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slider2828 · 05-25-2010, 11:08 AM

Thanks man! I can't wait to see your beast in action though!

GripTerror · 05-25-2010, 11:28 AM

Just fix this up, why bother going to a new chassis? Fitment can be fixed

WhiteGLX · 05-25-2010, 12:00 PM

new chassis would be in better condition, making it more reliable and not an old turd.....i have no faith to this S13 chassis or Nissan in general sadly, just want a solid safe race car, not one all patched up and repaired a million times.

teamsprock · 05-28-2010, 11:16 AM

Not the best weather to load the car up, I hope its better tomorrow at the track but I'm not too hopeful.

slider2828 · 06-01-2010, 02:32 PM

That is sick car...

teamsprock · 06-02-2010, 11:31 AM

Thanks unfortunately it ended up being pretty rainy most of the day, so I never got to really test all the new stuff out. Since the next scheduled track day is in September and our SCCA club is falling apart I may be selling it. I hate to do it but hate even more thinking about it just sitting with all the new stuff for most of the year.

WhiteGLX · 06-13-2010, 02:17 PM

Only things left

- Metal bumper modification & install
- Seal off shifter hole to limit heat/exhaust into cabin
- Tach signal to Stack display
- Corner balance
- Alignment

READY TO RACE!!!

revvvvving

http://www.vimeo.com/12534775

drive-by

Quick drive by with the VQ35HR powered S13 on Vimeo

MandTPhotography · 06-13-2010, 02:30 PM

I know it's not S-chassis related, but the tuner at the shop I worked at is currently 2nd overall at the Redline Time Attack in an S2K that he built himself and tuned himself.

Broke the current SuperModified RWD Record on low boost (400whp) and is gunning for the Cobb GTR right now that is in 1st place overall.

He's switching to high boost tomorrow (600whp)!

Gnarly Diffuser.

slider2828 · 06-14-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteGLX

Only things left

- Metal bumper modification & install
- Seal off shifter hole to limit heat/exhaust into cabin
- Tach signal to Stack display
- Corner balance
- Alignment

READY TO RACE!!!

revvvvving

Revving the VQ35HR on Vimeo

drive-by

Quick drive by with the VQ35HR powered S13 on Vimeo

OMG THAT IS SOOOO SICKKKK!!! That exhaust note and response from the engine! SICK!!!! How much work was it to get in there? Was there a kit of the mounts? I love this wayyyyyy more than the V8's that get shoved in there.....

Wow Can't wait to hear what driving impressions to get from it and the balance..... and of course heat....

slider2828 · 06-14-2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandTPhotography

I know it's not S-chassis related, but the tuner at the shop I worked at is currently 2nd overall at the Redline Time Attack in an S2K that he built himself and tuned himself.

Broke the current SuperModified RWD Record on low boost (400whp) and is gunning for the Cobb GTR right now that is in 1st place overall.

He's switching to high boost tomorrow (600whp)!

Gnarly Diffuser.

That diffuser looks sooo heavy... WOw what turbo and specs are on this thing? Cobb is pretty sick, but too bad redline fucked up the competition. No one is running in it this year, so its kinda sad....

*kognition* · 06-14-2010, 07:07 PM

Cool diffuser.

The Hamsterball · 06-14-2010, 08:36 PM

good god...
it's a monster now.

i've been following along your build for some time now.
interesting changes.

WhiteGLX · 06-20-2010, 06:10 PM

Weekend Issues/Fixes:
- Improperly adjusted my brake pedal, so it wouldnt release pressure, fixed with 1 rotation of the brake light switch and sanded glaze off brake pads, easy fix.

- Tires had trouble gripping and heating up, corrected pressures and drove the shit out of the RA-1's.

- 2-piece aftermarket shifter came apart on initial drive, installed temporary bolt to prevent issues second time, need to weld 2 pieces together.

- Clutch - shifter engagement, need to adjust clutch pedal actuating arm, shifting into gear is very difficult.

- Driveshaft hummmm ended with driveshaft exploding......need to order used S13 driveshaft, used G35 driveshaft and have new shaft made and properly balanced.

Oh and i need to fix the dents and tears in the trans tunnel.....pics and short awful video coming soon

Om1kron · 06-20-2010, 11:10 PM

Ah yes I remember this car from ziptied, glad to see the build is here over on zilvia.

Paul2x · 06-21-2010, 09:40 AM

That 14 look proper.

Nice job.

slider2828 · 06-21-2010, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteGLX

Weekend Issues/Fixes:
- Improperly adjusted my brake pedal, so it wouldnt release pressure, fixed with 1 rotation of the brake light switch and sanded glaze off brake pads, easy fix.

- Tires had trouble gripping and heating up, corrected pressures and drove the shit out of the RA-1's.

- 2-piece aftermarket shifter came apart on initial drive, installed temporary bolt to prevent issues second time, need to weld 2 pieces together.

- Clutch - shifter engagement, need to adjust clutch pedal actuating arm, shifting into gear is very difficult.

- Driveshaft hummmm ended with driveshaft exploding......need to order used S13 driveshaft, used G35 driveshaft and have new shaft made and properly balanced.

Oh and i need to fix the dents and tears in the trans tunnel.....pics and short awful video coming soon

That is why its call a shake down lol! Why not just go one piece. Can have one made for like 300? Or does the front end doesn't sit level with the rear?

WhiteGLX · 06-21-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slider2828

That is why its call a shake down lol! Why not just go one piece. Can have one made for like 300? Or does the front end doesn't sit level with the rear?

DS was a one piece, steel. for about $350ish. I am guessing it was either a weld issue or a balance issue since the rear yoke failed completely at around 120mph on the front strait.

slider2828 · 06-21-2010, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteGLX

DS was a one piece, steel. for about $350ish. I am guessing it was either a weld issue or a balance issue since the rear yoke failed completely at around 120mph on the front strait.

O HELL NO!!!!! That must have felt like an explosion and like then OMFG am I going to die.... Man.... that sounds bad.... I have a local DS shop here... They said regreasable fittings fail cause there is slack all the time....

Paul2x · 06-21-2010, 03:44 PM

For as much lapping events as you do, you should just spend the extra $$ and a Carbon unit from ACPT.

I've ran them on all my cars and it makes a huge difference in noise/vibration. Also the obvious of reasons of weight saving, etc

They are also much safer!

I've yet to have any issues ever but if they do go, they just fan out like a broom and do no damage to the car what so ever. No risk of coming into the cabin or tossing the car in the air. Scary.

WhiteGLX · 06-21-2010, 05:49 PM

i dont have money for AL or Carbon anything, i barely have enough to fix this damage and get back on track in a month. I will be making driveshaft loops for the next one for sure....itll be ugly, but completely functional.

slider2828 · 06-22-2010, 11:06 AM

^^ Me as well.... I almost see those stuff as a luxury item....

going to use seatbelts bolted to chassis or something metal?

cantdrift11 · 06-22-2010, 08:09 PM

is that diffuser meant to take people out?!?!?

slider2828 · 06-29-2010, 05:07 PM

Hey WhiteGLX, can you help me through making the splitter? I am using 1/4" Oak ACX plywood and its pretty strong... I got all the rods and stuff, but the mounts to the lower radiator support.

Can you take a picture of it? did you weld it to the lower rad support? How far does the support bars run back at the bottom? This will help me a lot. Thanks!

WhiteGLX · 07-03-2010, 08:19 AM

i will take pics of all my splitter stuff for you guys, it held up really good at the track, the semi high speeds pics showed to deflection anywhere ont eh splitter, tho it was only like 90mph at turn in where the pics were taken.

*kognition* · 07-05-2010, 01:29 PM

Looks good. How are those uprights working out with your setup?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteGLX

i will take pics of all my splitter stuff for you guys, it held up really good at the track, the semi high speeds pics showed to deflection anywhere ont eh splitter, tho it was only like 90mph at turn in where the pics were taken.

WhiteGLX · 07-25-2010, 09:18 AM

Track event went well, lots of great cars there and a bunch of nice guys accompanied with rude arrogant d*cks as well. I went through a bit of last minute trouble to try and fix my cooling issues both coolant and oil temps were high at the last event.

I installed a FC RX7 oilcooler right in front of the radaitor, and i sealed off the hood where its been lifted so high. Results - Oil temps came down, coolant temps are still sky high, so i think ducting and thermostat removed will hopefully do the trick.

Toyo RA1s are not grippy enough on hit days to get more than 5 decent laps in on track, tho lower tire pressures did help a bit, but still only 5 laps or so and then greasiness.

The shifter situation has not been fixed, it was not an issue with my actual shifter at the last event, but more a geometry issue that has to be corrected in order to be able to drive the car smoothly and engage the correct gear each time and avoid bad things and mistakes on track.

Once the tire issue and shifter issues are actually fixed this car will rip, i think both fixes will cause my lap times to come down quite a bit and i can once again concentrate on just driving and not worry about the car and its issues, like i did last year when i gained so much speed with the old setup.

GRM 2010 UTCC 350SX on Vimeo

2010 GRM UTCC just part of a lap i thought was alright... on Vimeo

First video is my fastest lap, but the issues are noticeable in areas, and the second video is half a lap that i think would have been my fastest lap had the checkered flag get thrown when going through oaktree (the last corner in the video).

Pictures to come, many many pics my friend took that i plan on stealing from him

.

*kognition* · 07-25-2010, 09:47 AM

Nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteGLX

Track event went well, lots of great cars there and a bunch of nice guys accompanied with rude arrogant d*cks as well. I went through a bit of last minute trouble to try and fix my cooling issues both coolant and oil temps were high at the last event.

I installed a FC RX7 oilcooler right in front of the radaitor, and i sealed off the hood where its been lifted so high. Results - Oil temps came down, coolant temps are still sky high, so i think ducting and thermostat removed will hopefully do the trick.

Toyo RA1s are not grippy enough on hit days to get more than 5 decent laps in on track, tho lower tire pressures did help a bit, but still only 5 laps or so and then greasiness.

The shifter situation has not been fixed, it was not an issue with my actual shifter at the last event, but more a geometry issue that has to be corrected in order to be able to drive the car smoothly and engage the correct gear each time and avoid bad things and mistakes on track.

Once the tire issue and shifter issues are actually fixed this car will rip, i think both fixes will cause my lap times to come down quite a bit and i can once again concentrate on just driving and not worry about the car and its issues, like i did last year when i gained so much speed with the old setup.

GRM 2010 UTCC 350SX on Vimeo

2010 GRM UTCC just part of a lap i thought was alright... on Vimeo

First video is my fastest lap, but the issues are noticeable in areas, and the second video is half a lap that i think would have been my fastest lap had the checkered flag get thrown when going through oaktree (the last corner in the video).

Pictures to come, many many pics my friend took that i plan on stealing from him

.

KC_240sx · 08-09-2010, 02:25 PM

Question for you guys that autocross.

Is anyone running a 5 lug conversion and getting points added for it? Or are they letting it off as a factory option? Cant find much by searching.

*kognition* · 08-09-2010, 07:39 PM

Never heard of it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_240sx

Question for you guys that autocross.

Is anyone running a 5 lug conversion and getting points added for it? Or are they letting it off as a factory option? Cant find much by searching.

WhiteGLX · 08-16-2010, 06:59 AM

05-25-2010, 11:08 AM	#691
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,998 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Thanks man! I can't wait to see your beast in action though! __________________ Turn and Burn!

05-25-2010, 12:00 PM	#693
WhiteGLX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 40 Posts: 872 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	new chassis would be in better condition, making it more reliable and not an old turd.....i have no faith to this S13 chassis or Nissan in general sadly, just want a solid safe race car, not one all patched up and repaired a million times. __________________ *NASA HPDE Instructor*

06-01-2010, 02:32 PM	#695
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,998 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	That is sick car... __________________ Turn and Burn!

06-13-2010, 02:17 PM	#697
WhiteGLX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 40 Posts: 872 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Only things left - Metal bumper modification & install - Seal off shifter hole to limit heat/exhaust into cabin - Tach signal to Stack display - Corner balance - Alignment READY TO RACE!!! revvvvving http://www.vimeo.com/12534775 drive-by Quick drive by with the VQ35HR powered S13 on Vimeo __________________ *NASA HPDE Instructor*

06-14-2010, 08:36 PM	#702
The Hamsterball Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good god... it's a monster now. i've been following along your build for some time now. interesting changes. __________________ White '90 S13 Fastback (SOLD in '07)

05-25-2010, 11:28 AM	#692
GripTerror Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Age: 39 Posts: 685 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just fix this up, why bother going to a new chassis? Fitment can be fixed

05-28-2010, 11:16 AM	#694
teamsprock Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Billings Age: 41 Posts: 636 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Not the best weather to load the car up, I hope its better tomorrow at the track but I'm not too hopeful.

06-02-2010, 11:31 AM	#696
teamsprock Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Billings Age: 41 Posts: 636 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Thanks unfortunately it ended up being pretty rainy most of the day, so I never got to really test all the new stuff out. Since the next scheduled track day is in September and our SCCA club is falling apart I may be selling it. I hate to do it but hate even more thinking about it just sitting with all the new stuff for most of the year.

06-13-2010, 02:30 PM	#698
MandTPhotography Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 801 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I know it's not S-chassis related, but the tuner at the shop I worked at is currently 2nd overall at the Redline Time Attack in an S2K that he built himself and tuned himself. Broke the current SuperModified RWD Record on low boost (400whp) and is gunning for the Cobb GTR right now that is in 1st place overall. He's switching to high boost tomorrow (600whp)! Gnarly Diffuser.

06-14-2010, 07:07 PM	#701
kognition Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Santee California Posts: 2,107 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Cool diffuser.

06-20-2010, 06:10 PM	#703
WhiteGLX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 40 Posts: 872 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Weekend Issues/Fixes: - Improperly adjusted my brake pedal, so it wouldnt release pressure, fixed with 1 rotation of the brake light switch and sanded glaze off brake pads, easy fix. - Tires had trouble gripping and heating up, corrected pressures and drove the shit out of the RA-1's. - 2-piece aftermarket shifter came apart on initial drive, installed temporary bolt to prevent issues second time, need to weld 2 pieces together. - Clutch - shifter engagement, need to adjust clutch pedal actuating arm, shifting into gear is very difficult. - Driveshaft hummmm ended with driveshaft exploding......need to order used S13 driveshaft, used G35 driveshaft and have new shaft made and properly balanced. Oh and i need to fix the dents and tears in the trans tunnel.....pics and short awful video coming soon __________________ *NASA HPDE Instructor*

06-20-2010, 11:10 PM	#704
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Granada Hills, CA Age: 43 Posts: 6,990 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Ah yes I remember this car from ziptied, glad to see the build is here over on zilvia. __________________ Wayne Edwards https://om1kron.blogspot.com

06-21-2010, 09:40 AM	#705
Paul2x Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 693 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That 14 look proper. Nice job. __________________ Professional Driver/ Instructor for Hire

06-21-2010, 03:44 PM	#709
Paul2x Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 693 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For as much lapping events as you do, you should just spend the extra $$ and a Carbon unit from ACPT. I've ran them on all my cars and it makes a huge difference in noise/vibration. Also the obvious of reasons of weight saving, etc They are also much safer! I've yet to have any issues ever but if they do go, they just fan out like a broom and do no damage to the car what so ever. No risk of coming into the cabin or tossing the car in the air. Scary. __________________ Professional Driver/ Instructor for Hire

06-21-2010, 05:49 PM	#710
WhiteGLX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 40 Posts: 872 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i dont have money for AL or Carbon anything, i barely have enough to fix this damage and get back on track in a month. I will be making driveshaft loops for the next one for sure....itll be ugly, but completely functional. __________________ *NASA HPDE Instructor*

06-22-2010, 11:06 AM	#711
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,998 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	^^ Me as well.... I almost see those stuff as a luxury item.... going to use seatbelts bolted to chassis or something metal? __________________ Turn and Burn!

06-22-2010, 08:09 PM	#712
cantdrift11 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	is that diffuser meant to take people out?!?!?

06-29-2010, 05:07 PM	#713
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,998 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Hey WhiteGLX, can you help me through making the splitter? I am using 1/4" Oak ACX plywood and its pretty strong... I got all the rods and stuff, but the mounts to the lower radiator support. Can you take a picture of it? did you weld it to the lower rad support? How far does the support bars run back at the bottom? This will help me a lot. Thanks! __________________ Turn and Burn!

07-03-2010, 08:19 AM	#714
WhiteGLX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 40 Posts: 872 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i will take pics of all my splitter stuff for you guys, it held up really good at the track, the semi high speeds pics showed to deflection anywhere ont eh splitter, tho it was only like 90mph at turn in where the pics were taken. __________________ *NASA HPDE Instructor*

07-25-2010, 09:18 AM	#716
WhiteGLX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 40 Posts: 872 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Track event went well, lots of great cars there and a bunch of nice guys accompanied with rude arrogant dcks as well. I went through a bit of last minute trouble to try and fix my cooling issues both coolant and oil temps were high at the last event. I installed a FC RX7 oilcooler right in front of the radaitor, and i sealed off the hood where its been lifted so high. Results - Oil temps came down, coolant temps are still sky high, so i think ducting and thermostat removed will hopefully do the trick. Toyo RA1s are not grippy enough on hit days to get more than 5 decent laps in on track, tho lower tire pressures did help a bit, but still only 5 laps or so and then greasiness. The shifter situation has not been fixed, it was not an issue with my actual shifter at the last event, but more a geometry issue that has to be corrected in order to be able to drive the car smoothly and engage the correct gear each time and avoid bad things and mistakes on track. Once the tire issue and shifter issues are actually fixed this car will rip, i think both fixes will cause my lap times to come down quite a bit and i can once again concentrate on just driving and not worry about the car and its issues, like i did last year when i gained so much speed with the old setup. GRM 2010 UTCC 350SX on Vimeo 2010 GRM UTCC just part of a lap i thought was alright... on Vimeo First video is my fastest lap, but the issues are noticeable in areas, and the second video is half a lap that i think would have been my fastest lap had the checkered flag get thrown when going through oaktree (the last corner in the video). Pictures to come, many many pics my friend took that i plan on stealing from him . __________________ NASA HPDE Instructor*

08-09-2010, 02:25 PM	#718
KC_240sx Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: KCK Age: 36 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Question for you guys that autocross. Is anyone running a 5 lug conversion and getting points added for it? Or are they letting it off as a factory option? Cant find much by searching.

08-16-2010, 06:59 AM	#720
WhiteGLX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 40 Posts: 872 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	__________________ *NASA HPDE Instructor*