S14 Slide Olympix build *PICS*

[Express]

In a world of hondas, a monster will be brought back to life. My s14. Plans are for a DD drift concoction. I've come here to learn from you all and hopefully share this gem in progress. Although this will take time to be finished, i trust you guys to head me into the right direction.

About 3 weeks ago i picked up a clean 1995 240sx with 181,xxx miles for $1900. Only problem was a ceased caliper, Sold. Pics or it didn't happen!

Don't mind that dent, already banged out!



Exquisite exhaust for a exquisite car right?





Next upgrade..coilovers
Stance GR+pro's. Coming in the mail on tuesday. Helper springs came in today! thanks EnjukuRacing!


Will update tommorow. Backseats and subwoofers(lol) taken out. Taking the crap out of the trunk tommorow. Will be back with Pics!

[Beancooker]

Looks like a great start.

[hatedinthemind]

keep it up bro

[Lonismos14]

I dont get it people spend thousands of dollars on these cars, And to do what crash and part it out at the end of the day? I will be waiting on the part-out.

[wingFeather]

Too clean to drift. I'd look for a beater & sell this one.

[fun240]

Nice build start! and a clean 240 to go with..mmmmmmmm

good luck!

[laxands13]

wow that looks pretty clean, and a good start!

[motoman399]

wanna sell me your rear trunk interior if its clean? i would love you pick it up from you if its in good shape

[FolkertSX]

I dont get it people spend thousands of dollars on these cars, And to do what crash and part it out at the end of the day? I will be waiting on the part-out.

whoaa...negative much?

to the op. its nice to see someone buying quality parts and trying to make your car the best it can be

[Express]

UPDATE* Started taking the rear interior out(/bash shield). All atrocious system wiring was pulled out. Stock speakers are staying, hopefully i'm going to rewire the old headunit correctly. Getting the car cage ready..future can't come fast enough. Remind you..those side panels and seatbelts are coming out tommorow..i was too busy stuffing my face with dominos!



HELPER SPRINGS ARRIVED


Tommorow i'll be picking up a welded diff my friend is giving me in exchange of my core. I'm going to act as a lab rat and test it out..it's his first prototype! I'll hopefully update with pics sometime monday/tuesday!

[motoman399]

im curious what the helper spring does? is it a softer ride or does it move the piston to the best operating range?

so you wanna get rid of your trunk interior if its clean?

[badbob2121]

looks clean, not a drifter...but a welded diff DD?? ouch

[motoman399]

welded diff is perfect for dd! i will fight that one till pigs can fly

[Dittoz7]

I dont get it people spend thousands of dollars on these cars, And to do what crash and part it out at the end of the day? I will be waiting on the part-out.

We all live to die no? Might as well make the time here worth it.

[poshatch]

welded diff is perfect for dd! i will fight that one till pigs can fly

hahahahhahahah omg i couldnt help but laugh at that

[S14Kouki10]

what do helper springs do?

[Lonismos14]

I wasnt trying to be negative. I dont know i guess you live and learn, when i was young and i had my hatch i liked to make it go sideways, but this is before tokyo drift. to each there own. i guess im getting old cause all i want my car is for weekend cruising.

[zach-Ka]

Enthusiast^^^^
Seems like a good start BTW!

[EnjoiNismo]

Nice pick up, Thats a deal.
Looks good, GL with the build.

[240sxjoe92]

Great find my friend...Keep up the good work...looks like your doing a pretty good job so far...If you can post more pics of the car lol

[tEknoS13]

what do helper springs do?

x2

[Express]

Picked up the Differential. (thanks leon if you're looking)


These bolts in the driveshaft are being a real pain. My box end wrenches are too big to get a grip on the bolt head. I might have to wiz them off with a cutoff tool. Any tricks to get these bishez off?

[StryfeS13]

I just stuck a ratchet on one side and a wrench on the other... Maybe I got lucky?

[DMan II-40]

I lubed them up with tears and it worked. Serious note, I got 3 off really easy, and the fourth was a b****. I soaked it in penetration oil, tapped it with a hammer, and ended up stripping the bolt head. I ended up just taking some vice grips to that b**** squeezing it really hard (kinda like when you don't want to "release" and potentially have a child). That seems to work.

[JDM Sil4ty]

nice build, gl gettin those bolts out ..

[motoman399]

from what i remember the bolt head is locked against the yoke and the nut is the only part that spins. and you should be able to get a craftsman 14mm box end wrench on it. not a ratchet wrench but just a regular. so how about those helper springs. what is the purpose?

and what the hell was that diff welded with. what welder? i know its flux core but what brand and size welder?

also i see you have abs... any interest in swapping everything out for non abs? im looking to convert my car over to abs. LOVE IT

[lilRillo]

Thoes bolts came off easy for me /flex lol, but seriously put some PB blaster or WD40 so it loosens it up and get some good leverage on it =D

[Express]

The golden nugget(welded diff)


Comparison:


Aftermath

I lowered the front about an inch more..this pic is a day outdated!

The welded diff was definately a project installing. I had to customize bushings that go through the "ears" of the diff. Paid off..now i have a spare Vlsd. Quick question...is there a break in period of a welded diff? The rear doesn't chirp as bad anymore..

[motoman399]

like i asked before, what did you weld it with. it looks like a harbor freight welder. which if it is then its probably blown up already.

[nissy92]

hey walt,if u decide to listen to these guys and sell it for a beater sell it to me! haha better yet ill trade u one of my s13s!!