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240sx_sr20det · 08-02-2007, 01:57 PM

Well, I've had my 240 for about 9 months now and I'd say that is has come a long way from when I started off with it and there is only more to come within the next few months. I figured I'd share all the stages of my car with you guys, and just because I'm really bored. I got the car last November when I traded my 1994 Mitsubishi 3000gt sl for it. The 3000gt has 145k miles and couldn't pass inspection, but was a nice car. I traded for a 1990 240sx se hatch with a Redtop Sr20det with only 38k miles on it. It came with a huge GodSpeed FMIC, full Megan Racing Exhaust, Corbeau Racing seats and some other good stuff.

Here it is the day I got it.

The paint was in terrible condition, the hood was all scratched up, the fenders were cracked. So, I thought it was time for a change. I was originally looking for coilovers for the car and then my friend stumbled upon a 91 240sx for $1200. It came with JIC magic coilovers, replica racing seats, full interior, and all the motor needed was a fuel pump. So, I figured I could use the interior for my car along with getting coilovers and then I would be able to sell the seats and get some money back. So I picked up this..

IMO it was a very good buy and now I had a new front bumper, hood and fenders. Along with new headlight assemblies that didn't sound like a train barreling at you when they opened up. Hated that. Here are my two 240's sitting in my driveway at the time.

So, I started taking apart my 240. I began by taking off the bumper, fenders and the hood. Not going to lie, the car looked pretty bad ass without all that stuff on it.

Bad ass.

I started putting on the new headlight assemblies and the hood. The fenders and bumper from the parts car were a pain in the ass to get off. I stumbled upon a problem when I went to fit on the bumper and fenders. The bumper hit my fmic.

A little cutting and the bumper fit very nicely.

So, after getting the front end done (for now), I decided to sell the racing seats that came with the parts car for 550$. With this money, I bought some Kouki tail lights.

For fitting purposes. Looking gooooood!

Heres some random pictures. My 180sx quarter windows, Corbeau seats, dash, and how the car looks at this point.

Got the koukis working!

Stock height.

More updates of the progress later on tonight. I have to get to work!

08-02-2007, 01:57 PM	#1
240sx_sr20det Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,658 Trader Rating: (3)	90 Hatch build progress...lots of pictures Well, I've had my 240 for about 9 months now and I'd say that is has come a long way from when I started off with it and there is only more to come within the next few months. I figured I'd share all the stages of my car with you guys, and just because I'm really bored. I got the car last November when I traded my 1994 Mitsubishi 3000gt sl for it. The 3000gt has 145k miles and couldn't pass inspection, but was a nice car. I traded for a 1990 240sx se hatch with a Redtop Sr20det with only 38k miles on it. It came with a huge GodSpeed FMIC, full Megan Racing Exhaust, Corbeau Racing seats and some other good stuff. Here it is the day I got it. The paint was in terrible condition, the hood was all scratched up, the fenders were cracked. So, I thought it was time for a change. I was originally looking for coilovers for the car and then my friend stumbled upon a 91 240sx for $1200. It came with JIC magic coilovers, replica racing seats, full interior, and all the motor needed was a fuel pump. So, I figured I could use the interior for my car along with getting coilovers and then I would be able to sell the seats and get some money back. So I picked up this.. IMO it was a very good buy and now I had a new front bumper, hood and fenders. Along with new headlight assemblies that didn't sound like a train barreling at you when they opened up. Hated that. Here are my two 240's sitting in my driveway at the time. So, I started taking apart my 240. I began by taking off the bumper, fenders and the hood. Not going to lie, the car looked pretty bad ass without all that stuff on it. Bad ass. I started putting on the new headlight assemblies and the hood. The fenders and bumper from the parts car were a pain in the ass to get off. I stumbled upon a problem when I went to fit on the bumper and fenders. The bumper hit my fmic. A little cutting and the bumper fit very nicely. So, after getting the front end done (for now), I decided to sell the racing seats that came with the parts car for 550$. With this money, I bought some Kouki tail lights. For fitting purposes. Looking gooooood! Heres some random pictures. My 180sx quarter windows, Corbeau seats, dash, and how the car looks at this point. Got the koukis working! Stock height. More updates of the progress later on tonight. I have to get to work!