Update/240lookis' 1990 Hatch Project

[240lookis]

hmmm well thanks for the input. im going to have to think about it some more and figure out what i really want. i guess straight pipe intrigues me because its cheap, no big can, and has good gains.

i would say that it being loud would be a pro, but if it is raspy and tinny than it is definitely a con... hmmm

what about teddy? wasnt he running a straight pipe on his stock sohc back in the day when his car was red?

please chime in teddy...

[240lookis]

oh look what i found

ahahhahahahaahahahaha

foreeldo

[Coeur de lion]

I've been waiting for an update!

[240lookis]

right now my car is too easy to drive.
i need to lower my car more and get a welded diff.
if only...

[240lookis]

while im at it ill give a small update.
just got new tires today - cheap new 215/45

also ordered an exhaust but its on backorder...
i also love music too much so im building up a decent sound system starting with just a head unit, two front speakers/tweeters and an amp.
heres how its sittin right now

[240lookis]

got the 215/45s mounted out back. yesterday i removed some more neg camber and now i had SUPER toe out and its scary to drive.


getting an alignment today. most likely something around these specs.
-3 to -3.5 front camber
-1.5 to -2 rear camber (as close as i can get while staying slammed)
8 degrees front caster (as close as my stock arms can get)
0 toe

[240lookis]

today my homie hooked me up with a laser alignment

best part was that it only cost $70. unfortunately my cars arms and bushings are s*** and the car is generally f*** up and we were not able to get everything aligned to where i want it. i am seriously thinking of notching my strut towers for more front camber... we will see
pics:




specs are essentially:
- 2.6 front camber
-2.4 rear camber
0 toe
6.5 caster

preferably i would get my front camber to -3 and rear to -2.

im also going to remove 1 or two of my front coilover collars this weekend to get about a 1 degree rake towards the front... nah f*** that i really just want my car low haha

i also decided to go out on a limb and try the 4-2-1 hotshot replica ebay header. it was only $95 shipped so i cant really complain if it breaks.



installation of header, lowering of car, and more pics this weekend.

[S13Teddy]

hmmm well thanks for the input. im going to have to think about it some more and figure out what i really want. i guess straight pipe intrigues me because its cheap, no big can, and has good gains.

i would say that it being loud would be a pro, but if it is raspy and tinny than it is definitely a con... hmmm

what about teddy? wasnt he running a straight pipe on his stock sohc back in the day when his car was red?

please chime in teddy...

Stock/quiet exhaust all the way and never look back! My cars have always been super loud and I've come to realize that on the street it's just too much of a hassle. I love being able to hear the ticking of my turn signals and being able to have a pleasant conversation while driving. Not to mention, I used to get pulled over once a month at least in my coupe because it was straight piped, but I've never been pulled over or even looked at in my red FB because it's quiet.

[240lookis]

ya i feel you. im probably just staying stock from catback but running this new header and a test pipe which will hopefully add a little noise and depth to the sound. thanks for the input.

suspension is my main focus now because i have realized how s*** it is currently setup after the alignment today. this car is beat!

[240lookis]

had to subscribe once again...

[nevertheless]

Car is looking dope man. Cant wait to hear the exhaust.

[240lookis]

i finally got my ebay header on.

there was an extra threaded hole on it and i wasnt sure what it was for.


so i bought another plug for $10 which makes the total cost of the header $105.


check it


sounds a lot better. way deeper tone. i havent driven on it enough to feel the change in power yet. i am also getting a pipe to replace the cat on thursday so when its all together ill get a sound clip so you can see whats up.

peace!

[gorskis]

probably that hole on exhaust header is for lambda sensor

[troskinatior]

Thats for the AIV, its not that important.

I'm happy to see that your not geting a straight pipe.
We need more updates!!!

[240lookis]

that hole on the header is a perfect portrayal of ebay quality party. the plug is next to the steering column and they rub together when i turn the wheels. stupid stupid stupid. gonna have to grind the plug down in the next few days.

got my test pipe on as well, and the entire exhaust system now sits right above my frame rails which i am happy about.



after driving the car/heating up the manifold it has changed color. pretty cool.


i also removed the two collars from the front which makes the car ridiculously stupid to drive but amazingly gangster to look at so it will stay.

hola collars

adios collars




harness needs to be protected more because of some slight rubbing of some wires.
full car shots soon.

[troskinatior]

Awwww stop teasing us!!!
Is your car strictly a DD or do you ever bring it to the track?

[240lookis]

well it has not been running for too long so im still in the process of setting it up how i want then i will bring it to the track.

i also need a bucket seat and harness before i track it.

[240lookis]

QUESTION

tips on increasing front neg camber? i cannot get more than -2.6 with the camber plates. i have definitely seen s13 owners run -3 or more without notching their strut towers. how is it done?

[Gabes13]

You can try s14 lca. They're allegedly 15 something mm longer. That or some Adjustable lca.

Looking good man, definitely one of my favorite cars here. I remember when you first got your car. It's exciting to see everything you've done. Are those 215/45 all around?

[240lookis]

ya im gonna try to find some s14 LCAs. are they direct bolt on or is there modification necessary?

tires are 215/45 rear and 205/45 front. probably gonna get 215/40 or 225/40 for the front next. 225/40 would be nice for some grip if i can find some.

[Gabes13]

I'm pretty sure you have to switch out the ball joints. You know, s13 ball joints on s14 lca.

[240lookis]

oh yep s13 blla joints are necessary. suppose i cant find stock s14 lcas, would aftermarket LCAs like megans also widen the track and increase negative camber?

ex: http://thmotorsports.com/megan_racing/m ... 76-07-1995

[smitty41393]

looks cool bro. im 17, i just bought a grey piggy hatch. with only 105 k and wicked mint interior =) liken this build thread keep it up!

[Gabes13]

Damn, that ad is confusing. Those are lower control arms posted, but for a honda not a 240. Megan does have adjustable lower control arms for the 240 though, but you have to buy their tension rods too because the construction is different. Iirc, their lca has one hole (instead of 2) for the tension rod. Frsports sells the pair but for 600 something dollars. Might as well go spl for that price. Godspeed sells a pair of adjustable lca for just under $200. There's also a nice little write up modifying them with bigger, longer shanks and heim joints for colossal roll center adjustability.... if you care about that stuff. Either way you're looking at about $200+ for brand new alca, not $80.

[240lookis]

that makes sense. im going to keep my eyes out for s14 lcas and if i cannot find any in the near future i may buy the godspeed ones.

reinforced the speed limit sign with a couple more bolts the other day



picked up a bomex chuki style front bumper with clear turn signals and cusco plate relocator.


sad to see it go, but bye bye pignose.




the front bumper is held on by way too many bolts.

unnecessary leftover bolts


im down

[s13_chris]

Any other pics of new bumper?

[troskinatior]

No the piggy looks so much better

[xiaphin]

the front bumper is held on by way too many bolts.

Yeah whats up with that. I think 6 would be enough instead of 14 if memory serves correct

No the piggy looks so much better

Agreed... but sometimes change is good... if I ever get rid of the Pig I'm goin 180sx OEM

[justinedible4]

nice! subscribed.

[darens13]

how are you liking that header? i was thinking of getting one. your car looks great btw