Update/240lookis' 1990 Hatch Project

[240lookis]

thanks.

for the engine, i think i might stick with the sohc haha. it fires up every time, i have no problems with it at all, except power.

i'm gonna drive on the sohc a bit more to learn how to maneuver the car with lower power.after a while i might get a dohc and build it up, but no turbo.

im gonna do a compression test soon to see what shape my motor is in.

[240lookis]

for exterior plans:

this would not happen for a while, but it would be awesome.

get a pair of my same wheels but 15x10 -45 for rears:

get some 50mm overs for the rear (looking some that are the biggest to cover up my QP dimple) get 20/30mm fronts, because i am about 25mm from flush in the front still.

get some simple sideskirts

get something for the rear.

but...i need to focus on performance s*** first.

[5.0_s14]

Dont trade ur wheels. I would love to have that set. I would love even more to have that -45 set on my coupe . Wide FTW.

[cxlumpy]

see you at gg

[sil8tdrftr]

did you decide what school to go to yet???

cuz wyoyech is such a waste of money in my opinion... i am at UTI and there a lot of washington kids here (sacramento) anyway wyotech doesnt deal with any specific make or type of big company... they only have some sort of NHRA thing which is weird and they dont guaranty you a job after graduation .... at UTI you work with the auto company's and they have a great student services program which help you get a job while in school and after you graduate for life... not to mention after graduation you could retake any course for refreshment pourposes if needed to...

sorry for the long hater paragraph but i just thought you should know before you make your decision

btw ... nice choice in keeping your rims

[240lookis]

thanks for the input. i went to socal for a week and checked s*** out.UTI was by far better than wyotech. i checked out the wyotech in long beach, and the UTI in rancho cucamonga. UTI definitely had their s*** together. as of now, that's where i want to go.

and i didn't keep my wheels. they are gone...

[240lookis]

UPDATE:

no pics now unfortunately. camera cord is lost, and not all the parts have arrived anyways.

birthday was a week ago. got a bunch of money.

Bought:- new front pads, blank rotors- c pillar bar and rear strut bar to spice up the empty and white interior- front crank seal and oil pump gaskets (not sure how to install this, sounds tough)- a bunch of random stickers- rebuilt steering rackAll New SealsAll New BootsAll New O-RingsAll New Teflon Rings*Inner Tie Rods Included*All Units Are Resprayed to Factory ColorThe Insides Are Microfinished to OE SpecsAll Units Are Bored and Sleeved (where applicable)All Units Are 100% Hydraulically Tested For Quality Assurance Purposes

pics soon

[240lookis]

also getting smaller tires for the front, and moving front tires with more tread to the rear.

10-15mm spacers for the front as well.

hopefully some kind of simple skirts for <150.

[240lookis]

got a speed limit sign and bolted it up as a skid plate. protects the oil pan and some other stuff.

also bought some JDM sides that i test fitted today.

pretty spot on fitment.

other stuff hasn't yet arrived...

[s13beast]

Im digging that skid plate. Real talk.

[240lookis]

thanks man.

tucks up real nice into the bumper and is held on buy 6 bolts, 4 of which are screwd right into the cross member

already tested out, it wokrks!

[240lookis]

happy 420! <--- excuse to smoke chronic

[Rawrvasour]

Dude that skid plate is LEGIT

[Future_gohan]

wow dude, your amazing for coming up with that skid plate idea.

Also how much were those rims and what are the specs of them? Thanks!

[240lookis]

i actually heard of the skide plate idea somewhere on here. i think they used a do not enter sign which is about a foot wider than this one.

wheels are 17x9 -5 in rear and 17x9 +20 up front. 235/40 all around currently getting a 215/45 up front soon and some 15mm spacers. megans are max low all around with one collar removed in the rear.

[Stripes]

Haha, I'm gonna have to post a pic of my skid plate. People always laugh hard when they look under my car

[240lookis]

^^ post some pics. im interested.

[Future_gohan]

i actually heard of the skide plate idea somewhere on here. i think they used a do not enter sign which is about a foot wider than this one.

wheels are 17x9 -5 in rear and 17x9 +20 up front. 235/40 all around currently getting a 215/45 up front soon and some 15mm spacers. megans are max low all around with one collar removed in the rear.

How much did the rims and tires run you? Hmm..

[240lookis]

500 off zilvia + 150 for shipping

[alphapig]

Wow, there are some true gems in the abyss that is the 240sx forum.



I can't wait to see the wide fenders mounted.

[Stripes]

Went out and snapped a shot just for you

[Gabes13]

Im gonna copy you.

[240lookis]

damn that thing is huge. what kind of sign is it?

spread the word. free is better than $150 for a legit skid plate. just have to snatch up a speed limit or do not enter sign or something else of the sort.

[240lookis]

could the sign create any issues with airflow out of the engine bay?

[Stripes]

Hahaha, nah it's not that big, I'll have to get a top shot of it tomorrow and you'll see. I think it just looks big because of the way I took the picture.As far as airflow issues, I don't think it would make too big of a difference, plus I'm running a Permacool fan so I don't really have to worry much about cooling issues.

[vincent.wallen]

sick ride man... ... ive always driven pos cars and trucks and i jus got a 1990 hb... all i can say is... NO ****!!!... anyway... great car... lookin good man...

vincent

[240lookis]

before

after

before

after

damn. gone a long way

[vincent.wallen]

yes it has...

bump for update and new pics...

vincent

[240lookis]

got some new stuff this past week. not all that exciting but necessary.

strut barstickersfront rotors/padsrebuilt steering rackfront crank seal.oil pump gasket

i think ill be able to do install the steering rack, but i dont know s*** about how to install the front crank seal/oil pump gasket.

also got a c pillar bar, but they sent me one for a crx :finger:

stickers!

damn i need a new drivers seat

[cxlumpy]

buy my bucket seat 140 dolla make you holla