My Zenki S14 Overhaul

[Tonto]

Been meaning to do one of these for awhile, actually meant to start it while i was doing the project but seen as its nearly finished i might aswel start it now


Bought the car with the intention of changing the turbo as it was blown and then drive the car and learn the rwd drifting craic, but that hasn't happened yet. I have the car nearly 11 months i think and its turned into a massive project but i find it hard to leave things alone

I have done most of the work myself and am by no means a mechanic or painter but il give anything a go, so if I've done anything the wrong way i only have inexperience to blame

heres the car when i bought it
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsaa4e4b20.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsaa4e4b20.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-01-09181307_zps5005a0c2.png (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-01-09181307_zps5005a0c2.png.html)

as you can see it needed some bodywork taken care of

i stripped it back to get a good look at the car
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-02-26215938-1_zps1a281351.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-02-26215938-1_zps1a281351.jpg.html)

seemed like a decent base, no signs of repairs or rust, the plan was to go overfenders, wide wheels, lows and some power

i set about marking up the rear arches for the first cut,

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-03-22114337_zps30aa795b.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-03-22114337_zps30aa795b.jpg.html)

then cut the first skin off

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-03-22131258_zpsc9fc7495.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-03-22131258_zpsc9fc7495.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-03-22131622_zpsfeb8c62b.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-03-22131622_zpsfeb8c62b.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-03-24003725_zps63a8b7c5.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-03-24003725_zps63a8b7c5.jpg.html)

didn't go too bad, never took pictures of it all welded together and sealed but its all done and plenty of room for the wheels

[Tonto]

this build thread probably won't be in any proper order, I'm just trying to dig through the photos i have of it

got some 5 stud hubs and got them cleaned and painted
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-06-14181808_zps863ad1ac.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-06-14181808_zps863ad1ac.jpg.html)

then starting spending money with driftbits/stevo

got some kaber arms for setting up the suspension
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-07-31170609_zpsd0246759.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-07-31170609_zpsd0246759.jpg.html)

and got an apexi twin exhaust, it seen better days but i sorted that out
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-08-12130534_zps283f0a9c.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-08-12130534_zps283f0a9c.jpg.html)

to this
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-08-12153624_zps7cccb44e.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-08-12153624_zps7cccb44e.jpg.html)

also dropped the subframe and petrol tank

dropped the subframe to change out the bushings, got some partshopmax solid subframe risers, the raise the frame closer to the body to account for lowering the car and to relieve the angle of driveshafts and suspension arms when lowered
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-08-09133313_zps1b87925d.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-08-09133313_zps1b87925d.jpg.html)

dropped the tank so i could change the 20 year old fuel lines
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-08-09144006_zpse9bb5b27.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-08-09144006_zpse9bb5b27.jpg.html)

[pole drift]

Looks like a great base, please get rid of the black stripe down the centre.

[Tonto]

got my hands on the kit i wanted, rocketbunny front bumper, front arches, rear quarters, side skirts, kouki rear bumper and spats
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-05-07161056_zps4b0b0628.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-05-07161056_zps4b0b0628.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-04-25133925_zps9827c114.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-04-25133925_zps9827c114.jpg.html)

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-05-03162410-1_zps607324fb.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-05-03162410-1_zps607324fb.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-04-24174145_zpsd8f6c4c8.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-04-24174145_zpsd8f6c4c8.jpg.html)

started to prep them for paint, well prep them for primer
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-07-04162422_zps0588a03a.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-07-04162422_zps0588a03a.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-07-03190544_zps064636bf.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-07-03190544_zps064636bf.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-07-05151450_zps5d23f7ae.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-07-05151450_zps5d23f7ae.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-06-06175832-2_zpsdd40dd19.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-06-06175832-2_zpsdd40dd19.jpg.html)

[Tonto]

also got my hands on some jic magic coilovers
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-07-29193730_zpse413cbd3.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-07-29193730_zpse413cbd3.jpg.html)

and some rear wheels, 11.5j et-6

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-08-21162646-1_zps2e7bab9e.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-08-21162646-1_zps2e7bab9e.jpg.html)

[Tonto]

cleared out the shed to get the car in primer, tackled it myself to save some money, took me weeks/months to get the car to this stage, spending weekends in the shed blocking the car down to get it nice and straight and fixing any minor dents it had

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-08-26183220_zps3995caa8.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-08-26183220_zps3995caa8.jpg.html)

went fairly well and the started to block out the primer
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-08-28152140_zps4d27d0c2.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-08-28152140_zps4d27d0c2.jpg.html)

then put it back together and test fitted the wheels
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-09-22164753_zps6ebffdd9.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-09-22164753_zps6ebffdd9.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-10-14233015_zps1f2a907e.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-10-14233015_zps1f2a907e.jpg.html)

[seanie R.33]

Should be savage when done.some work so far

[Dave]

This is gonna look amazing. Love the progress!

[derek89]

Following this on Instagram and it's savage looking. Keep up the build dude.

[Spartacus]

Its threads like this that will give other people the motivation to post theres. Fair play dude, rockin the kit and wheels. Whats your instagram?

[Tonto]

Instagram name is neil_thelowlife

cheers lads thread is bit all over the place but its the basic build up of the car, have loads of little bits i need to get photos of,

more parts

tomei turbo
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-05-15210658_zpseb696d4e.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-05-15210658_zpseb696d4e.jpg.html)

Greddy turbo timer, i had already bought a apexi turbo timer but i rather the look of the greddy one
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-06223601-1_zpsc1423c39.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-06223601-1_zpsc1423c39.jpg.html)

have a partshopmax downpipe but haven't got any pictures, its a really cool downpipe, elbow and downpipe are one piece and has a flexi built in too, also built for low cars as the frame rail of the car hangs lower than the downpipe itself

needed to replace the front balljoints and track rod ends, so got new balljoints from driftworks and got some tein rods and ends too, went to replace the track rods but found that my steering rack is leaking so need a new one off them before i can get all these fitted
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-12123958-1_zps0f1b9484.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-12123958-1_zps0f1b9484.jpg.html)

decided it would be a good time to tuck the dreaded arch loom, wanted to do a really neat job, so i cut the loom and drilled a new hole in the arch on front of the door, then used a grommet from the back of a headlight to make a new seal, pulled the loom thru the hole and soldered it all back together to get this, its a bit of over kill but looks factory
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-13151155_zps4373ad49.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-13151155_zps4373ad49.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-13160227_zps7a925c2c.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-13160227_zps7a925c2c.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-13184809_zps03daa94c.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-13184809_zps03daa94c.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-13202042_zps661313b2.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-13202042_zps661313b2.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-13205637_zps713aea5a.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-13205637_zps713aea5a.jpg.html)

[Tonto]

on the wheel side of things, i went all lifestyler and shit, a lot of people won't like it but running two different sets

fronts are Work xd9 18x10 et18 in matte black

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-10-30162102_zps1eb543c2.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-10-30162102_zps1eb543c2.jpg.html)


rears are work termist 18x11.5 et-6, painted in gloss black lips and matte black centres

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-03131153-1_zpse00df084.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-03131153-1_zpse00df084.jpg.html)

waiting on my new genuine stickers to arrive from workwheelsusa

have my bride seats from my old ek9 to go in the s14

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-10202911-1_zpsa41e8dbd.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-10202911-1_zpsa41e8dbd.jpg.html)

car was also undersealed

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-13193752_zps11184f6f.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-13193752_zps11184f6f.jpg.html)


and pretty much this is how it will sit when its all done, few more bits to do but needed some motivation so i put the panels and wheels on and set the proper height on the coilovers and adjusted camber. Still have loads of bits i want to do but i needed to see it

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-14180030_zpsbdaa0386.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-14180030_zpsbdaa0386.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-14180757_zps9416af8f.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-14180757_zps9416af8f.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-14185228-2_zps2a0b9f28.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-14185228-2_zps2a0b9f28.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-14190019_zps86806782.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-14190019_zps86806782.jpg.html)



been some change, i will sort out this build thread when i get a chance its a mess and will try keep it updated from now on

[kenny046]

wow fair play man i like everything about it, tried to buy this car at one stage aswell,

Keep up the good work looking forward to seeing more updates from this :D

EDIT also what brand is the wing and where did you buy it

[Tonto]

kenny the wing is homemade, well the blade is from mcn (dmac) and i made a template for the legs and got them made from aluminium then i made some brackets from steel, so its a half homemade one, basically looks like a big country labs spoiler

[Dori88]

Cannot wait t see this in the metal - love it man :)great work and another great silvia on the road

[kenny046]

Fair play, looks really well thinking of that style of wing for my own car when it arrives

looking forward to new pics mate

[D-turbo-lad]

its pritty awsome in fairness dude!! cant wait to see it in real life !! keep us updated !!

[Stevo]

Started spending money with stevo/driftbits hahaha

Sorry neil :D

[diggerdolan]

OHHHH sexytime

[LarZ]

I'm not a huge s14 fan but this is awesome :D

[lady89]

oooooh there she is!
spotted you on instagram the other day, nice to see more pics now of the project!

can't believe that is actually THAT silvia, I saw it a good while ago when it was for sale and felt so poor for it looks ha

fair play!

I had a very similar look in mind for my own one, glad I didnt go ahead with it cause otherwise we would have 2 very similar looking ones ha

[GSR2007]

Excellent work man really like the colour

[tom.com]

Hell YES!

[Andrew200sx]

Wat an epic build.....following it on instagram. is that a big country labs spoiler...???

[rico180]

Insane , wow, that car is sweet. I love the look.

[Tonto]

Wat an epic build.....following it on instagram. is that a big country labs spoiler...???

no its not a big country labs spoiler, i nearly had one ordered but i said fuck it i will try make my own, similar design alright

[Tonto]

found a few more pictures on the phone

this was when i decided to refurb the window seals and sunroof seals. just wanted them freshened up seeing as it was getting fresh paint. i didn't want small details like that letting the car down. I also never wanted the car too perfect or i would never drive it like it should be drive, planning on doing some track days next year


http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-10-22205754_zpse2314c1b.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-10-22205754_zpse2314c1b.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-10-22205750_zpseaa8b824.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-10-22205750_zpseaa8b824.jpg.html)

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-10-23192716_zps10c95f3b.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-10-23192716_zps10c95f3b.jpg.html)



and found this one of the car going off for paint after i got the prep work done, really happy with how the car turned out after i done the primer, never tackled something that big before
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-10-04142847_zps1529ddee.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-10-04142847_zps1529ddee.jpg.html)


looking for an intercooler for the car, it already has a front mount but i want a fresher one, really want a Greddy one

[adam 9]

Looks class .. Have you much road clearance at that height ?

[ste]

You know my thoughts pal :-)

[Estie]

epic build man

do you still have the ek9

[Tonto]

epic build man

do you still have the ek9


Cheers man , no civic was broke for parts and I sold the shell about 2 weeks ago


Update.. Was looking for a new front mount, old one worked perfect but was a bit tatty behind the bumper, and with the opening on the bumper so big I wanted a newer fresher one for the car

Had my mind made up to get a Greddy one, couldn't find a clean enough second hand one so bit the bullet and ordered a brand new one from nengun just waiting for delivery now

[lukeb]

Savage build it's guna look class all finished

[insejn]

Good progress, wheel fitment's gonna be sexy :)

[michealkirwan]

why the fuck did i ever sell mine!!!

[Billy_P]

Thats savage in fairness,, Look the tits! Well done indeeD!

[batman026]

Can't wait to see the finished product. Your really going the extra mile.

[mayo s14]

this is goin too be unreal ... nice work .. the spats oem or reps ??

[Tonto]

this is goin too be unreal ... nice work .. the spats oem or reps ??

they are reps, i had a set of OEM ones in auction in japan but just missed out on them, where costing a fortune, so just went with the reps, great fitment and if they get smashed I'm not too bothered

[Tonto]

small update...

finally got my stickers i ordered from Work Wheels, really finish off the wheels, trying to source some centre caps for them now, not sure which style caps i want to go for yet

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-29171831_zps870cc59a.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-29171831_zps870cc59a.jpg.html)

then took the kit back off to finish the rear undersealing, was only slight surface rust, but have it all rubbed back and treated and the zinc primered just have to stone chip it on wednesday

looks like a big jigsaw puzzle

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-29171448_zps33db44b7.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-29171448_zps33db44b7.jpg.html)

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-29153547-1_zps90116290.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-29153547-1_zps90116290.jpg.html)

rear contact patch for the tyres won't be massive


http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-29153506_zpsb5e938ca.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-29153506_zpsb5e938ca.jpg.html)


also got some pictures of the partshopmax downpipe, great piece of kit
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/IMG_1130_zpsb1bddecc.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/IMG_1130_zpsb1bddecc.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/IMG_1133_zps61578a17.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/IMG_1133_zps61578a17.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/IMG_1126_zps520d1109.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/IMG_1126_zps520d1109.jpg.html)


and the turbo sitting patiently waiting to be fitted
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/IMG_1119_zps67af3aee.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/IMG_1119_zps67af3aee.jpg.html)


got my turbo timer wired up and change my cluster lights to brighten them up, they were very dull and probably 20 years old, looks newer and fresher
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/2014-11-24171342_zps90c2abf1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/2014-11-24171342_zps90c2abf1.jpg.html)


also some pics of the car on a decent camera

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/IMG_1143_zps8927c5b9.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/IMG_1143_zps8927c5b9.jpg.html)
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/IMG_1139_zps0ac56415.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/IMG_1139_zps0ac56415.jpg.html)


probably won't get this on the road before christmas, i would of loved to get a spin in it before christmas but not looking good, few bits on the way from japan, and thats the last bit of money i can spend on it till the new year, will update when parts arrive.

[lady89]

love it!
currently sourcing works caps as well, are ya going down the "official" route or get some replica's etc?

and the headlights...is it just the camera/light/angle or do you have clear front ones? or standard ones just with a good polish?

[Tonto]

love it!
currently sourcing works caps as well, are ya going down the "official" route or get some replica's etc?

and the headlights...is it just the camera/light/angle or do you have clear front ones? or standard ones just with a good polish?

Will be getting genuine centre caps, don't see the point in putting reps/knock offs on genuine wheels

The headlights have clear lense, had to split them, take off the old lenses and replace with new clear ones and reseal them

Still have to do the passenger side one so will put pics up

[lady89]

Will be getting genuine centre caps, don't see the point in putting reps/knock offs on genuine wheels

The headlights have clear lense, had to split them, take off the old lenses and replace with new clear ones and reseal them

Still have to do the passenger side one so will put pics up

exactly, would do the same, why bothering with replicas if you have genuine ones :)


aaaaaaaaah knew it!!!! I like it but dislike it ha looking forward to see it all done!

[Tonto]

Picked up these Greddy gauges the other day, have all the senders and wiring with them just need the oil temp sensor because the one I have is broke

Also need to pick up a oil sandwich plate for the senders

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc5b7a87a.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc5b7a87a.jpg.html)

[Tonto]

Got stuck into swapping over turbos during the week, I was told the s15bb was bolloxed so was praying it hadnt broken up and damaged anything internally

Took the old one off and the shaft was bent inside the core so the fans were rubbing on the housings

Took a video but can't upload from the phone will try again on computer

Anyway tomei installed on standard mani with driftworks metal locking nuts
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8ef295f9.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8ef295f9.jpg.html)


Then got this lovely box in the post, brand new greddy intercooler

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps18aab01f.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps18aab01f.jpg.html)


Will update when have it fitted

And another pic of the wheels because I love them
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5988dccc.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5988dccc.jpg.html)

And then the back end with no bumper, might need to sort out a diffuser, maybe rocketbunny/bad quality style one
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc8b813c1.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc8b813c1.jpg.html)

[JDMfrank]

Love it, Ordered a new set of works for the 86 the other day, Really considering the same colour scheme but dont know if i can bring myself to paint brand new wheels. :(

[Tonto]

Love it, Ordered a new set of works for the 86 the other day, Really considering the same colour scheme but dont know if i can bring myself to paint brand new wheels. :(


See how they look on the car first and then if you get bored get them painted!!

Got the intercooler mocked up, fit is perfect no gaps around the bumper and doesn't hit the chassis legs, only problem is I've no space on front of it for an oil cooler. But I've decided I'm going to mount oil cool above the intercooler where the grill is meant to go

Delight how the front of the car is looking now, few little bits to sort on the front and I will be happier


http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsaf6586c4.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsaf6586c4.jpg.html)



Also fitted this for cool drifto Jdm points


http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4c754304.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4c754304.jpg.html)

[D-turbo-lad]

such an awsome little car seen it this eveing in the flesh and going to be nothing short of awsome when its finished!! its amazing how many cars i saw in that yard tonight :D :D :D

[lady89]

so no need to cut the bumper (inside) for the intercooler?

[mayo s14]

this is going too be really cool .. !! shapen up be one nicest around .. keep up good work fella ..

[blusrule]

Anyway tomei installed on standard mani with driftworks metal locking nuts
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/TTonTo/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8ef295f9.jpg (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/TTonTo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8ef295f9.jpg.html)


Good choice on the turbo! Have it on mine. What elbow are you using? Seriously recommend the Tomei elbow and manifold, lovely bit of kit!

[Tonto]

I should really update this thread its been a long time and more changes

[michealkirwan]

love your zenki lad you got the bonnet i was after the dmax if ever selling let me know, great to see another zenki!