The driftireland 180SX (Jay Rockett)

[Jay Rockett]

Having used the S14 last year for a few trackdays it was time to get it upto spec for Prodrift 2010 and having gone over the cost's in my head to match the plan i had for it, money and time were neither on my side so i bought this wide-arch red 180SX from Jonny-b in Mayo, previously built by Dennis Healy!


So this is the car i'll be competing in this year and representing driftireland and with a bit of luck hopefully getting through my first year in Prodrift! Myself and Darragh are planning on sharing the car at as many practise days as possible too!;)

Also, BIIIIIG thanks to Dave at Japanese Performance (http://japaneseperformance.ie/) for sorting me out with sponsorship this year!


So, seen as i bought the 180 as a rolling shell, i'm using the engine from the 14 as its a good healthy lump with in and around 350bhp (once i have it mapped again!)


Few pics of the garage first!
Si's red Trueno infront, Nixon's Sil80 on the left,
Grey 200sx to practice welding and general pricking about with
and then the beast herself in the right hand corner!!


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/S14%20build%20thread/Camerapics006.jpg

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http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/S-14/3a60ace3-f3a3-4cc1-a32b-437a9ab7e19.jpg


Looks a bit more like this now!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0204.jpg


The 180 before i owned it..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/untitled.jpg


Right so, here's whats been going on in the garge!!

Thanks to Gem, the two of us pulled the engine out and while doing so found quite a
substantial hole in my intercooler piping, however long its been running
like that is anyones guess but i dont know how i didnt spot it, as i made sure to protect the piping
where it re-enters the engine bay but anyway, least i know for next time!


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/S14%20build%20thread/Camerapics035.jpg

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Engine out and on the ground
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/S14%20build%20thread/Camerapics057.jpg


And the ba**ard of a hole in the intercooler pipe:mad:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/S14%20build%20thread/Camerapics058.jpg


The 180 in its new home!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0203-2.jpg


And HORAAAAAAAAAAAY for new bits!!!!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0338-1.jpg

HSD HR coilovers, Apex Performance alloy rad, electric fans and silicon hose kit
DRIFTWORKS handling pack and adjustable front lower arms! thanks Dave:D

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0341-1.jpg

Have 5stud hubs (including a knuckle-mod from Polo:D) S14 brakes going on
and fitting the engine from the 14 soon so watch this space!

[Jay Rockett]

Bit of an update!


Have to give a big thanks to Polo who did an awsome job on the front hubs for me,
and Danni for the transport! Contact Polo for serious lock solutions!!!



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He also supplies these which are needed to lengthen your tie-rods
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0452.jpg


Tie rod in the vice
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Which resulted in something liiiiiiiiiiiiike...

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http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0606.jpg


Its not finished yet, but thats an idea of the capabilities with these hubs,
aswell as DW's lower adjustable arms and a few other things!


Then moved onto cleaning a few bits, got the rear knuckles and wishbones sandblasted

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Rear Subframe

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Then welded a 4.1 while waiting for a 4.3 to arrive

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0617.jpg

[Jay Rockett]

Next was a job i wasnt too familiar with.. BODYWORK!!!
I had to do something with the rear arches to run the car low enough with the 18's

First side was a bit rough so didnt take many pics!!
Thankfully it'll be covered with an overfender!

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Then moved onto the passenger side!

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So from this..

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0521.jpg


To this..

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Sealant and a quick spray of red

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0620.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0618.jpg


Still an awfull amount left to do, but thats a few ticked off the list!

As is sits now, covered in dust from doing the arches!!!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0588.jpg

[Jay Rockett]

UPDATE number 3!


Seen as i'm relocating the battery to the rear of the car,
i had to do something with this mess here!


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0785.jpg

So a quick chop

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Welded new plates in

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0808.jpg

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And all sealed up

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0825.jpg


Next job was to block off the holes not beed used in the bulkhead

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0833.jpg

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So i made this shape

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0836.jpg

And welded it in

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Next was a clean an quick spray of the engine bay

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[Jay Rockett]

Because i'm using GTR front tenson rods to allow
more clearance on the wheel turning in,
i had to cut and shorten them slightly!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0715.jpg

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http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF0724.jpg

I then cut the large solid "bushes" to move the tension rod all the way
to the inside to give even more tire clearance!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1062.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1063.jpg

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http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1071.jpg

Fitted the DW's offset rack spacers to stop the steering going over center
and they also extend where your tie-rods bolt onto your rack so the tie-rods
i previously lengthened are now no use to me!

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Fitted KTS adjustable tie-rod and track rod ends so i could move
the rose-joint of the track-rod up or down, counter-acting
bumpsteer and hopefully allowing for more lock!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1051.jpg

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Willis then modified the lock-stop on the lower arm

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Its still not finished as we havnt had the car on all four wheels yet
and we need to do more modifying as the track-rod is now in a
different place because of the modified hubs!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1140.jpg

Then relocated the brake pipe mount's so the wheel doesnt catch it
on full lock!

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[Jay Rockett]

I then made an easier way to adjust the rear DW's camber arms!

So i got the main threaded bit

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1004.jpg

And chopped a suitable bolt

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And put them together

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Decided to go for the rear adjustable lower arm too!

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And the back end finished!

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Willis then made a bracket to hold the pull cable
for the cut off

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I then P-clipped the hydraulic handbrake lines into the chassis leg

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And fitted DW's braided brake lines

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New ACT paddle clutch and prolite flywheel

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And finally the engine ready to be put in!

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Currently going throught the wiring at the moment, so still alot to do in less than a week,
but with a bita luck and help from the lads, we'll be at Fermoy on sat for rd1!!!!





UPDATE NO.4!!


Didnt get a chance to take too many pics as there was alot of
late nights envolved to get it ready in time! Unfortunately i missed out on Rd.1
but here's the rest of the build in a few pics!



Mounting the oil cooler and power-steering cooler
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And 2 electric fans behind the intercooler to aid airflow
seen as the car will rarely be driving in a straight line!!
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And one electric fan behind the rad
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Next was the wiring, great fun and started first time too!!!
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Made up a mount to take the hydraulic handbrake
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Not the prettiest but we were in a hurry!
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Decided to go for Grid drifts again, 18x9.5 rear and 17x9 up front!
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Trimming the over-fender to get the wheel as close as possible to it!
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Heap of 18inch tyres for burning!
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Busy day in the garage with Si's Trueno in for some late night work too!
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Finally aligning and setting up the car at like 4am before Rd.2!
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MAHOOOOOOSIVE thanks to Willis for all the late nights helping, the rest of
the di crew and Dave at Japanse Performance (http://www.japaneseperformance.ie/) for the help, support and parts!

[Aidan Hogan]

Looking good man,you must be 1 of driftworks best customers !!
Can't wait to ssee this done :D
Best of luck with it :cool:

[LauraD]

best of luck with the rest looks like it will be some project :):)

[thegosson]

busy busy, great to see it.

[way2fastforu]

good work jay

[Bobbys14]

Plenty of $$$$ going into it tidy work too, what you's doing with the extended rods?! how much they extended by?

[Daraghs14a]

Some work on the front Setup there, Well done build here, keep up the good work lads

[rich20]

Serious serious work and hours going into this its gonna have some set up........ Wats happening with turbo ect cant wait to see this done

[Stevo]

Well how did the driftireland 180 get on in cork?????

[s13-ste]

Well how did the driftireland 180 get on in cork?????

its stayed in wickla

[twailbait]

well how did the driftireland 180 get on in cork?????

hahahahahahahaha

[Stevo]

its stayed in wickla


hahahahahahahaha


Was it sumthing i said timmy :eek::D ah sure rd2 punchestown wreckage ftw!!!!!

[twailbait]

Was it sumthing i said timmy :eek::D ah sure rd2 punchestown wreckage ftw!!!!!


A few bits went wrong fairly late, so i think he made the right decision and just called it a day.

[PeterT]

Too much time spent painting and taking photos of things thatl never be seen once fitted :D

ha. roll on punchestown though, its very close to being sporty again, looks like a car and all

[Jay Rockett]

Too much time spent painting and taking photos of things thatl never be seen once fitted :D


Yeah, well i like taking photo's of parts I fit or modify rather than when i
wash my car or add another cable tie to the bumper!!!!!:D

[PeterT]

Yeah, well i like taking photo's of parts I fit or modify rather than when i
wash my car or add another cable tie to the bumper!!!!!:D

at least i get to drive it to break my bumpers:D:D

ps nct it

[Simon]

raaaaaaaawr, handbags at dawn.....

cant wait to see this a punches town, awful pity this didnt see fermoy, credit to jay and all the hours he put into it... loada time now to get it rock and rollin..

[Jay Rockett]

Ah its nearly there anyway, raging i didnt have it done for Fermoy but i'll just
try get some testing in before Rd.2 and hit Punchestown with everything i'v got!

I NEED TO BEAT GEM!

Maaaaaaaaaaasive thanks to all the lads helping me out last week, especially Willis
who got even less sleep than i did i'm pretty sure!

[gem-s13]

Ah its nearly there anyway, raging i didnt have it done for Fermoy but i'll just
try get some testing in before Rd.2 and hit Punchestown with everything i'v got!

I NEED TO BEAT GEM!

Maaaaaaaaaaasive thanks to all the lads helping me out last week, especially Willis
who got even less sleep than i did i'm pretty sure!

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah deep breath hahahahahahahahahah!!! you wont pay up for the bet:rolleyes: we had on so you can try beat me if you want!!

[Dan Byrne]

Ah its nearly there anyway, raging i didnt have it done for Fermoy but i'll just
try get some testing in before Rd.2 and hit Punchestown with everything i'v got!

I NEED TO BEAT GEM!

Maaaaaaaaaaasive thanks to all the lads helping me out last week, especially Willis
who got even less sleep than i did i'm pretty sure!


Have ya got somewhere sorted for testing??? Tullow or goldstone dont count! you need an actual track!!

[Livewire 78]

good man jay, loving this build! cant wait to see it out on track!

[thegosson]

were due an update here......

[PeterT]

were due an update here......

jays been busy not being able to handle his drink as of late:D:D

[tweek]

jays been busy not being able to handle his drink as of late:D:D
Sounds like you have been taking advantage of him

[Davie]

unreal jay, the works a credit to you,best of luck at rd2

[bubble1984]

nice build, lot of work gone into the front end ther,

interesting stuff. see yas at punchestown

[serious tom]

definatley worth the effort. do us proud!

[Willis]

car went well still a lot of set up to do but we'll get there roll on city west!!!!!

[Mick K]

Unreal Jayman! As I said,You were born to do it,Some skillz out of you dude!

[PeterT]

Skid skid win win!

[SRray]

you were going very well Sunday,best of luck with her Jay
http://http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/SR22RAY/punchestown%202010/066.jpg

[Jay Rockett]

UPDATE TIME!!


I'v added a few pics to the end of page one too!


Well after missing Rd.1 Fermoy i finally got the car finished for Rd.2 Punchestown
and did my best to steer it as it wasnt set-up properly, only just about pointing straight!
But was happy to come away with 1st in Amateurs in my first ever competition!


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/Rd2Punchestown.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/2-622x373.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/0020fggregsa005.jpg

Thought it would be a great idea to cable-tie a monster can to my bumper
for the Team Train competition!!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd2walltagging1.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd2walltagging2.jpg

First attempt, nearly.. Second attempt, BOOOOM!!!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd2cancrushing1.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd2cancrushing2.jpg

Well i got the can, sacrificed the car a little but it was worth it!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/Rd2damage.jpg

[Jay Rockett]

Rd.3 CityWest!



After Rd.2 i knew the car needed some testing time so i played
around with the wishbones and tension rods to get optimum lock from both
the leading and trailing wheels, and once the 17inch Grid Drifts became
available i went for a quick spin to Tullow to make sure it all worked!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/tullowtesting-1.jpg

Was happy with the car so back to the garage for some cleaning, stickering
and repair a little damage from clipping that damn cone that Chris loves to wave
at me!!! Just for you Chris, some of the cone stuck in a rivet!!!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1357.jpg


Few pics from my qualifying runs..

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywest2.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywest14.jpg

And a few of the twin battle runs..

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywest3.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywest4.jpg

A few random shots from the weekend

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywest11.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywest13.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywest7.jpg


Having had a terrible practice day on Friday, i hit the wall on my first run and damaged another wheel,
but on Saturday i just cleared my head and hit the first corner as fast as i could and managed 1st again
in Amateurs and finished 4th in non-Seeded Pro, so that allowed me to advance to Sunday to compete with the Pro's!


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywest16.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywest12.jpg


I didnt have a great day on Sunday, i just couldnt seem to drive the same way
i did on Saturday but i was still delighted to compete in the Pro's in my Second
ever event!:cool:

Here's a pic of the team event, i destroyed my front bumper trying to qualify for the top 16
and then crashed AGAIN into the barrier in the team practice quite badly!
Damaged a 3rd wheel, lost rear bumper, rear window and the whole corner of the car!
But i got the hammer and cable-ties out and battled on!!!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywesttrain.jpg


CityWest was an amazing weekend, from the spectators, drivers and Prodrift crew,
everyone loved it and had such a great time!

Here's a pic of myself and Mark Synott (2nd in Amateurs) on the Podium with Chris Brady (He's not suppsoed to be there!)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd3citywestpodium.jpg

[Jay Rockett]

Rd.3 CityWest damage!!!


Having hit the wall twice over the CityWest weekend the car suffered quite a
bit of damage! I hit the wall that hard that it pushed the boot over and smashed
the rear window on the drivers-side!!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1389.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1391.jpg


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1395.jpg


The thinking begins..

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1397.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1398.jpg


So Willis got the ratchet straps, tied one end from the car to a pole
and the same on the other side of the car, tied to the fork lift and we began
to "stretch" the car back to shape! That along with alot of hammering it began to take shape again!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1396.jpg


So now we're just left with a whole where the lamp should attach, keep an
eye out for more updates very soon! :eek:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1435.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1433.jpg

[SUPER 180]

Good stuff jay, fair play to ya!!

looks like ur really startin to get the hang of her..

[Administrator]

Hero hero hero. That is all

[Prodrifter86]

NICE jay!! i tell ya ur a black horse in PD now!!!!!!!

legend is wat u are!:p

[annmarieoconnor]

car look cool lad

[Willis]

nice car lad!

[Dan Byrne]

Well look on the bright side, there is not much to hit I'm Mondello! (thank god)!!

[Administrator]

Well look on the bright side, there is not much to hit I'm Mondello! (thank god)!!

I'm sure he'll find something!

[pole drift]

i used 2 work in mondello, i watched a fella slap his m3 into the barrier. hav a pic of it somewhere

[PeterT]

I'm sure he'll find something!

Ill find it in the 200sx and let him know:D

[Jay Rockett]

Better not hit anything, Gem wont be happy after all the work he's doing trying to get it looking like a 180 again!:p

[jdmjimmy]

nice gaping hole in the rear quarter lol the joys my 14 looks like the rear is winkin at ya after some wall rubbing..have to give it a thug during the week!lovely..looks to be going real wel for the time limit you had to build it ..

[Chuck_g]

Jay to win it..................(Doesnt have the same ring but sure makes sense) :)

[suislide]

i know its taken me a white but id just like to say your performance at citywest was epic. thanks dude

[suislide]

i know its taken me a while but id just like to say your performance at citywest was epic. thanks dude

[dafridgea]

THis Thread has some good Shit. Good luck with rest of year!

[D1 Chomer]

Some lock on her. love it when people go 2 de extrem. :D Fair play best of look with the season

[michael]

good driving man in citywest well impressed!!!:D

[Jay Rockett]

UPDATE TIME- CityWest damage repaired!



Going back to Citywest this was how the car looked
when i had finished driving that weekend!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs138.ash2/40218_10150242989425632_746540631_14021470_7999191 _n.jpg


So after assessing the damage back at the HQ we decided that the only thing for it was to
drop it up to Gem Synott (http://www.driftireland.com/member.php?u=702) as his bodywork skillz are second to none,
and he's extreeeeeeemely reasonably priced!

Off we went upstairs to cut the quater panel off the donor S13 we have
aswell as the passenger window which broke during the impact!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1510.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1511.jpg


Up in Gems, preparing the new panel and straightening the back end to make it fit!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1524.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1534.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1531.jpg


New quarter panel on and primed

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1716.jpg


And here is is back in the di HQ painted and back to normal shape!
I decided not to change the bootlid as chances are, it'll only get damaged again quite soon!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1774.jpg


So from this..

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1391.jpg


To this..

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1781.jpg


Thanks Gem!:D


Aswell as repairing the car, i found that the turbo was about to die at a show we had a "drift" display at!

So thanks to Dave at Japanese Performance i fitted a HKS 25-40 turbo and
Robbie at TrackDay Performance for mapping it on short notice, its now
running a healthy 350bhp and 360lb/ft torque!


The crack in the exhaust housing and serious shaft play:p

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1723.jpg


New HKS 25-40 turbo

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1733.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1737.jpg


And that all important sheet of paper!!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1808.jpg

This is how seriously i take washing all my cars... NAAAAAAAAAGHT!

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/DSCF1773.jpg

[Jay Rockett]

Rd.4 Mondello Park


Mondello was an EXTREMELY wet event on the saturday and i
wasnt in the mood to be damaging the car, especially as there isnt any barriers
to keep you on the track in Mondello like previous events and i had only spent
the last while getting the car back to shape!!

But i was fighting the same battle as everyone else and even as i thought
practise was going good, it wasnt untill my first qualifying run had ended to find Gem was beating me!

So i tried pushing extra hard in my 2nd run because i CANT let Gem win... But he did!
Have to congratulate the big man for some awsome driving through-out his twin-battles
narrowly loosing out to Declan Munnelly!

So i finished up 3rd in Amateurs with Gem taking the win! Some pics of the rain!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs629.snc4/58938_1586074020445_1493611768_31540254_5471369_n. jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs309.ash2/58892_1586074100447_1493611768_31540255_5434139_n. jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/rd4mondello3.jpg


Sunday was a great days drifting, and because it was JapFest a few di members
got out on track for 20mins drifting.. That was crazy, especially when i caught
up with Gem and the two of us raced down the staight initiating before the bridge and somehow
getting around the next 2 corners together at ridiculous
speeds.. If anyone has vid's, please post them up as i have yet to find one!!

[Jay Rockett]

Few drifty pics and spec!


Here's an insight into how much fun the new Port Laoise drift track is..

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/Portlaoise19-09-105.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/Portlaoise19-09-103.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/Portlaoise19-09-106.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/Portlaoise19-09-107.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/Portlaoise19-09-10.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/Portlaoise19-09-108.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/180SX%20build%20thread/Portlaoise19-09-101.jpg


SPEC:

Chassic & Body:

'94 180SX shell
7point weld-in cage
Fully lightened
Tubbed rear arches
Front arches modified with a hammer!
Front & Rear Stut braces
Battery box removed
Full Uras wide-arch kit

Engine & Drivetrain


SR20DET vvt model (350bhp)
Apexi Power FC
HKS 25-40 turbo
Nismo 550 injectors
Greddy intercooler and modified piping
Greddy exhaust manifold and elbow
Custom exhaust
Japspeed flex downpipe
Z32 AFM
Allow rad with electric fan
Twin electric fans behind intercooler
Greddy oil cooler, Driftworks P/S cooler
Modified S14 wiring loom
ACT Prolite Flywheel and Race-spec clutch
CA18DET gearbox with SR20 bellhousing
Modified quickshift gearlever
Welded 4.1 diff

Suspesion & Handling

HSD coilovers
Driftworks handling pack including
Rear adjustable lower arms
Modified front lower arms
Modified tension rods
Modified offset rackspacers
Modified KTS rose-joint tie rods & ends
Modified rear camber arms
Modified front ant-roll bar
Polo spec front hub modification

Brakes & Wheels

S14 brakes all round
Project MU pads
Driftworks braided lines
Custom hydraulic handbrake
4 x Rota Grid Drifts 18x9.5 (rear)
2 x Rota Grid Drifts 17.9 (front)

Interior & Safety

Weld-in 7 point cage
Sparco Rev seats
Sabelt harnesses
Custom cut off and switch panel
Fire extinguisher
Custom Hydraulic handbrake setup
Rear brake lock-out control
S14 clocks in S13 dash



So with only one round to go, thankfully and for once, i havnt a
huge amount to do to the car for the Prodrift Finals - Fermoy..
I'm currently leading the Amateur championship by a single point so the
pressure's on to bag the title!

Having not made Rd1 this year in Fermoy its going to make for a very
interesting qualifying, wish me luck!!:o

[Micko]

Holy shit fair play to gem for putting her back inta shape!

Id say its fairly safe to say ya have the ametures in the bag jay

goin to be a savage weekend!

[sr20]

serious time and money spent best of luck in fermoy man

[SUPER 180]

Car is lookin savage...

Best of luck jay!!!!!

[Greg]

Everybody needs a Gem. :D Cool thread. Best of luck in Fermoy Jay. :)

[Simon]

great stuff as usual jay... siiiiick i wont be there for the final as is tower so from me and the tall lad best a luck, yoooooou can do it and dont forget your booster seat!! haha :p

[Kaleb180]

serious work there dude ! Best of luck in fermoy , mite see ya down there . :)

[alan180sx]

Best of luck in fermoy jay killer year for ya some great results

big thanks to for the tension rods

wil b in attendance rootin for ya:cool:

[Prodrifter86]

wow some work right there!!!!! best of luck in Fermoy Jay you cannnnnn dooo itttt:p

[jake4]

Best of luck lad

[Fredericks Balls]

Jasus some work there Gem fair play! I like the keen prices bit too, I might have to hit him up for some arch work soon...


Best of luck at the weekend Jay I hope you take the class win!!

[PeterT]

Hhhhooorrraaayyy for jaaaaayyyy dedication/obsession! Can't even imagine how long those posts took for u to make ha

[paddy_last]

Savage looking car man just read the hole thread real nice work you must live in the garage. Any plans for the off season?

[Jay Rockett]

Savage looking car man just read the hole thread real nice work you must live in the garage. Any plans for the off season?


Ha, yes and YES! Building a new car, this ones up for breaking - http://www.driftireland.com/showthread.php?t=11968


Here's a couple of pics and a vid from the Prodrift Finals, absolutely delighted to win this years Amateur Championship! :cool:

Thanks to everyone for a great year!!!


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd5Fermoy4.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd5Fermoy.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd55.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd5Fermoy2.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg122/jamierockett/Me%20Drifting/rd51.jpg


Vid of me in one of my twin battle runs - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TiEuqspuNk

[paddy_last]

Have you started the new build yet? Is it another 180sx or something different

[Jay Rockett]

Building an S14, it was my original plan and i prefer S14's so once i'v this stipped and all the bits sold i'll be getting to work on the 14.. This and the di-SR86 are going to be caged, painted the same colour and built together in the HQ so we've a busy winter ahead of us!!

[johnae86]

Building an S14, it was my original plan and i prefer S14's so once i'v this stipped and all the bits sold i'll be getting to work on the 14.. This and the di-SR86 are going to be caged, painted the same colour and built together in the HQ so we've a busy winter ahead of us!!

looking forward to seein both completed and done soon :)

keep up the good work jay & co :D

[Stevo]

Need a shell jay :D

[ian g sr20]

wats parts are for sale from the 180sx lad?

[Prodrifter86]

Best of Luck with the new build jay! this is goooooin be goooooood

[Administrator]

Need a shell jay :D

We've got one ;)

[Jay Rockett]

wats parts are for sale from the 180sx lad?

Just coilovers left, then if someone wants the shell with full kit i'll prob sell it too!
Probably selling the engine, not 100% sure yet but the turbo and injectors will be fore sale shortly!

[jeff nelson sileighty]

any chance of selling the rear 1/4's and lights???

[Aidan Hogan]

Looking forward to the new build :D
Lots of pressure now to be better next year than ya were this year ;)

[Jay Rockett]

any chance of selling the rear 1/4's and lights???

Yeah i'll sell the lights, not too sure about the 1/4's though, PM me!


Looking forward to the new build :D
Lots of pressure now to be better next year than ya were this year ;)

Haha i know, i'm confident that the S14 will be alot more competitive as this year i learned alot and know what to change for next year!
Just hope i can get in more practise too, as it really is all about seat time and experience!

[Stevo]

We've got one ;)

It all makes sense now :cool:

[paddy_last]

Any updates lad, did you get your s14 shell yet

[Jay Rockett]

Any updates lad, did you get your s14 shell yet

Not yet, still have a few bits to take off the 180 then i'll probably be putting this up for sale as a rolling shell with standard 180sx suspension if people would be interested in a Prodrift logged shell?! :confused:

[paddy_last]

Ah I see well hopefully it shift for you soon and you can get started on you new yoke and give us something to read ha best of luck selling it

[Prodrifter86]

Not yet, still have a few bits to take off the 180 then i'll probably be putting this up for sale as a rolling shell with standard 180sx suspension if people would be interested in a Prodrift logged shell?! :confused:

How much is the shell going for is the question!!!!!!!:D
pm and what comes with it

[Jay Rockett]

How much is the shell going for is the question!!!!!!!:D
pm and what comes with it

I'll PM ya once i have what i want off it, will probably throw a set of cheap coilovers into it along with the standard 180 arms! I'll let ya know friday most likely!

[Prodrifter86]

I'll PM ya once i have what i want off it, will probably throw a set of cheap coilovers into it along with the standard 180 arms! I'll let ya know friday most likely!

okiedokie Jay!!!!!!!!!!!!! thankssss just running ideas threw my head. would it be worth buying a shell or buying a full car etc...

[G. Sweeney]

Some build!! car looks nd drives unreal :)

[Stevie e39 drift]

i thaught this car was only until s14 is done ..... whens the s14 gona be done i love that car ?

[peterhouze]

i thaught this car was only until s14 is done ..... whens the s14 gona be done i love that car ?

this car is in a couple of hundred parts around the country

[tomsheen]

just read through this whole tread dunno why i didnt before but foooook me some work went into the car..
the suspension work was unreal lad infairness.. cant wait to see the 14 built :cool: