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PoorMans180SX · 10-28-2013, 06:17 PM

Today I ran out of butt connectors about 30 wires away from the first test fit of the tucked engine bay harness. The fuse/relay block will go beneath the glove box, or at least that's what I have planned so far. I'm betting there are a few more connectors I'm not using.

DEMo · 10-30-2013, 10:24 AM

That steering setup!!!!

Here are some pics of my setup. I was able to remove a bunch of silly shit from the vq (crossover pipe, oil warmer, coolant routing, etc.)

Nissansota240 · 10-30-2013, 11:11 AM

Love the build dude, keep up the good work.

PoorMans180SX · 10-30-2013, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEMo

That steering setup!!!!

Here are some pics of my setup. I was able to remove a bunch of silly shit from the vq (crossover pipe, oil warmer, coolant routing, etc.)

Yeah man, I should have probably done that stuff while the engine was out, but now that it's in I just want to have it run and drive!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nissansota240

Love the build dude, keep up the good work.

Thanks man, I'm trying! Hopefully I can find a new job here soon so I can put the finishing touches on this thing!

ka-titties · 10-31-2013, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEMo

Here are some pics of my setup. I was able to remove a bunch of silly shit from the vq (crossover pipe, oil warmer, coolant routing, etc.)

i did the same on mine.

PoorMans180SX · 11-05-2013, 08:54 PM

Made some progress today!

Had the cut the wells out, even when I raised the front 15mm, it still rubbed at lock.

Did some good ol' fashioned driveway work.

Please ignore the rear control arms, I got them from a friend and they will be replaced soon. Tomorrow is bushing install and back in the car.

New front ride height.

z31na2t · 11-06-2013, 10:26 AM

I like. Looks great! Keep up the good work.

conrad_s13.5 · 11-06-2013, 03:49 PM

lock looks so baller without wells!

....if/when you tub it out,..you should totally make them removable so you can show that shit off

jaysgottaredtop · 11-06-2013, 04:04 PM

^ or get a beefy solid strut tower bar from Stealth Custom Fab and leave your wheel wells wide open. that's what i did.

PoorMans180SX · 11-06-2013, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z31na2t

I like. Looks great! Keep up the good work.

Thanks a ton man! How's your Z?

Quote:

Originally Posted by conrad_s13.5

lock looks so baller without wells!

....if/when you tub it out,..you should totally make them removable so you can show that shit off

Hahah, that's a good idea, especially since the room comes in handy when working on this thing.

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Originally Posted by jaysgottaredtop

^ or get a beefy solid strut tower bar from Stealth Custom Fab and leave your wheel wells wide open. that's what i did.

I wish I could! Nothing like that clears the VQ. I'm not going to be running a hood because of this. I do plan to tube the front though.

I'd like to get into competition eventually, and I'm seriously debating on whether to keep the VQ or swap to something easier to work on. I have some ideas on that as well

We'll see how this first season of fun goes.

PoorMans180SX · 11-09-2013, 01:27 AM

I got the "engine bay" wiring harness ready for it's first test fit tomorrow. I still need to extend the headlight harness and find some S13 headlight plugs.

Should have the rear subframe back in and rear ride height finalized tomorrow, hopefully taking out all the camber doesn't raise it up too much.

PoorMans180SX · 11-10-2013, 11:11 AM

Well, I got the subframe back in.

Unfortunately, these rear coilovers don't go anywhere near as low as I want them. This is zero camber, and drooping the spring and inch and a half. Like for real? These would work perfect on an S14 haha.

So now I'm going to get another set of coilovers. Not really sure what, I might get PSM comps simply because they're probably the best set for $1000, I really need this car done.

killer240 · 11-10-2013, 12:21 PM

LOL

are you kidding me, are those the FEAL me?

PoorMans180SX · 11-10-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer240

LOL

are you kidding me, are those the FEAL me?

Nopeeee. These are DGR dampers. I'm pretty sure they're no longer in business... I wonder why...

irritatedmax · 11-10-2013, 10:36 PM

Run bigger tires to close the gap?

I'd like to try Feals.

irritatedmax · 11-10-2013, 10:37 PM

Run bigger tires to close the gap?

I'd like to try Feals.

PoorMans180SX · 11-10-2013, 11:21 PM

I'm drooping the spring 1.5" to get to where it is, I'd really rather have a shorter damper and not have to do that, it can't be good for the inside of the shock.

I would love to try FEAL coils as well, Odi is a super cool dude to talk to on the phone, and will make them specifically for your setup. I may just save a bit more money and go with those. I'd have to make sure they're short enough though, those are the only ones I'm not sure about going low.

There are really only three options for me.

Parts Shop MAX Competition (mainly because of $$$)
Fortune Auto
FEAL

I'm also kind of debating on spring rates if I go Fortune or FEAL, I have 8/6 on these just because that's what they're valved for, but with corrected front roll center and no sway bar in the front some other combo might be more beneficial? It's hard to say.

irritatedmax · 11-11-2013, 12:33 AM

I feel like that's one of the biggest advantages for Feal - I trust the person giving the advice and making recommendations. Obviously Odi is a rad driver but he seems to have the chassis setup thing figured out as well.

GUZZLE7 · 11-27-2013, 01:56 AM

I like it man awesome build. that wise fab setup is sooo frigan sick!

PoorMans180SX · 11-27-2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GUZZLE7

I like it man awesome build. that wise fab setup is sooo frigan sick!

Thanks man, but it's not wisefab. It's a Track Day Performance kit. It allows me to adjust the geometry from stock-like to wisefabs original kit and anywhere in between.

On another note, I start my new job monday, so once the cash starts coming in again I'll have some updates for everyone.

000ADRush · 11-27-2013, 09:08 PM

This is sick! i like this

niteridaz503 · 12-01-2013, 03:58 PM

In for updates

Motary · 12-01-2013, 05:32 PM

What are you going to do with the rear?

PoorMans180SX · 12-01-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 000ADRush

This is sick! i like this

Quote:

Originally Posted by niteridaz503

In for updates

Haha thanks guys, a few more weeks and I should be able to have everything around to make it run and drive! Sadly I won't be making 200 Drifters of December, which was one of my main goals

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Motary

What are you going to do with the rear?

Hmmm, well I'm waiting for a certain someone to fabricate and thoroughly test a kit of his own design, then fab one for me so that I may purchase it

.

I thought this was cool. Typical low car on the left, my car on the right (before I raised it 15mm).

codyace · 12-01-2013, 09:32 PM

getting closer man!

PoorMans180SX · 12-11-2013, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

getting closer man!

Yeah man, painfully close.

Got my 17x8.25 pair of wheels in today. Now just spacers and tires and I'll have the wheel and tire setup exactly where I've always wanted it.

Mikester · 12-11-2013, 01:55 PM

Dude I LOVE your front suspension bits- SO shiny & clean! If only I were a drifter lol.

Lookin good~

PoorMans180SX · 12-11-2013, 08:46 PM

Haha thanks man, but you don't have to be a drifter to use these parts! You can set them to high caster and very positive ackerman if you'd like. They even make a different steering arm to slow down the steering if you want that

.

Mikester · 12-12-2013, 02:32 PM

^^LOL thanks, but that's going a bit too deep...

Minus the coils & adjustable arms, I like nice, semi-stock knuckles/LCAs with upgraded bushings... even thinking about ditching the coils for some nice struts w/front camber plates. Since I'm not a guy who knows more than shit & squat about suspension geometry etc; I like to keep it as simple as possible

Haven't viewed this entire thread- but what I've seen is SIIICK! Definitely will be watching it more often.

PoorMans180SX · 12-14-2013, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikester

Haven't viewed this entire thread- but what I've seen is SIIICK! Definitely will be watching it more often.

Well thanks man!

I needed some motivation, so I test fit the 17's with 15mm spacers (17x8.25+10 effective) and took a couple pictures. Blows my mind every time.

10-28-2013, 06:17 PM	#151
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 5,573 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Today I ran out of butt connectors about 30 wires away from the first test fit of the tucked engine bay harness. The fuse/relay block will go beneath the glove box, or at least that's what I have planned so far. I'm betting there are a few more connectors I'm not using. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

10-30-2013, 10:24 AM	#152
DEMo Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Earth Age: 34 Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	That steering setup!!!! Here are some pics of my setup. I was able to remove a bunch of silly shit from the vq (crossover pipe, oil warmer, coolant routing, etc.) __________________ Instagram: @hexagarage for VQ S Chassis Parts

10-30-2013, 11:11 AM	#153
Nissansota240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Land of Purple Rain Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Love the build dude, keep up the good work. __________________ DLG - DIRTYLOVE

11-05-2013, 08:54 PM	#156
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 5,573 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Made some progress today! Had the cut the wells out, even when I raised the front 15mm, it still rubbed at lock. Did some good ol' fashioned driveway work. Please ignore the rear control arms, I got them from a friend and they will be replaced soon. Tomorrow is bushing install and back in the car. New front ride height. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

11-06-2013, 03:49 PM	#158
conrad_s13.5 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STL Age: 36 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	lock looks so baller without wells! ....if/when you tub it out,..you should totally make them removable so you can show that shit off __________________ cONtRol FReAkS

11-06-2013, 10:26 AM	#157
z31na2t Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bloomington, Ill Age: 33 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like. Looks great! Keep up the good work.

11-06-2013, 04:04 PM	#159
jaysgottaredtop Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 950 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	^ or get a beefy solid strut tower bar from Stealth Custom Fab and leave your wheel wells wide open. that's what i did. __________________

11-09-2013, 01:27 AM	#161
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 5,573 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I got the "engine bay" wiring harness ready for it's first test fit tomorrow. I still need to extend the headlight harness and find some S13 headlight plugs. Should have the rear subframe back in and rear ride height finalized tomorrow, hopefully taking out all the camber doesn't raise it up too much. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

11-10-2013, 11:11 AM	#162
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 5,573 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Well, I got the subframe back in. Unfortunately, these rear coilovers don't go anywhere near as low as I want them. This is zero camber, and drooping the spring and inch and a half. Like for real? These would work perfect on an S14 haha. So now I'm going to get another set of coilovers. Not really sure what, I might get PSM comps simply because they're probably the best set for $1000, I really need this car done. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

11-10-2013, 12:21 PM	#163
killer240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pair of dice, Norcal Age: 33 Posts: 2,621 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	LOL are you kidding me, are those the FEAL me? __________________ REVIEW

11-10-2013, 10:36 PM	#165
irritatedmax Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ashland, NE Age: 38 Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Run bigger tires to close the gap? I'd like to try Feals. __________________ BRICKHOUSE PRODUCTS IG @brickhouse_products

11-10-2013, 10:37 PM	#166
irritatedmax Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ashland, NE Age: 38 Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Run bigger tires to close the gap? I'd like to try Feals. __________________ BRICKHOUSE PRODUCTS IG @brickhouse_products

11-10-2013, 11:21 PM	#167
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 5,573 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I'm drooping the spring 1.5" to get to where it is, I'd really rather have a shorter damper and not have to do that, it can't be good for the inside of the shock. I would love to try FEAL coils as well, Odi is a super cool dude to talk to on the phone, and will make them specifically for your setup. I may just save a bit more money and go with those. I'd have to make sure they're short enough though, those are the only ones I'm not sure about going low. There are really only three options for me. Parts Shop MAX Competition (mainly because of $$$) Fortune Auto FEAL I'm also kind of debating on spring rates if I go Fortune or FEAL, I have 8/6 on these just because that's what they're valved for, but with corrected front roll center and no sway bar in the front some other combo might be more beneficial? It's hard to say. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

11-11-2013, 12:33 AM	#168
irritatedmax Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ashland, NE Age: 38 Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	I feel like that's one of the biggest advantages for Feal - I trust the person giving the advice and making recommendations. Obviously Odi is a rad driver but he seems to have the chassis setup thing figured out as well. __________________ BRICKHOUSE PRODUCTS IG @brickhouse_products

11-27-2013, 01:56 AM	#169
GUZZLE7 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sacramento Age: 33 Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like it man awesome build. that wise fab setup is sooo frigan sick! __________________ CHECK OUT MY BUILD http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=545127

11-27-2013, 09:08 PM	#171
000ADRush Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maple Grove MN Age: 33 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is sick! i like this

12-01-2013, 05:32 PM	#173
Motary Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Estonia Age: 35 Posts: 450 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	What are you going to do with the rear?

12-01-2013, 09:32 PM	#175
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 39 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	getting closer man! __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

12-11-2013, 01:55 PM	#177
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 52 Posts: 1,956 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dude I LOVE your front suspension bits- SO shiny & clean! If only I were a drifter lol. Lookin good~ __________________

12-11-2013, 08:46 PM	#178
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 5,573 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Haha thanks man, but you don't have to be a drifter to use these parts! You can set them to high caster and very positive ackerman if you'd like. They even make a different steering arm to slow down the steering if you want that . __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

12-12-2013, 02:32 PM	#179
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 52 Posts: 1,956 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^LOL thanks, but that's going a bit too deep... Minus the coils & adjustable arms, I like nice, semi-stock knuckles/LCAs with upgraded bushings... even thinking about ditching the coils for some nice struts w/front camber plates. Since I'm not a guy who knows more than shit & squat about suspension geometry etc; I like to keep it as simple as possible Haven't viewed this entire thread- but what I've seen is SIIICK! Definitely will be watching it more often. __________________