New here - one via convertable!

Post by **jason_teamdmon** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:03 am

Hi guys,

im Jason, and have a one via convertable on a boat to me at the moment, its got some pretty trick bits on it, and looks a bit like this...

and the engine bay looks a bit like this...

Aftermarket Engine Mounted IntercoolerAftermarket Strengthened Clutch180SX FaceArches FoldedS15 TurboGT WingM's Air FilterSr20 Turbo EngineCusco Front Tower BarEngine Earthing KitAftermarket Exhausts SystemFront Coilovers with Camber Adjustable Pilo Uppers Rear Coilovers Under Car LightingSkyline Nissan CalipersAftermarket Pads5 Stud HubsCusco Roll BarAftermarket Front PipeDecat PipeMs Boost Controller Blitz Boost GaugeGreddy Oil Temp GaugeAutometer Tacho and Shift Change Light Sparco Bucket Seat for DriverSabelt 4 Point Harnesses for DriverAftermarket Shift Knob, Shift Gaitor, Handbrake GaitorAftermarket Steering WheelAero Winker MirrorsD-Max Carbon BonnetUras Front BumperKazaama rear bumper and skirts

ive just bought some blitz 17x9's and 17 x 10's type 02s that should look awesome on there!!

anyways, i hope you like the car, i thought that i would introduce myself, and ill put up some more pics when the car gets here!!!

Jason

Post by **jason_teamdmon** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:11 am

remember now its got kazaama rear bumper and skirts on too..

Post by **krash** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:17 am

onevia FTW!!!! NICE MAN!! the best of both worlds. I'm in love with it. If at all possible, pleassssseeee take a vid of the top going down on it, Ive always wanted to see how teh autech tops worked. thanks man, and welcome to the club!

Post by **S13xCrazy** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:36 am

Beautiful Car! Love everything but the wing!

Post by **-RJ-** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:49 pm

holy crap a skyline

welcome lol

Post by **TIMELSS_vert** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:55 pm

welcome man, get some more pics of you car from different angles, looks like once shes complete itll look very nice.

also, please correct me if im wrong but... if I'm not mistake, the au-tech top is MANUAL. There was another member on here who posted a bunch of pics of the top being put up and down, and from what he showed us, a manual top is the only way I can see it working well.

YouTube · Post by **DeXteR** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:21 am

Can't wait to see it! Whore it up with the pictures. Hopefully it arrives safe and sound.

Post by **94_240sx** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:23 am

Car is looking good!!Where are you located at?Japan?

Post by **jason_teamdmon** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:54 am

thanks for the replies everyone

Im from sunny England, and the car arrives in a couple of days!! it needs a bit of work, the hood needs tidying, and the electrics arent working on it, im hoping its a simple fix..

What is an Autec hood? mine is a power hood, so ill put pics of it working when i get it working ha ha!! is this different to your hoods then??

as soon as she lands that nasty spoiler is coming off, origin rear lights are being put on, my blitz rims, and then i will indeed be whoring it up with photos!!

Post by **Eikon** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:59 am

Jason,

Great to have you aboard!!! We're all very excited to have an active member with an authentic JDM version of the S13 'vert. We've had a couple in the past, but neither owner checks in very requently.

Are you aware of just how rare that car is??? You have a true collectible! Take very good care of it!

Please do take copious pictures for us on the working of the JDM top. That's the one big difference between the JDM version and the USDM version, and the part that most of us are very interested in. I for one am wondering if there is any way to duplicate that on my vehicle.

You are also one of a few European members that we have on the boards. I think we've got a 'vert owner in Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, and now you in England.

Anyhow, congrats on the car. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Also, if you need parts, let us know and we'd be happy to help you out.

Post by **jason_teamdmon** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:45 am

and theres me assuming that the hood was the same!! ill do a search on the differences with the hoods, i dare say ill be on here asking questions about it... i do know theres a problem with one of the rear quarter windows, its jammed down, but ill know more once ive got the car...

ill take as many pictures as you want, ive got a few of the hood that i can put up, is there any thing inparticular???

Post by **Juanit0** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:27 am

nICE!

Post by **94_240sx** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:46 am

jason_teamdmon wrote:i do know theres a problem with one of the rear quarter windows, its jammed down, but ill know more once ive got the car...

JDM Silvia quarter window looks like this. I was desperated to find a part for my broken quarter window back in the day, so I tracked down this diagram. I also checked infiniti convertible and it had totally different mechanism also.

YouTube · Post by **DeXteR** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:13 am

Nemo should be the vert librarian or something...

Post by **jason_teamdmon** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:47 am

Thanks ffor the diagram, i can see that coming in handy

well, the origin rear lights have arrived now, so ive got a rake of things going on the second i get her back to my unit..

more pics tomorrow when i pick her up!!!

Post by **jason_teamdmon** » Thu May 01, 2008 2:53 pm

heres what it looked like when we picked it up....

oooh! nice and high!

i was told that the roof wasnt working for some reason, so i thought i would have a look at that first..... and hey presto, it worked! woo!! power hood baby!!

then the important things....

1st, cage out... and get that dam wing off!!! this will be sacrificed soon...

lower the coilovers as much as they can go, and shoehorn some 17x10 ET15 blitz rims on!!!

nearly there.....

HOTNESS

Post by **S13xCrazy** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:32 pm

Looks great!

I love it!

Post by **GoinTopless240** » Thu May 01, 2008 4:08 pm

Welcome aboard Jason... Very nice find. Aaahh... like a fine Bordeaux... rare vintage.. Nice to see a JDM Vert on here again. love the pics. Love the progress so far. Good to see you de-ricing the beauty.

I officially nominate 94_240 the Vert Encyclopeda.All hail the Keeper of all things obscure and unique.

Post by **sokrispy** » Thu May 01, 2008 4:55 pm

i was wondering what your plans are for the roll cage and those wheels you took of ? intrested in selling? let me know !

Post by **alphapig** » Thu May 01, 2008 9:28 pm

Paint.

Post by **Juanit0** » Fri May 02, 2008 3:38 am

Sweet!!

YouTube · Post by **DeXteR** » Fri May 02, 2008 4:55 am

Wow, looks like they took great care in shipping that thing. I've seen some cars get pretty banged up in shipping containers.

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing your progress with this car. Definitely hot.

Please, whore it up with lots of pictures.

Post by **jamesblonde82** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:33 am

Yes a video of the convertible "hood" would be most precious.

94_240... i guess the quarter windows are completely different than ours?

i love how clean it looks with the top down. jealous.

Post by **jason_teamdmon** » Fri May 02, 2008 12:57 pm

Dexter - at the docks when i picked it up there was a poor guy picking up his 'mint' stagea, well, it was mint when it left the docks... the front had been wiped out. poor bloke!!

ok now i know the roof works good ill do a vid of the roof over the weekend

Post by **jason_teamdmon** » Fri May 02, 2008 12:59 pm

URAS rear lights on.....

oh, and if one more person says 'paint it' ill kill em..

i know!!! ive only had the car a friccin day!!

lots more work over the weekend

Post by **DirftKing102** » Fri May 02, 2008 2:33 pm

very nice vert dude!!!!

Post by **alphapig** » Fri May 02, 2008 6:28 pm

jason_teamdmon wrote:oh, and if one more person says 'paint it' ill kill em..

Paint it

Post by **jason_teamdmon** » Fri May 02, 2008 11:37 pm

Post by **Kristine** » Sat May 03, 2008 4:43 am

wow.

that's beautiful.

Post by **wmdavis007** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:04 am

Very nice find!! Looks great! Can't wait to see the top video. Welcome to the Vert forum. Keep the pics coming.

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