The Kouki S14 Thread

[feito]

still waiting for paint (money)...

[SlmdCpe]

[anthony_240]

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[EJ8 944]

Question for you fellas in here. Is the S14 chassis, or S chassis in general a car you plan to keep around through your life? Or is this a stepping stone to another chassis, or..?

I'm curious of others long term plans are regarding these cars. I've been on the fence for a while now between spending more money than I should to really 'finish' my car (and likely end up keeping it for a loooong time), or if I should take it easy and sell it and my daily to buy a R33 outright in cash in the next few years.

[anthony_240]

Originally Posted by EJ8 944

Question for you fellas in here. Is the S14 chassis, or S chassis in general a car you plan to keep around through your life? Or is this a stepping stone to another chassis, or..?

I'm curious of others long term plans are regarding these cars. I've been on the fence for a while now between spending more money than I should to really 'finish' my car (and likely end up keeping it for a loooong time), or if I should take it easy and sell it and my daily to buy a R33 outright in cash in the next few years.

For me personally, I’ve had a lot of cars. A few s13’s, g35, sc300, gs300 but having an original Kouki was something I always wanted especially when I was younger and couldn’t afford one here in California. It’s one of my favorite drift cars, well one of my favorite cars in general keep in mind I work on exotics on a daily basis. I just love the car I got rid of my last car for the Kouki because I planned on keeping it, still do. Any reason you want an r33? Just out of curiosity


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[LoSt180]

Originally Posted by EJ8 944

Question for you fellas in here. Is the S14 chassis, or S chassis in general a car you plan to keep around through your life? Or is this a stepping stone to another chassis, or..?

I'm curious of others long term plans are regarding these cars. I've been on the fence for a while now between spending more money than I should to really 'finish' my car (and likely end up keeping it for a loooong time), or if I should take it easy and sell it and my daily to buy a R33 outright in cash in the next few years.

After having an S13 and selling it when I started having a family, then buying our current S14a when my wife pointed out how much she missed that old car, I plan on keeping our Kouki for a long time. That's why I'm going fairly mild on the mods, to keep the car enjoyable and reliable.

Some guys out there really just enjoy the build process and want to sell their "vision" a year after it's done for something new.

Just depends on what you want.

[CrimsonRockett]

Zero intentions of ever selling my S13 hatch and my S14 Kouki. I have an S15 sitting around and a 260z that needs a full resto, but I doubt I'll hang onto those forever.

I had very specific goals for both S-chassis. It has taken several years to acquire the parts I really wanted, but now that I have 99% of what I'd ever want, it's all coming together. S14 is now at the body shop getting a proper exterior/interior/engine bay paintjob that will last for years to come. The S13 will soon follow.

Fortunately, I have the space for all of my cars at my current house. The next house I buy will have a custom built workshop in the back of the property to be able to store all of the cars indoors.

[spooled240]

Originally Posted by EJ8 944

Question for you fellas in here. Is the S14 chassis, or S chassis in general a car you plan to keep around through your life? Or is this a stepping stone to another chassis, or..?

I'm curious of others long term plans are regarding these cars. I've been on the fence for a while now between spending more money than I should to really 'finish' my car (and likely end up keeping it for a loooong time), or if I should take it easy and sell it and my daily to buy a R33 outright in cash in the next few years.

I'll never sell mine. My goal for this car has and will always be a fun street car that can handle the occasional track day. Nothing too low, loud, uncomfortable or incomplete/madmax-looking which seems to be the trend nowadays. Eventually, I want to swap an RB26/CD009 with a/c and a half cage while keeping full interior. I have aspirations of owning other cars like Porsches but the s14 will still be around.

I heard R33 GTS-T's just feel like bigger s14's with RB swaps lol just swap an RB25 lol

[EJ8 944]

Originally Posted by anthony_240

Any reason you want an r33? Just out of curiosity

Well, like the S14 it too is one of my favorite cars. The S14 kouki, the R33 & R34 GTR's have just always been the cars that have done it for me. I can't chalk it up to any one thing, but the want is so real with these cars.

Originally Posted by spooled240

I heard R33 GTS-T's just feel like bigger s14's with RB swaps lol just swap an RB25 lol

Funny you say that, I've had an RB26 motorset sitting around for 8 years now. I've been collecting parts for it but haven't exactly made strides towards finishing it lately.


I've just been thinking more lately about long term goals, and when it comes to car related things I can't decide what I'd ultimately be happier with. I haven't even had a chance to drive a R chassis IRL yet, I'll likely start there.

Where I'm at with my S14 now, everything left that I want to do is grossly expensive. So if i drop 20k on the S14 now, buying an R33 will likely be wiped off the table. Not to say one day I can't have both, but for now, and at least the next 5-10 years I'll likely only be able to focus on (and financially afford) to go ham in one direction.

Reading others perspectives provides insight to discovering my own. I really appreciate the reponses guys.

[lunchmeat]

I bought mine for nostalgia reasons, but it keeps having 20 yr old car problems. I'll tinker with it for a while longer, but I'll eventually sell it and buy something newer. I've been into 240s since 1997, so they'll always have a place in my heart. But I'm getting tired of working on old shit.

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[Hazard240]

http://www.ventadeautos.mx/-1/72_aut...ELECTRICO.html

Anyone down to go to Mexico with me?

[onehundredoctane]

[SlmdCpe]

[Farzam]

It's not done but it's getting somewhere.

[AREJAY]

thank you for the motivation.

[Big_MO]

[AREJAY]

[AreOhWhy]

Originally Posted by EJ8 944

Question for you fellas in here. Is the S14 chassis, or S chassis in general a car you plan to keep around through your life? Or is this a stepping stone to another chassis, or..?

I'm curious of others long term plans are regarding these cars. I've been on the fence for a while now between spending more money than I should to really 'finish' my car (and likely end up keeping it for a loooong time), or if I should take it easy and sell it and my daily to buy a R33 outright in cash in the next few years.

I've had my S14 for 5 years and it is at a point where I am very happy with it and it's driving well. I know there are way more capable and nicer cars out there but s-chassis is what I'm into at the moment and most likely for a long time. I can see myself owning lots of different newer cars as daily drivers but I only want to build s-chassis when it comes to projects. My next car will be a S15 100% (easier being in Canada) and as long as space permits, I will keep my S14 for as long as possible.

People ask why I still drive such an old car and it's because I truly enjoy it and the raw feel it has. I've tried upgrading to a new FRS but it just doesn't do it for me. Some s-chassis owners trade up immediately the second they drive a FRS. To each his own.

[AREJAY]

[LockOn!]

Mangled my front bumper a bit so I decided to change up the kit.

40mm extended FLCAs, angle kit, and rear spacers on the way.

[koukizhang]

Originally Posted by EJ8 944

Question for you fellas in here. Is the S14 chassis, or S chassis in general a car you plan to keep around through your life? Or is this a stepping stone to another chassis, or..?

I'm curious of others long term plans are regarding these cars. I've been on the fence for a while now between spending more money than I should to really 'finish' my car (and likely end up keeping it for a loooong time), or if I should take it easy and sell it and my daily to buy a R33 outright in cash in the next few years.

Fuck all that noise. S14 FO LYFE CUHZ.

[tricky_ab]

[240sxRuinedMe]

Originally Posted by Farzam

It's not done but it's getting somewhere.

Dear lord....this is fucken aggressive. Love it!

[tougefactory]

BEFORE
RAL_9344 by Touge Factory, on Flickr


AFTER
RAL_9750 by Touge Factory, on Flickr

Where them S14 Time attack cars at?!

[CHiNo4ReaL]

[[240sx]]

Idk... $2,200 seems well priced. Tempted to buy just to part-out.

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[FaLKoN240]

Originally Posted by [240sx]

Idk... $2,200 seems well priced. Tempted to buy just to part-out.

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What's wrong with it? Why part out

[[240sx]]

Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

What's wrong with it? Why part out

Other than being an auto and needs registration/smog... nothing supposedly. I already a running driving, DD s14, and would only like the Dash and door panels. Would sell the rest as-is.

[turboshoebox]

Originally Posted by anthony_240

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Sup w/ the R34?

[anthony_240]

Originally Posted by turboshoebox

Sup w/ the R34?

Stagea wagon ... rb26dett awd


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