Some work on my Coupe -KA-T is alive finally

[biggie]

Haven't done much lately, but had some requests for pics of things and don't really go towards 240 gen, so I'll post some things here.

Starting to work on changing my coupe.

For reference the car:

SPLparts.com Adju FLCAs. Review of them still to come. And the OEM FLCA with Whiteline bushings will go on the Vert soon(have to get new ball joints).NICO install thread:zer...stall

An extended version:http://www.carolinanissans.com...19730



Just got the 4 lug Rota P45R 17x9 +12 in Sports Bronze:

Also after getting an alignment found out my rear toe needs a lot of work. So just ordered rear adj toe/traction rods from IntensePower.com (NICO sponsor). Very good price and free shipping:http://intensepower.com/inretoelis1f.ht ... ironi.html

SPLparts.com solid Alum rear subframe bushings. Getting an extra subframe to install them in.

Replacement crossmember was also picked up because I believe mine has shifted/bent. Went over a curb a couple years ago.

More to come as hopefully all will be installed by early Feb.

[slip69]

wow!! looks like your going to be busy for a while!!!

[biggie]

wow!! looks like your going to be busy for a while!!!

Yeah and waiting on 2nd mortgage tax form to get in, so tax return can pay off the credit card.

And so I can also work on the Vert: New ball joints, put in those FLCAs, and have RUCAs to install before an alignment for it.

[noobdrftr]

thats a sexy coupe

[Piper]

Beautiful car biggie, is that your HB too? and while your under that you should throw on some bigger sway bars. that made a huge difference when i tossed them on my vert.

[biggie]

Beautiful car biggie, is that your HB too? and while your under that you should throw on some bigger sway bars. that made a huge difference when i tossed them on my vert.

The pic was at a meet, the HB isn't mine.

The coupe already have sway bars (Tanabe front, R32 rear). I'd like to get some for the Vert sometime, but know most of them will rub my exhaust.

The rear R32 GTR bar pic and the Tanabe front bar lay on the floor in background:

[Piper]

What kind of an exhaust do you have that it will hit? cause i have the dual apexi exhaust and it doesn't hit on mine and my sway cars are huge. and what exhaust is on the coupe in that pic? looks nice.

[biggie]

What kind of an exhaust do you have that it will hit? cause i have the dual apexi exhaust and it doesn't hit on mine and my sway cars are huge. and what exhaust is on the coupe in that pic? looks nice.

Have the SSAC N1 dual style. Most sways seem to hit, but haven't really looked into which ones will clear it. What do you have?

The coupe catback is Tanabe SMR.

[94_240sx]

I liked that car the moment I saw it in the magazine. I don't know which one it was, but it was very first running shot in 'Reader's Ride' section. Later, I found out that biggie bought it. Ditch the front bumper and get silvia aero bumper, side skirts and rear valences. It'll look killer that way.

[biggie]

I liked that car the moment I saw it in the magazine. I don't know which one it was, but it was very first running shot in 'Reader's Ride' section. Later, I found out that biggie bought it. Ditch the front bumper and get silvia aero bumper, side skirts and rear valences. It'll look killer that way.

It was in SCC around '02 or so I believe.

The front bumper will go, but probably a full kit and then paint. But I'm a long ways away from affording that. Turbo going on as soon as this work is done and alignment set.

[Piper]

i didnt know the r32 rear fit our cars? learn something new everyday! and i have the sh!tty godspeed one on mine. it works good for what i paid for it!! lol

[biggie]

i didnt know the r32 rear fit our cars? learn something new everyday! and i have the sh!tty godspeed one on mine. it works good for what i paid for it!! lol

Think its been forgot, but yeah the R32 GTR rear bar bolts right up. Should be able to find them coming out of Canada these days. If I remember correctly its 26mm.

[Piper]

Ill have to look into that for the HB. and how flush do those rims sit? ive been lookin at gettin a set and i was sort of set back by the lack of lip. lol

[biggie]

Ill have to look into that for the HB. and how flush do those rims sit? ive been lookin at gettin a set and i was sort of set back by the lack of lip. lol

Friend of mine's hatch with the 5-lug versions. His are 9.5(255) rear and 9.0(245) front though (I have 9.0 all around). I'm still searching for good tire deal for mine.

[Piper]

And those are +12? dont look to back. just sucks there isnt much lip there. but still looks nice.

[biggie]

And those are +12? dont look to back. just sucks there isnt much lip there. but still looks nice.

Yeah, +12, the 4-lug versions just came out, before it was just +25 I believe. I don't care if there is a lip or not, just want it to look decent, but more importantly be wide and fit without hitting the coilovers.

[Piper]

how much did you pick them up for?

[biggie]

how much did you pick them up for?

Think they were around $640, not including shipping, since I picked them up.

[Piper]

where? i might pick me up some right now. they make those in black right?

[biggie]

where? i might pick me up some right now. they make those in black right?

They have black w/ red lip. Don't think there are too many in stock right now and probably would have to order them.

Urbanimport.com is where I got mine.

[Piper]

Thanks ill look into it!!

[biggie]

Updated for pics of wheels on the car.

I suck at pulling fenders, especially the front. Thinking 20mm fronts might be better, but then not sure if 30 or 50mm rears would look right.

[Piper]

Looks nice!! You didnt do to bad with the fenders, ive seen worse.

[94_240sx]

I wish I was there to help you with fender rolling. I can roll them looking like factory/OEM quality.

[biggie]

I wish I was there to help you with fender rolling. I can roll them looking like factory/OEM quality.

Eventually they will get fix. Whether it be with body work or wide fenders. Whole car needs kit/paint. Just not going to happen anytime soon.

[-RJ-]

i really like the bomex bumper

[biggie]

i really like the bomex bumper

I did like it, think I've grown tired of it and it has had a rough life (patched/repaired like 2-3 times). Just want a full kit now, just going to take time and money.

[wmdavis007]

I'm really diggin' the coupe biggie!! Love the tire/wheel combo! Go for OEM aero when you replace the Bomex bumper. Lookin' nice!

[biggie]

Little update from a busy weekend, but a ton to go.

Installed alum bushing in rear subframe, replaced front crossmember, installed my lower mileage KA, installed different clutch, mounted mani/turbo, installed the tapped oil pan, etc.

Right now: No driveshaft, no diff, a few things to put on rear suspension, no intake mani, have to mock up the IC and pipes, have to get EGT bung welded on DP (one on manifold won't work), etc, etc.

[Piper]

Looks nice biggie. Keep the updates coming!!