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MidwestMyriad · 06-02-2011, 09:09 AM

Seriously, where do people get the idea that rear interiors weigh so much? It's foam and plastic, some people just prefer the look of stripped interior a la Itai. The rear seat supports and excess wiring back there weighs more than the seat.

KiLLeR2001 · 06-02-2011, 09:14 AM

I removed my back seats because in a group of friends they try to convince you that they will fit in the back, and then the ride ends up turning into a slow-ass cramped up complaining fest.

CamryOnBronze · 06-02-2011, 09:19 AM

haha, yeah I like the look of having a back seat- especially the kouki 180 back seat. Keeps the noise down a little and makes everything look presentable and complete. The only reason I would ever have to consider removing the back seat is to show off a Miracle X brace, but I think I will still keep it back there.

I have never driven with more than two people in my car, including the driver. I removed the rear seatbelts when I bought the car so that no one could ask to ride back there. I don't think I would feel comfortable with anyone riding back there, even without the cage...

MidwestMyriad · 06-02-2011, 09:23 AM

Then friends get desperate and say things like, "It's cool, I'll just sit in back and hold onto that cross bar."

d-man478 · 06-02-2011, 09:40 AM

I can't say it enough. Your car=gorgeous.

Broadfield · 06-02-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad

Then friends get desperate and say things like, "It's cool, I'll just sit in back and hold onto that cross bar."

That's when you sack up and tell them NO. That's how my dad did it, that's how I do it and that's how men do it.... so I'm not sure how Damon would do it.

MidwestMyriad · 06-02-2011, 10:06 AM

LOL yeah my car has essential been a two seater since I bought it, I don't fall for that crap. I also wouldn't put my husky in my minty interior

Z_Spool · 06-02-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Broadfield

That's when you sack up and tell them NO. That's how my dad did it, that's how I do it and that's how men do it.... so I'm not sure how Damon would do it.

Right? Since when are people so concerned with hurting others' feelings? Life's tough, deal with it.

CamryOnBronze · 06-02-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad

I also wouldn't put my husky in my minty interior

I decided to not care and let the dog come along after all of the recent Zilvia criticism. People always say that the car doesn't get used... might as well haul the dog around with it.

And yeah, I have never been in a situation where people wanted to ride in the back of the car. But if they did, I would probably tell them TOUGH. haha

S14-Jo! · 06-02-2011, 11:18 AM

Holy cow! I just went through this entire thread! Awesome job man!!

MidwestMyriad · 06-02-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

I decided to not care and let the dog come along after all of the recent Zilvia criticism. People always say that the car doesn't get used... might as well haul the dog around with it.

And yeah, I have never been in a situation where people wanted to ride in the back of the car. But if they did, I would probably tell them TOUGH. haha

Yeah I wouldn't be able to say no to your dog, but everyone else, tough luck.

WanganNastyMachine · 06-02-2011, 05:46 PM

I dunno why people always ask to ride in the back, stuff is so dumb. People just trying to bumm some free ride...usually people you dont know too well :/

ViciousCesar! · 06-02-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

Any chance I could get a high res of this one?

corry29 · 06-02-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wh0aitznic0

The back seats weigh like 2 lbs homie.

really? Haha, I always thought it was like more then that, my bad,
sorry for asking a stupid question i guess.

but cool guys, thanks, i know now

Z_Spool · 06-03-2011, 12:06 AM

And knowing is half the battle.

kyles1988 · 06-03-2011, 07:13 AM

CamryOnBronze · 06-03-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by S14-Jo!

Holy cow! I just went through this entire thread! Awesome job man!!

Thanks, I appreciate it!

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Originally Posted by ViciousCesar!

Any chance I could get a high res of this one?

For sure, here is a link to that image in high res:

All sizes | IMG_2766 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

The rest of them are on my Flikr page as well. I wanted to post the images a bit larger like I used to, but I think Zilvia automatically resizes them now, which made them look pretty blurry. :/

guitargod240 · 06-03-2011, 09:58 AM

wow damon this car is sick. i been following it for a long time. read it in winter time and got to 30ish pg. didnt know how long it would keep going but 20 pages later here u r lol. this car is like the mona lisa of the 240 world LOL. its amazing and great job. b nice to c it in person but i think im to far away right now lol (road trip)

GREAT BUILD!

ViciousCesar! · 06-03-2011, 12:57 PM

@Camry: thanks dude.

Nick_04K · 06-03-2011, 03:55 PM

A++ on those new pictures Damon! They look great.
And thanks for posting vids finally too...Now im just waiting for the in car ones.

SpeedForce_350Z · 06-04-2011, 03:12 AM

Perfect example of how to build a 180sx Kouki. Love the car!

hypercrush · 06-04-2011, 10:58 AM

the car is looking most excellent Damon!

CamryOnBronze · 06-08-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by guitargod240

wow damon this car is sick. i been following it for a long time. read it in winter time and got to 30ish pg. didnt know how long it would keep going but 20 pages later here u r lol. this car is like the mona lisa of the 240 world LOL. its amazing and great job. b nice to c it in person but i think im to far away right now lol (road trip)

GREAT BUILD!

lol, thanks man! I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by Nick_04K

A++ on those new pictures Damon! They look great.
And thanks for posting vids finally too...Now im just waiting for the in car ones.

Hopefully I will have some after this weekend when Kyle is here!

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Originally Posted by SpeedForce_350Z

Perfect example of how to build a 180sx Kouki. Love the car!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by hypercrush

the car is looking most excellent Damon!

Thanks man! I got the stickers last Saturday- still makes me lol. I love it! Thanks again.

CamryOnBronze · 06-08-2011, 09:32 AM

Alright, so I managed to FINALLY get the car aligned last week. If there is anyone in SE Michigan looking to have an alignment done on a low car, hit up Harlow Tire in Westland. They were AWESOME. They couldn't get the car on the rack at my first appointment, so they went out and bought some 1"x6" boards and fabbed up some ramps so that the car could be aligned on their rack. Pretty awesome customer service if you ask me!

My toe and camber settings were pretty jenked out. The car drives a lot better now! No more darting around and jumping all over the highway. I believe we ended up at about -1.5 camber up front and -2.5 out back. Taking the camber out raised the car slightly, but I think it still looks really good. I might add a little bit more up front to make things look a little more even.

Lip sitting on the rack while the car is on boards, lol. The lip wasn't really an issue though- it was more the NISMO power brace and the exhaust.

I spent some time on the car yesterday. I hit it up with some swirl remover, glaze, and wax which helped a lot. I finally took the time to take my first run at cutting and installing the rear panels around the cage. I still need to pick up a second set and do it right so that the holes wrap tightly around the cage. I fixed a lot of loose ends on the car- then, the package I've been after for SO long arrived:

So pumped! I found this bad boy burried in a thread full of random (and mostly stock) 180SX parts last week. I had to offer over asking price to make sure I got it, but it was still an amazing deal- half of what I had tried to buy one for in the past. I am SO pumped that I finally got one!

Not putting the back seat in was a combination of being lazy and oogling over the new bar, haha. Yesterday was not the greatest day for so much manual labor- it was about 97 degrees in Michigan. I was so sore, sweaty, and tired by the time I got done that I didn't feel like doing much else, lol.

I'll bug Kyle to get some nice snaps of our cars this weekend when he is in town.

tricky_ab · 06-08-2011, 10:44 AM

Nice looking jungle gym

Brian · 06-08-2011, 10:45 AM

I don't know... I think you better flip that Cusco diagonal bar around and take a walk on the JDM side.

CamryOnBronze · 06-08-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tricky_ab

Nice looking jungle gym

haha, thanks man! So stoked to finally see one of those things in the back of my car...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

I don't know... I think you better flip that Cusco diagonal bar around and take a walk on the JDM side.

haha, I dunno if I am JDM enough to handle it!

I'm going to see how it looks with the back seat in there tonight. I've gotta admit though, it is tough to cover up my view of that thing in the mirror...

95KA-Turbo · 06-08-2011, 04:29 PM

Looking good, I love the way the new wheels look! I'm a total sucker for TEs on all S-chasssis.

srstan · 06-08-2011, 04:45 PM

looks good! but it was 103 in texas and i replaced a motor in my s13. you can do it! lol

lflkajfj12123 · 06-08-2011, 06:31 PM

no rear seats please

1.5 front camber is lols just max it out its a s13

06-02-2011, 09:09 AM	#1531
MidwestMyriad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Traveling through time and space... Posts: 1,387 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Seriously, where do people get the idea that rear interiors weigh so much? It's foam and plastic, some people just prefer the look of stripped interior a la Itai. The rear seat supports and excess wiring back there weighs more than the seat. __________________ @MMyriad

06-02-2011, 09:14 AM	#1532
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	I removed my back seats because in a group of friends they try to convince you that they will fit in the back, and then the ride ends up turning into a slow-ass cramped up complaining fest. __________________

06-02-2011, 09:19 AM	#1533
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	haha, yeah I like the look of having a back seat- especially the kouki 180 back seat. Keeps the noise down a little and makes everything look presentable and complete. The only reason I would ever have to consider removing the back seat is to show off a Miracle X brace, but I think I will still keep it back there. I have never driven with more than two people in my car, including the driver. I removed the rear seatbelts when I bought the car so that no one could ask to ride back there. I don't think I would feel comfortable with anyone riding back there, even without the cage... __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

06-02-2011, 09:23 AM	#1534
MidwestMyriad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Traveling through time and space... Posts: 1,387 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Then friends get desperate and say things like, "It's cool, I'll just sit in back and hold onto that cross bar." __________________ @MMyriad

06-02-2011, 10:06 AM	#1537
MidwestMyriad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Traveling through time and space... Posts: 1,387 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	LOL yeah my car has essential been a two seater since I bought it, I don't fall for that crap. I also wouldn't put my husky in my minty interior __________________ @MMyriad

06-02-2011, 09:40 AM	#1535
d-man478 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: GA Age: 34 Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I can't say it enough. Your car=gorgeous.

06-02-2011, 11:18 AM	#1540
S14-Jo! Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Holy cow! I just went through this entire thread! Awesome job man!!

06-02-2011, 05:46 PM	#1542
WanganNastyMachine Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 32 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I dunno why people always ask to ride in the back, stuff is so dumb. People just trying to bumm some free ride...usually people you dont know too well :/

06-03-2011, 12:06 AM	#1545
Z_Spool Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Age: 38 Posts: 1,507 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	And knowing is half the battle.

06-03-2011, 07:13 AM	#1546
kyles1988 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 1,026 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews

06-03-2011, 09:58 AM	#1548
guitargod240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clifton Park Age: 33 Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	wow damon this car is sick. i been following it for a long time. read it in winter time and got to 30ish pg. didnt know how long it would keep going but 20 pages later here u r lol. this car is like the mona lisa of the 240 world LOL. its amazing and great job. b nice to c it in person but i think im to far away right now lol (road trip) GREAT BUILD!

06-03-2011, 12:57 PM	#1549
ViciousCesar! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Doomstadt, FL Posts: 1,280 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	@Camry: thanks dude.

06-03-2011, 03:55 PM	#1550
Nick_04K Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vernal, UT Age: 30 Posts: 467 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A++ on those new pictures Damon! They look great. And thanks for posting vids finally too...Now im just waiting for the in car ones.

06-04-2011, 03:12 AM	#1551
SpeedForce_350Z Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 248 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Perfect example of how to build a 180sx Kouki. Love the car!

06-04-2011, 10:58 AM	#1552
hypercrush Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 377 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the car is looking most excellent Damon! __________________ www.elevenspaint.com

06-08-2011, 09:32 AM	#1554
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	Alright, so I managed to FINALLY get the car aligned last week. If there is anyone in SE Michigan looking to have an alignment done on a low car, hit up Harlow Tire in Westland. They were AWESOME. They couldn't get the car on the rack at my first appointment, so they went out and bought some 1"x6" boards and fabbed up some ramps so that the car could be aligned on their rack. Pretty awesome customer service if you ask me! My toe and camber settings were pretty jenked out. The car drives a lot better now! No more darting around and jumping all over the highway. I believe we ended up at about -1.5 camber up front and -2.5 out back. Taking the camber out raised the car slightly, but I think it still looks really good. I might add a little bit more up front to make things look a little more even. Lip sitting on the rack while the car is on boards, lol. The lip wasn't really an issue though- it was more the NISMO power brace and the exhaust. I spent some time on the car yesterday. I hit it up with some swirl remover, glaze, and wax which helped a lot. I finally took the time to take my first run at cutting and installing the rear panels around the cage. I still need to pick up a second set and do it right so that the holes wrap tightly around the cage. I fixed a lot of loose ends on the car- then, the package I've been after for SO long arrived: So pumped! I found this bad boy burried in a thread full of random (and mostly stock) 180SX parts last week. I had to offer over asking price to make sure I got it, but it was still an amazing deal- half of what I had tried to buy one for in the past. I am SO pumped that I finally got one! Not putting the back seat in was a combination of being lazy and oogling over the new bar, haha. Yesterday was not the greatest day for so much manual labor- it was about 97 degrees in Michigan. I was so sore, sweaty, and tired by the time I got done that I didn't feel like doing much else, lol. I'll bug Kyle to get some nice snaps of our cars this weekend when he is in town. __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

06-08-2011, 10:44 AM	#1555
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Nice looking jungle gym

06-08-2011, 10:45 AM	#1556
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I don't know... I think you better flip that Cusco diagonal bar around and take a walk on the JDM side. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

06-08-2011, 04:29 PM	#1558
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 39 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Looking good, I love the way the new wheels look! I'm a total sucker for TEs on all S-chasssis. __________________ Instagram - SJKnoop

06-08-2011, 04:45 PM	#1559
srstan Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	looks good! but it was 103 in texas and i replaced a motor in my s13. you can do it! lol __________________

06-08-2011, 06:31 PM	#1560
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,483 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	no rear seats please 1.5 front camber is lols just max it out its a s13