UPDATE: 2 years with my kouki

[NSR240sxe]

Its been awhile since I got my 240, two years ago today actually, so I figured I'd make a thread showing how far its come over the last two years.

As most of you know, I got it as a surprise birthday present from my boyfriend Jerry, nsrZ32. Here's a link to the thread when I first got it and finally became a Nissan owner. zerothread?id=222561

And here's a picture from the day I got it

In 2007 we did a few things with it including replacement of some random parts here and there. We installed NISMO strut/spring combo, HKS Hiper exhaust, and some other suspension bits (front and rear strut bars,outer tie rod ends, etc), an intake, clear markers, some emblems, etc. We also took the car to NICO meets in Carlisle and Nashville which were a lot of fun.

A picture from on the road to Carlisle and then one from Nashville, both courtesy of Evan



Here's a link to the suspension install zerothread?id=262096 and a couple pictures





I can't find the thread from the exhaust install so here's a couple pics





In 2008 we weren't able to do any national NICO meets but we did a lot more modding The car got an OEM front lip, a J30 LSD and axles, 350z Anniversary edition wheels with Bridgestone tires, a nismo power brace, circuit sports inner and outer tie rods and adjustable tension rods, aluminum subframe spacers, lower rear tie bar, electric fans, a new headunit, etc.

USDM kouki front lip



Here's a link to my wheels and a couple pictureshttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=356800







J30 LSD, lower tie bar, subframe spacers and electric fans from an Altima were also installed





Even put a little pink touch on the motor zerothread?id=346521



Late in the fall we got Z32 brakes (which are now pink!), new speakers, and for Christmas I got a header and a radiator air guide for the car





For 2009 I want to install all the new stuff and hopefully pick up a JDM kouki rear spoiler and whatever else catches my eye.

So there you have it...an update finally! let me know what you guys think

[Gabes13]

cooool

[hbpignosePA]

i think i remember that thread....

car looks clean, love the wheels

[IanS]

Looks awesome Steph. I remember reading the thread when you first got it, you were so excited.

Its come a long way, and you've kept it clean, and for that I congratulate you. I bid you at least 2 more years of happy driving.

[blackbetty]

very clean and nice. I like how your adding your own touch to it with the pink and what not. Not bad at all for only owning the car for two years. Keep up the nice work. And do you have any more pics or a link to that Z? That thing looks badass from the rear. Wouldn't mind seeing more of it.

[nsrZ32]

Looking great Steph! I'm glad we've been able to do so much with it over the last two years. Will be nice to get some of the new stuff on it in the spring and further improve it. It makes me smile to see how happy this car makes you

So when we doing a 5spd swap?

And do you have any more pics or a link to that Z? That thing looks badass from the rear. Wouldn't mind seeing more of it.

That's mine There are pics and threads all over NICO haha. This is probably your best bet for lots of pics and info zerothread/296112

[noobdrftr]

nice

[vda240]

very clean, and very tastefully modded. +1 on the wheels, look sick!

[driftneil]

Pretty car, what did you pay for those rims?....if you don't mind me asking.....

[Amtk240]

Pretty car, what did you pay for those rims?....if you don't mind me asking.....

I priced them today at Nissan Dealer and they are like $900 each!!

To OP, that Kouki is really nice! The rims do look great on the car. Thanks for the pics! I can't say I would sport pink paint anywhere on my car, but it's cool if your a girl I guess.

[brizanden]

Looking great Steph! I'm glad we've been able to do so much with it over the last two years. Will be nice to get some of the new stuff on it in the spring and further improve it. It makes me smile to see how happy this car makes you

So when we doing a 5spd swap?

That's mine There are pics and threads all over NICO haha. This is probably your best bet for lots of pics and info zerothread/296112

grr ur guys car has everything i want on mine and it is so much nicer lol. oh well i got a year to get to this point still. only had mine for a year.we gotta go to some meets this year together tho so i can brag about my 5 spd to you steph lol.

[driftneil]

I priced them today at Nissan Dealer and they are like $900 each!!

To OP, that Kouki is really nice! The rims do look great on the car. Thanks for the pics! I can't say I would sport pink paint anywhere on my car, but it's cool if your a girl I guess.

Yeah that's what I thought, take it you got a good deal on em'? Regardless, those rims are nice! Any spacers?

[blackbetty]

Looking great Steph! I'm glad we've been able to do so much with it over the last two years. Will be nice to get some of the new stuff on it in the spring and further improve it. It makes me smile to see how happy this car makes you

So when we doing a 5spd swap?

That's mine There are pics and threads all over NICO haha. This is probably your best bet for lots of pics and info zerothread/296112

not trying to clutter up her post (couldn't figure out how to pm lol) but, wow incredible story. Very nice car. We know this 240 is in good hands

[xdabsx]

black z wheels on white kouki look good

[Thrwnsprkz]

ya steph and jerry,

long time no speakie eh?but the cars classy, i remember when u picked her up, and i still havnt seen it!

we'll have to meet up this summer, I moved to the good ole 330 Akron OH.take care~Jon

[Rex]

They got the wheels cheap and then completely refinished them. The color choice makes them look even better.

I should have never let them leave Southern Ohio .

No, they weren't mine, I was just part of the delivery process.

[S13k]

Very nice, loving the paint , whites my favorite color on cars

[ddgsxr504]

Car looks Awesome Steph. I remember when you got it... I was like "LUUCKKY". lol.

You already said you wanted the K wing which is good, I was going to say that but you beat me to it. I say get the wing, the rear aprons and the rear K bumper and you will be set.

Bumper...http://www.jspec.com/s14koukrearb.html

K's Wing...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

Rear Aprons...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

[Logan76]

I also remember you getting the car, it doesnt seem like two years ago, but damn time flys. Its nice to see your still enjoying the car and I wish you much more fun in the future with it.

[White Comet]

Car looks Awesome Steph. I remember when you got it... I was like "LUUCKKY". lol.

You already said you wanted the K wing which is good, I was going to say that but you beat me to it. I say get the wing, the rear aprons and the rear K bumper and you will be set.

Bumper...http://www.jspec.com/s14koukrearb.html

K's Wing...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

Rear Aprons...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

i agree but get the front bumper and the foglights too

[ThuG LyFe]

wow what a nice bf you have!

i would love to buy my gf a 240 but she hates them and it's not like i could afford to anyway so it works out i guess lol. anyway very lucky, enjoy the car.

[boostdd]

wish my wife was into carsWhat header is that?

[spooled240]

A W E S O M E car right there, super clean

[Asmar]

That is a very clean Kouki. Very nice!

[driftneil]

wish my wife was into carsWhat header is that?

Look in the box, it's a "CAT" back.

[240TT]

haha i didnt even notice that at first.

Look in the box, it's a "CAT" back.

anyways your so lucky. two very amazing cars both super clean looking. keep it up

[MastaYu]

very clean

[SexOnWax]

White Koukis with black USDM lips friggin' ROCK!!!

Funny. I remember reading a story in the local newspaper (Plain Dealer) a few years ago about a girl whose boyfriend surprised her with a 97 Kouki which she called her 'dream car'. I guessing this is you? Congrats on keeping it oh so clean!

Is that shot on the rooftop near the Rock n' Roll hall of fame?

[Flicktitty]

Very cool, and nice updates on the car.

Any pics of the brakes done in pink and installed? What paint did you use to deal with the heat?

[NSR240sxe]

White Koukis with black USDM lips friggin' ROCK!!!

Funny. I remember reading a story in the local newspaper (Plain Dealer) a few years ago about a girl whose boyfriend surprised her with a 97 Kouki which she called her 'dream car'. I guessing this is you? Congrats on keeping it oh so clean!

Is that shot on the rooftop near the Rock n' Roll hall of fame?

Thanks! Yeah that was me...Thats cool you saw the story in the PD, i never thought it would make the paper considering my car was a 'import' and most of the cars that made it in the dream car section were older muscle cars lol

Actually that pic was taken on top of a parking garage at Crocker Park in westlake. I definitely dont recommend taking your car there, the parking garage had wayy too many speed bumps lol

Thats awesome you have a kouki too and live in the cleveland area, not sure if Ive seen you around. I know there are a few in the area that I see. What color is yours?? Anything done to it?