What ive been up to, lots of pics!!!

[mrgrape]

NICE bro!! what brake swap was it?also where did u get the sideskirts?

For the front end conversion, does it sit flush when u see it?Did u use kouki radiator support or drill holes in the zenki headlight brackets?did u use teh kouki bumper support or zenki bumper support?

I use the zenki headlight brackets, zenki bumper support but kouki bumper bracket.....theres a gap between my grill/headlights and JDM bumper/////

[I_LOVE_JDM]

NICE bro!! what brake swap was it?also where did u get the sideskirts?

For the front end conversion, does it sit flush when u see it?Did u use kouki radiator support or drill holes in the zenki headlight brackets?did u use teh kouki bumper support or zenki bumper support?

I use the zenki headlight brackets, zenki bumper support but kouki bumper bracket.....theres a gap between my grill/headlights and JDM bumper/////

Thanks. z32 brake swap all around, and i got the sideskirts for like 160 bucks on ebay, they even came with the end caps...yea it sits almost perfect... i used my zenki radiator support, but used the kouki headlight brackets off the clip and also the bumper retainer bracket.. i took the zenki bumper reinforcement off and used the brakets off the kouki so the bumper retainer would sit perfect... and nope theres no gaps on mine

[elchoccolatte]

Nice work!!!

[mrgrape]

Thanks. z32 brake swap all around, and i got the sideskirts for like 160 bucks on ebay, they even came with the end caps...yea it sits almost perfect... i used my zenki radiator support, but used the kouki headlight brackets off the clip and also the bumper retainer bracket.. i took the zenki bumper reinforcement off and used the brakets off the kouki so the bumper retainer would sit perfect... and nope theres no gaps on mine

when u mention the bumper retainer bracket, do u mean teh big square thing?or the 2 things on the side that holds the big square thing?

so im assuming after the zenki radiator support, everything else after to put the bumper on was kouki?

[I_LOVE_JDM]

the bumper retainer/support which is what the bumper sits and mounts too.

yea everything after the radiator support is off the kouki. still gotta make a reinforcement bar so i can keep my FMIC safe
Modified by I_LOVE_JDM at 10:52 PM 5/15/2009

[mrgrape]

the bumper retainer/support which is what the bumper sits and mounts too.

yea everything after the radiator support is off the kouki. still gotta make a reinforcement bar so i can keep my FMIC safe

Modified by I_LOVE_JDM at 10:52 PM 5/15/2009

s*** sorry if im being a dumb f*** but i need to clarify bcz i need help making my kouki conversion as flush as urs.

After the Headlight brackets, there is a BIG RECTANGLISH BAR....which connects to the radiator support...what is that called?Because the bumper BRACKET is the skinny black piece that sits on it right before the installation of the bumper...

Im just wondering if i need to use the kouki Rectanglish bar before the bumper bracket to make it flush

[Dittoz7]

Some People Call It A Crash Bar, Bumper Support/Reinforcement, Guardian Bumper.

Because the bumper BRACKET is the skinny black piece that sits on it right before the installation of the bumper...

Most Website I've Seen Call That The Bumper Retailer.

Trust Me I Had To Look For All These Parts After The Crash.

[I_LOVE_JDM]

exactly what Dittoz7 said..... i didnt use the reinforcement bar(crash bar) from the zenki, the brackets that mount it to the car were welded on the bar (well mine atleast) so i took it all off including the brackets.... i used the brackets from the reinforcement bar off the kouki, but i didnt have the crash bar therefore i just laid the bumper retainer(skinny piece) across top of them just like it would if the crash bar was there...... let me get a pic to show you

[I_LOVE_JDM]

not positive, but i think the kouki brackets sit higher than the zenki ones when mounted to the frame.... thats why you might have a gap. im just guessing on that though

[mrgrape]

not positive, but i think the kouki brackets sit higher than the zenki ones when mounted to the frame.... thats why you might have a gap. im just guessing on that though

ohhhh okay, thanks man.i wish the article on the writeup explained that.............i unfortunately sold the JDM radiator support which had those brackets....

but thats crazy that u didnt use the crash bar but still made it flush.....nice! and thanks for the clarification

[MOUNTAINATTACK]

Gotta love S14's

[I_LOVE_JDM]

so i finally decided to update my build thread here are a few pics of the progress hope you enjoy...

























got a few more pics on the way

[SR24DET]

Very very nice. Love the wheels

[Xdisaster240sX]

Great job man...looks killer!

[Lroi]

damn homie you've done more in 2 weeks then iv'e gotten done in 3 yrs...props!

and stay safe!

[laxands13]

That turned out real nice man, good job come home soon

[S14toRPS13]

That turned out really good. Where'd you get the paint done and how much?

[cx240sxs13xb]

Nice nice red paint with gold rims

at the last picture.. is the final paint job orange or thats just the lighting?

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Nice nice red paint with gold rims

at the last picture.. is the final paint job orange or thats just the lighting?

Your signature is f***ing huge.

To OP: Glad to see you turned caps lock off.

[maj Andres]

Wow, looks great! How much did the paint job run you? If you don't mind telling me at [email protected] or this thread, up to you. Thanks.

[snowyred180]

very nice transition! It's perfect down to the last detail. I love the spoiler!

[NISSAN240SX12]

Welcome home! Glad to have another soldier come back home safe. The build is bad as$! Paint job came out awesome.

[MICRoS13]

Love the progress & your back from Iraq ?

[fess13]

Great work done to the car! I think you could have made one hell of a zenki though =/ not a huge fan of the reddish/orange but altogether the car looks great

[I_LOVE_JDM]

the paint looks orange in the pics but thats cuz of the light and my stupid phone but its red.. ive been home for a couple of months now and now its time to upgrade the turbo and a few other things .. i love my SR! the paint ran me around 3k, thats with a fender and doorskin being replaced, a s*** load of dents being taken out and lifetime warranty if it fades or chips... they used Dupont paint on it

[maj Andres]

Cool, thanks.

[S14toRPS13]

i love my SR! the paint ran me around 3k, thats with a fender and doorskin being replaced, a s*** load of dents being taken out and lifetime warranty if it fades or chips... they used Dupont paint on it

I don't care what anyone says. The SR is a fun engine. 3k to get out all the little dings out and lifetime warranty? That's a bad@ss deal from others that I've seen.

[nevertheless]

Man I love the way it turned out, those wheels are badass, are you going to lower the front?

[Seanzyyy]

nice looking kouki

[pauliedrft]

love what you have done Geat job ill be watching this thread