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sabrex
04-02-2007, 21:15
Well 2yrs on time to change after someone backed into my car while im at work......:rant:
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/front1.jpg
So this is what she looked like when i had her done by mr joke of a sprayer cant remember his name but if i see him anytime again soon i will thump him.
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/old1.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/old2.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/old3.jpg

Booked into DNA car body repairs. Doing a full respray this guys work is really good possibly rear center of spoiler gunmetal and bonnet. Rest of Car will remain silver.

jdmJay
05-02-2007, 11:41
cool, where u get ur new kit from? that bumper looks same as the one im waiting for atm. Should look good mate

yokotas13
05-02-2007, 12:16
im going origin Stylish if i dont sell my car with Origin DNA 01 wheels...the money is burning a HOLE in my pocket!!

sabrex
05-02-2007, 14:54
cool, where u get ur new kit from? that bumper looks same as the one im waiting for atm. Should look good mate

L2K on ebay. This will be a thread that says - yep ok to get cheap kits from them or no way dont do it.:rolleyes:


im going origin Stylish if i dont sell my car with Origin DNA 01 wheels...the money is burning a HOLE in my pocket!!

Origin do seriously nice kits - bit too much money for my pocket though.

lumoxs
11-02-2007, 08:51
looks sweet mate gonna be good when it's done........ lovin those aero mirrors too!! where did ya source them too?

i've seen them on garage13 but still no joy from contacting them :censored:

sabrex
11-02-2007, 10:42
Thanks ! i got them from Als junkyard on SXOC - not a lot of people like them :/
they are a bitch to spray as they crack easy.

gti power
19-02-2007, 00:36
mate is that front bumper same as norris designs has on there s13

sabrex
19-02-2007, 19:37
yes it is im keeping it (they actually say they can repair ) I love that front bumper and to buy new its like 850.00 !
owch

dnf03
23-02-2007, 13:32
any more news or piccies

project100sx
23-02-2007, 16:54
i saw an s13 today with that kit on, really subtle and not to over the top!

sabrex
23-02-2007, 17:11
i should be posting pics up from 23rd march onwards - slightly tempted to have a go at fitting rear bumper meself !

new d1's rotas 17" going on when its nearly done (i fecked me rear alloy on a kirb!)

Chris B
23-02-2007, 18:27
Have you thought about talking to Gary at JapSalon in Crowthorne?

Seriously worth thinking about IMO ;)

sabrex
23-02-2007, 19:18
Have you thought about talking to Gary at JapSalon in Crowthorne?

Seriously worth thinking about IMO ;)


:thumbs:

done will see what comes of it thanks Chris

I dont think he would be able to fix a slightly bent wheel though.?

sabrex
25-02-2007, 19:28
Off round my mate seans...........So we start off removing rear spats and my god tiger seal is called that for a reason! :wack:

Sean and i then remove all the inner gubbins to get at the 4 bolts that hold the main metal piece behind bumper and the 3 bolts either side down the side gully - REMOVE BUMPER

Then fix the rear bumper on using the old bumper metal bits.
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/Photo0001.jpg
*NOTE before fitting anything you need to rub down the kit on that bit that goes on your rear arch or it will not fit. it comes out of the mould with a slight lip. We also had to bang my arch flatter to get it over the lip i had on one side - the other side u see in pic fitted straight on!? :rolleyes:

and find the middle bit sags so much it becomes a sudden worry! :eek:

So off with the bumper again and chop up your old bumper

http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/Photo0004.jpg
With a jigsaw......3 mins if that....you only need the top part which has the holding bits on it.

So you stick the old part back on the metal section so it looks like this:
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/Photo0002.jpg

So when you refit bumper it looks spot on perfik like this:
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/Photo0003.jpg

and your middle bit doesnt sag and looks like this:

http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/Photo0005.jpg
There are 4 bolts that hold the metal section found in the boot area. Push the bolts as far forward as you can before tightning them up
Apply 2 screw holes on the rear arch to hold it in place.

So all in all you use the old bumpers 3 bolt attached to new bumper (make sure you line it up and mark it first in place before fitting) This is down the side accesable from the boot. You only use the top 2. same other side.
Watch your fingers on the metal sheet in there as sean cut his finger pretty bad :eek:
We used the old bumper but only the section shown in the picture to give the middle support.
We fitted the excisting lights but we were unable to use the old nissan metal section (its too long)

Thanks to sean from the SIDC :clap:

Its a snug fit but its a 2 man job dont try this on your own. You need one guy pushing and pulling while the other gets a nut on the inner boot bit!! LOL

tannan
25-02-2007, 19:49
What a day m8 cant wait to see it painted i think we got the bumper to fit better than the ome one :)
looks good and THANKS for the shot of me looking like i am having s*x with the car :)

def
26-02-2007, 15:58
Tannan yes your bum does look big in the pics.

Sabrex best to take it to Jap Salon in Twyford/Hurst as the one in crowthorne doesnt exist:rolleyes:

Garys a nice guy and does a good job:thumbs:

GTSX
04-03-2007, 23:43
How far does the rear bumper stick out from the back of the car, further or not as far as the standard one?

sabrex
05-03-2007, 06:19
id say same as the original apart from the bottom bit ofcourse!

sabrex
27-03-2007, 18:19
shes in now to body shop yesterday.

We have asked we keep the original silver
We have asked the bonnet to be a dark gunmetal (not going black to common!) We are having the roof done the same and the middle section of my rear spoiler.
Stick some gunmetal D1's 17" when she comes out.

No stickers telling whats on this thing sorry !
New mats and sxoc tax disk holder.

Car then done i can concerntrate on my bloody roof insulating rah rah

PIcs to follow as we go

def
27-03-2007, 23:04
we hope all goes well mate:thumbs:

two weeks to the new shop so come show me:thumbs:

mark_200s14a!
28-03-2007, 13:28
keep it standard mate so much better dont gay it up!!

sabrex
03-04-2007, 12:36
keep it standard mate so much better dont gay it up!!

I know but deep down im trying to hold on to my youth and i blame nearing 40 :sxoc:

Fil
04-04-2007, 01:02
i've seen them on garage13 but still no joy from contacting them :censored:

I would seriously consider trying somewhere else mate...

I bought some stuff off Garage13, which eventually came (after a few months), after I kept hassling the guy week after week. He kept saying that he'd sent my bits, but clearly hadn't - loads of excuses. Try elsewhere if you want an easier life :nod:

sabrex
07-05-2007, 18:02
A month and a week on they have finaly started on the car.

Curently buying ancillaries like bulbs and different front indicators (thanks to sean for sabaru front lights) - mesh on the list. Extending the excisting power cables to the orignal bulb sets. Will finaly be posting pics tommorow although it will look pretty rough.

sabrex
08-05-2007, 11:24
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/pic1.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/pic2.jpg
Front window out no rust (need reseating was leaking ) good news! :thumbs:
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/pic3.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/pic4.jpg

sabrex
04-06-2007, 20:32
no update as yet havent had time to go down having so much fun in the KIA - i just forgot about my own car woo woo maybe i let the repair shop keep it.
3 months coming up - i dont remember what its like to drive a 200

def
05-06-2007, 08:02
Nrrd bigger wheels now Mike;)

sabrex
05-06-2007, 22:45
Nrrd bigger wheels now Mike;)

I dont think the kia will look good with drift wheels.....lol:wack:

xborninthefight
06-06-2007, 20:11
Thats looking good mate.
Ive got one of these kits, (slightly different thou) will be fitting in a month or so.
This is going to help Cheers:thumbs:

And more picys plz

sabrex
08-06-2007, 07:31
Side done come up really well
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/Photo-0005.jpg

see this side my wheel sticks out a a little cant work out if the hub is bent :eek:

tannan
08-06-2007, 14:09
you no the hub is bent thats why you got a new one lol

def
08-06-2007, 17:01
Had a look at this today with Tannan.

Looking good:nod:

sabrex
26-06-2007, 21:27
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/wheels.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/bits.jpg

almost ready :thumbs:

sabrex
02-07-2007, 16:26
Rust left side sill not so bad
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/rustleft.jpg

However the right side is a gona !
pics are not too clear :cry:

http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/rustright.jpg

driftnut
02-07-2007, 16:34
keep the updates coming!

tannan
02-07-2007, 17:28
it has about 1 foot of rust on the sill m8 :(

sabrex
02-07-2007, 22:33
it has about 1 foot of rust on the sill m8

still being made mate
:thumbs:

sabrex
10-07-2007, 12:19
Left side has now been welded and sealed and first side skirt is now attached!
:D

http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/pic5.jpg

http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/pic6.jpg

All that remains now is the welding on the right side sill.
Attachment of front bumper which is there it just needs to be bolted and the rear bumper re-attached.

Then its the oven for yer gal :thumbs:

Loose Hand Luke
10-07-2007, 17:06
christ. shame about the need to sort rust out. Keep up with the pics!

sabrex
18-08-2007, 13:02
So far we have both welding on the sides done, the rear need slight pulling out for some reason. The front bumper is attached and lines up perfik see vid.... The car needs the rear bumper re-attached after a bit of jiggery on smothing the side bits. At some point i need to get down the tyre place and and get the tyres off my excisting 18"s and on to my new kei wheels. (anyone know if thats a prob? 225, 40 , 18 )
Looking at 2 more weeks for the final finnish unfortunately some DNA stickers (part of the deal) hopefully they are not big and have a big phone number on it :/

As soon as we get her back its a oil drop out - new filter, magnetic sump plug, fit one of my cool hand made heat sheilds.
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/heatsh.jpg (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160156411670&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=006)
Changing the filter element. At some point renewing the whole front slam area.

WMP latest vid almost there :rolleyes: (http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/s13sabrex.wmv)


So hopefully oven next week but its slow going at this point. Tannan u got a help me fit the hub asap it comes out bud.

sabrex
11-09-2007, 20:47
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new1.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new2.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new3.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new4.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new5.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new6.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new7.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new8.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new9.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new10.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new11.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new12.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new13.jpg

def
11-09-2007, 22:15
Pure SX:sxoc:

I sen a car that looked just like that today;)

Those photos really look good and show you what it will look like with a polish:thumbs:

sabrex
11-09-2007, 22:23
One word awesome ! thanks def everybody has forgotten this thread ! lol

Fake Ben Taylor
11-09-2007, 23:57
looks a lot better with that kit :)

so all in all l2k are ok??

sabrex
12-09-2007, 00:03
I think L2K kits are OK ....but then i also think the body shop are ~GODS

CrazySx
12-09-2007, 11:32
massive improvement!!.. keep the pics coming.. especailly with the rimmage on ;)

sabrex
12-09-2007, 18:17
K but i got 7.5's and should of got 8.5's oops
*** Spacers ***

Rokay
13-09-2007, 08:59
Morning Mike. Following the excitement in your voice yesterday i thought i'd pop in and just see what all the fuss is about. Well mate i have to agree that car of yours does look mighty sweet and it ain't even finished yet. Can't wait to see it in the flesh next week.
Those bits......well mate should all be ready for the rolling out next week. Will look oh so good :cool: ;)

sabrex
13-09-2007, 09:01
:thumbs:

sabrex
13-09-2007, 14:04
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new14.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new15.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new16.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new17.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new18.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new19.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new20.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/new21.jpg

Starks
13-09-2007, 14:20
Looking sweet as bud, nice one :thumbs:

def
13-09-2007, 16:34
Needs spacers and a big brake kit:p :wave: hope your having a good birthday

Col
13-09-2007, 17:08
Hey looks great does that mate!

Good move on getting the JDM rear lights... big improvement on the UK ones I think.

Looks like a good spray job aswell.

One thing though? Thought you were just having the blade of the spoiler painted darker? As you've had the full spoiler done I think you need to darken up the bit of metal bodywork on the tailgate in front of the spoiler aswell if you know what I mean...


Either way though bloody smart ride!

sabrex
13-09-2007, 17:15
Hey looks great does that mate!

Good move on getting the JDM rear lights... big improvement on the UK ones I think.

Looks like a good spray job aswell.

One thing though? Thought you were just having the blade of the spoiler painted darker? As you've had the full spoiler done I think you need to darken up the bit of metal bodywork on the tailgate in front of the spoiler aswell if you know what I mean...


Either way though bloody smart ride!


THey are spraying the middle section of the spoiler Friday silver so um and ahhh but they have the say so ! Basicaly in gunmetal it shows some waveness that was there before the silver im told will hide it.

:thumbs:

Col
13-09-2007, 17:36
Ahhh cool ok mate..

They're right about the silver hiding the wavyness though... you know what black cars are like!

mungo1974
13-09-2007, 19:25
I have to say it looks great.
For some time ive been toying with the gunmetal over silver combo on my S14 once i get a drifty style kit.I was alittle unsure as to what it would look like,but having seen yours i think im convinced.

Failing that i have a black over candy green plan B!

V5 MAN
13-09-2007, 20:06
Mike,

Looking so much better with that bodykit and the dark top half of the car :thumbs:

When will it be totally completed and ready for showing off?


(ps: how chav does Sean look in that picture of him robbing the contents of your boot?) :D





Cliff

def
13-09-2007, 20:41
Mike,

Looking so much better with that bodykit and the dark top half of the car :thumbs:

When will it be totally completed and ready for showing off?


(ps: how chav does Sean look in that picture of him robbing the contents of your boot?) :D





Cliff


If the flame fits lol

sabrex
13-09-2007, 20:55
If the flame fits lol
lol but is this all we got on sean def we need some new ammo lol he has too much ammo on me at the mo :wave:


Mike,

Looking so much better with that bodykit and the dark top half of the car :thumbs:

When will it be totally completed and ready for showing off?


(ps: how chav does Sean look in that picture of him robbing the contents of your boot?) :D

Cliff
Thanks Cliff,
Ready saturday, whiz it down the MOT center and ready for the reading meet tuesday but i will be arriving latish after 8 :/

Sean is hardly chav eh flame on

:ghey:
I bought one too ......lol :rolleyes: :ghey: (less ammo for him but he still has more ammo on me)

def
13-09-2007, 21:18
He is a nice guy so little ammo:)

But i will dig:D

sabrex
13-09-2007, 21:22
I owe all of this too sean actually it would never be if it wasnt for him. :wave: :clap:

See hes just such a nice bloke. Fingers crossed for lucy mate :nod: I know its a hard time for yer

V5 MAN
13-09-2007, 21:57
I love Seany too :nod: :D

I also have many great words for the bodydhop you`re using, especially after a cracking spray job on my spoiler blade and an even better price too :thumbs:

sabrex
16-09-2007, 20:59
Well i took it down MOT center and it failed on the following:
My lights are 1 up and 1 down.
My fog light not working (i hadnt plugged it in Durrrr)
Welding on offside rear suspesion needed as bad corrosion.
CRACKED SCREEN which started cracking as soon as i drive it out of DNA!!!

However we got fitted:
Sabaru front indicators
Hoovered and fitted center panel
nice new mats
polished the glass all round
Fitted new wheels all round (bit of a nightmare i lost the locking nut thing)
Fitted my car cover which doesnt go over the back end because of the big wing.
Center wing is now silver
Scrap yard found a 200sx !!! nabbed the flip light plastic surrounds they were both intact
Fitted those car looks the nuts

Pics will follow as soon as im able

LowRollaBoy
17-09-2007, 03:06
looking nice, not too sure bout the choice of rim or the gastly veislide wing.

Dewing, and get some nice jap (gtr) offset rims. (IMO) :)

Rokay
19-09-2007, 11:53
Mike,

That car of yours was looking good last night. Getting there mate, getting there.
I'm relieved that panel fits just a shame we couldn't have installed it on the night. Dame bolts :( If Sean doesn't get there first i'll get em out for you. Got a few thoughts from the aviation world that would do the job just fine.

Speak soon buddy.

tobs
25-10-2007, 18:22
Hi mate looking sweet :thumbs: , what size rims have you fitted ???? :wave:

sabrex
25-10-2007, 19:34
Thanks m8
18" but 7.5's when should have been more 8.5 to 9's because the kit is too aggressive however i got some extenders from DW yet to fit.

Fitted scobby seats and just so you all know: YEs you can fit scooby seats in a s13 but the downside is they have a big base therefore not low enough.
Needs more bodging !

*WDUK2005*
25-10-2007, 21:33
Looks well good, i popped down there loads a times since i left, and kept seeing what they had done to is, shame a didnt get to see it when it was done. sure i'll see you around soon enough I'll give you a flash no more sx for me but i'll be in a big autoglass van. Should of got a proper windscreen company to fit the screen wouldnt of had no problems then lol.

tobs
27-10-2007, 09:16
[QUOTE=Sabrex;3602897]Thanks m8
18" but 7.5's when should have been more 8.5 to 9's because the kit is too aggressive however i got some extenders from DW yet to fit.

It dose look nice m8 and i like the black ? bonnet too . Im in the middle of fitting the same bodykit too , your tip on the alinement of the rear bumper was genius :notworthy thanks !. As for the wheels i was going to fit 18x9.5 rears and 18x7.5 front with my coilovers, would that be ok 4 the kit ??? :thumbs:

sabrex
09-11-2007, 14:44
Fitted slam panel,air vent pipes, sabaru front indicators. You may see a scooby seat in the passanger side but its not trimmed yet (sits too high) bloody comfortable though. Kei all round 5m spacers used.

Its been fun very little rust now as its been welded to buggery all over.

http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/f1.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/f1above.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/f1below.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/f1leftside.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/f1rightside.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/f1rightside2.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/f1rightside3.jpg
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/rearsection.jpg

Its a gunmetal grey bonnet , roof and rear spoiler by the way

sabrex
09-11-2007, 14:47
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/enginebay.jpg

sabrex
09-11-2007, 15:11
[QUOTE=Sabrex;3602897]Thanks m8
18" but 7.5's when should have been more 8.5 to 9's because the kit is too aggressive however i got some extenders from DW yet to fit.

It dose look nice m8 and i like the black ? bonnet too . Im in the middle of fitting the same bodykit too , your tip on the alinement of the rear bumper was genius :notworthy thanks !. As for the wheels i was going to fit 18x9.5 rears and 18x7.5 front with my coilovers, would that be ok 4 the kit ??? :thumbs:

If i could go back in time i would actualy go 8.5 all round
7.5 is not wide enough

Jezz_S13
09-11-2007, 15:34
The new kit looks infinately better and much nicer than the old one. :nod:

gti power
10-11-2007, 23:29
looks well smart mate what spoiler is that?

sabrex
14-11-2007, 07:13
The new kit looks infinately better and much nicer than the old one. :nod:

I agree i was to blame :( allowing norris to send me the wrong kit in the first place - tell him its bollox and then fit the dam thing !
2 yr on pull it all off and now its the way i wanted it in the first place lol


looks well smart mate what spoiler is that?

It was a veilside rear wing,

the only thing left over from the original ND Kit 405 from norris.
:nod:

xborninthefight
18-11-2007, 23:25
Hello mate just wondering where you got these lights from and are they the ones from an S14 bumper.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/xborninthefightx/f1leftside.jpg
Oh are you using them for indicators or the other ones.

Im having a problem with mine dont know what to use.:(

sabrex
18-11-2007, 23:32
They were from a mates sabaru we swapped over the wires so they blink for indicators and my square ones above just shine white..

I can find out what model of sabaru if you like?

xborninthefight
18-11-2007, 23:34
please, i really dont know wat would be good to use as indicators and that on yours look cool, fits well too.

xborninthefight
18-11-2007, 23:46
I think i found them is it these
http://www.potn.co.uk/p2235538.htm

sabrex
18-11-2007, 23:47
Sabaru all models 1994-2000

Item : Crystal 1993-1998

http://www.scoobyworld.co.uk/front_crystal_93-98.gif

and u want some of these:

http://www.scoobyworld.co.uk/silver_front_bulbs_150.jpg
no offset pins wont go with a nissan model - i have some spare if you need

sabrex
18-11-2007, 23:50
I think i found them is it these
http://www.potn.co.uk/p2235538.htm

yep
little bodge easy peasy, cut away the plastic behind leaving the top plastic bit and then 1 screw straight up into the bumper all done , i actually cable tied mine aswell for good measure!

Look great :thumbs:

xborninthefight
20-11-2007, 19:11
and u want some of these:

http://www.scoobyworld.co.uk/silver_front_bulbs_150.jpg
no offset pins wont go with a nissan model - i have some spare if you need[/QUOTE]

what do you mean about these

sabrex
20-11-2007, 20:06
and u want some of these:

http://www.scoobyworld.co.uk/silver_front_bulbs_150.jpg
no offset pins wont go with a nissan model - i have some spare if you need

what do you mean about these[/QUOTE]

the normal nissan bulb holders take normal pin not offset pins.
in otherwords theres a pin at the bottom that lines up on the other side.

:nod:

spin king
20-11-2007, 20:25
That looks verynice and good idea using the sub lights half the reason i sold the monkey bumper that was similar to the one you have.

xborninthefight
22-11-2007, 13:26
Just got these today, with the holders and bulbs too:sxoc:

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/xborninthefightx/IMG_3318.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/xborninthefightx/IMG_3319.jpg

Did you just stick them on to the top or make some holes or something:)

Oh yeah do you know where i can get the bulb holders for the other new lights
these
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/xborninthefightx/03.jpg

sabrex
23-11-2007, 00:43
http://www.scream-clan.co.uk/images/LHindicator.jpg


Ok the excisting bulb holder on mine (i didnt get one like you have) i had to swap all the wireing over so i got indicating on the bigger bulb holder that would fit these lights - this meant the small bulb holders after the wiring swap fitted the square front lights. it doesnt fit and screw in but then i used a load of insulating tape and cable ties.

:rolleyes:orange bulbs will make it look like egg yolks m8