El @
29-05-2008, 21:00
If Internet did not existed in our age, I would not have done even one half of the things I did because of it.
So decided to pay a tribute to one of the pillars of it, to accomplish my quest to refine a smart S13, street oriented.
Ebay has been so far the sole channel for procuring parts, of course I owe primarily to this forum the ability to discern between things.
To them, an anticipated thank you, the ones in the knowing side.
So please be understanding here. This is not go to be the thread for the super-duper motors, the exorbitant budget project, nor the welding master pictorial. It's just the humble work done by an inexperienced guy , with just reasonable time and money, trying to improve his 200SX.
To begin with, I had to find another mechanic, as the chosen one, my S13 former owner couldn't do it (as he quit) . I regret not to be able to work with him, the guy has talent, as he is below 10" with the Delta Integrale turbo that he run in drag races often winning them
Good guy, Armando, we worked slowly but accurately and by now he knows how I want things done. Good garage, tidy and clean, all the necessary tools, except the lathe wasn't working due as, I we have needed it :(
No more words, let's begin with the the mandatory parts defile'
http://pbevila.fastmail.fm/public/S13/pic1.jpg
Godpeed ASW, tension rods, upper rear arm.
KYB AGX, cheap springs (8/7)
Ebay top mounts (more on them later)
Energy bushings set
Underdrive pulleys
Turbo manual controller
Anyway, I gave Armando the lowdown and we got started. Ready for exciting pics of a standard and dirty S13 ?
http://pbevila.fastmail.fm/public/S13/pic2.jpg
Nice oil leak here. I hope it's the cams cover missing a bolt or two, have to get it cleaned and will find what it is. All the rest in good order except of course for what we're going to replace.
http://pbevila.fastmail.fm/public/S13/pic3.jpg
The rear will have his part too. I'm not ready yet to work on the subframe, but that will follow. Everything will have to be clean and tidy eventually.
Well here is the super secret scoop about the Ebay top mounts when used with KYB's: they fit OK but you should have 4 metal bushing lathed for a perfect fit. I will post a drawing of the needed bushes later. Since the lathe wasn't working "the alternative" solution was to knock (easily sewed) the hex off the nuts given with the mounts, and use another apt bushing on the top of the mount.
Since all this tremendous work was also interrupted by a visit to the ice cream parlor with Armando and Angelo, we didn't progressed much after that , however for basic suspension work we should be done tomorrow.
You're now done watching Part 1 of the "Ebay Special" thread, candidate most plain thread of the year (but there may be surprises soon).
You will now be returned to your regular SXOC experience.
Thank you.
So decided to pay a tribute to one of the pillars of it, to accomplish my quest to refine a smart S13, street oriented.
Ebay has been so far the sole channel for procuring parts, of course I owe primarily to this forum the ability to discern between things.
To them, an anticipated thank you, the ones in the knowing side.
So please be understanding here. This is not go to be the thread for the super-duper motors, the exorbitant budget project, nor the welding master pictorial. It's just the humble work done by an inexperienced guy , with just reasonable time and money, trying to improve his 200SX.
To begin with, I had to find another mechanic, as the chosen one, my S13 former owner couldn't do it (as he quit) . I regret not to be able to work with him, the guy has talent, as he is below 10" with the Delta Integrale turbo that he run in drag races often winning them
Good guy, Armando, we worked slowly but accurately and by now he knows how I want things done. Good garage, tidy and clean, all the necessary tools, except the lathe wasn't working due as, I we have needed it :(
No more words, let's begin with the the mandatory parts defile'
http://pbevila.fastmail.fm/public/S13/pic1.jpg
Godpeed ASW, tension rods, upper rear arm.
KYB AGX, cheap springs (8/7)
Ebay top mounts (more on them later)
Energy bushings set
Underdrive pulleys
Turbo manual controller
Anyway, I gave Armando the lowdown and we got started. Ready for exciting pics of a standard and dirty S13 ?
http://pbevila.fastmail.fm/public/S13/pic2.jpg
Nice oil leak here. I hope it's the cams cover missing a bolt or two, have to get it cleaned and will find what it is. All the rest in good order except of course for what we're going to replace.
http://pbevila.fastmail.fm/public/S13/pic3.jpg
The rear will have his part too. I'm not ready yet to work on the subframe, but that will follow. Everything will have to be clean and tidy eventually.
Well here is the super secret scoop about the Ebay top mounts when used with KYB's: they fit OK but you should have 4 metal bushing lathed for a perfect fit. I will post a drawing of the needed bushes later. Since the lathe wasn't working "the alternative" solution was to knock (easily sewed) the hex off the nuts given with the mounts, and use another apt bushing on the top of the mount.
Since all this tremendous work was also interrupted by a visit to the ice cream parlor with Armando and Angelo, we didn't progressed much after that , however for basic suspension work we should be done tomorrow.
You're now done watching Part 1 of the "Ebay Special" thread, candidate most plain thread of the year (but there may be surprises soon).
You will now be returned to your regular SXOC experience.
Thank you.