LarZ' Black 180sx (The Ugly Duckling)

[LarZ]

EDIT: Updated spec list, so that you can see how far this build has come

UPDATED SPEC (this is kept up to date)
Engine + drivetrain:
SR20DET with 120k km on the clock
T25 turbo @ standard boost (replaced at 119k)
Cusco 3:9 two way
Walbro Fuel Pump
Stainless exhaust (brand unknown)
Apexi Air filter
Aftermarket Manifold
Japspeed Turbo Elbow
Apexi radiator cap

Suspension, Bracing + Wheels
Coilovers (KSport fronts, TEIN rears)
Aftermarket adjustable Camber and Toe arms
SSR Mesh 7.5" up front, 8.0" on the rear
Japan Racing Steel Wheel nuts
Nismo Power Bar (tension rod brackets)
Unknown front strut brace
Cusco rear strut brace
Japan Racing Wheel nuts

Interior
Standard full interior including parcel shelf
Nissan Prince Fukuoma Mats all around
OEM Cupholder arm rest
OEM Non Smoker Box (ponsy ashtray)
Nardi Classic Steering wheel
Aftermarket Boss kit with indicator cancellation and horn functionality intact
Pioneer SPH-DA120 CarPlay AppRadio
Recaro SR3 Trail (pair)
Bride Passenger rail
Recaro Driver's side rail

Exterior
OEM Chuki front bumper (plastic)
OEM Chuki front bumper winglets (plastic)
OEM Chuki rear bumper (plastic)
OEM Chuki skirts (plastic)
OEM Chuki front lip (plastic)
OEM Kouki rear spats (plastic)
USDM amber front bumper lenses. Full indicator and parking light functionality retained.
OEM JDM factory option chuki spotlights

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Welllllllllll... Me again... with another black car...

I knew this car from a while back when Dave had it, and always thought there was something cool about it. I was shocked when i found out the one that i saw advertised on facebook was the same car Man it looks so sorry for itself. After a bit of to and fro on the price, I set up a viewing but wasn't going to go it alone and decided to bring someone who knows exactly what they're looking at.

Long story short, having done only 4,000km since the last NCT albeit they were very harsh miles from what i hear. This thing was used and abused. Exhaust is hanging off, scratches everywhere, tigerseal on the boot, stop sign shaped dent in the passo door, bent tie rod, bushings hanging out of it. Such a shame.

Much to my surprise compression tests came in at 150 across the board (one cylinder slightly lower) and no knocks or rattles. Even though this car was already a street scraper when Daly had it, it's rust free and in tidy enough condition underneath.

SPEC is nothing major (WHEN I GOT IT):

SR20DET
Coilovers
Some aftermarket arms
Cusco 3:9 two way
Standard interior
Air filter and exhaust
Walbro Fuel Pump


Now i did warn you guys.. Look away if you're squeamish.. Here are some pics:








Wangan spoiler was here:


Never half do a job:


In some cases, never start a job... check out that paint:


Exhaust game is strong:


Lamppost shaped tattoo



The plan with this is pretty clear for me. Chuki kit, nice and original. Quick blast of paint. A winter slider that i can take to practice days and not be too particular about (famous last words). It may involve a tow hitch and trailer... that's all i'm saying for now.

[Dave]

Perfect winter slider...looks the the previous owner didnt exactly keep her between the ditches ha ha I'm sure you'll clean it up though!

[Billy_P]

Work cut out for ya there bud.

Still a car ya dont worry about is savage to own!!

[Hachi]

Omg! What a state the last owner made of it! I wanted that car so bad when Daly owned it. Was tempted to try and see if he would swap for my R32 but it sold before I got the chance to put it past him.

Don't mess it up too bad Larz

[LarZ]

Omg! What a state the last owner made of it! I wanted that car so bad when Daly owned it. Was tempted to try and see if he would swap for my R32 but it sold before I got the chance to put it past him.

Don't mess it up too bad Larz

haha don't assume the worst It's looking likely to get paint and all. chuki kit. should be tasty. trying to decide on the wheels. the meshes did look good on it...

[NoelB]

Was in love with that car when Dave had it. Please bring it back to its former glory!

[derek89]

Ah bit of polish and it will be grand ha ha

[Davy]

nothing 150 hours of hard graft wont fix, haha

[Hachi]

haha don't assume the worst It's looking likely to get paint and all. chuki kit. should be tasty. trying to decide on the wheels. the meshes did look good on it...

Glad to hear. The meshes did look well, But I think since they've be done before on this car, you should add your own style. With 4 stud you do have a lot of options in the way of cool 15 and 16 inch wheels. Break out an SSR catalogue haha

[LarZ]

Wheels aren't my top priority right now. I need to figure out which bushings i need to replace too. And i need to get the body tidied up for paint. I tracked down the original bumpers for this car so i'm going picking those up tonight. Front bumper was prepped for paint but I'll be giving this a coating anyways i would think.

Picked up a japspeed turbo elbow last night as there's a crack in the oem one. I may also have bought a PowerFC...