirelessalpha » |
| Homemade Battery Tie down.... |
OMG!! I SOOO needed that pic! I was gonna post a thread about that soon, but you've answered my question! I had the MT conversion done and when I got the car back, the key wouldn't release from the ignition. (Car doesn't register it's in "park"). There is no way in hell I am leaving my car sit *anywhere* with the key stuck in the ignition, even if I *do* have a Viper security system. EFF THAT! THANK YOU!!
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: kingdutka at 1:52 PM 5/31/2007
2 Purple
1 Brown
1 Light Blue
1 Black
1 (I forgot the color of this one...)
EDIT: I am starting a new thread with this.
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Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (kingdutka)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 4:40 PM 6/3/2007
Also Update:
Got some vids (kind wack...too dark and sliding looks slow - I swear I'm not drifting that slow!)
Me losing control on the sweeper...damn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ_mqjyo8cM
Me doing better - last turn was decent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3FlzUnk6Sc
Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 10:10 PM 7/11/2007
Your homie again with some ClubLoose buds. Matt Petty (east coast drifting legend...so they say...) on my left, my homie Odin on my right.
Woah - Chi dog again, chilling with the PowerZamCrew Sal + Chris (chris has that black vert with the cage everyone loves so much).
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Post Title: Re: (ahem) announcing MY project thread...pics. ... (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 10:19 PM 7/11/2007
Anyways, I'm grateful anytime a camera is pointed toward me:
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Posted by: AE86Gio15 at 10:10 PM 7/17/2007
a. I spent maaad hours on craigslist and found a guy selling the flex for 800.
b. He claims they are brand new (yeah right).
c. I go to check them out - lo and behold, those f'ers are brand spankin new. Literally, still in the box...stickers...etc.
How could I say no? That said - I hate these to hell and I don't want them. Nick/Matt @ autoxtreme are always throwing comments about them and (p_ssy coilovers) and honestly, I couldn't agree more.
Hear that kids? Heed my words. Tein Flex coilovers = joke. Don't believe the hype. Cop them greddy's or Tanabe's.
(don't get me wrong, I hear the tein springs are pretty dope though).
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Posted by: JRd916 at 9:54 PM 7/18/2007
| Quote, originally posted by wirelessalpha » |
| I got the Tein Flex (uber ghaaaaay - I know). Basically the story goes: a. I spent maaad hours on craigslist and found a guy selling the flex for 800. b. He claims they are brand new (yeah right). c. I go to check them out - lo and behold, those f'ers are brand spankin new. Literally, still in the box...stickers...etc. How could I say no? That said - I hate these to hell and I don't want them. Nick/Matt @ autoxtreme are always throwing comments about them and (p_ssy coilovers) and honestly, I couldn't agree more. Hear that kids? Heed my words. Tein Flex coilovers = joke. Don't believe the hype. Cop them greddy's or Tanabe's. (don't get me wrong, I hear the tein springs are pretty dope though). |
my reason for asking was because i noticed in the pics your car had massive body roll.
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Posted by: wirelessalpha at 10:57 PM 7/19/2007
I swear - before the season ends:
1. CAGE
2. Wheels
3. Actually spend some time to dial in some camber
4. Maybe get some rods if I got left over loot
5. Install that damn boost controller one of these days
6. Lose the VLSD and buy a welded diff (do you got one btw?)
but first things first: fix my HID problem.
damn...so much to do...so little time...eh.....
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Posted by: AE86Gio15 at 4:47 AM 7/20/2007
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Posted by: JRd916 at 9:49 AM 7/23/2007
| Quote, originally posted by wirelessalpha » |
| yeah - a cageless vert will do that. You know what they say man...the verts like a sloppy vagina dude. I swear - before the season ends: 1. CAGE but first things first: fix my HID problem. damn...so much to do...so little time...eh..... |
lol thats going in the sig!
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Posted by: AE86Gio15 at 1:42 PM 7/23/2007
| Quote, originally posted by wirelessalpha » |
| Hope you had a blast at NY. I didn't go. Yo - email me pricing on one of those welded diff's. chiwookpark@gmail.com or text me: 347 277 2184 |
NY was madness as we said it would be lol. I did nothing but run around all day. I had the pleasure of working on nos energy drinks lexus sc300, and than i had to work on the rest of the powerzamcam cars. we had 1 loss in the event and it was the buddy club street car we built. sadly it hit the wall on the most dangerous turn of the course. Sal was driving and he is ok but the car is in ctritical condition. Myself and george hope to start working on her as soon as possible to get her up and running again. to all those who came out to the event thanks for coming and showing your support.
-much love
Gio
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Posted by: wirelessalpha at 10:03 PM 7/27/2007
| Quote, originally posted by JRd916 » |
lol thats going in the sig! |
haha - nice! I think is the first time I have ever been quoted. It's good to know that I've played my part in history this way. Sheesh.
-Chi
Post Title: Re: (wirelessalpha)
Posted by: wirelessalpha at 6:13 PM 8/20/2007
Should be done this weekend...I checked it out last night. Looking good...
I'll have pics up soon.
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Posted by: madcowvert at 7:46 AM 8/21/2007
1. I decided to go with a nice 6 point (halo...etc) b/c a) I needed the stiffness (insert viagra joke now) and b) the rollover safety factor.
2. There's a few guys I could have got this done from...I opted to commission my buddy Tim to do this b/c:
a. He comes well recommended
b. I wanted to help the dude out with $$$ while he is starting his own fabrication business.
c. I absolutely knew he would do a fantastic job since his credibility is on the line.
3. I didn't get the PZC (george aka dukeboy) to do it specifically b/c I chose to help a brother out first (i.e. Tim). That being said, the PZC cages are awesome too (shout out to Chris).
4. Also, as some of you know - I got my seats redone again...since the way I mounted them were shi@t.
Ok, so without further ado...here are some pics (note: the angles of the pics are not that great...so don't be fooled - the seats are not too low - trust me).
Car should be all done this weekend - ready for rippin next week!]
PS: See you all at the next NJ E-town drift event next wednesday!
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Posted by: madcowvert at 9:31 AM 8/22/2007
A. Dose your top open and close from the lacths?
B. Are you keeping any of the interior panels?
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Posted by: EW at 1:10 PM 8/22/2007
speaking of which - I'm gonna need a new one. Mine just broke last week.
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Posted by: madcowvert at 1:42 PM 8/22/2007
| Quote, originally posted by wirelessalpha » |
| you need them? |
no i just wanted to know because i want kind of the same setup but i want to keep all of my panels and seats.
and when you say the top will open/close automatic do you mean that you won't need to pull the lever?
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Posted by: wirelessalpha at 5:07 PM 8/22/2007
I was thinking that maybe you thought I did something that caused my top to be manual or something....
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Posted by: madcowvert at 9:21 PM 8/22/2007
Anyway, for those who don't know me, I'm Tim, I own TIP Engineering and am the one building Chi's cage. I'm excited, this is the first vert that I've done. It's a toss up which is easier a vert or a coupe, but the vert should be a lot cooler, well at least you can play around on the monkey bars a lot more with a vert.
Here's the rest of the pics of the cage. The door bars and roof bar are in, the dash just needs to be fitted and then everything can go back in and Chi can get whatever else he needs to get ready for doing the drifty on Wednesday. Anyone who's local should come out the event is going to be aweomse. You can come see the cage, the DA guys are going to be there. So come out and drive, it's always cool to see more people out there.
Oh and before the pics, I'll repond to some of the comments. Keeping the back interior panels would probably make things a lot harder than it needs to be. To keep them, you would have to space the main hoop in even further than it already needs to be on the vert. The main hoop is something like 5" thinner than the coupe/hatch main hoop already. So with the panels you would need to move it in even further, which would require the door bars to have an even more extreme bend than you see on Chi's car. Of course this would depend on how you want the door bars to fit and what seats you're running. Chi's seats are a little wider than most, so the door bars needed to be bent further out than if he were running a smaller seat.
But be keeping the panels and putting a bigger bend in the door bars, you would be moving the center of the x even further back. I just don't think it would be worth it.
I don't think there's really much else though. I'll either post pics or let Chi do it after the dash gets fit up and everything else goes back in the car. So sometime tomorrow afternoon/evening they should be up.
Anyway, picture time.
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Posted by: madcowvert at 8:18 PM 8/23/2007
How much would the same setup come out to with out the door bar's? more or less i would like to know to have an idea. i know that your really far away.
non the less this thing looks sweet...
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Posted by: Wiisass at 2:44 AM 8/24/2007
As for pricing, it would depend on how it was done. It's going to be a lot of extra work to either design the cage around keeping the interior stuff or fitting up all the interior panels after, so I don't really know how much I would charge to do it. But fitting up all the panels would definitely negate the money saved from not running door bars and then some.
Anyway, here's the pics from tonight.
All done.
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Posted by: wirelessalpha at 6:41 PM 8/26/2007
WOW B.I.G. D.I.F.F.E.R.E.N.C.E
SERIOUSLY.
Now I feel good...I mean, real good. This thing is stiffer than me - and that's no small feat...
For those of you who have been thinking about it... DO IT!!!!!
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Posted by: Topless_92 at 10:54 AM 8/28/2007
Looks great!riceboy.
in anycase, thanks for the kind words topless.
PS: next step: wheels! look for updates soon...
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Posted by: Topless_92 at 8:06 AM 9/4/2007
| Quote, originally posted by wirelessalpha » |
| "Mostly for looks" ??? riceboy. in anycase, thanks for the kind words topless. |
Actually, my brother is getting his business started so i can show off some of his work and advertise a bit....Also for safety and rigidity of course Meh...
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Posted by: BOOMSHAKALAKA at 6:48 PM 11/19/2007
Also, the pics are nice but you got some drift footage to share?
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Posted by: nissan_star at 8:34 PM 8/11/2009
anyone have whereabouts of this car? I want to see some side shots of it.
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