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CursedGTR · 07-21-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TTrx7Pete

Sounds like quite the project. I'm familiar with wiring for the most part and can double check a few things after work... but so far that looks correct.

Did you decide which engine management unit to use yet?

BTW, the car looks incredible, going to be a sad day when you have to leave Okinawa.

dude a double check would be quite appreciated. I am going with a Microtech LTX12 got a line on one already loomed for RB at a good price so I am going to get it. Should that fail to do what I want it to do, we might go back to the basics and put a Power FC D Jetro in there.

irritatedmax · 07-22-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CursedGTR

dude a double check would be quite appreciated. I am going with a Microtech LTX12 got a line on one already loomed for RB at a good price so I am going to get it. Should that fail to do what I want it to do, we might go back to the basics and put a Power FC D Jetro in there.

what about HKS F CON V PRO? it seems like it is a favorite among japanese tuners and you do happen to be in japan. but really, i am sure you have already thought about that route, but wondering what you are looking for when chosing software. one disadvantage to HKS i see the tunability once you bring the car to the states since you have to be a master certified HKS shop to tune their system.

Om1kron · 07-22-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TTrx7Pete

BTW, the car looks incredible, going to be a sad day when you have to leave Okinawa.

Why is that? he can bring the car back with him to the states, because somehow people in virginia are running around with legit s15's and are not sharing at all how they legalized them or have us plates on them.

CKAMC · 07-22-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

Why is that? he can bring the car back with him to the states, because somehow people in virginia are running around with legit s15's and are not sharing at all how they legalized them or have us plates on them.

they are not completely legal, they just did a lot of paper work that when they get pulled over the cops don't think twice about them.... but customs/home land security may think differently.

CursedGTR · 07-22-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

Why is that? he can bring the car back with him to the states, because somehow people in virginia are running around with legit s15's and are not sharing at all how they legalized them or have us plates on them.

The car will come back with me when I do, but I do not really intend to come back any time soon except to process out of the Corps. Should I be forced to come back I will disassemble this fucker and ship it back. Since absolutley nothing on this thing is untouched I would probably be able to get an "Assembled from Parts" title or something like that, btu I am not too sure as of right now.

With that being said....

DO NOT TURN THIS INTO AN IMPORTING THREAD...

Importing is fucking boring and this is a build thread. I will post up an import thread if and when the time comes.

240trainee · 07-21-2008, 09:08 AM

Good to see you are still working on it.

Props for figuring out the wiring, I need to do this on my car, stock wiring sucks, tire of shit not always working.

Good Luck!!!!

treken2t87 · 07-22-2008, 10:45 AM

Cursed - This is by far the coolest build thread I have read. I just read all 19 pages and am quite impressed. I have only been into this scene for about a year so far, but quality builds like this make me never want to leave it behind. Your attention to detail has also inspired me to get my car into better condition. While I do not have the amount of knowledge or skill you posses, I am still inspired to do my best. Thanks for sharing this with us and I cannot wait for further updates.

Also, I realize your busy but I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to read a how-to thread on resurfacing a dash.

CursedGTR · 07-22-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by treken2t87

Cursed - This is by far the coolest build thread I have read. I just read all 19 pages and am quite impressed. I have only been into this scene for about a year so far, but quality builds like this make me never want to leave it behind. Your attention to detail has also inspired me to get my car into better condition. While I do not have the amount of knowledge or skill you posses, I am still inspired to do my best. Thanks for sharing this with us and I cannot wait for further updates.

Also, I realize your busy but I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to read a how-to thread on resurfacing a dash.

Thanks man, I am glad others like what I am doing. Kind of of keeps me motivated to post updates and things like that.

- Resurfacing a dash is a bit easy. However, I was using the old dash to make a plug in order to creat a mold to make a carbon composite shell. It would not have accomodated AC vents or anything like that.

- I have read a little bit on resurfacing and a guy that works out of the same shop I use has done it. They roughed up the dash and used a flexible resin to resist cracking. Laid a few coats down, sanded it nice and smooth and then laid a paint jod on it. You could use some really fine fiber weave to reinforce it a bit and help prevent cracks.

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 07-22-2008, 12:47 PM

^^^^^ya the dash looks like it will be sweet when its done^^^

va240dude · 07-22-2008, 01:31 PM

this is probably the best build thread I have ever seen....love the photos....your attention to detail is incredible......would hate to see how much the total is when your done....keep up the awesome work dude

TTrx7Pete · 07-25-2008, 08:34 AM

The wiring still looks correct, I couldn't find anything wrong with the routing. Double checked with my friend who is an electrical engineer, and he said it looked up to par.

CursedGTR · 07-26-2008, 04:15 AM

Here is another update:

Got the power steering rack put back in. I originally planned to powder coat the POS but I didn't feel like fully disassembling the rack since the rebuild parts were about 180.00 from Nissan and there was no reason to rebuild a perfectly good rack just to make it colored. I used some Nismo Power steering rack bushings, they are pretty rigid and appear to be a hell of alot greater quality than stock but we shall see. I wanted to go with Yanak Aluminum ones but they were just a bit overkill and I doubt the cost was worth the pay off at the end. I also threw some Tein Tie Rods and Tie Rod ends on there with nice new boots.

I am still working on acquiring everything for the wiring harness to get completed but kind of took a sidebar to make a dash so everything would sit where I wanted it to.

I had originally planned to use carbon fiber and pop off a copy of the stock dash, but two things turned me away from this plan. Primary reason was the fact that creating a suitable mold was going to take a very long time since I wanted the outer AC vents eliminated, second consideration was time. I hade 2 4X8 sheets of aluminum laying around and decided to mock up a cardboard dash and then have the basic shape cut and bent from one of the sheets and then use that bulk shape to perfect and create a good aluminum dash. All you HATERS that are going to talk shit about glare like I don't know what the hell I am doing, once the dash is complete it is headed to a guy here to get a nice coat of wrinkle black powder coat.

Anyways, pics below as usual.

Some of the Engine Progress Pics as promised as well

Sorry I don't have more but alot of things I did I did not take pictures of and soem thigns were done by a shop in town to ensure that clearances and other things were correct.

luisgonz · 07-26-2008, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CursedGTR

Was this head cnc ported?Because if so It looks like all my motors I get done just for myself.LOL

CursedGTR · 07-26-2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by luisgonz

Was this head cnc ported?Because if so It looks like all my motors I get done just for myself.LOL

No, it was a regular old port job but it was smoothed over with some 80 grit cylinders. Not too much over stock at all. The cylinder head itself was CNC however.

luisgonz · 07-26-2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CursedGTR

No, it was a regular old port job but it was smoothed over with some 80 grit cylinders. Not too much over stock at all. The cylinder head itself was CNC however.

Cool. Run the number by me if you can(Price, Dont worry I wont open my mouth). Love that port.

sxe · 07-26-2008, 04:43 AM

this car is pure sex!!! great build.

kuramaya · 07-26-2008, 04:51 AM

Yeah hopefully I will be one of the first to ride shottie!

sxe · 07-26-2008, 04:59 AM

im the 1st one to drop off a log in the passenger seat.. i called dibs

CursedGTR · 07-26-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sxe

im the 1st one to drop off a log in the passenger seat.. i called dibs

Yeah I got the dibs request. Bring 5.00 an extra seat cover and a video camera. I will bring the car and two crazy little shit eating japanese chicks.

burnsauto · 07-26-2008, 07:16 AM

You put on silicone like you're welding aluminum

CursedGTR · 07-26-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by burnsauto

You put on silicone like you're welding aluminum

Never really noticed that.

But those are soem cool silicone beads though huh??

codyace · 07-26-2008, 06:05 PM

Good stuff with the sheet metal work. I've always been a fan of those that can pull it off nicely.

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Originally Posted by CursedGTR

Never really noticed that.

But those are soem cool silicone beads though huh??

Doesn't anyone make Permetex Gray, or Hondabond in Japan land...that orange sillicone gank is so redneck on such a pretty build!

CursedGTR · 07-26-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by codyace

Good stuff with the sheet metal work. I've always been a fan of those that can pull it off nicely.

Doesn't anyone make Permetex Gray, or Hondabond in Japan land...that orange sillicone gank is so redneck on such a pretty build!

That orange crap is the Nissan Pit Work Silicone, Although orange it is extremely thick and has a consistency a little above RTV. .

codyace · 07-26-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CursedGTR

That orange crap is the Nissan Pit Work Silicone, Although orange it is extremely thick and has a consistency a little above RTV. .

I assumed that's what It was, I just can't stand the way it looks on fresh motors hehe. Not sayingn it's junk, just asthetically speaking hehe.

kairojya · 07-26-2008, 12:08 PM

i love this build, wish i was in Japan doing something equally awesome.

i look forward to seeing more of this

DriftMUH · 07-26-2008, 12:50 PM

well you sir, know what the hell you are doing. very nice work. im guessing you have a job in auto mechanics seeing that you can build a car literally from the ground up.

freakin inspiring.

CursedGTR · 07-26-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DriftMUH

well you sir, know what the hell you are doing. very nice work. im guessing you have a job in auto mechanics seeing that you can build a car literally from the ground up.

freakin inspiring.

Nah, just a hobbyist. My work has nothing to do with cars at all and about 5 years ago, I had to be taught how to properly change oil. Just kind of jumped into it and decided to learn some stuff.

DriftMUH · 07-28-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CursedGTR

Nah, just a hobbyist. My work has nothing to do with cars at all and about 5 years ago, I had to be taught how to properly change oil. Just kind of jumped into it and decided to learn some stuff.

well deng.. props on that, so you got hookups with a shop then? thats chill

Import_Prophetz · 07-26-2008, 12:52 PM

Damn I just wished I had the money. Love this build I will keep reading it. I hope I get to see this project finish one day.

illvialuver · 07-26-2008, 06:12 PM

sir you are a baddass.
and if you want some of the grey stuff or the hondabond i will send it to you.

07-21-2008, 09:08 AM	#6
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 38 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Good to see you are still working on it. Props for figuring out the wiring, I need to do this on my car, stock wiring sucks, tire of shit not always working. Good Luck!!!! __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

07-22-2008, 10:45 AM	#7
treken2t87 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 38 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Cursed - This is by far the coolest build thread I have read. I just read all 19 pages and am quite impressed. I have only been into this scene for about a year so far, but quality builds like this make me never want to leave it behind. Your attention to detail has also inspired me to get my car into better condition. While I do not have the amount of knowledge or skill you posses, I am still inspired to do my best. Thanks for sharing this with us and I cannot wait for further updates. Also, I realize your busy but I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to read a how-to thread on resurfacing a dash. __________________

07-22-2008, 12:47 PM	#9
wow-thats-a-cool-car Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 2,663 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	^^^^^ya the dash looks like it will be sweet when its done^^^ __________________

07-25-2008, 08:34 AM	#11
TTrx7Pete Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Age: 43 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The wiring still looks correct, I couldn't find anything wrong with the routing. Double checked with my friend who is an electrical engineer, and he said it looked up to par. __________________ 1993 AW Mazda RX-7 1997 Nissan Silvia

07-26-2008, 04:15 AM	#12
CursedGTR Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 423 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Here is another update: Got the power steering rack put back in. I originally planned to powder coat the POS but I didn't feel like fully disassembling the rack since the rebuild parts were about 180.00 from Nissan and there was no reason to rebuild a perfectly good rack just to make it colored. I used some Nismo Power steering rack bushings, they are pretty rigid and appear to be a hell of alot greater quality than stock but we shall see. I wanted to go with Yanak Aluminum ones but they were just a bit overkill and I doubt the cost was worth the pay off at the end. I also threw some Tein Tie Rods and Tie Rod ends on there with nice new boots. I am still working on acquiring everything for the wiring harness to get completed but kind of took a sidebar to make a dash so everything would sit where I wanted it to. I had originally planned to use carbon fiber and pop off a copy of the stock dash, but two things turned me away from this plan. Primary reason was the fact that creating a suitable mold was going to take a very long time since I wanted the outer AC vents eliminated, second consideration was time. I hade 2 4X8 sheets of aluminum laying around and decided to mock up a cardboard dash and then have the basic shape cut and bent from one of the sheets and then use that bulk shape to perfect and create a good aluminum dash. All you HATERS that are going to talk shit about glare like I don't know what the hell I am doing, once the dash is complete it is headed to a guy here to get a nice coat of wrinkle black powder coat. Anyways, pics below as usual. Some of the Engine Progress Pics as promised as well Sorry I don't have more but alot of things I did I did not take pictures of and soem thigns were done by a shop in town to ensure that clearances and other things were correct. Last edited by CursedGTR; 07-27-2008 at 05:07 AM.. Reason: Added pictures

07-22-2008, 01:31 PM	#10
va240dude Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 千葉県／Virginia/Under my 240 Age: 43 Posts: 2,833 Trader Rating: (161) Feedback Score: 161 reviews	this is probably the best build thread I have ever seen....love the photos....your attention to detail is incredible......would hate to see how much the total is when your done....keep up the awesome work dude

07-26-2008, 04:43 AM	#16
sxe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in a house. CA Age: 36 Posts: 686 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	this car is pure sex!!! great build. __________________ Wwwwhhaaaaa Pppssshhh

07-26-2008, 04:51 AM	#17
kuramaya Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 沖縄 , Japan Age: 52 Posts: 1,677 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kuramaya Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yeah hopefully I will be one of the first to ride shottie! __________________ ZEROYON WEBSITE IS HOMO NEW SITE: blacklinux.com/innersanctum/index.php

07-26-2008, 04:59 AM	#18
sxe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in a house. CA Age: 36 Posts: 686 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	im the 1st one to drop off a log in the passenger seat.. i called dibs __________________ Wwwwhhaaaaa Pppssshhh

07-26-2008, 07:16 AM	#20
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	You put on silicone like you're welding aluminum __________________

07-26-2008, 12:08 PM	#25
kairojya Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 36 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i love this build, wish i was in Japan doing something equally awesome. i look forward to seeing more of this

07-26-2008, 12:50 PM	#26
DriftMUH Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Escondido Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well you sir, know what the hell you are doing. very nice work. im guessing you have a job in auto mechanics seeing that you can build a car literally from the ground up. freakin inspiring.

07-26-2008, 12:52 PM	#29
Import_Prophetz Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 115 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn I just wished I had the money. Love this build I will keep reading it. I hope I get to see this project finish one day.

07-26-2008, 06:12 PM	#30
illvialuver Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: M-A-R-S... MARS BITCHES Age: 42 Posts: 5,065 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	sir you are a baddass. and if you want some of the grey stuff or the hondabond i will send it to you.