A Build in the Mitten State...

[SolaraOnBronze]

Some pics from this weekend:







GReddy intercooler goes on tonight, hopefully changing my trans fluid, wiring my gauges, and installing my skidplate as well. Pics tomorrow.

[roadboy240sx]

where were you and why did i not know about it

[SolaraOnBronze]

Eyes on Design show in Grosse Pointe.

[sean@z1]

My friend that is one clean 240sx I love the progress from where it came to where it is Congrats.

[SolaraOnBronze]

Made a little progress last night...

GReddy on the right, XS power on the left:







PBM Skidplate:



(Bay is such a mess)



New intercooler at home:





Drift style ZOMG!! :lol:







I still need to install the GReddy lower hot pipe, but it has a piece on it for the stock SR BOV that needs to be removed and welded over. The pipe is pretty much the same anyway. Maybe I will do a GReddy hot pipe in the future to match, but I don't need it at this point. I put all of the new couplers and clamps on, so no more leaks and no more pipes popping! It feels like a totally different car- it is so nice to not have to baby it worrying about popping the hot pipe off.

I also picked up another goodie from a friend last night- S14 passenger seat. I got the pair of them, but I am only going to install the passenger seat and keep my Corbeau in there. Bye bye, nasty smelly s13 seat!

[shanelach]

Looks great man. Reminds me of mine except yours is a little further down the road progression wise haha. Both are low, black, kouki valance, chuki skirts, xenon lip, and jdm turn signals. Great minds think alike.

[Ghast]

Hey awesome!

Nice Photos.

I noticed you parked (or he parked) next to that one guy who's SN slips my mind at the moment, never the less two very clean cars.

Good show.

Ghasty

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Wait, what was wrong with your old intercooler?

[Bumnah]

I hope you trimmed that bumper reinforcement bar and put it back up. Not having that is a bad idea.

[Nacho_240]

Did you use the supplied double stick tape to mount your xenon lip? I asked because I don't see any left over residue on your fender with the bumper and lip removed. Did you only use the screws supplied?

[SolaraOnBronze]

The mount broke on my old intercooler and only one of the 3 brackets lined up. It also had crappy clamps and couplers and they always blew off, as well as a dent in the bottom of the core. I am not a big XS Power fan, so I got a good deal on a GReddy from 240sx Motoring.

I do not have the bumper reinforcement bar on. The guy gave it to me with the car, but he smashed the metal in where it mounts to with a big hammer it looks like... so it would be a bit of work to reinstall it and find the necessary hardware to get it on there. I have considered doing it, but I have had no time to deal with it lately. Unsafe I know, but the car is a beer can in a wreck anyway. Not say it isn't worth installing, because it certainly is, but I have not done it yet.

My xenon lip was from another member- it was new, but didnt come with the hardware and tape. I am using 3m molding tape and some screws in the bottom side without any issues.

[tctomasc]

I love ur car man. Keep t up

[SolaraOnBronze]

Went to the drag strip on Wednesday night, it was about 94 degrees out. Ran a 14.4 at 99 mph. Didn't think it was too terrible for my first time out. Looking forward to going again with cooler temps and a little more boost. My nardi wheel and hub showed up as well, but I am on vacation in New York. Should have pics of it installed on Monday.

[Rawrvasour]

I cant tell you how many times ive drooled over your car. I dont usually like hatches but yours makes me want to cheat on my coupe. Great pics

[thematz]

Did you decide against running those hood pins or have you just not gotten around to it yet? I have the same hood and pins. I was wondering where you plan on placing them.

[roadboy240sx]

Went to the drag strip on Wednesday night, it was about 94 degrees out. Ran a 14.4 at 99 mph. Didn't think it was too terrible for my first time out. Looking forward to going again with cooler temps and a little more boost. My nardi wheel and hub showed up as well, but I am on vacation in New York. Should have pics of it installed on Monday.

did you go to milan dragway?

[SolaraOnBronze]

Yep, went out to good ol' Milan haha. You gonna be at the Nissan meet saturday? I'd like to meet you in person!

Did you decide against running those hood pins or have you just not gotten around to it yet? I have the same hood and pins. I was wondering where you plan on placing them.

I actually installed them this weekend! The family didn't have any fireworks, so I did that instead, haha. I am really happy with them, the install wasn't too bad at all... just time consuming.

I did not get a hold of my brother's nice camera (sorry again about the poor quality), but here are some pics of the car from this evening- updates since I last posted:

Nardi deep corn 330mm leather steering wheelBoss Splash Short HubDefi gauges (actually wired and installed now)S14 Passenger seatFloor Mats (wahoo!)Privacy CoverAerocatch Hood Pins













I am going to remove the speakers from the privacy cover and rewrap it in black fabric. Still a few things to do, but at least the interior is all clean and fresh now!

[thematz]

I like the placement of those latches. Did you use an existing hole for the pins or drill your own? A pic of pin placement would be appreciated. I also have a black hatch btw. Great build.

[SolaraOnBronze]

Thanks! I did use existing hole locations, so that made it a lot easier. I'll snap some pics for you next time I get a chance.

[sean@z1]

I like the way those latches look and that BA nardi wheel.

[thematz]

Thanks! I did use existing hole locations, so that made it a lot easier. I'll snap some pics for you next time I get a chance.

Thanks in advance. Can't wait to see where you take her from here.

[240_dude]

Bro this is a beautiful 240, and a great build. im out of words just looks really beautiful and very tasteful. This is how i would build mine if i had the time.

[SolaraOnBronze]

^ Thanks a lot!

I still need to redo my front lip, I didn't have time the other night after I put my new front mount on and the tape is falling off, so it looks like poop right now. My brother is driving my beater while his 2.5 RS gets swapped, so I just haven't had time time. It has been fun driving the car daily though, it is really nice to enjoy it after all of the hours I put into it all winter!



I am still thinking about a roof spoiler, but I can't decide if I would like it or not... I need to stop messing around and install my GReddy intake manifold, just don't have the time these days- my wedding is in ten days!

[240_dude]

Congrats bro hope ur marriage goes well, and i cant wait to c ur car finished. Even my dad who hates jdm saw ur car and said it was very tasteful.

[HoosierSX]

perfect color for the s13 hatch.... period

[SolaraOnBronze]

Thanks guys! I am really happy with the car right now. My switch for my fan took a dump last night, so I need to fix that, but otherwise I haven't had any major issues... The car is going to be on hold for a while until after the honeymoon now. I should have some new updates in early August! Here is a quick pic from a show this weekend:

[roadboy240sx]

i wish i could have made it

[sean@z1]

Can not wait to find out what is next. BTW how dose the shifter look :P

[SolaraOnBronze]

Looks much better, haha. Thanks a lot for the hookup! I threw a small z1 sticker on the windshield for you guys last night. You guys can send the free parts/turbo/etc. whenever you want! j/k

Not much to report, other than copping some tein strut tower braces:







Still need to install the rear, just don't have time this week! MAN my bay sucks...

[mrgreeneyes]

damn dude, such a clean car til the hood is popped

i have faith youll do it up proper... then again, my bay looks like total a** right now cus im more focused on fitting my wheels/tires/superangle knuckle setup in there... so i got wires ghetto-relocated like crazy.

i wish i was closer, id help you make her pretty