S14a Project

[paulotc]

Hi guys new to the site and just started a project of my own. Might as well make up a build thread as I'm going along. It's going to be a long one!
First I got an S14 non turbo shell and also a few bits with it too to get me started.
This is what it was like a few weeks ago before I picked it up. 12721859_1061452063914748_1367545816_n.jpg12721941_1062419447151343_822683477_n (1).jpg12895452_1062419473818007_1090996399_n.jpg12900171_1062419483818006_942128343_n (1).jpg

[paulotc]

Since picking up the shell iv picked up a few bits along the way
Vertex kit - front and back bumpers and skirts - pics show just a test fit for a few minutes
Front wings, bonnet, lights and grill
Nistune ECU with jap loom
5 Stud Conversion
Bride Brix driver seat with rail
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s15 BB turbo with mani, elbow & braided lines
XXR 969 in Black Chrome - 18s 10.25j rear 8.75j front (Et20)
Japan Racing Neochrome steel wheel studs
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All Driftworks arms for the rear - Lca, camber, toe & traction
Powerflex Subframe Polybushes
Japspeed Solid Diff bushes
DMAC full Braided brake line kit

These I've picked up as I've went along.
Subframe is off getting sandblasted and powdercoated black.
Eventually should be a road/show car but will be doing drift days like Autoheroes as well. Won't last too long as a show car knowing me.

Over the next few months I will be on the look out for a lot more parts. Pm me if you have the following but will be a while before the funds will let me go further
Parts List:
Sr20 VVT Engine - must be heard running and good compression across all cylinders
Sr20 gearbox - no crunching
Coilovers - must be like new no knocks or bangs
Hydro with .625 cylinder
2 way diff - must be tight
50/50 rear lights LED or not i don't mind
550cc injectors
z32 air flow with filter
Alloy rad with fans to suit
Front mount intercooler with all piping - BOV included if possible
External wastegate - no ebay scrap

Like I said this will be awhile coming together so will only be picking up bits as I go.

[michealkirwan]

Jesus what a start to your thread. You're flying it already and nice few parts got. welcome to the site and there's a few on this that can help you find those bits you're after!😀

[paulotc]

Ah it was a fast start but will be slow from now on until i get the funds together again haha. Changed my mind on the kit too tinkin of the origin labo aggressive line kit now have the vertex up for grabs too. Will part ex any parts on the list. Looking forward to making good head way this week with the subframe

[Eoin k]

Welcome along dude! And best of luck with the project. It'll be worth it in the end.

[paulotc]

So just a small update.
Decided to get the rear subframe ready for powdercoating. This meant taking out the bushings a steel collars. Safe to say I wont be in a hurry to do it again it was just horrible. The bushes burned out fine but even with a torch, the collars were an absolute c$*t to get out.
Got there in the end so its gone not to be sandblasted and powder coated here locally in Shannon.
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Il update as soon as i have the new Powerflex poly bushes and Japspeed solid diff bushes in.

[JordanCoupe]

Good too see more koukis getting put back to glory, I'v a kinda daily-kinda project going on with my own as well.

What do ya make of the quality of the vertex kit? And it may be a bit late now but a hacksaw makes the collars a million times easier to get out plus it saves smashing your hand with a lump hammer 46 times

[pole drift]

Use photobucket to upload your pics, makes them easier to look at. Nice project.

[Eoin k]

Use photobucket to upload your pics, makes them easier to look at. Nice project.

I prefer to see photo's like this as photobucket is blocked on my work pc.

[paulotc]

I will try with the next photos. I've never used photobucket before but will give it a try. Thanks guys. The plan is to build it and have it really clean for a while and go to shows and then bring it to the likes of auto heroes and drive it like i stole it