The OEM+ / S-Chassis Preservation Thread

[tuzzio]

Wow. That red hatch is absolutely incredible.

[MR.RMSCHIKO]

Originally Posted by Getchevyn

I brought this car after college with cash. It was my 1st car and I didn't even know how to drive a stick until 4 weeks before this. It was my daily for about a year and I just love the way it looks so I brought another car(Mazda protégé, 5spd) and used that as my daily. This car has been parked in a garage since then(1992) and I used it as a weekend car. My job working for the government took me to far away countries so I always had another car to drive if not getting shot at. Thru the years I have purchased a Nissan Sentra, Mazda 6s, another Mazda 6s, a Nissan Altima, and now drive an Infiniti Q50S TT.

The Nissan 240SX always held a place in my heart. Seriously, I didn't even know about the "drift tax" until 1/2019. I drove it only during summer months and never in snow/salt. Most of the time I get approached by someone while filling the tank and asked me if it's for sale. Never gave it another thought and said no every time. $5000 was offered on the spot 14 months outside a gas station and it wasn't until then I search the internet and finally join this group.

As to the car it's 100% OEM original. It's a 5sp 1991 Nissan 240SX with AC, sunroof, sports package, Super HICAS, limited slip diff with 8697 miles. There is no rust as you can see by the pictures. The windshield was replaced in 1992 due to a chip and crack. Stereo doesn't work 100%. It sounds weak and I think it's because I haven't used it much. The tires are 100% original RE88 as you can see by the DOT# manufacture on the 44th week in 1990. Will change those tires this year. The body is 95%. Muffler is original as seen by the 11/90 manufactured date. Car runs well and like new. Drove about 150 miles last year and full fluid change and checkup by a Nissan dealership in 5/2019. The seatbelt buckle recall was done on that date.

I have a funny story to tell. The dealership called Nissan corporate for the replacement buckle and corporate told them not to bother because the car probably has too many miles. Once they heard the actual mileage, next question from Nissan was, "Is the car for sale?". The answer I told them and everyone else was "Not now and probably never"
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That’s awesome man, if you ever wondered what Nissan is going to do with your car of they ever bought it is they’ll have it in the “ lane museum” here in Nashville, Tennessee. I work down the street from Nissan HQ at a Nissan dealership. They have a underground garage where they keep other cars that aren’t parked in the museum I’ve been poking around trying to get access to see all the cool stuff they got. They recently bought a mint fastback like yours from a corporate employee

[dizzariot]

Originally Posted by MR.RMSCHIKO

That’s awesome man, if you ever wondered what Nissan is going to do with your car of they ever bought it is they’ll have it in the “ lane museum” here in Nashville, Tennessee. I work down the street from Nissan HQ at a Nissan dealership. They have a underground garage where they keep other cars that aren’t parked in the museum I’ve been poking around trying to get access to see all the cool stuff they got. They recently bought a mint fastback like yours from a corporate employee

Dude...picture quote. Killing me...

How long have you worked there? Is the Lane Museum like the collection here in Zama?

[MR.RMSCHIKO]

Originally Posted by dizzariot

Dude...picture quote. Killing me...

How long have you worked there? Is the Lane Museum like the collection here in Zama?

Jesus Christ fixed.. was on my phone when i quoted *facepalm*

been working for Nissan for about 10 months now, and no its not i wish it was they have mix of cool cars but Nissan does have a section there in the lane museum

[rogues13]

Bought this car from the original owner with 170k miles. Bone stock original five speed. Uncracked dash Georgia car that belonged to an older gentleman. Brought it home and threw in Kouki 180sx front and rear seats, a new perforated Nardi 330, and an old logo Nismo knob and drove it all summer.

Currently doing a full restoration and installing my decent collection of Nismo/OEM items. Plans include a refreshed ka24de, suspension rebuild, and the installation of the rest of my Kouki 180sx aero. I plan to make a build thread now that I have more free time being at home in lockdown. Really enjoyed reading this thread and thought I would share my gem. Hope to have some interesting OEM+ approved photos for you all next time around.

I enjoy film photography, so here are some photos I took after a few weeks with the car.

[spooled240]

I would not have guessed that car had 170k. Nice find!

[CrimsonRockett]

This is an old hatch I owned around 2009~.

1990 S13 SE A/T with 60k













There was several items that needed attention. Worn paint, broken hood hinges (no, I'm not into hood risers), typical rusted hatch lid, pea-shooter aftermarket exhaust, etc. I bought a donor car in the same color and swapped hoods with it, swapped the hatch lid, replaced the pea-shooter exhaust with an OEM unit, and did some minor upgrades on both the exterior, interior, and suspension.

Added OEM 180sx wheels, OEM mudguards and 50/50's for that extra OEM+. Lowered on JIC FLT-A2's, OEM Kouki 180sx seats, 180sx floor mats, Nardi deep corn.













One of the few S-chassis I legitimately regret having sold.

[greenmachine300zxtt]

crimson rocket very nice!! also is that a lime tree? lol

[samotage]

After a total rebuild (except engine and box) this S14 had her first spin around the block today. Still lots to do, ride heights obviously lols, but she is getting there!




It was amazing, raw and tactile, just like an S car should be!


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[nismoka]

Im also liking the OEM+


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[nismoka]

Top is now. Bottom is when bought
Bought it from 2nd owner
Factory 5spd
Oem 5 lug swap
Still on stock suspension besides nismo brace and tension rods.
Z32 fronts
Hks exhaust
Mishimoto rad



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[My!]

oem aero
350z 17'' wheels
KW v3 coilovers
z32 front brakes (stock rears)
ISR rear arms
SPL tension rods

[spooled240]

^ magnificent. I would suggest R33 GTR wheels if I may be so bold, sir.

[My!]

Originally Posted by spooled240

^ magnificent. I would suggest R33 GTR wheels if I may be so bold, sir.

thanks bro! i actually have the r33 clone wheels 17x9 +15 but i didnt want to ruin the OEM + of this thread with knock off wheels.

also the +15 wheels poke out so much since i havent had any fender or quarter panel work done.

[dizzariot]

Originally Posted by My!

thanks bro! i actually have the r33 clone wheels 17x9 +15 but i didnt want to ruin the OEM + of this thread with knock off wheels.

also the +15 wheels poke out so much since i havent had any fender or quarter panel work done.

R33 wheels with a 10mm spacer should be okay. I could be wrong. I had brake clearance issues on my 180SX.

[mav1178]

In case you guys want in on the bidding war:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-nissan-240sx-8/

[dizzariot]

Originally Posted by mav1178

In case you guys want in on the bidding war:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-nissan-240sx-8/

I'd buy that shit in a heartbeat.

[samotage]

What an amazing find! Was $1800 when I looked, wonder what she goes for?

Datto on!


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[CrimsonRockett]

Originally Posted by dizzariot

I'd buy that shit in a heartbeat.

If you look through the detailed pictures, there's several issues that stand out to me.

1. It has definitely been repainted, and poorly at that. It seems as though they didn't bother removing the factory black trim line / tape during the respray. Notice the paint lifting above and below the black line and near the fuel lid door.





2. Normal 30+ year old wear for a car parked outdoors. The usual exterior rubber moldings/trim are showing their age and would eventually need to be replaced. A complete glass-out respray along with seals/moldings/trim replacement will easily cost $5k+ depending on who paints it.

3. Interior trim pieces need to be restored/replaced. This one is me really nitpicking, but still something I'd have to do if I'm going for that "mint" look.







4. One of the least desirable models (again, IMO). SOHC, Auto, and sunroof. The first two can be addressed rather easily, but the third not so much. I've owned far too many of these to know the sunroofs are just ticking time bombs. It's only a matter of time before the assembly goes bad or the roof starts to leak.


It's a good looking car overall. Is it worth the $10k+ hype people were posting about on the Facebook groups calling this a museum piece? That's a no for me. Having owned plenty of completely stock/original and modified Coupes, the nostalgia wears off quickly and you're reminded of every single reason why you began to upgrade the suspension, brakes, and interior in the first place.

If I were in the market for a good base platform to build and was okay with paying a premium, I'd pay $5k max for it.

I think people on the Facebook groups would really lose their shit if they saw the red hatch posted a few pages back. Now that's a museum piece that IMO would easily fetch over $20k to a car collector.

[dizzariot]

Well I'll admit I only watched the video. Thanks for making this 'easier' to 'let go' lol.

I have to say: I have owned a coupe w/sunroof and multiple hatches w/sunroof and I have NEVER had any of them leak. I hear people say they are destined to fail all the time, though.

[Agamemnon]

Originally Posted by dizzariot

Well I'll admit I only watched the video. Thanks for making this 'easier' to 'let go' lol.

I have to say: I have owned a coupe w/sunroof and multiple hatches w/sunroof and I have NEVER had any of them leak. I hear people say they are destined to fail all the time, though.

If you clean your seals and drains from time to time they last much longer.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

I think people on the Facebook groups would really lose their shit if they saw the red hatch posted a few pages back. Now that's a museum piece that IMO would easily fetch over $20k to a car collector.

More like $30k or higher.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-nissan-240sx-9/

This one sold for $20k and it was one option away from the red Super-HICAS car.

With more miles.

I'd buy this S13 coupe if I actually got serious about selling my E39 540i. apparently my car is worth a lot on BaT.

[dizzariot]

Originally Posted by mav1178

More like $30k or higher.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-nissan-240sx-9/

This one sold for $20k and it was one option away from the red Super-HICAS car.

With more miles.

This is making me regret moving forward with selling mine. I think I'm at like 92,XXX miles but my car looks just like that and is flawless :/

[silviaks2nr]

Originally Posted by samotage

After a total rebuild (except engine and box) this S14 had her first spin around the block today. Still lots to do, ride heights obviously lols, but she is getting there!


It was amazing, raw and tactile, just like an S car should be!


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Looks great! We built my buddy's car really similarly 7-8 years ago, we painted it A30 interlagos blue, 17x9 work emotions, s14 sr with bolt ons.

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[samotage]

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

Looks great! We built my buddy's car really similarly 7-8 years ago, we painted it A30 interlagos blue, 17x9 work emotions, s14 sr with bolt ons.

Thank you! And a stunning S14 you built, perfect OEM+


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[samotage]

And then 25k pounds for this.

https://www.reezocar.com/en/occasion...313865429.html

Maybe some effort into wheel offset would be appreciated.


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[mav1178]

Originally Posted by mav1178

In case you guys want in on the bidding war:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-nissan-240sx-8/

High bid was $8100. Guess the market still is strong for low mileage, one-owner cars.

[dizzariot]

Originally Posted by mav1178

High bid was $8100. Guess the market still is strong for low mileage, one-owner cars.

I've been trying to tell y'all...

I'm selling my car for a little bit more than that and it's a DE w/5MT swap. People are either overpricing their shit or undervaluing their shit. Never a happy medium.

[Blackzenki82]

I'm a bit late to the party, but is this thread still going? I have something that might fit right in here.