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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!

DOOK · 08-02-2007, 02:28 PM

schlam it and get some nice shoes

AznDrftr. · 08-02-2007, 02:46 PM

^Agree. Nice find on that parts car man.

Keep us updated.

AznDrftr. · 08-02-2007, 02:55 PM

Sorry for the double post.

jkeisser · 08-02-2007, 03:17 PM

Nice build!
What'd ya do with those blue fenders?

Unholy S14 · 08-02-2007, 03:57 PM

keep up the good work.

sblack13 · 08-02-2007, 04:29 PM

nice start, but i'm not digging the sleepy eyes 3/4 of the way up.

Irukandji · 08-02-2007, 05:02 PM

That car looks terrible.
Paint should have been before the kouki lights
Stock suspension/ stock diff with all the motor work? Pointless.

240sx_sr20det · 08-02-2007, 11:08 PM

Well thanks for all the replies! Just to let some of you know, hint hint n1sm0r, the car is a lot further than those pictures that I posted early. I just didn't have time to get through all my progress before work. If you look back here in about 10-20 minutes then you will see that theres alot more that comes!

EDIT: jkeisser - I actually sold those a while back to a kid on here. After the fact, I figured out that they were 20mm fenders. Oh well, they were all cracked up anyways. Sorry!

Dousan_PG · 08-02-2007, 11:13 PM

new pics
u dont derserve a thread imo

its nothing fancy. nothing crazy. i didnt laern or see anything cool
looks like any other turn key sr powered car kids buy these days

u should paint ur car
before kouki lamps.

and what is with that stupid metal thing? is that your 'fan shroud??

get rid of it. looks horrendously terrible.

Sil Beer S13 · 08-03-2007, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

new pics
u dont derserve a thread imo

its nothing fancy. nothing crazy. i didnt laern or see anything cool
looks like any other turn key sr powered car kids buy these days

u should paint ur car
before kouki lamps.

and what is with that stupid metal thing? is that your 'fan shroud??

get rid of it. looks horrendously terrible.

Fine lets do what you wanna do.

Hahaha no but really, i agree. This thread is gay.

steve shadows · 08-03-2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

new pics
u dont derserve a thread imo

its nothing fancy. nothing crazy. i didnt laern or see anything cool
looks like any other turn key sr powered car kids buy these days

u should paint ur car
before kouki lamps.

and what is with that stupid metal thing? is that your 'fan shroud??

get rid of it. looks horrendously terrible.

aaron i remeber when your car was ka and looked like shit too

Dousan_PG · 08-03-2007, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve shadows

aaron i remeber when your car was ka and looked like shit too

yes so do i
and look where its at now.

still cooler then yours.
and at the track regularly back then too. not talking about it.

so stfu.

boosted98gst · 08-03-2007, 09:49 PM

hope you got the issues figured out with it not starting, BTW how did that purple power crap work out for you?

KwKouki · 08-04-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

yes so do i
and look where its at now.

still cooler then yours.
and at the track regularly back then too. not talking about it.

so stfu.

Everyone starts from the bottom man, you just beat him to the punch by like 3 years, and now you get to be the cool guy

+1 on the metal fan thingie, its disgusting

G-Wagon · 08-04-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

new pics
u dont derserve a thread imo

its nothing fancy. nothing crazy. i didnt laern or see anything cool
looks like any other turn key sr powered car kids buy these days

u should paint ur car
before kouki lamps.

and what is with that stupid metal thing? is that your 'fan shroud??

get rid of it. looks horrendously terrible.

Some people can really be Jackasses... Since when does a person have to "Derserve a Thread"? & why do people feel the need to instruct others on how to build Their cars?

Anyway,Its good sometimes see guys who don't have a 10 Grand to blow on wheels.Keep it up.

boosted98gst · 08-04-2007, 02:48 PM

keep up the good work, you will get the car where you want it, maybe not now but soon enough, not everyone is going to like or agree what your doing, just keep having fun and what you want.

boosted98gst · 08-04-2007, 02:51 PM

BTW aleast your working on your OWN car and not taking it to some shop to have things done like alot of people do. You will learn alot and things, you will just keep getting better. and like I told you on aol get the car prepped and sanded and make a trip down to ohio and I will paint it in a weekend to save you big on money.

240sx_sr20det · 08-02-2007, 11:22 PM

Well, the point of this thread is that it's a build up; my car from start to beginning. I have plenty more pics with a lot more progress that I am about to post up and I just thought that I would share it with everyone here on Zilvia. Yes, there are still come things I need and you will see that after I finish posting up what I have done, but here I can get opinions. Some people will like it, some people wont. Whatever.

boosted98gst · 08-02-2007, 11:33 PM

good job man keep up the good work.

240sx_sr20det · 08-02-2007, 11:54 PM

Had to take off the bumper and fenders to hook up the directionals, the wire for these was all messed up, so I fixed that with the help of my parts car. Also cut the front bumper a bit.

And so, the sanding began..

So, after sanding for a while, it got kind of boring and I watched to switch it up a bit. I decided to put on the coilovers. So, off they came from the parts car..

And here it is with the back coilovers in.

Well here is the part car with no back suspension. I wasn't able to get the stock suspension in and I was kind of in a rush. Tuckin' big time, Haha.

And finally I got the front coilovers on.

boosted98gst · 08-03-2007, 12:05 AM

looks alot better then the stock suspension. how does it feel?

240sx_sr20det · 08-03-2007, 12:10 AM

Then delete it.

916S14 · 08-03-2007, 12:29 AM

theres some haters on this site man.

240sx_sr20det · 08-03-2007, 12:43 PM

boosted98gst - It feels great. I don't know why anyone would choose springs over coilovers. I drive on shitty New Hampshire roads too, and it isn't even that bad. Just avoid the big pot holes and you're good to go

2_fast_240 · 08-03-2007, 02:02 PM

Looks to be comin along. But you should try and get the hood/bumper/headlight to line up better. Of course I cant say much cuz mine is the same way. Except with the gap to the right, lol. If its anything like mine its a pain in the ass though.

240sx_sr20det · 08-03-2007, 02:25 PM

Oh yeah, the gaps are definitely a pain in the ass. I ordered a kit for it, so I don't think that I am going to mess with the bumper at all. I'm also looking for some nice wheels for the car, so if anyone has any opinions or is selling any, let me know! thanks!

Slidin240Wayz · 08-03-2007, 03:10 PM

Please paint it next.

240sx_sr20det · 08-03-2007, 03:27 PM

Well I don't want to paint it until I get my kit. And that is coming soon, so paint and wheels are next on the list!

240sx_sr20det · 08-03-2007, 04:49 PM

Thanks steve shadows!

Well, now I have another problem and the car won't start. I made another thread about it because I needed quick answers. I'll keep you guys updated; kit should be here within the next few days.

08-02-2007, 01:57 PM	#1
240sx_sr20det Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,658 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	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!

08-02-2007, 02:28 PM	#2
DOOK Post Whore! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Land of Milk and Cookies Age: 42 Posts: 7,552 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	schlam it and get some nice shoes __________________ <------ Grumpy Old Asshole MY REVIEW THREAD: Ltdnismoracer4=DOOK http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ltdnismoracer4

08-02-2007, 02:55 PM	#4
AznDrftr. BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 254 \| Texas. Age: 38 Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: AznDrftr. Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Sorry for the double post. Last edited by AznDrftr.; 08-02-2007 at 02:57 PM.. Reason: double post

08-02-2007, 03:17 PM	#5
jkeisser Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: VA Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice build! What'd ya do with those blue fenders? __________________

08-02-2007, 03:57 PM	#6
Unholy S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Akina of Erie Pa Age: 38 Posts: 1,965 Trader Rating: (-3) Feedback Score: -3 reviews	keep up the good work. __________________ parting out dark blue 89 hatch, PM me if you need anything.

08-02-2007, 02:46 PM	#3
AznDrftr. BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 254 \| Texas. Age: 38 Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: AznDrftr. Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^Agree. Nice find on that parts car man. Keep us updated.

08-02-2007, 04:29 PM	#7
sblack13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Age: 38 Posts: 1,016 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	nice start, but i'm not digging the sleepy eyes 3/4 of the way up.

08-02-2007, 05:02 PM	#8
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That car looks terrible. Paint should have been before the kouki lights Stock suspension/ stock diff with all the motor work? Pointless.

08-02-2007, 11:08 PM	#9
240sx_sr20det Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,658 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Well thanks for all the replies! Just to let some of you know, hint hint n1sm0r, the car is a lot further than those pictures that I posted early. I just didn't have time to get through all my progress before work. If you look back here in about 10-20 minutes then you will see that theres alot more that comes! EDIT: jkeisser - I actually sold those a while back to a kid on here. After the fact, I figured out that they were 20mm fenders. Oh well, they were all cracked up anyways. Sorry!

08-02-2007, 11:13 PM	#10
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	new pics u dont derserve a thread imo its nothing fancy. nothing crazy. i didnt laern or see anything cool looks like any other turn key sr powered car kids buy these days u should paint ur car before kouki lamps. and what is with that stupid metal thing? is that your 'fan shroud?? get rid of it. looks horrendously terrible. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

08-03-2007, 09:49 PM	#14
boosted98gst Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: oceanside Age: 42 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	hope you got the issues figured out with it not starting, BTW how did that purple power crap work out for you?

08-04-2007, 02:48 PM	#17
boosted98gst Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: oceanside Age: 42 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	keep up the good work, you will get the car where you want it, maybe not now but soon enough, not everyone is going to like or agree what your doing, just keep having fun and what you want.

08-04-2007, 02:51 PM	#18
boosted98gst Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: oceanside Age: 42 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	BTW aleast your working on your OWN car and not taking it to some shop to have things done like alot of people do. You will learn alot and things, you will just keep getting better. and like I told you on aol get the car prepped and sanded and make a trip down to ohio and I will paint it in a weekend to save you big on money.

08-02-2007, 11:22 PM	#19
240sx_sr20det Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,658 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Well, the point of this thread is that it's a build up; my car from start to beginning. I have plenty more pics with a lot more progress that I am about to post up and I just thought that I would share it with everyone here on Zilvia. Yes, there are still come things I need and you will see that after I finish posting up what I have done, but here I can get opinions. Some people will like it, some people wont. Whatever.

08-02-2007, 11:33 PM	#20
boosted98gst Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: oceanside Age: 42 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	good job man keep up the good work.

08-02-2007, 11:54 PM	#21
240sx_sr20det Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,658 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Had to take off the bumper and fenders to hook up the directionals, the wire for these was all messed up, so I fixed that with the help of my parts car. Also cut the front bumper a bit. And so, the sanding began.. So, after sanding for a while, it got kind of boring and I watched to switch it up a bit. I decided to put on the coilovers. So, off they came from the parts car.. And here it is with the back coilovers in. Well here is the part car with no back suspension. I wasn't able to get the stock suspension in and I was kind of in a rush. Tuckin' big time, Haha. And finally I got the front coilovers on.

08-03-2007, 12:05 AM	#22
boosted98gst Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: oceanside Age: 42 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	looks alot better then the stock suspension. how does it feel?

08-03-2007, 12:10 AM	#23
240sx_sr20det Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,658 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Then delete it.

08-03-2007, 12:29 AM	#24
916S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	theres some haters on this site man.

08-03-2007, 12:43 PM	#25
240sx_sr20det Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,658 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	boosted98gst - It feels great. I don't know why anyone would choose springs over coilovers. I drive on shitty New Hampshire roads too, and it isn't even that bad. Just avoid the big pot holes and you're good to go

08-03-2007, 02:02 PM	#26
2_fast_240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks to be comin along. But you should try and get the hood/bumper/headlight to line up better. Of course I cant say much cuz mine is the same way. Except with the gap to the right, lol. If its anything like mine its a pain in the ass though.

08-03-2007, 02:25 PM	#27
240sx_sr20det Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,658 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Oh yeah, the gaps are definitely a pain in the ass. I ordered a kit for it, so I don't think that I am going to mess with the bumper at all. I'm also looking for some nice wheels for the car, so if anyone has any opinions or is selling any, let me know! thanks!

08-03-2007, 03:10 PM	#28
Slidin240Wayz Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Everywhere Age: 40 Posts: 5,427 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Please paint it next. __________________ Support Zilvia by purchasing a sticker!

08-03-2007, 03:27 PM	#29
240sx_sr20det Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,658 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Well I don't want to paint it until I get my kit. And that is coming soon, so paint and wheels are next on the list!

08-03-2007, 04:49 PM	#30
240sx_sr20det Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,658 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thanks steve shadows! Well, now I have another problem and the car won't start. I made another thread about it because I needed quick answers. I'll keep you guys updated; kit should be here within the next few days.