Project 180!

[topdog]

Have this nearly a year now and suppose I shoulda started this aaages ago!!!
Have done a nice bit of work to it since I got it but dont know if I still have the pics! Body work wise its still the same as I got it, I just lowered it some more :D

Spec is as follows:
98 spec kouki model
Full Uras kit
DME Cooling panal
18'' Works wheels
4 branch mani (heat wrapped)
2871r bb tubby
Brand new forge actuator
Sard 550cc injectors
Mapped on power fc (384bhp)
Z32 afm
54mm alluminium rad
catch can
Alluminium expansion tank
Polybushed front arms
Willwood hydrolic handbrake
Yellow stuff pads
Apexi turbo timer
Red fixed back bucket seat
3'' Turbo elbow
3'' Downpipe
Decat
3''Cat back (cant remember make)
walbro 255lph fuel pump
Front mount intercooler
hks air filter
5 stud conversion
4 pot calipers in front
Apexi boost guage, ext temp guage and water temp guage
Blitz dual solenoid boost controller
Suade deep dish steering wheel and boss
Tein Coilovers with new tein top mounts
Rear adj toe arms
exeedy organic clutch
Short shifter
Nismo 2 way diff
Front and back strut braces
Half cage

[topdog]

Few pics of the car I suppose!!!

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/my%20180sx%20photos/DSCF4339-1.jpg
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[topdog]

One of the new tein top mounts :)

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/24022011243.jpg

Adjustable toe arms when I got them, One cleaned up one not!
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/24022011240.jpg

Gave them a lick of paint

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/24022011242.jpg
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[Mick K]

That is beautifull !

[topdog]

4 pots when I got them

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/29122010225.jpg
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/29122010224.jpg
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Cleaned up n painted!

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/24022011239.jpg

[nikkisixx69]

very nice :D is it black or midnight purple?? me peepers arent the best

[topdog]

Removed dump valve!

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/29122010226.jpg

[topdog]

very nice :D is it black or midnight purple?? me peepers arent the best

Midnight purple dude, have loads more pics in the members cars section.

[Administrator]

Really needs better sized tyres and some nicer fitment. Really, really nice car though, absolutely love 180s.

Edit : Lose the little gay thing hanging off the tow hook :D

[topdog]

That is beautifull !

Cheers dude!

[nikkisixx69]

Midnight purple dude, have loads more pics in the members cars section.

dude , all id change on the car is the kit , 180sx type-x kit would look unbeleivable on this!

[topdog]

dude , all id change on the car is the kit , 180sx type-x kit would look unbeleivable on this!

Ya be sweet alright, getting it sprayed next month might change it up a bit then

[topdog]

New exeedy organic clutch
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/2011-07-16191022.jpg
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Fitted new box aswell while I was at it as the second gear synchro I reckon was goin.

[topdog]

New water temp guage and tidied up the hids behind the bumper

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/2011-07-16174116.jpg
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[topdog]

Had lots more pics of the old and new turbo and other stuff but dunno where they are! Will throw up a few more updates over the weekend!
Cheers

[topdog]

Really needs better sized tyres and some nicer fitment. Really, really nice car though, absolutely love 180s.

Edit : Lose the little gay thing hanging off the tow hook :D

Cheers dude, How you mean better sized tyres and nicer fitment tho??

[Smokey Bear]

Beautiful 180!

[topdog]

Steering wheel and boss fitted. Wheel feels tiny compared to standard its the job only 300mm width :D

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/2011-08-01151826.jpg

[topdog]

Got a notion there last week and im after getting a new turbo! Couldnt leave it there!!! Got a 2871r :D There is only the absolute tiniest bit of shaft play and there is a hks actuater on it to!!!

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[ian g sr20]

did you ur mapper bout this turbo on ur car as it has a .86 rear housing how will it be on you standard engine will it be laggy compre to the .64 which is wat aload of lads are yousing

[topdog]

did you ur mapper bout this turbo on ur car as it has a .86 rear housing how will it be on you standard engine will it be laggy compre to the .64 which is wat aload of lads are yousing

I dropped robbie a pm and hoping to talk to him about it during the week but it has the .64 rear housing not .86 so hopefully shouldnt be to laggy at all

[Overheating]

Really nice 180 there...spotted it loads of times round cork,I also used have same color 180.Not many in that color round these parts....The wheels make the car in my opinion

[trdiff]

great car, know a previous owner, that engine was replaced in 07/08 with a fresh 48,000km sr.

[ian g sr20]

I dropped robbie a pm and hoping to talk to him about it during the week but it has the .64 rear housing not .86 so hopefully shouldnt be to laggy at all

We are now sponsoring Chris Brady in his AE86 with SR20DET engine and GT2871 0.86 A/R turbo and NIStune ECU.

The engine is standard S14 SR20DET VVT engine fitted with a GT2871 0.86 A/R turbo charger, *Front Mount*Intercooler*with hard pipe kit, *Walbro fuel pump, 550cc Injectors, Z32 Air Flow Meter.



u got this turbo ya? robbie has all info on it

[topdog]

I dont think I did dude. I got it off barryl on here. He bought it and never used it as he doing a 1j now. Cant remember the name of the guy he got it off ill find out tomorrow but he said your man bought it new I think and used it for 2 rounds. Its printed on the rear housing .64. Ill take a pic tomorrow and post it up just to confirm.

[hondaluver]

beautiful 180 dude!

[marksull]

mint 180 bud. haven't seen it around, type x kit would be sweet.

[johnnycrx7]

what im after

[topdog]

Bit of an update!!! Bought loadsa stuff must get busy fitting!!!

Half cage just painted it a subtle black
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/Phone%20Pictures/2011-08-07144742.jpg

Z32 to go along with the new turbo!!!
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/2011-08-09203932.jpg

Got these number plate surrounds off ste!! Love em!!!
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[darren C]

that turbo looks smaller than mine lad. did you check the codes on it??

[topdog]

that turbo looks smaller than mine lad. did you check the codes on it??

Ya just different housings id say dude. Cheers

[Robbie Daly Ps13]

I dropped robbie a pm and hoping to talk to him about it during the week but it has the .64 rear housing not .86 so hopefully shouldnt be to laggy at all

The words lag and 2871 shouldn't be in the same sentance....! Savage responsive turbo no lag at all...! Good work lad lovely motor...!

[topdog]

The words lag and 2871 shouldn't be in the same sentance....! Savage responsive turbo no lag at all...! Good work lad lovely motor...!

Cheers dude must just pick up injectors and off to robbie then so hopefully wont be to long till I find out!

[topdog]

Finally fitted the roll cage yesterday. Really happy with it think it looks the nuts :afro:

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[drift student]

looks the job lad :)
was wondein if you were ever goin to fit it!

[topdog]

looks the job lad :)
was wondein if you were ever goin to fit it!

I know kept on puttin it off!!! Took me ages n broke my heart!
Delighted with it tho cheers dude. :)

[topdog]

Car was runnin a bit hot lately so decided to get a new rad!! Bought a 50mm aluminium one from barrys motorsport!
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Before fitting it...
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/2011-08-24200317.jpg

After fitting it!!! Was a bit dark but ye know yerselves!!!
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[seanie R.33]

lookin well,seen this around cork,it really is lovely lookin car!!

[topdog]

Picked these up yesterday. Denso (sard) 550s.
Have everything I need now to get it mapped, question is now tho is who to map it!?

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/2011-09-04202438.jpg

[ian g sr20]

Picked these up yesterday. Denso (sard) 550s.
Have everything I need now to get it mapped, question is now tho is who to map it!?

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/2011-09-04202438.jpg

u wer in my car after the 2 different mappers go with the 1 ur think my car felt the best at :)

[Brady]

mint 180 man

[topdog]

u wer in my car after the 2 different mappers go with the 1 ur think my car felt the best at :)

Ya think I will dude. Been thinkin about it n think I will.
Cheers again for yesterday :)

[ian g sr20]

Ya think I will dude. Been thinkin about it n think I will.
Cheers again for yesterday :)

no bother..

o ya if ur intrested in that turbo set up i have in the garage i have a td06 17g turbo here mint with no play in it will go at a vey good price also :)

[Noel]

that car is cool cing it before

[topdog]

Bit of an update! Car is wreckin my head tho its like 1 step forward and 4 back!!! Exaust hangers broke so need new catback, battery went dead and when I went to jump start it id say a voltage spike or something is after blowing the boost controller so need a new one of them, Fuel pump threw in the towel aswell and the rear wheel bearing collapsed!!! Happy frickin days!!!

Replaced hub anyway, fitted new turbo, got new fuel pump n fitted it, pics below oh and buckle aswell in front left wheel so not holding air! More money! :mad::mad::mad:

Sytec (walbro) 255lph pump
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New vs old!!!
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Old
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New
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/2011-10-09134501.jpg

[CillianS14a]

You should just clean and use the original filter sock the new ones are too small and can clog easily. I looked at mine after a near and it had all sorts stuff stuck to it, put on the old one for peace of mind

[topdog]

Got cooling plate thingys and an alluminium expansion tank

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/2012-01-03220849.jpg

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Got polyuerathane front bushings as mine were goosed must fit them today

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/2012-01-20211720.jpg

And got a new cat back aswell as mine was fucked, forgot to take pics tho, Took out all the baffle stuff from the back box n its fairly loud :D

Thats it for hopefully more shortly!!!

[Kruizer]

Good steady progress fella, very nice :)

[topdog]

Good steady progress fella, very nice :)

Cheers dude, cant believe you sold the tezz :(

[Kruizer]

Had to be done dude :)

What camber are you gonna run on the rear ? What tire sizes are you running front and rear ?

[topdog]

there is just standard camber arms in it at the moment. Running 245/45/18s on the back and 225/40s on the front.

[topdog]

Fitted bushings! Drilled them out then cut the metal and pressed in the new ones!!

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I was told these wont make feck all difference to the car but was fully convinced when I drove it the it felt much better. My old bushings were fucked

[si_berry]

The cars are only getting older.. well worth swapping out the bushings on anything that can't be replaced with a spherical bearing... fairly cheap mod as well

[fox]

nice looking180sx u got:cool:

[mini180sx]

looks well lad

[topdog]

Picked up a few bits saturday in barrys motorsport, Got a hydro, yellow stuff pads and some heat wrap for the manifold!

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Have the hydro mounted and centre console back in, forgot to take pics tho so will have them up tomorrow!

[newt250]

serious car love the colour, i was getting pretty sick of looking for a good one this just re lt the fire!:D

[topdog]

Long time no update!!!

Hydro fitted and working

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/kiel_fitzgibbon/2012-02-23171803.jpg

Got a blitz dsbc, power fc and hand commander, Z32 and already had 550cc injectors so got onto robbie today in tdp and booked the car in for mapping on monday, cant wait.

[rmc]

Spotted ya today, must say the car has some road presence in and around cork city and all the hum drum standard cars!!!

How much we're the pads out of interest, must sort my hand brake out!!!

[topdog]

Cheers dude, its absolutely filthy tho needs a good clean and a polish.
Think the pads were 60e or something like that, not much more anyway if they were. Hows your car coming along? Been following the build thread, looks very well

[rmc]

It's taxed and tested so I'm gonna drive it for a bit and enjoy it, must get cracking on the wheels too!!!

Must get to A few meets in it soon, might catch up with ya for a chat!!!

[topdog]

Brought the car to tdp today for mapping and absolutely delighted with the results. Made 382.8bhp and 356.5lbft and pulls like a train.
Ill get pics up of the dyno print outs tomorrow!

[ali-d1936]

They are awsome results man, Robbie seems to be the man to go to these days. lovley looking car btw