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Slammed Assassin · 12-03-2015, 12:33 PM

So I purchased Non Fujita's old s14 a couple months back. The pervious owner really hacked up the car. With cheap paint job and banged up body. Cheap suspension. Replica wheels. Unmaintained period. I grew up seeing this car all over the place. This one is a true s-chassis icon in my opinion. Ive owned over 25 s-chassis over the years it's time I build one to keep.

I have a bunch of s-chassis parts laying around along with a full new dmax kit. Suspension. Ect ect.

Now what dose the s-chassis family feel I should do? Possibly restore it back the way it use to be? Bring it up to modern style? Community build.

*brndck* · 12-03-2015, 01:03 PM

personally, I would restore it to the condition it was in when it was featured in import tuner. too bad the tomei crate engine is gone.

ADIDASilvias · 12-03-2015, 01:13 PM

In before people shit all over your thread, cause that's what Zilvia is all about.

If your signature pic is any indication, you're already on the right track. I'm not a big fan of tri-spoke wheels or stretch, but that S13 is pretty sick. Nice and professional looking.

Do what you want with it. Most of what you'll get from this forum is crap, though there are a few members who aren't only around to shit all over everything.

Good luck.

simmode1 · 12-03-2015, 01:39 PM

Update it, bro. But try to keep some styling cues from it's hayday. Just my opinion.

Dat_SilEighty · 12-03-2015, 02:56 PM

^^ this. personally I think it'd be sweet if you threw the D-Max kit on but found the paint code he had on it originally

turboshoebox · 12-03-2015, 05:18 PM

My buddy bought the car off non when he first had it for sale. The SR21 took a shit on the way taking it home and it went straight to g-dimension in city of industry. He did a RB26 swap it in that took forever and half and put some garson racing wheels on it. As far as I know he went thru some tough times so he had to sell the car.

Then after that the next owners of the car fucked up the car parting it out and putting in cheap parts and labor on the car and the car is the way it now stands today.

VROOOM · 12-03-2015, 05:22 PM

i want to know what happened to the Rx7 wagon he used to own.

turboshoebox · 12-03-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dat_SilEighty

^^ this. personally I think it'd be sweet if you threw the D-Max kit on but found the paint code he had on it originally

putting on a dmax kit would kill the look of the car that it once was....besides the flares are molded in to the rear bumper and front bumper

ixfxi · 12-03-2015, 06:47 PM

that car only looked good because it was newly painted and modified. and like many modifications, body kits especially, it all falls apart very rapidly as these parts just suck. Just like this Rocket Bunny bullshit, its all a fad and will really look like shit over time.

Do whatever you can to return it to factory aero with a proper paint job, thats basically all you can do.

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-03-2015, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

that car only looked good because it was newly painted and modified. and like many modifications, body kits especially, it all falls apart very rapidly as these parts just suck. Just like this Rocket Bunny bullshit, its all a fad and will really look like shit over time.

Do whatever you can to return it to factory aero with a proper paint job, thats basically all you can do.

Fiberglass aero parts in general.

Personal preference: OEM Aero.

Only thing working against you is the custom fenders on the car.

PoorMans180SX · 12-03-2015, 08:15 PM

Restore the exterior and update the engine stuff, or just totally make it into your own car. Nothing lasts forever.

OBEEWON · 12-04-2015, 06:32 AM

how about we see pictures to see how bad it is first?

turboshoebox · 12-04-2015, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

Nothing lasts forever.

says the poor man

Reece · 12-04-2015, 11:54 PM

So so so hyped to see this thread. God damn. Non was my hero.

If I were you, I'd restore it and bring it back exactly where it was when it was in Import Tuner exterior wise, and then freshen up the drivetrain and interior.

turboshoebox · 12-05-2015, 02:44 PM

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Hazard240 · 12-05-2015, 11:03 PM

Back in the day. http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea...ilvia-racecar/

Reece · 12-06-2015, 01:23 AM

Bring it back to how it was pleasepleaseplease

ixfxi · 12-06-2015, 10:47 AM

sigh...............

someone HAD to put an ILLEST sticker on it

thats like seeing Cindy Crawford of today with a tramp stamp tattoo

turboshoebox · 12-06-2015, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

sigh...............

someone HAD to put an ILLEST sticker on it

thats like seeing Cindy Crawford of today with a tramp stamp tattoo

such horrible trends that i would never do to my car such as but not limited to:

illest and canibeat stickers
roof rack
sticker bombing
yellow foglights or and film

racepar1 · 12-07-2015, 12:51 AM

The look of the car does not need to be updated, the body work simply needs to be repaired. I personally wouldn't change much about it's "aero". As for the rest of the car, that's where you add your own touches. If it was realistically possible to restore the car to exactly the same condition as it was a million years ago (it seems), when it was featured, that would be pretty cool. However, that's not really realistically possible. Changing the bodykit in any significant way would be a PITA with the moulded flares as well. I would keep that "iconic" look and make the rest mine.

Slammed Assassin · 12-08-2015, 09:57 PM

I apologize for not being able to update you fellas sooner. But the previous owner painted the car red. Trimmed the hell out of the kit to fit 19 inch varrstoens. And the from bumper is pretty much gone and trimmed away. I'll try to get pics posted asap.

turboshoebox · 12-09-2015, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed Assassin

I apologize for not being able to update you fellas sooner. But the previous owner painted the car red. Trimmed the hell out of the kit to fit 19 inch varrstoens. And the from bumper is pretty much gone and trimmed away. I'll try to get pics posted asap.

what do u mean trimmed to fit 19's? Just being 19's doesn't mean you need to hack away at the body. with the right specs and camber that can be left untouched

EJ8 944 · 12-09-2015, 05:12 PM

I'm in for pics, I'd love to see where this currently is, and where it goes from here.

Slammed Assassin · 12-10-2015, 12:40 AM

Decided to paint the wheels black for now while I figure out what to do. I hated the red on red. They still make the bumper it use to have. Debating on ordering one soon. Car looks decent in pictures.

turboshoebox · 12-10-2015, 12:50 AM

wtf is that another r33 front bumper with out the flares?

turboshoebox · 12-10-2015, 12:51 AM

straight up who ever owned it last really screwed the car over. before it looked baller and shit and now it looks like another generic 240

Slammed Assassin · 12-16-2015, 02:41 AM

Looking for the original style bumper it use to have. Looking to buy asap.

bladetech8 · 12-16-2015, 07:38 AM

At least its now in good hands.. Sad to see how far that S14 has fallen, time to pick her up!

12-03-2015, 12:33 PM	#1
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Non Fujita's s14 Revival So I purchased Non Fujita's old s14 a couple months back. The pervious owner really hacked up the car. With cheap paint job and banged up body. Cheap suspension. Replica wheels. Unmaintained period. I grew up seeing this car all over the place. This one is a true s-chassis icon in my opinion. Ive owned over 25 s-chassis over the years it's time I build one to keep. I have a bunch of s-chassis parts laying around along with a full new dmax kit. Suspension. Ect ect. Now what dose the s-chassis family feel I should do? Possibly restore it back the way it use to be? Bring it up to modern style? Community build. __________________

12-03-2015, 01:39 PM	#4
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Update it, bro. But try to keep some styling cues from it's hayday. Just my opinion. __________________ "Simplicity is the key to brilliance." - Bruce Lee

12-03-2015, 08:15 PM	#11
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 5,573 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Restore the exterior and update the engine stuff, or just totally make it into your own car. Nothing lasts forever. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

12-04-2015, 06:32 AM	#12
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	how about we see pictures to see how bad it is first? __________________

12-08-2015, 09:57 PM	#23
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	I apologize for not being able to update you fellas sooner. But the previous owner painted the car red. Trimmed the hell out of the kit to fit 19 inch varrstoens. And the from bumper is pretty much gone and trimmed away. I'll try to get pics posted asap. __________________

12-03-2015, 01:13 PM	#3
ADIDASilvias Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In before people shit all over your thread, cause that's what Zilvia is all about. If your signature pic is any indication, you're already on the right track. I'm not a big fan of tri-spoke wheels or stretch, but that S13 is pretty sick. Nice and professional looking. Do what you want with it. Most of what you'll get from this forum is crap, though there are a few members who aren't only around to shit all over everything. Good luck.

12-03-2015, 02:56 PM	#5
Dat_SilEighty Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Weebland Posts: 141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ this. personally I think it'd be sweet if you threw the D-Max kit on but found the paint code he had on it originally

12-03-2015, 05:18 PM	#6
turboshoebox Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: wc Age: 42 Posts: 669 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My buddy bought the car off non when he first had it for sale. The SR21 took a shit on the way taking it home and it went straight to g-dimension in city of industry. He did a RB26 swap it in that took forever and half and put some garson racing wheels on it. As far as I know he went thru some tough times so he had to sell the car. Then after that the next owners of the car fucked up the car parting it out and putting in cheap parts and labor on the car and the car is the way it now stands today.

12-03-2015, 06:47 PM	#9
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	that car only looked good because it was newly painted and modified. and like many modifications, body kits especially, it all falls apart very rapidly as these parts just suck. Just like this Rocket Bunny bullshit, its all a fad and will really look like shit over time. Do whatever you can to return it to factory aero with a proper paint job, thats basically all you can do.

12-05-2015, 02:44 PM	#15
turboshoebox Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: wc Age: 42 Posts: 669 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

12-05-2015, 02:46 PM	#16
turboshoebox Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: wc Age: 42 Posts: 669 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

12-05-2015, 02:47 PM	#17
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12-05-2015, 11:03 PM	#18
Hazard240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orange County, Cal Posts: 255 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Back in the day. http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea...ilvia-racecar/

12-06-2015, 10:47 AM	#20
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	sigh............... someone HAD to put an ILLEST sticker on it thats like seeing Cindy Crawford of today with a tramp stamp tattoo

12-07-2015, 12:51 AM	#22
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 41 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	The look of the car does not need to be updated, the body work simply needs to be repaired. I personally wouldn't change much about it's "aero". As for the rest of the car, that's where you add your own touches. If it was realistically possible to restore the car to exactly the same condition as it was a million years ago (it seems), when it was featured, that would be pretty cool. However, that's not really realistically possible. Changing the bodykit in any significant way would be a PITA with the moulded flares as well. I would keep that "iconic" look and make the rest mine.

12-09-2015, 05:12 PM	#25
EJ8 944 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UT Age: 36 Posts: 558 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I'm in for pics, I'd love to see where this currently is, and where it goes from here.

12-10-2015, 12:40 AM	#26
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Decided to paint the wheels black for now while I figure out what to do. I hated the red on red. They still make the bumper it use to have. Debating on ordering one soon. Car looks decent in pictures. __________________

12-10-2015, 12:50 AM	#27
turboshoebox Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: wc Age: 42 Posts: 669 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wtf is that another r33 front bumper with out the flares?

12-10-2015, 12:51 AM	#28
turboshoebox Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: wc Age: 42 Posts: 669 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	straight up who ever owned it last really screwed the car over. before it looked baller and shit and now it looks like another generic 240

12-16-2015, 02:41 AM	#29
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Looking for the original style bumper it use to have. Looking to buy asap. __________________

12-16-2015, 07:38 AM	#30
bladetech8 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern California (LA/OC) Posts: 828 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	At least its now in good hands.. Sad to see how far that S14 has fallen, time to pick her up!