KrustyCoupe's Intro/Build Thread

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krustycoupe
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Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:01 am
Car: 89 240sx xe

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So I figured I'd like to have a thread where I could keep the progression of my s13 in order. You guys might or might not like it ;)

I've had quite a bit of s13's over the years, and I bought my this one with a spun bearing KA once I moved up to NC.

93 SE coupe with a "for the most part" straight body.

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Got it home and ripped off the tired TEIN basics and xxr wheels off and had the previous owner keep them.
This is what I was left with.

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Then I started pulling s*** off and getting ready to rip the KA out.

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Got everything out and cleaned.

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About this time, I disassembled the KA and took it to a machine shop but the crank and #3 rod were pretty chewed up and I had a certain budget in mind. So I opted for a s14 kouki sr20de that I scooped up for a great price.

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Welded in a new battery tray and finished the bodywork in the bay.

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Then laid some paint (CG5) and undercoating.

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Started the reassembly.

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Then I finally got it on the road and all one color.

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Picked up some 15x7 Enkei 92's

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and an old Bride Brix

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Got some Megan Street Coil overs to hold me off for now, changed the wheel color and kept driving it.

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I'll have some more updates soon, I am piecing a Silvia front together and i have side skirts and a rear half bumper to go on.
The car will be painted CG5/463 two tone (Yes I am aware its not an original two tone). For now I am waiting on some swift springs and GKtech RC correction kit to come in. Front will be lower and accommodating to the new wheels.


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PapaSmurf2k3
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Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
Location: Merrimack, NH

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Looks pretty good so far. Nice attention to detail.

krustycoupe
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Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:01 am
Car: 89 240sx xe

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Thanks. Snapped a picture while washing it last.

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