240 update w/ pics

Website · Post by **the_invisible** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Hey guys, my s14 is purple. Need to get rid of that color.

Since this dude is so excited about primer color, I would like to know what it is. I know the rattle can paint job performed by SCC looks pretty good. Is primer flat color?

Post by **Dori Dori** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

mike_do wrote:what about the tomei arms kit?? has anyone here tried that?? http://www.phase2motortrend.com/tomb8arsport.html what does 420ps mean? 420 hp? or does it convert to something else?

What do you want to know about the kit?

Post by **Silviaspeed** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

What about the big T28 nils? I've heard good things about that turbo.

Post by **ItzGenX** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

The Apex'i AX5360 turbo boosts just as quick as stock according to the chart on takakaira. This turbo also has a lower charged air temp then average turbos of the same spec because of its turbine clearance of almost zero reduces recirulating charged air. This turbo is rather popular for drifters in Japan because of its spool time and power capabilities.

Ebay has a used one for 1050(just turbo). Takakaira has them for 1664(with all fittings and hardware).

Post by **BuudWeizErr** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

J-Spec Tuner wrote:so it isn't illigal to not have a 3rd brake light?

Take one look at my mod list.. I'm not too interested in "legalities." Notice the lack of a front license plate also (knocks on wood). I don't care about the 3rd brake light, I think it looks terrible, so it goes bye bye.

Post by **Ace** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Well Nils I am late to jump on but I really like the look of your car with those wheels. I am going for Volk TE-37s in bronze. I am looking at 245s in the rear. Those 255s look great they fill up those huge fenders nicely. Again it looks great.

Post by **sr20det** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

the bomb baby..

Post by **Nils** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Thx to everyone for their great comments and turbo suggestions.... =)

My car is primer grey now. Did a sloppy job.. but I'll survive.

n

Post by **Gregariousgreg** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

I'm down with the primer. Me and my dad built a hotrod a couple years ago and painted it flat primer black. It looks wicked. Plus, nothing feels better than beating the pants of a shiny new Honda or VW etc when your in a primer-beast.

Post by **Nils** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Gregariousgreg wrote:I'm down with the primer. Me and my dad built a hotrod a couple years ago and painted it flat primer black. It looks wicked. Plus, nothing feels better than beating the pants of a shiny new Honda or VW etc when your in a primer-beast.

I'm feeling you =)

besides primer is easier to take care of when you wreck or dent your car

n

Post by **Infamous** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

that primer actually looks pretty good (considering that its primer)

Post by **Nils** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Infamous wrote:that primer actually looks pretty good (considering that its primer)

The photo does not show detail very well... if you are standing next to the car you can see imperfections in the paint. It is not even.

n

Website · Post by **the_invisible** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Nils, are you the guy that had your car used in the G-Games?That Supra placed third and it was wicked. Hmmm, I really what happened to the Supra.

But nice to see someone who drives Supra mods the S14 Zenki! I have one too!!!

Post by **Nils** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

the_invisible wrote:Nils, are you the guy that had your car used in the G-Games?That Supra placed third and it was wicked. Hmmm, I really what happened to the Supra.

But nice to see someone who drives Supra mods the S14 Zenki! I have one too!!!

yup, that was me =)

if the our (turbo mag.) driver was more used to a high HP turbo car we could have gotten 2nd place, but, for that small of a road course there would have been no way in hell anyone could catch up to Wolf's autocross RX-7.

n

Post by **Dori Dori** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Sure it would have.:nopity

I'm just kidding.

If they do it again, maybe you could take first with your 240.

Website · Post by **the_invisible** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

It was close nonetheless. Only a small difference in some areas. Wolf's had less mod than my s14. It only has coilovers and bars. It's engine mod includes only intercooler and cold air box.

But I think what made that car grip so good is the fact that its front and rear tires are much larger than everyone's rear tires. They were 275 tires on 10 inch rims. Handling must be neutral. The car must be easy to manage at the limit. With such huge tires front and rear and low HP figures.

Post by **Nils** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

I do think the 240 would be a serious contender for a tire traction test like that. It definitly should do better on the small road course.

n

Post by **Nils** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

the_invisible wrote:It was close nonetheless. Only a small difference in some areas. Wolf's had less mod than my s14. It only has coilovers and bars. It's engine mod includes only intercooler and cold air box.

But I think what made that car grip so good is the fact that its front and rear tires are much larger than everyone's rear tires. They were 275 tires on 10 inch rims. Handling must be neutral. The car must be easy to manage at the limit. With such huge tires front and rear and low HP figures.

Wolf's overall suspension was set up perfectly for what we were doing, that was the major reason for winning. The huge turbo lag coming from my big snail didnt help either on that small track.

In that test a lighter car with less HP had better chances than a heavier car with more HP. Josh from SCC was actually surprised on how well my car held up throughout the day =)

It would be fun to do it with the 240, kinda sucked that they didnt let us drive our own cars =(

n

Post by **Sopdadope** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Yeah, I have a pretty big collection of car mags and find myself cracking open that edition time and time again to drool over the two Supra's, black seven and the cosworth.

I think SCC and Car and Driver should have one big car test and include the G-Games, Street Car and Supercar challenge into one big smorgasborg of awesome cars.

It's hard to see any car topping the Lingenfelter Vette but a single turbo Supra or maybe RB-powered 240sx would probably give it a run for its money!

BTW, kinda disappointed no Supra's showed up for the Car and Driver challenge. Also disappointed by the mostly (if not entirely) stock vehicles that graced the G-Games.

Website · Post by **the_invisible** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

So what is your plan for your s14's suspension???

Any bushings and arms upgrade?? Seriously, I would like to know what the owner of a 1.009G Supra would do to his S14's suspension. I am just eager to know! :pface

Post by **Nils** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

the_invisible wrote:So what is your plan for your s14's suspension???

Any bushings and arms upgrade?? Seriously, I would like to know what the owner of a 1.009G Supra would do to his S14's suspension. I am just eager to know! :pface

Here is my setup list... I think I posted this somewhere else before.

Engine:sr20det engine, 1998 Blacktop s13sr20det ECU for 1998 Blacktop s13Custom made Wiring Harness for engine swapBlitz SS DownpipeBlitz LM fmicBlitz Nur-Spec SS exhaustBlitz Oil coolerKoyo Aluminum RadiatorTwo Perma Cool 14" Electric fansHKS Intake AdapterGreddy GREX Oil PanGreddy Type S BoVGreddy Aluminum BoV FlangeWalbro Highpressure 255L pumpLots of "Cool It" Heat wrappingNissan 300zx fuel filterNissan sr20de oil filter

Suspension:Whiteline Front Sway BarWhiteline Rear Sway BarWhiteline BushingsWhiteline TC Rod BushingsWhiteline Rear Upper Control Arm Bushings - 2 setsWhiteline Front Lower Control Arm BushingsCusco Aluminum Front strut tower braceCusco Lower Front Control Arm BraceTein H/A CoiloversTein Front Camber platesTein Rear pillow ball tops

****pit:Cusco 6 point Chromoly RollcageSimpson 5 point harnessSparco EVO2 seat, Black one piece bucketSparco 375 Steering wheel, Black SuedeSparco Steering wheel hubSparco Steel Side MountsSparco seat bracketGreddy Boost 60mm peak hold & warningGreddy EGT 60mm peak hold & warningGreddy gauge MountsNismo shift knob

Electronics:Greddy Profec BHKS FCD(Soon a Mine's tuned ECU)Ignition Transistor from a 96' Q45

Tires / Rims:Volk GT-C 2 piece wheels (gold trim)17" x 9" in the front17" x 10 in the rearKumho Victoracer V700's225mm x 45mm in the front255mm x 40mm in the rear300zx 5 lug hubsH&R Wheel spacers15mm (front)5mm (rear)Nismo 60mm Wheels studs

Brakes:300zx TT front brakesFront Stock RotorsCarbotech XP pads in frontPDM Racing front SS braided brake line kitCompletely stock rear brakes

Drivetrain:Blitz Active Clutch, single plates14 VLSDOBX Short shifter

Fluids:Nissan CoolantRed Line Water WetterRed Line Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 10W30Red Line "MTL" API GL-4 Gear Oil, SAE 70W80Red Line API GL-5+ Gear Oil, SAE 80W140Red Line Power Steering FluidMotul RBF 600 Brake Fluid

n

Website · Post by **the_invisible** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Nils wrote:Suspension:Whiteline Front Sway BarWhiteline Rear Sway BarWhiteline BushingsWhiteline TC Rod BushingsWhiteline Rear Upper Control Arm Bushings - 2 setsWhiteline Front Lower Control Arm Bushings

n

Sounds like my set up.Except AGX and WL springs.

It sucks doesn't it that they don't make rear lower control arm bushinsg for S14. The stock ones are good, but it would be better if either ES or WL makes them to completely elimiate slop from the rear suspension.

Are you planning on upgrading the rear toe link, since no one makes bushings for this arm?

Post by **Nils** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

and off the car goes to my buddy's shop for the final touches.... should be running by next week =)

n

Post by **Nils** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Post by **BuudWeizErr** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

You and your friends with your lifted and modified domestic trucks.. lol.

I want a truck and a trailer

Post by **Nils** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

BuudWeizErr wrote:You and your friends with your lifted and modified domestic trucks.. lol.

I want a truck and a trailer

lifted trucks are good out here in the desert =)

I wish I had a trailer.. and somewhere to put it when it is not being used.

nils

Post by **BuudWeizErr** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Neighbors driveway?

Speaking of neighbors.. that guy across the street from you, when I was leaving your house, I could swear I saw an FMIC on the Escort that was in front of his house, but it didn't really look like an FMIC, hard to describe, not one of those stupid arospeed intakes either. You know anything about it?

And your car does look badass now that it's not on jackstands. should have primered before dropping the engine in though, tsk tsk.

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Heh, he doesnt even has bling bling rims on the trailer...pshhhhhh, i thought that was vegas??? rollin on 24"s?

; )

JESSERPI

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

How much do one of those houses go for out there nils?

Post by **defigh** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 8:01 am

Great looking car!!! Had a few questions...Where is the best place to buy the Cusco cage in the states? What does the rear section look like? I have an Autopower 6 point cage but I hate the door bars. I think I am going to go w/ cusco. In addition, I have been having so much trouble finding a seat/bracket/slider combo that works with an s13. What is your setup and are the brackets side mount? Sorry for all the questions...keep us update on the car!

adam

240 update w/ pics

wow!

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