93 SR Hatch build in the Mitten State

[ichihachizero]

Zomg
My zipper just popped from the massive boner that this car gave me.

[CamryOnBronze]

Originally Posted by holemilk00

He's getting MB Battles in neon green, his wife told my girlfriend while they were getting their hair did the other day.

Woah spoiler alert! Thanks for ruining the surprise man!

Geez, my thread blew up last night lol. I didn't think I would cause so much controversy! Let's see if I can address some of this...

First of all, thanks to everyone that leaves compliments and feedback-negative or positive- in this thread. I really never thought that this car would gain so much internet attention, haha. I like hearing what people think about it and what is working and isn't- I end up doing what I want to do personally in the end, but the discussion is cool to have for sure.

We'll see where the final height ends up when the new wheels and tires are on and the car is ready to get back on the road. I was pretty happy with the previous height, but it would always be cool to push it just a tiny bit more. To be honest, it is probably about 10mm lower than it was before I installed the D-Max coilovers, so it really is not a big change. I do worry about my front lip a lot, but that was a major concern with my height last season as well. The changes in height that we are talking about here are very minimal, so I that basically the same degree of risk is involved either way with driving my car at this height.

I appreciate when people compliment the car and stuff, but I do have to argue the point of me being a trendsetter. I think that almost everything I have done to my car has been done before, really. I was very late to the 240 crowd/scene, and I have chosen my modifications based on a lot of research and what seems to work well for others. I never really want to be accused of just "following the trends" because I truly do build my car to my tastes, but I can understand when people think that I guess. Sometimes things are popular for a reason I guess.

Blahh, anyway... haha. Here is a better pic with the car on the ground. The days are getting longer, but it is still not very bright when I leave for work. If the weather is nice this weekend and there is not a lot of snow on the ground, I will sneak her out for some pics.



In other news, I really miss my interior, haha.

[nathanong87]

ur attention to detail is your trend in itself and IS inspirational.

[pepe123]

haha ^ thats what i was trying to say. ur setting the trend in execution of a job well done.

[Brian]

I like your car, Damon.

[joel.e.krueger]

Originally Posted by holemilk00

Ummm not true, ... he was blown away.

True. I'm sorry I should've been more specific. People bitch about roads no matter where they live. Or they'll get hate on their car and make up excuses as to why its not the way the internet wants it. But I agree there are lots good roads around and people need to not bitch about them.

/rant
Sorry for mucking up your thread. TE's would look great, but personally I would go for something with a little bit of dish. Just my .02

[ichihachizero]

^^^ agreed... about the dish portion

[holemilk00]

Originally Posted by Brian

I like your avatar, Brian.

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[Brian]

lol, what

[taran!]

I just love your car! Nicest 240 ever!!

[da_crew10]

I've always been a fan of this car. Great job. Mine will be done here soon fulloem
Type x kit as well plus LIP!
Keep up the good wrk!

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by pepe123

haha ^ thats what i was trying to say. ur setting the trend in execution of a job well done.

The three muskateers - Toby, Damon, and Kyle.

Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

Blahh, anyway... haha. Here is a better pic with the car on the ground. The days are getting longer, but it is still not very bright when I leave for work. If the weather is nice this weekend and there is not a lot of snow on the ground, I will sneak her out for some pics.

DONT DO IT!
just wait it out! Dont risk it, i love to every so often but the salt is still on the damn roads!

[CamryOnBronze]

lol, thanks guys...

Originally Posted by chiboy002

DONT DO IT!
just wait it out! Dont risk it, i love to every so often but the salt is still on the damn roads!

I just meant out as in driving it out into the driveway, no worries. However, we are supposed to get 2-5" tonight, so I doubt even that is going to happen lol.

[autoaesthetica]

Gorgeousness

[CamryOnBronze]

I pulled the car out and let it run for a while on Saturday after I shoveled the driveway. It sounds like another big storm is on the way... hopefully my quick trip around the block will help me cope with the rest of winter, haha.

[tricky_ab]

Your car is looking great! And yes the East cost is going to be crapped on starting tomorrow evening

[nathanong87]

this picture : http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/...22e4efae_z.jpg

is full of win.

[DreamN]

GAUGE CLUSTER!!!

Have you installed it yet? lol

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by DreamN

GAUGE CLUSTER!!!

Have you installed it yet? lol

He sold it to me.

[CamryOnBronze]

Yep, I sold it, lol. I was too lazy to install it for a few months and then decided I could use the money elsewhere. Sounds like the harness worked out great, though! Looks awesome Corbic!

[Flicktitty]

Originally Posted by nathanong87

this picture : http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/...22e4efae_z.jpg

is full of win.

i concur.

Yeah, i am not looking forward to the next 2-3 days of snow at all.
19-23" of snow is expected here.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

Yep, I sold it, lol. I was too lazy to install it for a few months and then decided I could use the money elsewhere. Sounds like the harness worked out great, though! Looks awesome Corbic!

Yes sir, fixed all my issues too! I had a bad Speedo in my original, swapped it and gained a bad tach!

Works flawlessly, pita to install.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by Flicktitty

i concur.

Yeah, i am not looking forward to the next 2-3 days of snow at all.
19-23" of snow is expected here.

I checked eBay, still no Wooly-Mammoths, nothing on craiglist either. Going to work this week is going to suck.

[wh0aitznic0]

Originally Posted by Om1kron

I had the Zilvia Suggested height on my car for a bit.

culprit : manhole cover sticking up 5 inches higher than it should've. Hit my pan too.

And I don't know how the rest of Zilvia feels about ruining a 700 dollar front bumper on their daily to look cool. But that shit got raised ASAP after it was repaired and painted.

Originally Posted by Om1kron

Hey Nathan, nobody cares that you can go eat a bowl of dicks either. From one guy who likes to buy legit shit to another, I'm saying those front lips aren't cheap and when you break the mounting points on that urethane bumper, another 200+ dollar lip doesn't mount up as nice anymore.

But again i'm glad nobody else cares or that my post wasn't directed to you. If you have anything better to do than ride my dick let me know.

Originally Posted by Om1kron

I want to take a picture of some of the shit I drive through and over daily. I feel your pain whats even worse is when they fill the fucking holes a week later it's back and there is loose fresh gravel everywhere getting into all the nooks and crannies of your car.

With all due respect, I had no idea you'd gotten experimental surgery to have your balls removed.

[punxva]

Originally Posted by wh0aitznic0

With all due respect, I had no idea you'd gotten experimental surgery to have your balls removed.

sig worthy post.


looks great now that it's a tad lower. The only thing that kills me about kouki's is the rear, i think a g-corp or g-grow rear bumper add on would compliment the kouki sideskirts well. Or perhaps sexy style rear

[WanganNastyMachine]

Damon,

Just read this entire thread today, I must say from the Chuki Aero and Rota's (?) all the way to the Type-X transformation with Emotion Kais is simply stunning. Then engine build, suspension set-up, brakes and the goofs and mistakes all the way through the build make this car well worth your time and money in my eyes.

The car now has an amazing engine bay, stance, attention to detail, nice coilovers and respectable power. Im speechless, I have not be capable of creating something quite like your car, even with being able to say that I have spent more time and more money in each individual project of mine :/ (Not trying to brag, please don't take it that way). Your car shits on my old Time Attack SW20 and even my current FD3S. To be honest, these pics in this thread give off an impression that makes this car "not another S13".

I can't wait to see this project continue, don't ever sell this car.

NASA/SCCA Racer and WNM Garage owner,
Mike
"WanganNastyMachine"

[chiboy002]

yeah dude, tomorrow is 12-20 inches... how fucking stupid

anyways, great update. I need to get my car back together and driving - im too fucking lazy and havent bought anything. I'm not even going to fix the wiring, fuck it.

Do you have the pop-up controller or what?

[CamryOnBronze]

Originally Posted by WanganNastyMachine

Rota's (?)

Woah now... can't have the "R" word flying around in here!! They were Gram Lights 57 Maximum. Glad you like the build though, thanks for the compliments!

Originally Posted by chiboy002

Do you have the pop-up controller or what?

I have a Pivot one, but I have not installed it successfully yet. I tried to back on October before the Modified shoot, but I couldn't get it to work. I am not sure if the one I hve works or not honestly, haha.

[WanganNastyMachine]

My bad dude, it just makes it that much better :P

[CamryOnBronze]

haha no worries

So tonight I got home just before the "blizzard" hit with my new tires- Yokohama S Drives in 215/40/17 and 225/40/18. I guess they are discontinuing this rear size and I got a couple of the last ones in the country. Seems like a strange size to get rid of- bummer. :/



I also got my Cusco front strut brace from a member on the forum- brand new in the package! I was super excited about it since it is the thicker version and is actually the SR/180SX model, so it raises up on both sides instead of just one side. Stupid little details, but I was excited about finding one- let alone brand new!





I wish I had the wheels to put the tires on!