Knerd's S13 coupe build thread

[Knerd]

A little background info on me...My name's Kevin and I'm 19 years old (20 this month ) For the last 2 years I've been smashing a 2001 BMW 330ci with a 5 speed, 5% tints, and a 10" JL w6. Defiantly a nice car but not very exciting to drive. All the while my friends are messing around with 240's and 86's. Finally last month I got fed up with being bored behind the wheel so I decided to get an S13. I would not settle for anything less that a Twin Cam coupe with a 5 speed. After a few weeks of searching I came across a 1992 coupe converted to a 5 speed for $2200. Drove up to Clearlake and bought it off some crackheads that day.It also came with a crack free dash that I didn't even know was included! Made it home no problem and was very happy with my purchase. It had some little issues like a non working temp gauge (fixed with a new thermostat) and a leaking quarter window but I didn't care because it had a clean title and no major problems/dents.



This is the only pic of the car I have as of now and this is after all the rice stickers were removed. As soon as I was behind a keyboard the spending spree began haha . The first night I had the car i ordered a set of PBM coilovers and some Rota Grids in 17x9 +12 and 17x9.5 +12 in bronze. The next day I got a sad email saying that my coilovers wouldn't even be in the US until the last week of April I decided that I should put the car on some jack stands and get as much work done to the car as I can so when I do get the coils the car will be ready to go.

List of parts on the way:

Power slot rotorsHawk hps padsAP steel brake lines and clutch lineNardi 330MM steering wheelPBM coilsPBM drift buttonPBM rod end shift knobRota Grids with Falken 912sSparco REV seat with railsOEM PCV valveVlsd and axles from a friend

As of now I have pulled the interior and I am getting ready to give it a few coats of Rustoleum. I will be posting pics of the progress and when new parts arrive. Please feel free to leave any comments/concerns/constructing criticism as this is my first build of a 240. I hope you guys enjoy this as much as I am!
Modified by Knerd at 3:10 PM 4/2/2010

[TheBlaiant]

Nice find man! Good luck with it and don't smash it!

[badbob2121]

nice, looking forward to more pics...... so im are u planning on ka-t? or ripping it out and going with something that wont blow?? (sr&rb)

[Knerd]

nice, looking forward to more pics...... so im are u planning on ka-t? or ripping it out and going with something that wont blow?? (sr&rb)

The plan this year is to get the interior and suspension set up how I want then next year a full on KA-T build

[Steady_One_S13]

It's a good start. Work on suspension first. Imo, it's the most important thing to do.Btw, happy B day. happy Easter.

[corbin]

So, is it as fun to drive as you had hoped?

[Knerd]

Thanks for all the kind words guys! UPS got here right before I leave for work so I have some pics...

The seat is beautiful and fits like a glove! I also got my hawk pads and steel braided lines.

Just a little heads up...PDM Racing is having a sale on hawk pads so if you need some or are on the fence NOW is the time to get them. $122.12 SHIPPED...ENOUGH SAID

[Knerd]

So, is it as fun to drive as you had hoped?

YES IT IS. I love everything about the car!

[crakin]

good luck with the build man.

[visser003]

It might be a little late to say this...but if you planning to go KA-T and do suspension, you shouldn't waste money on the S13 brakes. I would go z32 at least on the fronts.

More power=need for stronger brakes.

[crakin]

you can do a complete swap for like 500stones now im not sure but that little bit of money compared to all the money you would put in your ca is worth it to keep it from flying into a ditch...