Sileighty Project??

[White Comet]

i gotta say i like tekno's blue a little better

[tEknoS13]

DriftBoy: I've done too much but I hate posting pics and stuff. I'm very lazy when it comes to this stuff.

Im sorry, I know this is supposed to be a "build" thread but, stuff happens. Im almost done with the welding. Every time I fix some rust I find new spots rusted Its very time consuming for me, especially since I work most of the time.

All I need to do now is paint the engine bay a nice color, re-install interior, install z32 brakes, coilovers, and other stuff. Motor mouts should come in within the month or so.

WC: thanks, I used that Duplicolor Metal Spec paint, good stuff. The pic is very crappy quality, you gotta see it in person to really appreciate it.

BTW: WC I will let you know when I need some help with the coolant hosing and stuff. That is if you're willing to give me a hand.

[tEknoS13]

Some of the work I've been doing.......





Almost there!

[mRodiek]

i gotta say i like tekno's blue a little better t

Thats ok, mine has character

Tek-I just wanna see this car going man! Its all up to you now to rep the miewest, tthe Lancaster boys are reppin the east and there are an a** load of people out west buildin 240s, I think Ive seen at least 2 everyday lol

But keep the pics comin man I wanna see it done

[White Comet]

i'd be happy tp help when it comes time to do the coolant hoses. its easy and cheap to clean everything up

[tEknoS13]

DriftBoy- Yea for sure man I gotta rep the Chi-side. There are few people around with 240s but nothing compared to what I will have. (yes I can say it with that authority lol) Dont worry man I WILL make it flashy lol.

WC- thanks man, I think I'm begingin to understand the hosing and stuff, just wanna make sure.

Do you guys think my 240 will look good with 180 sides, rear valances, and silvia front? Most of the people around here have s13 sides so I haven't found a pic to compare to mine.

[lilpiton]

Oh yea Tek, finaly you showin your progress lol. If you really stuck with the hoeses or anything we here to help. And Im in your area so we should meet up some day, I really wanna see what you been hiding from us all this time lol

[tEknoS13]

Thanks man not much progress but I'm getting there. Im not really stuck on that, just want to make sure of whats the best setup.

Im not really hiding anything, sure there's a few goodies here and there but nothing breath taking.

So about my question? Anybody?

"Do you guys think my 240 will look good with 180 sides, rear valances, and silvia front? Most of the people around here have s13 sides so I haven't found a pic to compare to mine."

[mRodiek]

I don't know much about body kits/accesories so I am noooo help lol I like the xenon lip for the chuki but that's the extent of my knowledge

[tEknoS13]

Damn man you need to learn!!

I just want to see a pic with the same setup as me. Everyone else is rocking the same skirts Adrian has (chuki I believe)

[tEknoS13]

Another pic of horror...



I plan to cut all the rust off that section and just weld new metal not caring if it looks too good or not. The 180 valances will cover that up. I believe they cover all the way up to the black "tape" line we all hate so much.

[mRodiek]

Props for saving her, I think Im gonna spend the extra $1500 to make my car perfect but after that Im snaggin a clean CA coupe and starting fresh. Im over rust. <-Hence my props tto you lol

[tEknoS13]

Thanks for the support. I wont stop fixing it no matter what.

Do it!! Fix your 240 up as well. Actually, since you said you want to score a coupe, why not use that money to buy the car and slap everything from the hatch over to the coupe?

[mRodiek]

I dont have anywhere to store both cars and I would have to register the coupe here-and it wouldnt pass smog with the SR. Plus that money will be used to finish my car PROPERLY, not half assed which will make me feel alot better.

And hopefully by then Ill have somewhere to store the coupe and start building that while I drive tthe hatch urryday.

[tEknoS13]

Yea I forgot about crap a** CA laws. F' CA, I can tune the s**t out of my SR in Chi

[mRodiek]

True, but Ill find a way around it-register the coupe in IL maybe? Hm...

And how many months out of the year can you drive your SR? Oh yeah...

[tEknoS13]

Cold wheather is turbo wheather

Too bad 240s are worthless in these mounts of snow. Its all good, I got my 95' Explorer to handle that

[mRodiek]

Nice defense lol

In feb when Im cruisin in my hatch down the beach Im gonna ask you how your explorer is doin in the slush & snow deal?

[Kalypso]

Another pic of horror...

don't give up.

[tEknoS13]

Nice defense lol

In feb when Im cruisin in my hatch down the beach Im gonna ask you how your explorer is doin in the slush & snow deal?

You do that, I will probably say, "Ford, built tough."

[tEknoS13]

don't give up.

Thanks man, and I won't!! This should be repaired next week sometime

[mRodiek]

This could go on forever, Im moving to Arizona...or florida? lol

[tEknoS13]

So I got somewhat of an update, just some pics of what I've been up to.

Just a mock up of what it might look like. Its missing the pig lip.



Front view



Some of my crappy welding. I still have to grind it though.



Do you guys think this will cause problems? Its a small chip.



This one is for you Type X guys....

Do you guys think this front bumper will flow with my Type X aero? (sides/valances) Im worried about the sides not looking good with it. Im asking because I dont really like the OEM front Silvia bumper and I want another one.



I would appreciate any help/comments/rants.

[Scuffed_ChukiCoupe]

btw im stealing your project title. im now building the same thing, just bought a hatch an hour ago. Looking good so far! I think that bumper will be too much for the "subtle" type x aero.

[tEknoS13]

No s***!? You gots a hatch

You really think so? I mean the 180 sides are pretty agressive in my opinion.

[240_dude]

Ey man ur project is ill. Why did u change your mind to silvia. Your 180sx front bumper looked really nice. Good luck with your project. And if your selling ur 180 front bumper im willing to purchase it.

[mRodiek]

That car looks hella sexy, BUT his fmic is upside down and is to small so that bumper looks kinda janky or maybe its because that is too large of a hole in the bumper. IF you like it though pick it up & get a nice lip

[Kalypso]

its hard to pull that bumper off without some sick wheels.oem skirts will not go because, they're too high.

you can do a vs type 2 front. big saggy side skirts and oem type x rear valence. with nice wheels that'll sook. I've only seen THREE sil80's that deserve to exist and not be burnt into flames. the first is this one.

this one is a 9.4/10





this one is a 8.3/10



and finally, 8.5/10



wheel fitment is the game changer. unless your wheels are sick no one's going to notice.


Modified by Kalypso at 4:27 AM 9/21/2009

[mRodiek]

I would choose #1 of Kalypso's options.

I NEED to know the specific name of these colors lol

Modified by DriftBoy07 at 12:48 AM 9/21/2009
Modified by DriftBoy07 at 12:49 AM 9/21/2009

[tEknoS13]

Kalypso: thanks I appreciate the help. Thats what I was looking to hear. Out of all the Version Select front bumpers I only like the one I posted, the type 2 is ok but not my 1st choice. BTW: the purple sil80 you posted is V2 right?

Are you sure you are not mistaken the sideskirts I have? The ones in the red car are not the Type X. I have Type X skirts, and I though they come down much lower than that.

These are the ones I have...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_NRSDCBt4...3.jpg