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lflkajfj12123 · 03-06-2011, 09:19 PM

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CamryOnBronze · 03-07-2011, 07:10 PM

lol... s0apgun #1

Completed the last of the tear-down stuff for the season tonight- everything left will be reassembly. I removed my smashed up, dented, and cracked front fenders- as well as my front bumper and lip. The paint on the bumper and lip was executed poorly and chipping in several areas, so it all needed to be redone professionally. That's what I get for cheaping out last spring...

Hopefully, I will have my front bumper, lip, fenders, and headlight covers resprayed next week. I need to install and roll the new front fenders before I have them painted as well. So, assuming I can get a hold of a roller, I will have all of that stuff in for paint early next week.

Here are some pics of how the car sits- really need to clean the garage up at this point, lol:

I happened to find a new GReddy alternator pulley for super cheap on Zilvia to go with the power steering pulley I just installed, so I decided to snag that as well:

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I'll update as I make progress through the week/weekend!

joshls2 · 03-07-2011, 07:24 PM

your garage looks fine, doesn't look too dirty to me. though.. that sheetrock could use some paint.

Persona · 03-07-2011, 07:25 PM

Arent getting little shiny parts fun? LOL Looking good cant wait for more updates.

CamryOnBronze · 03-07-2011, 08:18 PM

haha, yeah panting the drywall is on the list for this spring- as soon as the car is done and on the road! I also want to coat the floor... all in due time!

And thanks Persona- I love little shiny stuff for sure, lol.

Broadfield · 03-07-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

I need to install and roll the new front fenders before I have them painted as well. So, assuming I can get a hold of a roller, I will have all of that stuff in for paint early next week.

Old BF's got your back.

Otto347 · 03-07-2011, 08:51 PM

Still looks good torn apart!

igreek · 03-08-2011, 02:15 PM

Been following your build for quite a bit and I have to say that you have a very clean car. Hopefully, I'll have mine looking half as good as yours does, one day(Type X FTW!).

I remember reading, a while ago, that you had received hood dampers from Redline Tuning. I checked their website and they still don't seem to have them for 240sxs. Do you know what happened with that? Did they scrap the plan to make them?

CamryOnBronze · 03-08-2011, 02:29 PM

^ Thanks a lot man! I appreciate it for sure.

To be honest, I am not totally sure what happened with that. I sent them the article and whatnot after the magazine came out, but I never got a response from them. Both of the guys that run the company were super helpful and cool, so I was kind of surprised by that. I would drop them an email and see if they would be willing to sell you a kit.

igreek · 03-08-2011, 06:31 PM

That is what I ended up doing and they said:

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Hello,
This system has not been released yet – we have not finalized the gas springs for this installation. We might end up having our volunteer visit us again this Spring to determine the exact gas spring force for this installation as this has yet to be finalized. Sorry for the delay.
Brian
Redline Tuning

Looks like they might get you to head back there! haha. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

icedsole · 03-08-2011, 06:35 PM

a tip for the fenders. maybe instead of using a roller just lay the fender down and hammer the lip super flat.
i found that with a roller i still couldnt get it very good.

just a suggestion

Nick_04K · 03-08-2011, 06:49 PM

^ I believe this to be truth. At least when dealing with s13 front fenders. Just grab a body hammer and hit the lip ever so gently; it shouldn't deform the rest of the fender at all.

It's great to see that the magazine and all the "OMFG your car is the perfect 180sx rep" compliments coming from the masses have not stopped you from calling the car "finished".
It's great to see constant improvement in it! Good luck!

CamryOnBronze · 03-08-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by igreek

Looks like they might get you to head back there! haha. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

Ah ok, bummer haha. They mentioned that they wanted to try a different shock on it, but they were out of them when I was there. I offered to come back last fall to try the other one, but I didn't hear back... I guess I should hit them up! Thanks for the info...

Quote:

Originally Posted by icedsole

a tip for the fenders. maybe instead of using a roller just lay the fender down and hammer the lip super flat.
i found that with a roller i still couldnt get it very good.

just a suggestion

I appreciate the advice man- I have heard the fronts are difficult to roll due to how flimsy they are. I actually did this method with my first set of fenders back when I got the car in 2008, and I bent them up pretty good. I was able to get them back on the car with some stretching and whatnot while bolting them down, but that experience made me want to try the roller this time around to see how it goes. Granted, I was kind of a moron and could barely turn a wrench to save my life at the time, so I'm sure that was a factor too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick_04K

^ I believe this to be truth. At least when dealing with s13 front fenders. Just grab a body hammer and hit the lip ever so gently; it shouldn't deform the rest of the fender at all.

It's great to see that the magazine and all the "OMFG your car is the perfect 180sx rep" compliments coming from the masses have not stopped you from calling the car "finished".
It's great to see constant improvement in it! Good luck!

Noted. I'll try a couple of methods and take my time and it should come out OK. And thanks, I do what I can haha. There was honestly still tons of stuff that I would have liked to have had before a magazine feature like that, but I truly never thought I would be offered an opportunity like that- so I had to take it while I could get it! I think there will always be things I want to improve on this car, though. I enjoy it a lot, but it is far from perfect!

WanganNastyMachine · 03-09-2011, 02:15 PM

Still reading this thread, and drooling over your amazing work man. Keep it up, never stop!

MidwestMyriad · 03-09-2011, 02:33 PM

+1 on hammer, I used a towel to lay the fender on then a normal hammer from the garage. s0ap will agree, Lazy spec all the way.

lflkajfj12123 · 03-09-2011, 07:06 PM

that is how i did it

thought about using a fender roller this time but fuck it

Csomme · 03-10-2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Touge_drifter

Nice, And it begins!

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Originally Posted by newslidz

maby we should hold a event at a track next time???? and get toby to see what his car will run.. im ready to see what everybody does..

^^^ LMAO @ haters.

But +2 on hammering fenders.

newslidz · 03-10-2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Csomme

^^^ LMAO @ haters.

But +2 on hammering fenders.

Not quite sure why you put me under a hater category since I am not hating on anything... please explain?

CamryOnBronze · 03-10-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by WanganNastyMachine

Still reading this thread, and drooling over your amazing work man. Keep it up, never stop!

haha, thanks man! No plans to stop or sell it any time soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad

+1 on hammer, I used a towel to lay the fender on then a normal hammer from the garage. s0ap will agree, Lazy spec all the way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0apgun

that is how i did it

thought about using a fender roller this time but fuck it

Thanks dudes. I will probably do a little bit of both.

CamryOnBronze · 03-10-2011, 07:55 AM

So, I ordered my new wheels back on December 22nd. I was very fortunate to get an awesome hookup through Peter at Modified, and ended up dealing with Brian at Mackin Industries. After going back and forth a bit, I decided to order some Volk TE37s in Mercury Silver- 17x9 +15 F, 18x9.5 +12 R.

I could have gone with bronze since those are a standard color and were in stock (except for a +22 up front instead of +15), but I thought that it might be too dark on the black car. I really like the BROWN TE37s a lot, but I wanted to have a little bit more pop on my car. The wheels were expected to arrive within 90 days, which would have been March 22nd.

Unfortunately, I got word yesterday that manufacturing will be complete by the end of March and the wheels will arrive by the end of April at the soonest. So, it looks like I am still in for a bit of a wait. I might end up borrowing my old Works if I want to drive the car before mid-May, but we'll see what happens. I'd hate to miss some nice weather days because of not having any wheels on the car!

Here is a quick mock up I put together when I was deciding on wheel color. I think the new setup is going to look pretty awesome! I have always wanted a set of TEs:

Of course, I will keep everyone updated and post up pics as soon as they arrive. I am chomping at the bit!

Damon

newslidz · 03-10-2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

Damon

I am glad you listen to what I said it makes me happy inside

RussellM · 03-10-2011, 08:12 AM

I will only be satisfied if we can catch your car in the wild rocking steelies.

Only then will I truly respect you.

newslidz · 03-10-2011, 08:19 AM

I honestly like the choice... here was the other option and agree with it being darker...

CamryOnBronze · 03-10-2011, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussellM

I will only be satisfied if we can catch your car in the wild rocking steelies.

Only then will I truly respect you.

LOL. That would be pretty funny dude. Maybe with some awesome snow tires on it...

WanganNastyMachine · 03-10-2011, 08:50 AM

Silver definately fits your car best, its not too dull/dark and it pops without being an absurd color.

tricky_ab · 03-10-2011, 10:52 AM

HAHA I had a feeling that it would be set of Volks! Nice choice in colour BTW!

kyles1988 · 03-10-2011, 10:56 AM

hahaha that Volk umbrella I got him kind of gave it away.

chiboy002 · 03-10-2011, 12:43 PM

volk umbrella to keep his volk wheels dry in the rain?

kyles1988 · 03-10-2011, 12:44 PM

who are you kidding, this thing never sees rain! lol

You're such a hardparker damon!

KiLLeR2001 · 03-10-2011, 12:51 PM

Hmm. I'd be curious to see how Gunmetal TE37's look on your car Damon. I know they won't "pop" like the mercury silver, but it would give the car a dark and ominous look

03-07-2011, 07:10 PM	#1172
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	lol... s0apgun #1 Completed the last of the tear-down stuff for the season tonight- everything left will be reassembly. I removed my smashed up, dented, and cracked front fenders- as well as my front bumper and lip. The paint on the bumper and lip was executed poorly and chipping in several areas, so it all needed to be redone professionally. That's what I get for cheaping out last spring... Hopefully, I will have my front bumper, lip, fenders, and headlight covers resprayed next week. I need to install and roll the new front fenders before I have them painted as well. So, assuming I can get a hold of a roller, I will have all of that stuff in for paint early next week. Here are some pics of how the car sits- really need to clean the garage up at this point, lol: I happened to find a new GReddy alternator pulley for super cheap on Zilvia to go with the power steering pulley I just installed, so I decided to snag that as well: [Image Lost] I'll update as I make progress through the week/weekend! __________________ CamryOnBronze.com Last edited by CamryOnBronze; 07-31-2017 at 07:29 AM..

03-07-2011, 07:25 PM	#1174
Persona Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 927 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Arent getting little shiny parts fun? LOL Looking good cant wait for more updates. __________________

03-07-2011, 08:18 PM	#1175
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	haha, yeah panting the drywall is on the list for this spring- as soon as the car is done and on the road! I also want to coat the floor... all in due time! And thanks Persona- I love little shiny stuff for sure, lol. __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

03-08-2011, 02:29 PM	#1179
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	^ Thanks a lot man! I appreciate it for sure. To be honest, I am not totally sure what happened with that. I sent them the article and whatnot after the magazine came out, but I never got a response from them. Both of the guys that run the company were super helpful and cool, so I was kind of surprised by that. I would drop them an email and see if they would be willing to sell you a kit. __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

03-08-2011, 06:35 PM	#1181
icedsole Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wa Posts: 1,823 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	a tip for the fenders. maybe instead of using a roller just lay the fender down and hammer the lip super flat. i found that with a roller i still couldnt get it very good. just a suggestion __________________ @pwrmves14

03-06-2011, 09:19 PM	#1171
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,483 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	^ ~___________________________~

03-07-2011, 07:24 PM	#1173
joshls2 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ahead Of, YOU Age: 38 Posts: 136 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your garage looks fine, doesn't look too dirty to me. though.. that sheetrock could use some paint.

03-08-2011, 02:15 PM	#1178
igreek Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Georgia Age: 31 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Been following your build for quite a bit and I have to say that you have a very clean car. Hopefully, I'll have mine looking half as good as yours does, one day(Type X FTW!). I remember reading, a while ago, that you had received hood dampers from Redline Tuning. I checked their website and they still don't seem to have them for 240sxs. Do you know what happened with that? Did they scrap the plan to make them?

03-08-2011, 06:49 PM	#1182
Nick_04K Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vernal, UT Age: 30 Posts: 467 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ I believe this to be truth. At least when dealing with s13 front fenders. Just grab a body hammer and hit the lip ever so gently; it shouldn't deform the rest of the fender at all. It's great to see that the magazine and all the "OMFG your car is the perfect 180sx rep" compliments coming from the masses have not stopped you from calling the car "finished". It's great to see constant improvement in it! Good luck!

03-09-2011, 02:15 PM	#1184
WanganNastyMachine Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 32 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Still reading this thread, and drooling over your amazing work man. Keep it up, never stop!

03-09-2011, 02:33 PM	#1185
MidwestMyriad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Traveling through time and space... Posts: 1,387 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	+1 on hammer, I used a towel to lay the fender on then a normal hammer from the garage. s0ap will agree, Lazy spec all the way. __________________ @MMyriad

03-09-2011, 07:06 PM	#1186
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,483 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	that is how i did it thought about using a fender roller this time but fuck it

03-10-2011, 07:55 AM	#1190
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	So, I ordered my new wheels back on December 22nd. I was very fortunate to get an awesome hookup through Peter at Modified, and ended up dealing with Brian at Mackin Industries. After going back and forth a bit, I decided to order some Volk TE37s in Mercury Silver- 17x9 +15 F, 18x9.5 +12 R. I could have gone with bronze since those are a standard color and were in stock (except for a +22 up front instead of +15), but I thought that it might be too dark on the black car. I really like the BROWN TE37s a lot, but I wanted to have a little bit more pop on my car. The wheels were expected to arrive within 90 days, which would have been March 22nd. Unfortunately, I got word yesterday that manufacturing will be complete by the end of March and the wheels will arrive by the end of April at the soonest. So, it looks like I am still in for a bit of a wait. I might end up borrowing my old Works if I want to drive the car before mid-May, but we'll see what happens. I'd hate to miss some nice weather days because of not having any wheels on the car! Here is a quick mock up I put together when I was deciding on wheel color. I think the new setup is going to look pretty awesome! I have always wanted a set of TEs: Of course, I will keep everyone updated and post up pics as soon as they arrive. I am chomping at the bit! Damon __________________ CamryOnBronze.com Last edited by CamryOnBronze; 07-31-2017 at 07:43 AM..

03-10-2011, 08:12 AM	#1192
RussellM Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 1,475 Trader Rating: (57) Feedback Score: 57 reviews	I will only be satisfied if we can catch your car in the wild rocking steelies. Only then will I truly respect you. __________________ 888-673-4063 NissanParts.cc Facebook www.nissanparts.cc

03-10-2011, 08:19 AM	#1193
newslidz Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ORLANDO FL... Age: 34 Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I honestly like the choice... here was the other option and agree with it being darker... __________________ JUST A RED TOP SR

03-10-2011, 08:50 AM	#1195
WanganNastyMachine Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 32 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Silver definately fits your car best, its not too dull/dark and it pops without being an absurd color.

03-10-2011, 10:52 AM	#1196
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	HAHA I had a feeling that it would be set of Volks! Nice choice in colour BTW!

03-10-2011, 10:56 AM	#1197
kyles1988 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 1,026 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	hahaha that Volk umbrella I got him kind of gave it away.

03-10-2011, 12:43 PM	#1198
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,425 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	volk umbrella to keep his volk wheels dry in the rain? __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

03-10-2011, 12:44 PM	#1199
kyles1988 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 1,026 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	who are you kidding, this thing never sees rain! lol You're such a hardparker damon!

03-10-2011, 12:51 PM	#1200
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	Hmm. I'd be curious to see how Gunmetal TE37's look on your car Damon. I know they won't "pop" like the mercury silver, but it would give the car a dark and ominous look __________________