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S-Nation S13 · 11-11-2017, 08:57 AM

Update! sorry for the lag, but I currently don't have the car since it is at the shop getting some body work done. Finally Finally FINALLY!!!! I'll be driving a one colored 240 !!!! So many years in the waiting to some this doesn't matter to me its everything !! Will upload the status as i get updates from my painter!

shaggy sr · 11-19-2017, 03:38 PM

respect!!!! keep us updated!!!

S-Nation S13 · 11-21-2017, 08:44 AM

So after a failed attempt to wrap my car, I sanded my car down to bare metal, used aircraft paint remover as well to get the old paint off, I must say this part of the build I hated the most!!

At this point I was so over it, I did my research and found a local painter that would help with my build.
After his inspection of my car, and after what I told him I was going for we agreed on a price that was well within my budget, and off to the painters my car went.

At the shop for more body work ...

Here are a couple of update pic my painter sent me, the excitement is real !!! 2k Primer stage

S-Nation S13 · 12-10-2017, 06:29 PM

Panels getting that wet wet treatment first.

And here is the color I went with ...
OEM Nissan KH2 (GT-R R32 Grey)

Final Stage ( eh maybe .. ) but for now it'll do DAMN that wet wet

Never Forget where you came from!!

Reece · 12-10-2017, 07:43 PM

Looks incredible man. Love the amber corner lights.

nisileighty · 12-10-2017, 07:53 PM

So beautiful. I was thinking of doing the KH2 for my silcoupe as well

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S-Nation S13 · 12-10-2017, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Looks incredible man. Love the amber corner lights.

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Originally Posted by nisileighty

So beautiful. I was thinking of doing the KH2 for my silcoupe as well

Thanks guys for the support, gonna have to do some more work on suspension will update soon.

S14Serge · 12-14-2017, 10:37 AM

Remember the start of you're thread and now to see the new paint and dam it's super dope man!!

afishysilvia · 12-14-2017, 11:11 AM

Looks great in that color, so clean and aggressive.

Sailor · 12-14-2017, 11:55 AM

Your "custom" knob is made of plastic and depending on your outer wall thickness you can sand and paint it to make it really quite finished. There are other methods (such as acetone vapor) to flattening the effect of printed parts but sanding is by far the easiest. Also when sanded you can polish/ buff the plastic to make it a semi gloss finish

S-Nation S13 · 12-14-2017, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor

Your "custom" knob is made of plastic and depending on your outer wall thickness you can sand and paint it to make it really quite finished. There are other methods (such as acetone vapor) to flattening the effect of printed parts but sanding is by far the easiest. Also when sanded you can polish/ buff the plastic to make it a semi gloss finish

Actually I’ve been messing with some of the ones i just printed thinking of ways to get it smooth. Agreed sanding by far was the fastest way but the result of sanding them down left the knob having a permanent dusty look even after rinsing them off. Trial and error at this point but that you for the advice I’ll look into it.

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S-Nation S13 · 12-14-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by S14Serge

Remember the start of you're thread and now to see the new paint and dam it's super dope man!!

I know looking back I can’t be any more happier with the results. Commencing “winter” build mode redoing my entire front suspension lol all the bushing are dry rotted or non existent haha omg .. if it isn’t one thing it’s another with this car.

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S-Nation S13 · 04-30-2018, 09:47 PM

Update photos as i wait for more parts to come in. UPS/USPS be killing me lol.

paparazzi caught me slippin !!

Made an appearance in Dustin Williams (legends media VLOG)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVF0Ir_QoMU&t=525s

@8:46 look mom I made it moment

S-Nation S13 · 05-05-2018, 10:16 AM

IG: nightowls.us
YouTube: wrenchaholics

S-Nation S13 · 05-17-2018, 10:27 AM

Getting some So-cal Sun

afishysilvia · 05-17-2018, 10:31 AM

Love this car, so clean.

S-Nation S13 · 05-17-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by afishysilvia

Love this car, so clean.

Thankyou Thankyou .. and for a second I almost thought about selling her, but that won’t happen in my lifetime.

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S-Nation S13 · 05-17-2018, 10:47 AM

Mean muggin'

Highway Riding · 05-17-2018, 11:14 AM

I am an S14 guy but this thing is Rad.... Keep up the good work

S-Nation S13 · 05-17-2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Highway Riding

I am an S14 guy but this thing is Rad.... Keep up the good work

Nice thanks for sharing the love.. there will always be 13 guys and 14 guys but I’m glad I can bridge that gap.

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S-Nation S13 · 05-25-2018, 12:31 PM

Ill just leave this here.

greenwood · 06-19-2018, 11:50 AM

why are hood poppers on wrong

S-Nation S13 · 06-20-2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by greenwood

why are hood poppers on wrong

Hood poppers wrong? As in ....

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TheRealSy90 · 06-20-2018, 11:51 AM

Have you thought about removing the hood hinge risers and bumper rubber bands? Unless the risers are needed to clear your engine setup.

z31andrew · 06-20-2018, 12:11 PM

Yeah does your hood need to be spaced at the rear in order to clear the engine? As a vent? or are you doing it for looks?

TheRealSy90 · 06-20-2018, 03:12 PM

Thing is the hood is already vented at the rear lol.

z31andrew · 06-20-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

Thing is the hood is already vented at the rear lol.

Exactly, so I don't see a reason why it would be sitting like that unless he is going for a certain look or for clearance reasons. I am curious lol

S-Nation S13 · 06-21-2018, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

Have you thought about removing the hood hinge risers and bumper rubber bands? Unless the risers are needed to clear your engine setup.

Bumper rubber bands help line the bumper up with fenders (i have a street faction front bash bar so the oem bumper foam was eliminated which made the bumper sag)
(hood riser is debatable on look and function, the dmax hood from the start had some fitment issues the rear cowl area hit the hood, so it was either using hood spacers or cut the underside of the hood to make it sit, my friend has the same issue on his dmax hood pop up version as well)

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S-Nation S13 · 06-21-2018, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by z31andrew

Yeah does your hood need to be spaced at the rear in order to clear the engine? As a vent? or are you doing it for looks?

Hood clearance issues

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TheRealSy90 · 06-21-2018, 01:47 PM

Weird I was under the impression the street faction bar was supposed to support the bumper to get rid of gap.

11-19-2017, 03:38 PM	#32
shaggy sr Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: queens, nyc Posts: 1,454 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	respect!!!! keep us updated!!! __________________

11-21-2017, 08:44 AM	#33
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	So after a failed attempt to wrap my car, I sanded my car down to bare metal, used aircraft paint remover as well to get the old paint off, I must say this part of the build I hated the most!! At this point I was so over it, I did my research and found a local painter that would help with my build. After his inspection of my car, and after what I told him I was going for we agreed on a price that was well within my budget, and off to the painters my car went. At the shop for more body work ... Here are a couple of update pic my painter sent me, the excitement is real !!! 2k Primer stage Last edited by S-Nation S13; 07-05-2018 at 10:36 PM.. Reason: PAINTER UPDATE

12-10-2017, 06:29 PM	#34
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	More Updates .. we almost ready !! Panels getting that wet wet treatment first. And here is the color I went with ... OEM Nissan KH2 (GT-R R32 Grey) Final Stage ( eh maybe .. ) but for now it'll do DAMN that wet wet Never Forget where you came from!! Last edited by S-Nation S13; 07-05-2018 at 10:43 PM..

12-14-2017, 10:37 AM	#38
S14Serge Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Remember the start of you're thread and now to see the new paint and dam it's super dope man!! __________________

04-30-2018, 09:47 PM	#43
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	Update photos as i wait for more parts to come in. UPS/USPS be killing me lol. paparazzi caught me slippin !! Made an appearance in Dustin Williams (legends media VLOG) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVF0Ir_QoMU&t=525s @8:46 look mom I made it moment Last edited by S-Nation S13; 07-05-2018 at 10:44 PM..

11-11-2017, 08:57 AM	#31
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	Update! sorry for the lag, but I currently don't have the car since it is at the shop getting some body work done. Finally Finally FINALLY!!!! I'll be driving a one colored 240 !!!! So many years in the waiting to some this doesn't matter to me its everything !! Will upload the status as i get updates from my painter!

12-10-2017, 07:53 PM	#36
nisileighty Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,218 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	So beautiful. I was thinking of doing the KH2 for my silcoupe as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-14-2017, 11:11 AM	#39
afishysilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 3,409 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: afishysilvia Feedback Score: 31 reviews	Looks great in that color, so clean and aggressive.

12-14-2017, 11:55 AM	#40
Sailor Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: 56308 Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Your "custom" knob is made of plastic and depending on your outer wall thickness you can sand and paint it to make it really quite finished. There are other methods (such as acetone vapor) to flattening the effect of printed parts but sanding is by far the easiest. Also when sanded you can polish/ buff the plastic to make it a semi gloss finish

05-05-2018, 10:16 AM	#44
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	IG: nightowls.us YouTube: wrenchaholics

05-17-2018, 10:27 AM	#45
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	Getting some So-cal Sun Last edited by S-Nation S13; 07-05-2018 at 10:45 PM..

05-17-2018, 10:31 AM	#46
afishysilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 3,409 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: afishysilvia Feedback Score: 31 reviews	Love this car, so clean. __________________ Dont be a pussy...Leave your name

05-17-2018, 10:47 AM	#48
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	Mean muggin'

05-17-2018, 11:14 AM	#49
Highway Riding Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Out on the Highway! Posts: 602 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I am an S14 guy but this thing is Rad.... Keep up the good work __________________ The Sun Rises in the East!

05-25-2018, 12:31 PM	#51
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	Ill just leave this here. Last edited by S-Nation S13; 07-05-2018 at 10:46 PM..

06-19-2018, 11:50 AM	#52
greenwood Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: nc Posts: 620 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	why are hood poppers on wrong

06-20-2018, 12:11 PM	#55
z31andrew Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange, CA Age: 30 Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Yeah does your hood need to be spaced at the rear in order to clear the engine? As a vent? or are you doing it for looks?