Hi,
Just realised I haven't really put this up anywhere appropriate.
So here are a few pictures to see progress to date
Start of restoration.jpg
On spit.jpg
on spit 3.jpg
on spit 16.jpg
Hi,
Just realised I haven't really put this up anywhere appropriate.
So here are a few pictures to see progress to date
Start of restoration.jpg
On spit.jpg
on spit 3.jpg
on spit 16.jpg
That awful wing is coming off btw and being replaced with a proper SE V6 wing.
Cool project, looking forward to following this
Awesome, look forward to updates on this
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
Subbed, looks cool already. Be interesting to see the progress.
You going N/A or forced induction?
Looks good. Can't wait.
I like were this is going, I see a NA 4.2 VQ made 537 on a hub dyno sounds nice as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvKjgo4TUa4
Thanks all
Going NA to start with as it's going to be road legal and I want to get used to it to start with, what with no abs or any other driver aids.
Maybe go Supercharged at a later date
Here are some more pics from the body shop, who are doing an awesome job.
GP Arches 1.jpg
GP Arches 2.jpg
GP arches 4.jpg
GP arches 5.jpg
Last edited by SimonMitch; 01-04-2019 at 18:05.
NA would be my choice. High revving, low weight!!
Good stuff
So finally the door pins from Australia have arrived.
Doors back on.jpg
Looking good
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
So, the stripes are on and I'm seriously pleased we went with this schemeStripes.jpg
Love an s12! Looks awesome with the arches
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this looks awesome, loving the boxed arches,,has a group B vibe to it
This definitely has potential.
Hi All,
Thanks for the comments, I've been a bit busy and forgot to post an update here (I'm running abuild thread on the Z OC as we have two Zeds and this will have Zed heart)
So anyway.
The car made it back to Abbey Motorsport and they started the final assembly.
The collection of bits from Australia and the USA has gone together on the rear subframe and a custom propshaft.
IMG-20200114-WA0000.jpg
So we've got twin rear calipers, stock set-up linked to the front and a separate hydro.
IMG-20200114-WA0018.jpg
The stronger Z31T axle, stub and companion flanges are in along with KMAC adjustable bushes.
The front is back together with the S13 Brakes, S14 tension rod brackets with Japspeed adjustable tension rods and LCAs.
IMG-20191206-WA0007.jpg
A set of rack bushes from David Carroll @Experimental Engineering
Custom cross member/engine mounts and gearbox mount by the Guys at Abbey
IMG-20191128-WA0003.jpg
IMG-20191128-WA0008.jpg
Just realised I missed one update completely.
The body work is awesome, Terry at RetroMasters (Norwich) did an amazing job.
Front1.jpg
front2.jpg
rear latest.jpg
So, the engine is in and the dash is in progress, it's pretty much just getting the old and new looms connected together so we have a fully road legal monster, but obviously the worldwide pandemic has hit, FFS......
It is looking fantastic though
IMG-20200122-WA0000.jpg
Last edited by SimonMitch; 27-03-2020 at 08:52. Reason: wrong pic
Still hanging out for this to be finished, looking awesome but get a move on
Originally Posted by scimmy benOriginally Posted by sprout