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cosmo22nov · 06-30-2014, 06:17 PM

Hey guys, 1st post here. Figured I would start by sharing my build. I started about a year and a half ago. Here is what it looked like right when I got it home.

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The entire car was tore down, media blasted and primed.

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Motor next to the car

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Refinished rear subframe

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Beautiful CTS-V brakes using a bracket that my buddy and I designed around the 12.75" 350z track rotor. Message me if you want more info on the bracket kit.

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After I got the chassis back from paint.

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Engine sitting pretty in the engine bay.

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Shaved engine bay harness

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Back on the ground.

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Custom dual exhaust by Strictly Import Motorsports of Portage Michigan

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Custom tail lights from Status LEDs

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And a test fit of the rocket bunny kit before final paint which is where the car is right now.

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Now this is obviously the short version. I have a full build thread from the beginning here My Track/Street 240sx LS Swap Build Thread

smokescreen240 · 07-03-2014, 06:40 AM

THIS IS AWESOME. Honestly I opened the thread knowing it'd be badass, but you pretty much went way above what i expected. 5 stars for you.

OBEEWON · 07-03-2014, 07:05 AM

Wow pleasantly surprised. This is very cool. Are those steel wheels 18's? So many people hate on them but in this instance they are pretty cool.

Gleeso · 07-03-2014, 07:47 AM

Very cool build, just wondering why you haven't switched the sides the calipers sit on so the bleed valve sits on top.

70ina30 · 07-03-2014, 08:30 AM

Dammit. Now you make me think twice about my rb25 build....... almost.
very nice ground up build. Will be looking for more updates

STL240SXDRIFT · 07-03-2014, 08:52 AM

Ummmm Dayummm! Very nice! Looks good!

cosmo22nov · 07-03-2014, 09:14 AM

Thanks guys! It's been a ton of work.

The steel wheels are 17x8 up front and 17x9 in the back.

And the calipers are directional side to side and on the ctsv's they sit towards the back of the car. So they're in the right place, I just haven't switched the bleeders and crossover lines yet. So they will be on top don't worry

1GR-FE · 07-03-2014, 10:28 AM

I love the wheel choice and love the way they look with that rocket bunny kit. Reminds me of a dirt track car. Gonna look awesome going sideways!

rik boellen · 07-03-2014, 10:28 AM

Really liked it.

Good job sir!

Dreaming of a place like that btw!

xoxide · 07-03-2014, 10:33 AM

Quality build! Refreshing to see, and the shop looks really nice too!

First time ive ever actually liked steel wheels.

turbo2nr · 07-03-2014, 10:33 AM

Love everything expect the wheels.

kudos for a great resto!

S14_kouki504 · 07-03-2014, 10:38 AM

beautiful car. Really interested in hearing this car run.

1GR-FE · 07-03-2014, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14_kouki504

beautiful car. Really interested in hearing this car run.

He has some vids on his LS1tech build thread

scottie · 07-03-2014, 11:38 AM

5 Stars! Awesome!!!

cosmo22nov · 07-03-2014, 12:11 PM

I'll toss the videos up here

cosmo22nov · 07-03-2014, 12:11 PM

Edited wrong link

cosmo22nov · 07-03-2014, 12:14 PM

First start open headers

cosmo22nov · 07-03-2014, 12:15 PM

Right after the exhaust was finished.

cosmo22nov · 07-03-2014, 12:17 PM

Nice little idle vid

cosmo22nov · 07-03-2014, 12:18 PM

And a little fun while it was still in go cart mode

cosmo22nov · 07-03-2014, 12:20 PM

And thanks again for all the compliments. I was going for the stockcar/dirt track racer kind of look with the steel wheels and rocket bunny kit. I still might get a nice set of 18's though to put some nice track tires on.

1GR-FE · 07-03-2014, 02:01 PM

Every time you start the car it should play "Jerry was a racecar driver" by Primus.

ksuberk54 · 07-03-2014, 05:00 PM

Great looking motor, nice upgrades, maybe I just don't get it but I never understand why people upgrade these old beaters. Maybe I'm too much in the Z world to see the beauty idk either way, nice work so far.

bluz370 · 07-03-2014, 05:08 PM

These cars are a different animal than a z, less weight, less creature comfort and all about driving. I got rid of my 370z as a fun car for an s13 and havent looked back. OP NICE build.

cosmo22nov · 07-03-2014, 06:17 PM

Yeah, sometimes I kind of wish I would've started with a 350z with a blown engine and done an LS with a turbo. But I didn't have the funds when I started the build to start out with that chassis.

scottie · 07-03-2014, 10:44 PM

Where did you find the LED's for the tail lights?

cosmo22nov · 07-03-2014, 11:03 PM

Status LEDs makes them. You can find him on Facebook.

BigKriss · 07-03-2014, 11:08 PM

Epic build here bud ! Serious cudo`s to you !!

Gill 180sx · 07-04-2014, 01:42 AM

Car is badass man!

cosmo22nov · 07-04-2014, 10:44 AM

Thanks guys!

06-30-2014, 06:17 PM	#1
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My LS1 Rocket Bunny Coupe Restoration Hey guys, 1st post here. Figured I would start by sharing my build. I started about a year and a half ago. Here is what it looked like right when I got it home. IMG_0002 by cosmo22nov, on Flickr The entire car was tore down, media blasted and primed. IMG_0042 by cosmo22nov, on Flickr IMG_0046 by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Motor next to the car Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Refinished rear subframe Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Beautiful CTS-V brakes using a bracket that my buddy and I designed around the 12.75" 350z track rotor. Message me if you want more info on the bracket kit. Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr After I got the chassis back from paint. Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Engine sitting pretty in the engine bay. Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Shaved engine bay harness Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Back on the ground. Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Custom dual exhaust by Strictly Import Motorsports of Portage Michigan Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Custom tail lights from Status LEDs Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr And a test fit of the rocket bunny kit before final paint which is where the car is right now. Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Untitled by cosmo22nov, on Flickr Now this is obviously the short version. I have a full build thread from the beginning here My Track/Street 240sx LS Swap Build Thread __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 06:40 AM	#2
smokescreen240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hampton VA Age: 33 Posts: 417 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	THIS IS AWESOME. Honestly I opened the thread knowing it'd be badass, but you pretty much went way above what i expected. 5 stars for you. __________________ (*≧▽≦)

07-03-2014, 07:05 AM	#3
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Wow pleasantly surprised. This is very cool. Are those steel wheels 18's? So many people hate on them but in this instance they are pretty cool. __________________

07-03-2014, 09:14 AM	#7
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys! It's been a ton of work. The steel wheels are 17x8 up front and 17x9 in the back. And the calipers are directional side to side and on the ctsv's they sit towards the back of the car. So they're in the right place, I just haven't switched the bleeders and crossover lines yet. So they will be on top don't worry __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 10:33 AM	#11
turbo2nr Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: queens NYC Age: 38 Posts: 2,561 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Love everything expect the wheels. kudos for a great resto! __________________ s14 kouki ka-t

07-03-2014, 07:47 AM	#4
Gleeso Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Age: 33 Posts: 131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very cool build, just wondering why you haven't switched the sides the calipers sit on so the bleed valve sits on top.

07-03-2014, 08:30 AM	#5
70ina30 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio TX Age: 40 Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Dammit. Now you make me think twice about my rb25 build....... almost. very nice ground up build. Will be looking for more updates

07-03-2014, 08:52 AM	#6
STL240SXDRIFT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dance Floor Posts: 585 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ummmm Dayummm! Very nice! Looks good!

07-03-2014, 10:28 AM	#8
1GR-FE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Athens, Ga Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love the wheel choice and love the way they look with that rocket bunny kit. Reminds me of a dirt track car. Gonna look awesome going sideways!

07-03-2014, 10:28 AM	#9
rik boellen Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: the netherlands Age: 43 Posts: 115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Really liked it. Good job sir! Dreaming of a place like that btw!

07-03-2014, 10:33 AM	#10
xoxide Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 2,807 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Quality build! Refreshing to see, and the shop looks really nice too! First time ive ever actually liked steel wheels.

07-03-2014, 10:38 AM	#12
S14_kouki504 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Age: 44 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	beautiful car. Really interested in hearing this car run. __________________

07-03-2014, 11:38 AM	#14
scottie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: asluT Posts: 1,287 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	5 Stars! Awesome!!!

07-03-2014, 12:11 PM	#15
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll toss the videos up here __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 12:11 PM	#16
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Edited wrong link __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 12:14 PM	#17
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	First start open headers __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 12:15 PM	#18
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Right after the exhaust was finished. __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 12:17 PM	#19
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice little idle vid __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 12:18 PM	#20
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	And a little fun while it was still in go cart mode __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 12:20 PM	#21
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	And thanks again for all the compliments. I was going for the stockcar/dirt track racer kind of look with the steel wheels and rocket bunny kit. I still might get a nice set of 18's though to put some nice track tires on. __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 02:01 PM	#22
1GR-FE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Athens, Ga Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Every time you start the car it should play "Jerry was a racecar driver" by Primus. __________________

07-03-2014, 05:00 PM	#23
ksuberk54 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kansas Posts: 94 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great looking motor, nice upgrades, maybe I just don't get it but I never understand why people upgrade these old beaters. Maybe I'm too much in the Z world to see the beauty idk either way, nice work so far. __________________ 2006 Black 350z - K&N, Megan, Motordyne, Nismo, SPC, Tanabe, XXR

07-03-2014, 05:08 PM	#24
bluz370 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	These cars are a different animal than a z, less weight, less creature comfort and all about driving. I got rid of my 370z as a fun car for an s13 and havent looked back. OP NICE build.

07-03-2014, 06:17 PM	#25
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, sometimes I kind of wish I would've started with a 350z with a blown engine and done an LS with a turbo. But I didn't have the funds when I started the build to start out with that chassis. __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 10:44 PM	#26
scottie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: asluT Posts: 1,287 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Where did you find the LED's for the tail lights?

07-03-2014, 11:03 PM	#27
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Status LEDs makes them. You can find him on Facebook. __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration

07-03-2014, 11:08 PM	#28
BigKriss Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Africa Posts: 141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Epic build here bud ! Serious cudo`s to you !!

07-04-2014, 01:42 AM	#29
Gill 180sx Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario Age: 28 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Car is badass man!

07-04-2014, 10:44 AM	#30
cosmo22nov Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Three Rivers Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys! __________________ 89 240sx coupe-Rocket Bunny Kit, LS1 H/C/I, Full Rotisserie Restoration