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BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 09:10 PM

Hey guys.. My projects been taking along time since moneys tight.. so for now I'm considering getting some cheap fender flares for the rear ?? I'm not sure if i should. The S15 conversion on the car is a lot wider than stock.. but the front wheels seem to be pretty flush with the kit.. and it looks a little odd when you look at the car from behind..

I'm not sure if it matters from the front end pic but i decided to through that in there.

Lemme know what you guy's think i should do.. leave it? or go ahead with flares ?

Thanks for looking

nismo 240sx · 08-19-2009, 09:17 PM

i would just wait and save a little more to what u really want...be smart and do it right the first time =)

BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nismo 240sx

i would just wait and save a little more to what u really want...be smart and do it right the first time =)

lol unfortunatly i didnt do it right when i did the front end. but it doesnt have to look perfect. ill end up crashing it anyways. i cant expect it to be a body perfect car since its gonna be a drift car ya know ?

:EDIT: OHH guys, ive saved up about 1500 bucks.. its almost enough to go to Language class in Japan.... but im not sure if i should go to Japan.. or spend it on the internals for the KA.

bejota180sx · 08-19-2009, 09:26 PM

take a little pride in it, even if it IS a car for beating it to hell... do it right the first time for yourself and to show your work at least to yourself... if it was cause of that we should just leave our bucket of rust stock and go drifting... i dont really take that as an excuse anymore... but its up to you, what you want your work and car to look like...

93nismo · 08-19-2009, 09:27 PM

i wouldent put flares, overfenders maybe. but no flares. they look tacky to me:\ but if the s15 face is wider then over fenders would go with it. i think it would look nice

S14_Kouki · 08-19-2009, 09:28 PM

Do u have better rims for these flares??

BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bejota180sx

take a little pride in it, even if it IS a car for beating it to hell... do it right the first time for yourself and to show your work at least to yourself... if it was cause of that we should just leave our bucket of rust stock and go drifting... i dont really take that as an excuse anymore... but its up to you, what you want your work and car to look like...

Yeah. I mean... i did think it would look alot better when i first got the kit.. but i didnt wanna spend like ALOT on the front end since its not gonna be nice for ever.. Its one of those Race on USA kits.. really cheap. But technically this is my first project car. so i still have alotta skill to gain before it actually is professionally done. But running wise im soaking alotta money and have a shop do alott of the stuff that im not good at.

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Originally Posted by S14_Kouki

Do u have better rims for these flares??

Nope, but i plan to get some later.

nismo 240sx · 08-19-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostSlideWayz

lol unfortunatly i didnt do it right when i did the front end. but it doesnt have to look perfect. ill end up crashing it anyways. i cant expect it to be a body perfect car since its gonna be a drift car ya know ?

:EDIT: OHH guys, ive saved up about 1500 bucks.. its almost enough to go to Language class in Japan.... but im not sure if i should go to Japan.. or spend it on the internals for the KA.

instead of internals just go with sr or rb if its going to be a track slut!!

BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nismo 240sx

instead of internals just go with sr or rb if its going to be a track slut!!

BUT!!!!

Ive already spent quite abit on the engine already.... I have the pistons,rods,and bearings sitting in my closet.. and the turbo kit is sitting waiting to be used more.. it only has like 10 miles put on it lol

bejota180sx · 08-19-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostSlideWayz

Yeah. I mean... i did think it would look alot better when i first got the kit.. but i didnt wanna spend like ALOT on the front end since its not gonna be nice for ever.. Its one of those Race on USA kits.. really cheap. But technically this is my first project car. so i still have alotta skill to gain before it actually is professionally done. But running wise im soaking alotta money and have a shop do alott of the stuff that im not good at.
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i know about losing so much money but well after spending so much... then why not save a bit more to finish it correctly the first time instead of spending more in the long run... im not telling u to go buy originals or koguchi or anything... that is up to you... if you want fender flares get flares, if you want wide fenders get wide fenders or if u want a insane pull then well do it... all that is up to you... but what i want you to think is... dont get one of them just to get it out of the way even if u dont really like it, get it done the way u want it the first time if you can...

bejota180sx · 08-19-2009, 09:48 PM

oh i just saw the language class... cars are a big part in out lives (i mean if u ARE into modifying cars we all know how we sometimes do stupid things like wasting $$$ on the car instead of a priority...) but i really think sometimes others things in life should go before... like think of the experience and things you will learn with this... with the KA internals you'll get what... a fun time? yes but i can assure you that a life learning experience is way better...

BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bejota180sx

i know about losing so much money but well after spending so much... then why not save a bit more to finish it correctly the first time instead of spending more in the long run... im not telling u to go buy originals or koguchi or anything... that is up to you... if you want fender flares get flares, if you want wide fenders get wide fenders or if u want a insane pull then well do it... all that is up to you... but what i want you to think is... dont get one of them just to get it out of the way even if u dont really like it, get it done the way u want it the first time if you can...

Thats understandable. im just wishing i can a job right now lol. cuz when i did have a job the parts were comin in.. now the cars at a standstill and im just anxious to atleast do the smallest thing i can look for to work on.

:EDIT: yeah im really nervious to go lol im still looking for classes. so far ive considered Osaka ? and ill be staying for like 2 months if i do end up going. ive never been out of the country before so this is deffinatly something i think about all the time hoping i dont get lost or what ever.

singlecamslam · 08-19-2009, 09:54 PM

Take the s15 front end off.

BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by singlecamslam

Take the s15 front end off.

Well ill consider taking it off when i have some more money. But for the future.. what do you think would look better? i personally dont like the flip up lights on the coupe.. the S13.5 looks sexy..

ILoveMyRHS13 · 08-19-2009, 09:58 PM

Your car is bleeding.

BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ILoveMyRHS13

Your car is bleeding.

lol i think it was from the wet sanding today.. i ordered primer!! and now im almost ready for my first paint job

S14_Kouki · 08-19-2009, 10:13 PM

Well u should get awesome rims with that $1500 then put the flares on

BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by S14_Kouki

Well u should get awesome rims with that $1500 then put the flares on

so many disicions.. but you do know that the car right now has no motor in it ?? lol i wanna atleast be able to start the car by the end of the year.

S14_Kouki · 08-19-2009, 10:18 PM

well then it will look badass sitting there lmao sorry well finish the engine

93nismo · 08-19-2009, 10:25 PM

why dont you put the silvia bricks on it and sell the s15 face. or do a s14 kouki face. thats sexy...

BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by S14_Kouki

well then it will look badass sitting there lmao sorry well finish the engine

lol yeah thats my goal for now

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Originally Posted by 93nismo

why dont you put the silvia bricks on it and sell the s15 face. or do a s14 kouki face. thats sexy...

i like the bricks later on ill do that conversion legit

jdmstar69 · 08-19-2009, 10:46 PM

Stop wasting your money on cosmetics and get it running!!!!!!!!

BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jdmstar69

Stop wasting your money on cosmetics and get it running!!!!!!!!

Yeah i needa make some more money.. thats why im debating about going to Japan and making the car sit for another 2 or 3 months... or get it closer to running with this money i have now

drift freaq · 08-19-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostSlideWayz

Yeah. I mean... i did think it would look alot better when i first got the kit.. but i didnt wanna spend like ALOT on the front end since its not gonna be nice for ever.. Its one of those Race on USA kits.. really cheap..

This is the problem, You used a Garbage kit. If you wanted to do it right? first thing you should have done is get quality fenders. I.E. not Race on but name brand. Plus it looks like you bought widebody fenders. Hence the bulge outward in the front. at this point to match you would have to run widebody rear. I would not normally do this but here is a couple pics of my car. I did factory steel fenders. With a roll and pull in the rear to match the flare out of the S15 fender.

Oh and $1500 will not get you far in Japan. LOL

BoostSlideWayz · 08-19-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by drift freaq

This is the problem, You used a Garbage kit. If you wanted to do it right? first thing you should have done is get quality fenders. I.E. not Race on but name brand. Plus it looks like you bought widebody fenders. Hence the bulge outward in the front. at this point to match you would have to run widebody rear. I would not normally do this but here is a couple pics of my car. I did factory steel fenders. With a roll and pull in the rear to match the flare out of the S15 fender.

Oh and $1500 will not get you far in Japan. LOL

no lol the 1500 is mainly for the class.. i have more money for food, books, and other must buy things if i go.. basicly im set to go if i actually do go.. and yeah about the kit.. when i first got it.. i thought it would be legit.. but found out it wasnt good later on during install.. and race on USA had really crappy customer service. they wouldnt even give me a refund on the kit. so im stuck with it for now.. like ive said before.. no point in spending thoughsands of $$$ on a conversion when its most likely gonna be trashed the next time you drive it.

drift freaq · 08-19-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostSlideWayz

no lol the 1500 is mainly for the class.. i have more money for food, books, and other must buy things if i go.. basicly im set to go if i actually do go.. and yeah about the kit.. when i first got it.. i thought it would be legit.. but found out it wasnt good later on during install.. and race on USA had really crappy customer service. they wouldnt even give me a refund on the kit. so im stuck with it for now.. like ive said before.. no point in spending thoughsands of $$$ on a conversion when its most likely gonna be trashed the next time you drive it.

Ah excuse me. If you are not a poor driver the conversion will not get trashed. LOL

Its people with thoughts like yours that turn out all the garbage 240's we are seeing nowadays.
If you think your going to trash your car thats one thing. To think its no good to do right, because you are afraid of trashing it? Well then you need to learn to be a better driver.

Its a laugh I showed pics of how its done right and you cannot even appreciate the effort.

Oh and I did steel fenders and factory urethane bumper with a urethane gracer lip for durability. If you want a conversion to last its the way to do it in my opinion. Just like running a factory S13 Silvia front.

Oh and while I am at it? I might as well tell you the s15 conversion is fail on the coupe. It looks good on fastbacks but not on coupes. IMO.

You have a lot to learn in life young man.

BoostSlideWayz · 08-20-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by drift freaq

Ah excuse me. If you are not a poor driver the conversion will not get trashed. LOL

Its people with thoughts like yours that turn out all the garbage 240's we are seeing nowadays.
If you think your going to trash your car thats one thing. To think its no good to do right, because you are afraid of trashing it? Well then you need to learn to be a better driver.

Its a laugh I showed pics of how its done right and you cannot even appreciate the effort.

Oh and I did steel fenders and factory urethane bumper with a urethane gracer lip for durability. If you want a conversion to last its the way to do it in my opinion. Just like running a factory S13 Silvia front.

Oh and while I am at it? I might as well tell you the s15 conversion is fail on the coupe. It looks good on fastbacks but not on coupes. IMO.

You have a lot to learn in life young man.

Lol well thank you for the advice... althought im not sure why you mad it sound so mean.. and i just had forgotten to compliment you is all.. and your car does look very well nicely done.

and what im saying is.. EVERY one crashes when they first start drifting.... i my self have only drifted once... so yeah i do have alot to learn. but you make it seem like i should be ashamed of my self because of it. i personally love the way the car looks, i love the progress its making even tho its going slowly. and i especially take pride in my work even tho its not TOP END like the other ppl that can afford it.. the reason i down talk it is because so many people on here have nice good built cars.. and i assume that if im bragging about how good it looks ill get a hater saying it looks like crap etc.

drift freaq · 08-20-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostSlideWayz

Lol well thank you for the advice... althought im not sure why you mad it sound so mean.. and i just had forgotten to compliment you is all.. and your car does look very well nicely done.

and what im saying is.. EVERY one crashes when they first start drifting.... i my self have only drifted once... so yeah i do have alot to learn. but you make it seem like i should be ashamed of my self because of it. i personally love the way the car looks, i love the progress its making even tho its going slowly. and i especially take pride in my work even tho its not TOP END like the other ppl that can afford it.. the reason i down talk it is because so many people on here have nice good built cars.. and i assume that if im bragging about how good it looks ill get a hater saying it looks like crap etc.

I am not mad. LOL It just got me up with your attitude and having seen a lot of the same lately it sparked a comment.

See there was a time when most 240 owners even if they could not do it like it should be tried at least to make it decent. Nowadays it seems like all you guys want to slap cheap parts on that fit like shit and primer the cars and drive them that way. Excuse me if I put you in that camp based on your previous decisions.

I respect your comment above more than your previous comments. If you take pride you should take pride in doing it right or keeping it closer to stock so it does not look shitty.

I will be honest, a lot of people fuck up the Strawberry face conversion. In fact that's is a lot of the reason there are so many haters of it.

Done right it can be dope and look completely right. I was inspired by the old Green Signal Auto Cars back in 99-2000 . I remember seeing one in person and it was perfect.

To really do the conversion right? It does take money. It used to be a 2500 conversion its now around $1500. To do steel fenders? LOL do not even think about it.

In the end if you are just learning how to drift you should keep your car relatively stock body wise. Just get suspension, wheels and a some kind of diff and go out and practice.

BoostSlideWayz · 08-20-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by drift freaq

I am not mad. LOL It just got me up with your attitude and having seen a lot of the same lately it sparked a comment.

See there was a time when most 240 owners even if they could not do it like it should be tried at least to make it decent. Nowadays it seems like all you guys want to slap cheap parts on that fit like shit and primer the cars and drive them that way. Excuse me if I put you in that camp based on your previous decisions.

I respect your comment above more than your previous comments. If you take pride you should take pride in doing it right or keeping it closer to stock so it does not look shitty.

I will be honest, a lot of people fuck up the Strawberry face conversion. In fact that's is a lot of the reason there are so many haters of it.

Done right it can be dope and look completely right. I was inspired by the old Green Signal Auto Cars back in 99-2000 . I remember seeing one in person and it was perfect.

To really do the conversion right? It does take money. It used to be a 2500 conversion its now around $1500. To do steel fenders? LOL do not even think about it.

In the end if you are just learning how to drift you should keep your car relatively stock body wise. Just get suspension, wheels and a some kind of diff and go out and practice.

Thank you, well.. the cars body is gonna stay the same way for now.. ive been spending my serious money on the block. im trying to peice it together and after i get it in.. ill be proud of the car even more.. I just wanna feel my self turning that key and it starting right up.. but we all have dreams.. IF i dont go to Japan.. the 1500 will go for my Heads internals.. and an clutch.

second_chanceS14 · 08-20-2009, 02:16 AM

coupe + s15 front end= FAIL, coupe + Kouki front or silvia front = a winner

heres some links to help u out

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://zilvia.net/f/vbpgimage.php%3Fdo%3Dthumb%26p%3D1992%26d%3D120363 4692&imgrefurl=http://zilvia.net/f/gallery-184.html&usg=__-bGPpTivaj2uVccgrz2VSWzC3ic=&h=93&w=120&sz=4&hl=en& start=12&um=1&tbnid=4iZ31mzI2gYiPM:&tbnh=68&tbnw=8 8&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ds13.4%2Bkouki%2Btwo%2Btone%26hl%3Den% 26rlz%3D1T4ADBF_enUS322US322%26um%3D1

http://www.vertex-usa.com/images/Nissan/S13/ff1.jpg

08-19-2009, 09:10 PM	#1
BoostSlideWayz Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lebec Age: 35 Posts: 1,686 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	So Should I Put Flares On The Rear ? Hey guys.. My projects been taking along time since moneys tight.. so for now I'm considering getting some cheap fender flares for the rear ?? I'm not sure if i should. The S15 conversion on the car is a lot wider than stock.. but the front wheels seem to be pretty flush with the kit.. and it looks a little odd when you look at the car from behind.. I'm not sure if it matters from the front end pic but i decided to through that in there. Lemme know what you guy's think i should do.. leave it? or go ahead with flares ? Thanks for looking __________________ 1994 toyota supra...... n-a D= 1992 nissan 240sx KA24E-T fully Built =D

08-19-2009, 09:27 PM	#5
93nismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sycamore il Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	i wouldent put flares, overfenders maybe. but no flares. they look tacky to me:\ but if the s15 face is wider then over fenders would go with it. i think it would look nice __________________ WTB: 1/24 scale chuki s13 model.

08-19-2009, 09:54 PM	#13
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,534 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Take the s15 front end off. __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

08-19-2009, 10:25 PM	#20
93nismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sycamore il Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	why dont you put the silvia bricks on it and sell the s15 face. or do a s14 kouki face. thats sexy... __________________ WTB: 1/24 scale chuki s13 model.

08-20-2009, 02:16 AM	#30
second_chanceS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SOCAL Age: 37 Posts: 348 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	coupe + s15 front end= FAIL, coupe + Kouki front or silvia front = a winner heres some links to help u out http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://zilvia.net/f/vbpgimage.php%3Fdo%3Dthumb%26p%3D1992%26d%3D120363 4692&imgrefurl=http://zilvia.net/f/gallery-184.html&usg=__-bGPpTivaj2uVccgrz2VSWzC3ic=&h=93&w=120&sz=4&hl=en& start=12&um=1&tbnid=4iZ31mzI2gYiPM:&tbnh=68&tbnw=8 8&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ds13.4%2Bkouki%2Btwo%2Btone%26hl%3Den% 26rlz%3D1T4ADBF_enUS322US322%26um%3D1 http://www.vertex-usa.com/images/Nissan/S13/ff1.jpg __________________ They always go kouki or s15 front end. I say keep it G with the zenki

08-19-2009, 09:17 PM	#2
nismo 240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pomona Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i would just wait and save a little more to what u really want...be smart and do it right the first time =)

08-19-2009, 09:28 PM	#6
S14_Kouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,947 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Do u have better rims for these flares??

08-19-2009, 10:13 PM	#17
S14_Kouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,947 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Well u should get awesome rims with that $1500 then put the flares on

08-19-2009, 10:18 PM	#19
S14_Kouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,947 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	well then it will look badass sitting there lmao sorry well finish the engine

08-19-2009, 10:46 PM	#22
jdmstar69 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: valencia Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Stop wasting your money on cosmetics and get it running!!!!!!!!