View Full Version : The 180 rebuild, labour of love ha
Well after getting the car more then a year ago, i knew it will come to this early or late, in a mean time i tried to sell it couple of times, thought of braking it couple of times i just couldn't bring myself to doing it. So this is what the car looked like, high spec to begin with 97' type-x with NSX head lamp conversion and lots more, now to the pictures :)
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And yes it was a really cool car to begin with and here is most of the spec
180sx 96' type-x
Midnight purple, original
20mm Origin vented wings
flared rear arches
4x25mm spacers
17'' Enkies 4 brand new tyres
Vanquish kit
Custom NSX headlamp conversion
Vented custom D-Max bonet
Saibon carbonfibre bootlid
Origin carbonfibre roof spoiler
Origin 3-piece boot spoiler
Genuine Ganador electric mirrors
Skyline 2-pot rear brakes shoe and drum hand brake
Endless brake kit on front
Brand new K-Sport coilovers
Cusco 32mm front antiroll bar
Cusco 28mm rear antiroll bar
ARC chassis leg brace
Driftworks rear subframe locking colors
Crazy ass nismo 2way diff
Goodrich braded brake lines
Cusco oil catch can
Cusco adjustable camber arms RR
Cusco adjustable toe arms RR
Cusco adjustable tension rods FR
Cusco rear strut brace
Cusco padded Roll cage
Tomei C-pillar brace
Tomei 3 point strut brace with custom built in engine damper
Tomei rear subframe brace
Nismo power brace
Nismo under wing braces front
Defi gauges and controller oil temp/pressure, water temp,boost and exhaust temp
Batt relocation kit from R33 in boot
2 mint Bride Brix graduation seats on genuine rails
Momo on snap-off steering Boss
Rear type-x bench
Apexi Power FC and controller with built in boost controller Apexi turbo timer linked to PFC
Z32 AFM with custom ARC cold pipe
480cc injectors
Megan racing exhaust mani
T28r bb blower
Megan racing custom double barrel shot gun exhaust
incl. elbow, flexi down pipe, d-cat and catback
Apexi exhaust control valve
ARC aluminium Rad
ARC front mount and piping
ARC expansion bottle
External custom coilpacks
Kouki tail lamps with carbonfiber insert
Double din DVD player
Nismo G-force twin plate clutch
Nismo short shifter
Braided turbo lines
RB25 gearbox conversion
seanie R.33
12-08-12, 19:42
Is it midnight purple or black?what are the plans for it?
Then few months back i decided that is time to have it all re-sprayed, and sure for those who know me, and know how anal i can get ;) one thing led to another and couple of weeks later it was not a car but just a very bear shell, i mean literally all was stripped and sent the car to the bodyshop. I got it back couple of weeks ago and i've been really busy and had no time to do much with it, but finally got the ball rolling, i decided to star from the back and work my way trough to the front. RR subframe, diff new brake lines booth interior and interior all complete now, next will be mini wire tuck in engine bay, kit engine and box and front suspension :) here is some pictures all opinions and advise welcome guys don't be shy ha
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Is it midnight purple or black?what are the plans for it?
Midnight purple same as code on chassis plate LP2, plans are to do the wire tuck in the engine bay, put it all back together, get a power run done and see weather a map is needed! It was all under-sealed and rust treated, all battery trays and useless brackets removed and engine bay flushed and sprayed with the remaining flake from a certain NoelB's car hahah
There is 2 pristine Bride Brix graduation's to go in it but only when all else is finished, I'll update this as it goes, i'm struggling to think what else to add to the spec :confused: so all ideas welcome
Where's the spoiler ye big bollox :-)
Where's the spoiler ye big bollox :-)
The other big bollix is putting it on to the back of the 34 hahaha i couldn't bring myself to drilling the carbon-fibre haha
1zillion times cooler without the wing
1zillion times cooler without the wing
I agree but at the same time......... i drove behind it and i must say it suited it down to the ground :) I'm trying to get my hands on a 2UP spoiler but f**k me is it impossible :( i have 3 pice Origin to go on but the quality is pretty poor :( so not decided yet
slithertooth
12-08-12, 20:40
Proper car, properly done.
broad.sideways
12-08-12, 21:11
proper car man. credits to ya. the engine bay looks amazing
Looking forward to seeing this, Love the enkei's :cool:
D-turbo-lad
12-08-12, 21:36
Looks so wel in real life. Cant wait to drive it again :) fair play jesus :P
^^^^ Who said he'd let ya gingerballs :P
Thats my flake you son of a bitch!!!! :P
When you said the spec is big you didnt half empahsise the BIIIIIIIIIIIIG enough ha
Serious amount of thought and work going into this car! Will be one of the finest in the country when finished
^^^^ Who said he'd let ya gingerballs :P
Thats my flake you son of a bitch!!!! :P
When you said the spec is big you didnt half empahsise the BIIIIIIIIIIIIG enough ha
Serious amount of thought and work going into this car! Will be one of the finest in the country when finished
Hahahaha it's my flake now :p, yeah Gav drove it before, i thought he'd give her a bit of welly but drove it like his own, nice and slow hahah
Yeah spec is alright, i've seen few more things i missed today ha
pole drift
12-08-12, 23:47
Looking well :) You need a bigger gearbox for that clutch ;)
Looking well :) You need a bigger gearbox for that clutch ;)
Too true, if i get rid of the 33 quick enough it will be getting a 25 box have the prop organized and all
Awesome awesome car, wanted to buy it so bad a few years ago when it was originally for sale, some mad stuff in it
Awesome awesome car, wanted to buy it so bad a few years ago when it was originally for sale, some mad stuff in it
Funny enough a lot of the current spec was in it but not listed on the add when i was buying it :)
nikkisixx69
13-08-12, 18:32
cant wait to see this in the flesh! such a cool car! hopefully have to collect something off you in the next few weeks so i can drool over it then :p
Too true, if i get rid of the 33 quick enough it will be getting a 25 box have the prop organized and all
If you don`t.... I`ll be happy to take it of your hands:cool:
Kouki Monster
13-08-12, 19:32
Lovely 180!! Will be happy if mine turns out anything like this!
cant wait to see this in the flesh! such a cool car! hopefully have to collect something off you in the next few weeks so i can drool over it then :p
Well i have all the stuff you are looking for, like fan with gazzilion fins and coil pack cover and a Bride brix grad. (high bolsters) that i might be convinced to sell haha yes i bought another 1 LOL
nikkisixx69
13-08-12, 22:21
Well i have all the stuff you are looking for, like fan with gazzilion fins and coil pack cover and a Bride brix grad. (high bolsters) that i might be convinced to sell haha yes i bought another 1 LOL
haha ive decided i dont need a bride anymore no matter how cool they look! still want the rb25 fan,coilpack cover and joe said he will be giving you my s15 brace sometime soon?!?!
If you don`t.... I`ll be happy to take it of your hands:cool:
good few people have offered the same Hahaha i don't think i'll have much trouble selling it, not many 33 4 doors around, fully kitted at that, car should have never being broke!!! found a folder full of receipts totaling over 12K, madness !!
haha ive decided i dont need a bride anymore no matter how cool they look! still want the rb25 fan,coilpack cover and joe said he will be giving you my s15 brace sometime soon?!?!
yeah i'm up in Dublin this weekend, can bring back with me, i'll give himthe few quid if you want and you can sort me out sure, if it suits?
nikkisixx69
13-08-12, 22:30
yeah i'm up in Dublin this weekend, can bring back with me, i'll give himthe few quid if you want and you can sort me out sure, if it suits?
already paid for! :) if you can collect that would be great dude !
already paid for! :) if you can collect that would be great dude !
Consider it done so :)
nikkisixx69
13-08-12, 22:36
Consider it done so :)
legend! thanks :D
it looks wel dude the respray came out wel
it looks wel dude the respray came out wel
We'll see dude not 100% weather is going to be 100%, might go to another body shop :( we'll see
car is on real lad what make is that inner wing brace
jperformance id say, can be got on rhd circa €170
jperformance id say, can be got on rhd circa €170
You are right on the money :) it is jperformance
You are right on the money :) it is jperformance
have them on the zenki, very cool, make u drift way better
have them on the zenki, very cool, make u drift way better
Yeah we were talking about braces with niki last time we were up in galway and fuck me there must be about 15 on my yoke making it heavier than standard, but it does drift better hahahah ;)
thanks lad there a good job so
thanks lad there a good job so
Ah yeah any brace is an improvement :)
Just a small update on this, i decided that i'll continue trowing money at this ha
So i collected the RB25 box and s13 modified prop, all i need to get now is the adaptor plate. I've neglected this for a while but this week coming i'm hoping to get a good bit done :)
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180sxbreaker
19-08-12, 23:11
comin on well petko, i'm over due a visit up to u, can't wait to see it in the flesh:)
comin on well petko, i'm over due a visit up to u, can't wait to see it in the flesh:)
Cheers dude, the 3 of you are always welcome, you know that:)
Project go slow :P
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Just a small update on this, i decided that i'll continue trowing money at this ha
So i collected the RB25 box and s13 modified prop, all i need to get now is the adaptor plate. I've neglected this for a while but this week coming i'm hoping to get a good bit done :)
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/pepsterxz/STA60472.jpg
Sell me your bike , the duke!!!!!!! 180 is mint dude. Love that brace bar that's in behind the wings.
Sell me your bike , the duke!!!!!!! 180 is mint dude. Love that brace bar that's in behind the wings.
Cheers dude, i do get to enjoy the Duke the 3 days of summer we get here hahah
Noel saying project slow implys there is progres, beter description would be ''Project no go'' :p
D-turbo-lad
20-12-12, 12:38
im just goin to bump this thread just to show you that you have a awsome car that needs to be finished :confused::confused::confused::confused: im on holidays from fas now il help :):)
God this car needs ta be finished. Feicing lazy foreigners hahaha
D-turbo-lad
20-12-12, 12:42
God this car needs ta be finished. Feicing lazy foreigners hahaha
if he wasnt fix'n that yoke of yours the whole time he id have his done :o:o:o
Hahah i'm at it yesterday and today, RR bumper is on, all lift lights looms were taken out, extended looms in couple of places, all engine bay brackets sprayed and drying, hopefully engine and RB25 conversion will be done tomorrow, any one who is off and willing to help, you know where i am :p
D-turbo-lad
20-12-12, 20:26
Hahah i'm at it yesterday and today, RR bumper is on, all lift lights looms were taken out, extended looms in couple of places, all engine bay brackets sprayed and drying, hopefully engine and RB25 conversion will be done tomorrow, any one who is off and willing to help, you know where i am :p
ill call over around 2 or 3 so il bring that lads that plays with him self if hes not working :)
ill call over around 2 or 3 so il bring that lads that plays with him self if hes not working :)
Hahaha he is going to hurt you 1 of these days you know !!
D-turbo-lad
20-12-12, 20:30
Hahaha he is going to hurt you 1 of these days you know !!
yes that il be the day :rolleyes:
Look at the keyboard warrior hardparking lifestyler himself. Box your ginger head in I will!! :P
Look at the keyboard warrior hardparking lifestyler himself. Box your ginger head in I will!! :P
Ah don't dude no 1 to help me if you do this today :confused:
Time for few updates, looms on both sides extended, the one on left hand side for airflow meter, power steering and aircon is running on outside now, all underbody braces fitted, steering rack polly bushed, undersealing all complete, painting all engine bay brackets and tanks as i go, master cylinders and fluid thanks cleaned, got me a bride :)(brand new). GarageD conversion plate fitted, sat the engine in just to mock up few bits and pieces, I will take it back out to degrease it, here is some pics any way:)
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slight bit of progress since i started getting stuck in...:D
slight bit of progress since i started getting stuck in...:D
Where would i be without ya hahaha
Where would i be without ya hahaha
still in the tent no doubt :P
few nice trick bits on that car like the rear subframe brace and the a frame brace on the front wheel arch :)
that is 1 serious looking 180 love the colour wheels a cool to:afro:
Fair credit due there!!! Class build
I figure it's time to update this, after almost braking it a couple of times in the last few months due to no time to finish it, finaly i canceled few paying jobs(silly i know) and got to do a bit. Drove it out from the garage tonight(to get couple of paying jobs in:)) front bumper and few more bits to tidy up and should be ready for test, here is few pictures any way, Rb25 box is in and another 10 braces, got my hands on a brand new set of kouki lights and genuine kevlar senter garnish trim, just got the wind deflectors from the nismo shop and the brand new nardi from barry motorsport :p I'll try and keep on top of this for the next few weeks :)
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Damn that is so fucking nice :cool: It is coming along well
D-turbo-lad
28-05-13, 10:09
yay for progress :-) bring it sunday? ? ?
slithertooth
28-05-13, 10:15
Ye could have at least polished up the cooler and pipework ye big jessy!!:tongue:
Me and Kelly be up next month for a pint in the "Local" if your about?
Ye could have at least polished up the cooler and pipework ye big jessy!!:tongue:
Me and Kelly be up next month for a pint in the "Local" if your about?
A pint hahahahy more like drink the place dry ;) always welcome dude
Will spray the imtercooler silver when it goe back on the lift, stuck it on to ge it running, can't push it in and out alone any more lol
yay for progress :-) bring it sunday? ? ?
The moment it is ready it's heading back to the body shop !! So to answer your question nope :p
Progress is stupidly slow, have the front end nearly finnished, rad and fans are in, managed to even stick the bumper in. All lights are working as they should, loom on LH wing is relocated out of the way inclooding ignitor, cooling panel is fitted and trimed. Rad fan controller is going in and getting all wired up :) here is couple of shit pictures, back in to sprayshop during the week to get the roof redone any way so i can fir the brand new wind deflectors i got :)
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Keith_200SX
03-06-13, 22:07
Well done mate, makin good progress
Great work man keep it up!
Just wondering lad is the center garnish still only one that u stick on to ur original or is it the full center garnish that bolts on
We go compounding again this weekend??? :D
Just wondering lad is the center garnish still only one that u stick on to ur original or is it the full center garnish that bolts on
It's the stick on one, as far as i know there is no genuine carbonfiber garnish(complete) and this is genuine nissan part !
your getting there...:)
Yep not much left to finnish now :)
Yeah Noely i am, fancy helping out lol ?
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