Howzit guys,
I decided to start this thread so that everyone can see and enjoy the S14 I got from phoenix (Mark).
I now have the blue s14 and this green s14, but this one will remain my "daily" and the other one will be used for track/drag days.
Here are some pics after I gave it it's the first wash:
So first things to do is to install a new center bearing and there after do some repairs on the front bumper.
8)
nice dude glad to see this car going to someone who is going to care for it!
congrads dude! 2 s14s is gangster.
Ok so I have a small update:
I managed to find door panel clips for the back door panels at Pro Auto rubber in Boksburg. They have a great shop with clips and rubbers for almost any automotive need out there, you guys can really give them a shot!
Then I also managed to source a new center bearing from Nissan of Cheasapeake, they came in 1.3k lower in price than any local Nissan. So hopefully within the next week or so I can put this in, and start working on the front bumper.... 😀
So glad to see this car is in good hands... Great car at a great price.
A couple of updates 😀
So since my Blue SX's clutch went I haven't driven 1 with a proper clutch again. If I shifted from 1st to 2nd like a madman trying to show a DSG gearbox that we don't need them fancy electronics the clutch slipped badly you get all the noise but non of the power 🙁 . So I bought the ACT organic clutch and put it in today... Wow this feels awesome again!! I haven't enjoyed driving the car as much in a long time! 8)
So at the moment the center bearing is in. New clutch fitted.
I have to replace the shocks this week aswell as the back shocks are really bad.
For interest sake here is the prices I could get:
Nissan SA : FrontR4500 excl. per shock Back R2300excl. per shock
Supa quick: All Round R5400 fitted and alignment (KYD Shocks)
Coilies: Ranges from R6000 to R12000 depending on your taste(or pocket)
Midas: KYD Shocks R2850incl. for all around.
So in the spirit of keeping it a daily and affordable(lol) im gonna go with the KYD from midas and just fit them myself... will take it for alignment afterwards.
Front bumper work has to wait a little. Oh and the radio/dash clock went dead thus my aerial not going back in, probably just a fuse will look tomorrow.
Soooo, when we seeing the green one at the track ???
BigKriss wrote:
Soooo, when we seeing the green one at the track ???
When are you going next?
I'm going out of country again at the end of the month and only be back next year.
Yup, Ill only be ready for the track next year Jan. sometime..
saw this one in the flesh yesterday.looking sweet man.
BK we'll keep in touch and I have to join next year.
AR200SX thanks man! Where did you see it?
Next track day is on the 24th, Zwartkops.
Some minor frustrating updates :x
Got the Shocks fitted them and while busy I realized something is not right... I check the part numbers on the shock, nice its s13 shocks :facepalm: :facepalm: All this on friday/saturday
I call and tell them the they are wrong can only order new ones on Monday 😢
Anyways so I put the s13 ones in anyway and this is how it looks lol
http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p771/Jacobi-1/GSXShockStance_zps11d32d4d.jpg
Front high back low
http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p771/Jacobi-1/GSXwheelclearance_zpsf898f227.jpg
sooooooo low
Hopefully I get replacements soon so I can change these ASAP
you were coming from the pnp witpoortjie. 😁
Booster has the same issue with rear shocks on his S14.
Midas here in Cape Town told me they didnt have any shocks on their system for 200sx S13, R2850 a very good price for a full set. if possible could you take some pics of the box's and part numbers so i can show my local Midas? Because i will be needing new shocks soon and im not too keen on coilovers. What about shock mountings? did they have a listing for shock mounts for you or are you re-using your original mounts?
Thanks
troopiec wrote:
Midas here in Cape Town told me they didnt have any shocks on their system for 200sx S13, R2850 a very good price for a full set. if possible could you take some pics of the box's and part numbers so i can show my local Midas? Because i will be needing new shocks soon and im not too keen on coilovers. What about shock mountings? did they have a listing for shock mounts for you or are you re-using your original mounts?
Thanks
Part Numbers for S13 shocks are:
Left Front: 331005
Right Front: 331003
Back: 341099
Mounting Kit Numbers:
Front: SM5101
Back: SM5123
Supplier is all KYB. They are located in Boksburg JHB. www.kyb.co.za If you do a search for S13 etc. you'll find the exact details above.
In future I'm going to try and buy from them directly using Midas as a middleman is very annoying... always say I'll call you when its here but they never do. Maybe you can give this a try and have time freight pick them up for you.
Hope this helps.
Minor updates:
It was a good news, bad news thing again or should I say good news, spend money news 😀
New shocks are awesome and I'm not driving a low-rider anymore yay! Bad news was when I wanted to swap the rear and front tyres I noticed on the inside of the 1 good tyre it made a bubble :x Luckily I saw it cause tyres going pop at high speeds is not fun!! With only 1 good tyre left I opted to buy a new set.
Some pics for people who like em peeeechas:
http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p771/Jacobi-1/Newtiresandshocksfrontview_zpsd85422a5.jpg
http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p771/Jacobi-1/NewtireandbackShocks_zps4cd2d601.jpg
http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p771/Jacobi-1/Newtireandfronshocks_zps8f0085fd.jpg
Awsome thanks Fuzz!! those will really help me out in the near future 😀 car is looking awsome BTW, keep it up.
Ok, so the daily needed some TLC..... 8)
Me and my brother tackled it with the same kit we used on the Focus (Photography thread). I took a lot of pics, just for the hell of it and looking at them now you can really see the difference!
The only difference is that this week the Elbow grease came in KWV 3 year old bottles... 😂
Here we go:
Before:
Just washed and clayed
After:
My favourite pic:
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