Sorry it took me so long to update this! There have been some developments with my S13.
REPAIRS: The timing chain needed to be replaced, so that's been done. It was stretched and a guide was missing. Still, the problem with my idle persists and the car is still guzzling gas. The next step is to replace the exhaust manifold, since it's cracked.
MODS: I bought S14 front seats! Yes, I did this before suspension. The seats were dangerous. And uncomfortable. The S14 seats are wonderful! Here are some pics:
UP NEXT: Okay, so I've gotten sick of waiting. My car is an SOHC and I plan to do an engine swap anyway, so i figured, what the hell, I'll proceed with the mods. The plan was to go ahead and purchase wheels, tires, and suspension parts all at once since I've been saving for so long. However, the wheels I wanted ( SQUARE G6 Model ) were back ordered nationwide for 3-4 months. I decided not to wait that long, and am now leaning toward Varrstoen ES2.2 wheels.
Yes, they're replicas. Still, they have shining reviews from many places and are considered to be better quality than Rota and the like. I think I'll be getting them in matte black. At the same time I buy them I'll be purchasing the tires, coilovers, front sway bar, and strut bars. I'm going off to college so please no criticizing replica wheels. They'll get stolen if I buy something better, and I don't have the funds anyway. They'd just be for DD and a few autocross sessions!
Also, thoughts on camber kits? Are they needed? I've read so many varying opinions. I don't plan to lower the car a ton or anything!
That's it for now. I'm hoping to maybe order everything tomorrow... but I have an orientation with my university, so we'll see!