Broke Highschooler 1991 S13 Non build thread

[JulianSPAM]

Alright hey everyone. My names Julian, and im 17. I dont have a job so you wont be seeing anything special to be honest. It will take me a while to get parts but Id like to show you what I do to my car.

EDIT EDIT EDIT: My SISTER(OLDER) bought it for $1,500, an she moved and gave it to me. it actually has 212,000 miles in it. It runs good. Clean tittle and all. I purchased this car to work on, and learn everything about it while im in the process. So please, if you'd like give advice but dont flame =/

So heres my car right now: (AS OF FEBUARY 1ST, 2010)

stock everything, but the 5 lug conversion as someone told me









and here is my car as of NOW ( MARCH 5TH, 2010)















UPDATES: - Oil change- Changed Spark plugs- All fluid levels are checked- Engine wiped down- Sanded down front bumper(paint was terrible and peeling off)- Tinted windows(front - 20%, rear 5%, back 5%)- Painted rims black- New brake pads(front and rear)- Stereo system(pioneer surround, two 10' earthquakesubs, 1200 almani amp, alpine deck)- ricer rear view mirror- Carbon fiber shift nob- lol air freshener- super clean interior- no rust(that i know of other than hood)- Added new lugs with locks-Fixed squeeking in front wheels

PROBLEMS:- need to paint-Wheel allignment(bumper, door dings, keyed partshood rust, brake calipers?)- possible wheel allignment- car shakes SOMETIMES, when going 55-65 mph(wheel allignment problem?- left daytime running light is not working, left blinker light is not bright and clicking really fast(my dumb a** pulled a wire out that messed it up, where can i go toget that fixed? i heard i had to solder is but idk how nor i have the tool)- need to replace one of my reverse tail light

FUTURE:- Newer KA24DE engine- Turbo?- Cold air intake(injen, aem)- Coilovers(tein?)- exhaust, anything that doesnt make fart noises- new front windshield- header/downpipe- paintjob- Maitinence/engine parts(newer)- E brake button(aftermarket)

*i called my last thread a build thread, but it wasnt necessarily a build thread so i made this one. its just showing what im doing to my car, and id like your opinions and help if possible. thanks guys!

Modified by JulianSPAM at 9:46 AM 3/5/2010

Modified by JulianSPAM at 5:35 PM 3/5/2010
Modified by JulianSPAM at 12:07 PM 3/16/2010

[JulianSPAM]

Twin cam 16 valve, KA24de engine at first

Interior(put the nissan symbol back on the steering wheel not pictured):

Sub and amp:(not tripping off how much space it takes up)

Garmin navigation:

taking wheels to get painted(rims were really scuffed):

[JulianSPAM]

removal of car tape lining(goof-off got rid of the left over adhesive):

day of getting my wheels painted(non tint windows yet):

my s***ty a** coolant tank, need to get a new one soon lol:

front bumper(before being sanded down):

[JulianSPAM]

KA wiped down, where can i get my valve cover painted? its called powdercoat right?:

before

after

Need to replace, as soon as i can find where i can buy it(above window):

[zach-Ka]

Keep it rollin man, Its lookin good. There are a lot of things you can do for very cheap or just free on 240's. GL

[TS sling]

wow very clean.

and yes an alignment just might be the issue, but if not, its always good to have a properly aligned car.

[TroubleBound]

Nice car mate, its clean/classy. The engine cleaned up nice and i like the 5lug. Keep up the good work

[HGOTBOOST]

looks good man but S13 chassy get rust quickly i was going to buy one but heard from alot of people that its bad but for you it might be a good platform to start on.

[B-Radx240x]

If you put in new brake pads, sometimes filing the sharp edge off of the leading side of the pad will aid in keeping squeaking down, did you use brake cleaner on your rotors before re-assembly? Might be some residual dust still on there from the old pads. Nice find and congrats. Keep us updated!

[JulianSPAM]

thanks everyone for the comments

If you put in new brake pads, sometimes filing the sharp edge off of the leading side of the pad will aid in keeping squeaking down, did you use brake cleaner on your rotors before re-assembly? Might be some residual dust still on there from the old pads. Nice find and congrats. Keep us updated!

and dude! im so dumb! it was the sharp thing off the pad lol.

so squeeking is now gone!

now i need to fix up my headlight

[baron_harkkonen]

nice and clean!!!

[ghost_22_47]

Great car to learn to work on, So many motor options (KA-T, SR,RB )and exterior options (front end conversions and so on)I'm never letting my vert go I love it.keep up the posts, pictures, and progress

[troskinatior]

The car looks good.but some of your thoughts confuse me. Why do you want a new engine and why do you want to repaint your car?

[JulianSPAM]

Haha thanks everyone. But well i want a new engine once my old engine chooses to fail on me. Hopefully not anytime soon, and the paint on my car isnt so good. There is no paint on the bumper, i have a few keyd spots on my door, and alot of dings

[bersh240]

stop complaining about your paint.you dont even wana know what id give to have paint as nice as yours.

[dre1507]

nice and clean. good job.

[JulianSPAM]

yeah i know, ill just get my front bumper painted the same color. how much would i be paying?

[zach-Ka]

Do you want to pay someone else to do it, or are you gonna do it yourself?

[JulianSPAM]

pay someone to do it

[zach-Ka]

If you know someone in a shop you might be able to get a deal for about $150 if you do the prep work $250 if they do the prep work. Thats PPG 2 base coats, 2 color coats, 3 clear. It will last forever if taken care of. Not that macco crap that lasts a year.

[cubantunr]

Looks like a good purchase man, how the frame rails lookin?

[JulianSPAM]

oh alright sweet. well i did all the prep work!

[JulianSPAM]

thanks man, the frame rails are decent. no rust to say the least.

anyone who lives in the bay area know how to do the sleepy light mod? ill pay you to do mines haha..

*fml, my front breaks still squeek, i have a leak on the bottom of my car(havent checked what it was yet) and im getting desperate to fix the unattached wire that is making my day time running light now work and my left blinker go insanely fast.. (can i take that somewhere to get it sodered? cause i dont have one to do it, how much would i be paying?)

[JulianSPAM]

also, planning to fix wheel allignment today and add new bulb to tail light(reverse light)

[numbnuts240]

anyone who lives in the bay area know how to do the sleepy light mod? ill pay you to do mines haha..

brown wire?

[justinedible4]

looking good man. keep up the good work.

[JulianSPAM]

hey everyone. how much do you think i should put this up for sale for?

[sleeper180]

looks good man but S13 chassy get rust quickly i was going to buy one but heard from alot of people that its bad but for you it might be a good platform to start on.

lol ok look dude first off what the hell are u doing in a 240sx/ 180sx/ silvia forum when you have a camry and why are u hating on the rust part? its a old car an could get it. not all 240s have rust an u aboviously need to so some more research. :idea:

[Shownarou]

Why are you selling it?

[polk240sx]

wow bro. you are trying to sell it already. im still in high school and i have a 1992 hatchback project that is not even as good of a condition as yours. but then again. if you looking for a reliable car to get you around. i would understand