the way a project should be done

[On2]

I've met Glenn who runs stillensucks.com. Great guy. Awesome car to see in person. He was my inspiration to get into 240SX's.

[s13sillbeer]

Yeah, they're Wise Sport rear guards that have been riveted then fibreglassed into the standard body lines. The original guard is cut and shut on the inside to give the correct wheel/tyre clearance. Front guards are also from Wise Sport, however because I have a fender brace under there, it fouled on the guard vent, so it was deleted to give it a stock look.

There are plenty of companies that make wide guards of varying sizes and quality in Japan and China. The cheap stuff needs to come with a warning that the money you save on the guards/kit etc, you lose when it comes time to fitting in the body shop.

CheersBrendan

[gripstr]

Can you get any cleaner?

[nwmrkt]

Yeah, they're Wise Sport rear guards that have been riveted then fibreglassed into the standard body lines. The original guard is cut and shut on the inside to give the correct wheel/tyre clearance. Front guards are also from Wise Sport, however because I have a fender brace under there, it fouled on the guard vent, so it was deleted to give it a stock look.

There are plenty of companies that make wide guards of varying sizes and quality in Japan and China. The cheap stuff needs to come with a warning that the money you save on the guards/kit etc, you lose when it comes time to fitting in the body shop.

CheersBrendan

Thanks man, I really like the front fenders too with the "no vent" much cleaner. Also what is your underbody coated with? What did you do prior to applying the stuff? Sandblasting all of the dirt/surface rust off?Thanks

[ka24destructor]

wow that whole car is insanely clean i love it. great color, it dont get much better or cleaner than that.

[nisn_2foty]

i don't think you can get any cleaner than that! thatssome great work

[CleanSfourteen]

Ya, that shot of the underbody

[s13sillbeer]

There wasn't any rust underneath, so didn't see the point in blasting it. So used a good cleaner first called POR15 Marine Clean (http://www.por15.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1260/.f) followed by a good dry. Following by some prepsol (Wax & Grease Remover) for the hard bits, then finally the paint. Which again is from POR15 called Chassis Coat Black (http://www.por15.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1410/.f).

http://www.sillbeer.com/2006/0....htmlh ... /0....html

CheersBrendan

[trigoupe]

so how much money did u spend on this project?

[s13sillbeer]

Hahaha, the age old question. To be truthful I don't know. And I'm still spending...but it's all paid for. As I may have mentioned, a lot of extra freelance work went into paying for the car over and above my normal job. If I had to put some figure on it, I would say it's getting close to AUD$40K outlayed, but I've managed to get quite a lot of the parts at trade price in return for design work for suppliers.

Sorry I couldn't answer with a solid figure.

CheersBrendan

[trigoupe]

i see, but damm ur **** is so clean :p

[s13sillbeer]

It's only clean because it's all been repainted. Won't be that clean after a summer of driving around I can assure you.

[s13sillbeer]

Alright, finally got a little work done, so here's a blog update:

http://www.sillbeer.com/

[nwmrkt]

Alright, finally got a little work done, so here's a blog update:

http://www.sillbeer.com/

thanks for the update man, im super jealous especially the underbody man, POR15 right? And the stance looks so good, the molding job is great, oem looking.

[mrd03329]

that is unreal. that thing is so clean.

[s13sillbeer]

nwmrkt:Yeah, POR15 Chassis Coat. Good stuff, but I'd spray it on rather than use a brush given another chance.

[YOUNG240SX]

wow thats what call supppeeeerrrr nice and clean,u could eat off that transmission has how clean it is.very nice oyea i hate you im jealous tooo.

[nwmrkt]

nwmrkt:Yeah, POR15 Chassis Coat. Good stuff, but I'd spray it on rather than use a brush given another chance.

And why is that?

[s13sillbeer]

If you look closely, you can see the odd brush stroke.

[nwmrkt]

If you look closely, you can see the odd brush stroke.

ic thanks, other than that its the same?

[s13sillbeer]

Yep, same. There are some bits like brackets, subframe etc that I would powercoat rather than use a pressure pack (spray can) for longevity of the finish. But otherwise all good.

[nwmrkt]

Yep, same. There are some bits like brackets, subframe etc that I would powercoat rather than use a pressure pack (spray can) for longevity of the finish. But otherwise all good.

thanks, once again props on the car, extremely clean.

[initial_jc]

It took a while but it looks sick

I think I would have gotten too anxious

The underside and the whole suspension setup look beautiful

[Steve Lloyd]

man you werent joking that ****(nissan aero kit) is hard to find. Does anyone know who carries any of the wisesport gear in Ca.

Panda Garage has an Aero front bumper in stock for $650 plus shipping...better buy it quick before I sell a Kidney for it

[s13sillbeer]

Here we go people, enjoy:

http://www.sillbeer.com/

Apologies for not posting sooner,Brendan

[kornaz]

i am not really feeling the car to much,i would take Broadfield's car over that one

You're not feeling the car much???? Why don't you post the pic of YOUR car, and don't talk TAKING cars, k pumpkin? Dang, people these days...

[devil_child]

two things:

yep mising the frame rail like most other s chassis not made in the us.

and dammit, you have the kings aero front bumper.

ok three, clean car.

[mike240]

its broadfields but white

i give you props for one clean arse car but i give more to broadfield cuz he drives his year round in illinois weather which sucks arsehole

[s13sillbeer]

Hi Mike 240

Well, I think the broadfield car is great too. But remember I'm yet to drive this car, it will be a daily driver.

Anwyay, another update up:http://www.sillbeer.com/

[s14tuner95]

...simply sick