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Banda1d · 06-04-2009, 06:22 PM

your car is looking great. mad props

jon_mr2 · 06-28-2009, 12:56 AM

been awhile... not very productive. finally today ive decided to go outside and got some stuff done.

cleaned and painted the diff. i need to get new plugs, the square openings are all messed up.

and car finally... (almost) on the garage floor again.

car still has the jack in the rear. gotta roll the fenders still. but goes low enough to make me happy.

bay ready for engine

anybody know if you need a certain type of inner/outer tie rod combo if using the 7mm?? pbm steering angle spacer thing? seems like with the tie rods maxed out the front wheels seem toed in a lot more than it should be? (i am using the circuit sport tie rod combo)

roplusbee · 06-28-2009, 03:12 AM

Wow, this is an awesome build. I am thoroughly impressed with your dedication and progress with this undertaking. I am truely inspired. Almost done dude, keep it up.

Leo-kun · 06-28-2009, 06:18 PM

Loving the wheels! Nice work, keep it up!

95 maxima se · 06-28-2009, 08:35 PM

awesome work bro

jon_mr2 · 06-28-2009, 08:46 PM

today re-welded on the front tension rod brace rod closer to the front.

rolled the rear fenders some, still need to go some more since ill be running less negative camber (even though i think it looks pretty good how it stands right now)

started with the eastwood fender roller and heat gun, but takes to long for me. so i used the baseball bat technique and heat gun and worked like a charm. the eastwood fr is good when smashing in the lip though. i couldnt really get that good angle to smash it in without having the bat sit on the lip of the rim. so, just some pics to show this wheel fitment! lol, ill probably raise it up a little higher though

(sorry crazy wheel fitment guys)

actually, cant even tell its really rolled in these pics unless you seen what it looked like before hand.

i could actually finally post in the wheel fitment whore thread. but i think ill wait till the whole car is finished. im getting excited

jon_mr2 · 06-28-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRpilot

that's hawaii? seems like a lot of open space for you to work on cars/have your workshop.

i wish i can afford land like that in california.

i wish i could afford land as well, this is actually my dads house. im hoping by the time im 25 i can own my own house and start payments at least... i should actually start saving more now instead of playing around with this car, haha.

Couped_up'd · 06-28-2009, 11:45 PM

^ what the hell....

Anyways...
nice coupe.
Done right.
Couple Love.

That is all.

kalypso123 · 06-29-2009, 05:47 AM

thats a nice fender pull

niSE7EN · 07-03-2009, 04:48 PM

just read all 13 pages from the start
nice build man ill have to see the car when i visit my friend in aiea

jon_mr2 · 07-05-2009, 03:38 AM

thanks guys! it was actually my first fender roll/pull by myself! im glad it came out well.

more angles

got some srp racing pedal covers. a little harder to install than i thought it would be. lol

the gas pedal and foot rest were easy because they are plastic with self tapping screws. and the clutch pedal went ok. but for the brake pedal, the holes wouldnt line up well without interfering with the welds on the back of the pedal for the nut. so, i ended up tapping that one hole and seems to work fine.

also got the engine off the stand. resealed the upper front cover, valve cover, rear main seal plate and replaced the seal. got that damn torque converter bushing out, and installed the new pilot bushing. love this tool.

earlier this week i was planning to put the engine/trans in this weekend... but, i forgot to resurface the flywheel and its sitting in the garage at home, and at home there is no machine shop... so bummers. but today i found a good deal for a fidanza aluminum flywheel, so thats going to be coming soon, hopefully before next weekend so everything can go together!

Sl3KA · 07-05-2009, 04:58 AM

Beautiful job man... I'm just doing exterior body work since I can't really pull my motor as it's going on a ship to Oahu next week... but I'm just going to spray the engine bay flat black anyways... not really a show car so it doesn't really matter but does to a certain extent... what island are you on? If you live on Oahu I will understand haha no track? WTF??!

mikefc · 07-05-2009, 09:44 AM

Awesome!
and great job on the first time roll/pull!

jon_mr2 · 07-05-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sl3KA

Beautiful job man... I'm just doing exterior body work since I can't really pull my motor as it's going on a ship to Oahu next week... but I'm just going to spray the engine bay flat black anyways... not really a show car so it doesn't really matter but does to a certain extent... what island are you on? If you live on Oahu I will understand haha no track? WTF??!

thanks. but yeah, at first i wanted to just do a simple overhaul to a certain extent... but seemed like i got carried away. i figured if i have all this out, i might as well go all the way since i can. too bad i didnt have loads of money, just to order all the parts i need one time and do the job, lol.

and i live on the big island... still no track

but supposedly, their is one in the making down kona side. so one day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikefc

Awesome!
and great job on the first time roll/pull!

thanks! still want to pull it out a little more to run less neg camber... and i still need silvia front fenders! lol

wannabdr1ftr · 07-05-2009, 06:47 PM

amazing progress...cant wait to see this car on the ground and driving

jamg · 07-05-2009, 07:21 PM

damn, this is great!

dakota_lyons · 07-06-2009, 12:12 AM

wow, just read all 12.5 pages. nice build. i can't wait till it's done. suscribed

**Phlip** · 07-06-2009, 04:49 PM

I've said it before and again, this is -- in my opinion -- one of the best build threads I have seen.

Coming from someone who really does not like build threads in general.

driftertim · 07-07-2009, 06:53 PM

Inspiring Jon, Good job buddy. I'm building my coupe in a buddys garage. Maybe youll see me make a build thread one day, Keep up the good work. We all need to see what other guys/girls are doing by themselves in their garages. POST MORE PICS

jon_mr2 · 07-11-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHLIP

I've said it before and again, this is -- in my opinion -- one of the best build threads I have seen.

Coming from someone who really does not like build threads in general.

WOW! thanks dude. really appreciate it and everyone else keeping this thing alive.

so, i got a big box in the mail from jegs. yay!

taylor battery box for relocation.

fasttrax camber/caster gauge. thought id try it out.

-an fittings/hoses, plus some other things...

finished sealing up the diff

purchased some wheel covers to protect that pretty finish

got the right expansion valve for the ac this time... wrong fitting sizes!

so got to put the evaporator box back together

jodie cleaned the trans, now its grease free! new slave cyl and trans mount.

so, found the knock sensor cracked, guess i gotta buy a new one.

its like christmas today :P

yet, i still need a lot more parts according to my plans... lol

wannabdr1ftr · 07-11-2009, 08:31 PM

awesome...just awesome

jon_mr2 · 07-17-2009, 02:33 AM

so... home early this week.

received the flywheel!

sucks i wont have time to work on the car this weekend, could've had the engine back in

but we are going to go camping.

still, it will be fun

next weekend for sure!

khearts1314 · 07-19-2009, 07:27 AM

Just finished reading the whole story. Great work man. And like everyone else watching this i'm inspired too. Can't wait to see it finished.

Jakob · 07-19-2009, 09:02 AM

i love all these great build threads popping up in chat lately

i love everything about this car keep up the dedication and motivation to finish this car the same way you started working on it

jon_mr2 · 07-24-2009, 11:12 PM

home early again!

so, got a few things done today...

finally got a resonator

installed the aluminum flywheel and clutch

got the trans mounted

and then...

engine looks a little high though. not too sure if i should swap the motor mounts, i have read that the nismo mounts do sit the engine higher up. and right now i have the right labeled mount on the driver side and left labeled mount on the passenger side... i forget if that was right, i couldve sworn i read it somewhere. so if someone could clarify, it would be nice, if not im going to try swap them tommorow.

but overall, im pretty pleased how its turning out.

Killa_D · 07-24-2009, 11:36 PM

damn nice work, love this thread..

2_slow_40 · 07-25-2009, 12:53 AM

awesome. just wish i had a garage that i could work in. keep it up, its lookin great.

deadghost · 07-25-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2_slow_40

awesome. just wish i had a garage that i could work in. keep it up, its lookin great.

I feel you on that, I get to use my garage for 3 months a year when my parents are out to vacation (gutted/painted my interior) this summer, this winter I want to say a swap might be in the happening

zenki.life · 07-25-2009, 01:47 AM

man do i love coupes!!!!!!!!

wannabdr1ftr · 07-25-2009, 01:43 PM

aww man its getting there...i know i cant wait to see it

06-28-2009, 12:56 AM	#362
jon_mr2 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hawaii Age: 36 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	been awhile... not very productive. finally today ive decided to go outside and got some stuff done. cleaned and painted the diff. i need to get new plugs, the square openings are all messed up. and car finally... (almost) on the garage floor again. car still has the jack in the rear. gotta roll the fenders still. but goes low enough to make me happy. bay ready for engine anybody know if you need a certain type of inner/outer tie rod combo if using the 7mm?? pbm steering angle spacer thing? seems like with the tie rods maxed out the front wheels seem toed in a lot more than it should be? (i am using the circuit sport tie rod combo) Last edited by jon_mr2; 06-28-2009 at 12:58 AM.. Reason: cs tie rod comment

06-28-2009, 03:12 AM	#363
roplusbee Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iraq Age: 51 Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow, this is an awesome build. I am thoroughly impressed with your dedication and progress with this undertaking. I am truely inspired. Almost done dude, keep it up. __________________ 1989 240SX - 1JZGTE \| Stance \| Apexi GT \| LMGT2

06-28-2009, 08:35 PM	#365
95 maxima se Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Age: 36 Posts: 298 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	awesome work bro __________________ 9/25/17-'91 Z32 TT '15 WRX-dd

07-05-2009, 04:58 AM	#372
Sl3KA Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SOCAL Age: 36 Posts: 215 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Beautiful job man... I'm just doing exterior body work since I can't really pull my motor as it's going on a ship to Oahu next week... but I'm just going to spray the engine bay flat black anyways... not really a show car so it doesn't really matter but does to a certain extent... what island are you on? If you live on Oahu I will understand haha no track? WTF??! __________________ If it's stupid but works, it isn't stupid.

07-06-2009, 04:49 PM	#378
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,976 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I've said it before and again, this is -- in my opinion -- one of the best build threads I have seen. Coming from someone who really does not like build threads in general. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

06-04-2009, 06:22 PM	#361
Banda1d Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carson 310 Age: 34 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your car is looking great. mad props

06-28-2009, 06:18 PM	#364
Leo-kun Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Yokota jp, Bay Area CA Age: 31 Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Loving the wheels! Nice work, keep it up!

06-28-2009, 08:46 PM	#366
jon_mr2 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hawaii Age: 36 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	today re-welded on the front tension rod brace rod closer to the front. rolled the rear fenders some, still need to go some more since ill be running less negative camber (even though i think it looks pretty good how it stands right now) started with the eastwood fender roller and heat gun, but takes to long for me. so i used the baseball bat technique and heat gun and worked like a charm. the eastwood fr is good when smashing in the lip though. i couldnt really get that good angle to smash it in without having the bat sit on the lip of the rim. so, just some pics to show this wheel fitment! lol, ill probably raise it up a little higher though (sorry crazy wheel fitment guys) actually, cant even tell its really rolled in these pics unless you seen what it looked like before hand. i could actually finally post in the wheel fitment whore thread. but i think ill wait till the whole car is finished. im getting excited

06-28-2009, 11:45 PM	#368
Couped_up'd Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Candy Mountain Posts: 1,119 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	^ what the hell.... Anyways... nice coupe. Done right. Couple Love. That is all.

06-29-2009, 05:47 AM	#369
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	thats a nice fender pull

07-03-2009, 04:48 PM	#370
niSE7EN Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cincinnati Age: 38 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just read all 13 pages from the start nice build man ill have to see the car when i visit my friend in aiea

07-05-2009, 03:38 AM	#371
jon_mr2 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hawaii Age: 36 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	thanks guys! it was actually my first fender roll/pull by myself! im glad it came out well. more angles got some srp racing pedal covers. a little harder to install than i thought it would be. lol the gas pedal and foot rest were easy because they are plastic with self tapping screws. and the clutch pedal went ok. but for the brake pedal, the holes wouldnt line up well without interfering with the welds on the back of the pedal for the nut. so, i ended up tapping that one hole and seems to work fine. also got the engine off the stand. resealed the upper front cover, valve cover, rear main seal plate and replaced the seal. got that damn torque converter bushing out, and installed the new pilot bushing. love this tool. earlier this week i was planning to put the engine/trans in this weekend... but, i forgot to resurface the flywheel and its sitting in the garage at home, and at home there is no machine shop... so bummers. but today i found a good deal for a fidanza aluminum flywheel, so thats going to be coming soon, hopefully before next weekend so everything can go together!

07-05-2009, 09:44 AM	#373
mikefc Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 462 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Awesome! and great job on the first time roll/pull!

07-05-2009, 06:47 PM	#375
wannabdr1ftr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TX Age: 37 Posts: 551 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	amazing progress...cant wait to see this car on the ground and driving

07-05-2009, 07:21 PM	#376
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	damn, this is great!

07-06-2009, 12:12 AM	#377
dakota_lyons Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2009 Location: iceland Age: 30 Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow, just read all 12.5 pages. nice build. i can't wait till it's done. suscribed

07-07-2009, 06:53 PM	#379
driftertim Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calabasas, California Age: 40 Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Inspiring Jon, Good job buddy. I'm building my coupe in a buddys garage. Maybe youll see me make a build thread one day, Keep up the good work. We all need to see what other guys/girls are doing by themselves in their garages. POST MORE PICS __________________ FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE STOCK 1992 Coupe SE

07-11-2009, 08:31 PM	#381
wannabdr1ftr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TX Age: 37 Posts: 551 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	awesome...just awesome __________________

07-17-2009, 02:33 AM	#382
jon_mr2 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hawaii Age: 36 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	so... home early this week. received the flywheel! sucks i wont have time to work on the car this weekend, could've had the engine back in but we are going to go camping. still, it will be fun next weekend for sure!

07-19-2009, 07:27 AM	#383
khearts1314 Join Date: May 2008 Location: RICHMOND Age: 37 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just finished reading the whole story. Great work man. And like everyone else watching this i'm inspired too. Can't wait to see it finished.

07-19-2009, 09:02 AM	#384
Jakob Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: deutschland Age: 35 Posts: 483 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i love all these great build threads popping up in chat lately i love everything about this car keep up the dedication and motivation to finish this car the same way you started working on it

07-24-2009, 11:12 PM	#385
jon_mr2 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hawaii Age: 36 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	home early again! so, got a few things done today... finally got a resonator installed the aluminum flywheel and clutch got the trans mounted and then... engine looks a little high though. not too sure if i should swap the motor mounts, i have read that the nismo mounts do sit the engine higher up. and right now i have the right labeled mount on the driver side and left labeled mount on the passenger side... i forget if that was right, i couldve sworn i read it somewhere. so if someone could clarify, it would be nice, if not im going to try swap them tommorow. but overall, im pretty pleased how its turning out.

07-24-2009, 11:36 PM	#386
Killa_D Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: nowhere Posts: 1,463 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	damn nice work, love this thread..

07-25-2009, 12:53 AM	#387
2_slow_40 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange County, Ca Age: 34 Posts: 284 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	awesome. just wish i had a garage that i could work in. keep it up, its lookin great.

07-25-2009, 01:43 PM	#390
wannabdr1ftr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TX Age: 37 Posts: 551 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	aww man its getting there...i know i cant wait to see it __________________