Ps13 road car build

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10-02-13, 22:58
s13/180sx

Ps13 road car build

well lads, starting this build finally.. ended up turning my own mint ps13 into my track car (big mistake) last year, regreting it every day:( this is her when she was mint :P
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps97d0361d.jpg
and another :( :(
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psaacbb4ba.jpg
god i fair miss it ..
and as it sits now on track, currently being built for this year
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps93752d52.jpg
anyway, i bought another ps last year sometime, was running on ethanol and was a drift car,,, i took it out in mondello and wgh for a few spins and then sold running gear as i needed the money back then... so she was left sitting outside for 8 months or so...
finally, i got her into the shed and started getting under way...

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps08911843.jpg

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9a6d5b55.jpg

started stripping
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9eee3820.jpg

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0ae67d2d.jpg

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1e90c041.jpg

rear subframe off
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psc20281d3.jpg

right, not fully sure on plans but thinking of the following:
origin kit
either 13 or 15 front, not sure yet
solid subframe bushings
adjustable rear arms
coilovers
5 stud conversion
work meisters or ssr viennas
sr engine , basic mods for the mean time

all comments welcome , good and bad, il be updating this weekly as im in college so i dont get much time at it...
10-02-13, 23:03
haydn itr

stay with a 13 front anyway. two tone paint be nice. like that green and grey one
10-02-13, 23:07
marksull

nice to see a ps being built. not half enough of these in the country! good luck with the build bud.
10-02-13, 23:11
Ray09

stick with the 13 front! not enough of these on irish roads.
10-02-13, 23:53
Burke

Sick I sold my road going 13 looking at this! :(
11-02-13, 00:14
OneEighty Mark

S15 front ends on anything other than an S15 look shit
11-02-13, 06:08
Big P

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneEighty Mark

S15 front ends on anything other than an S15 look shit

Gospel truth right there!!! Actually no it's fact !!!
12-02-13, 18:15
s13/180sx

cheers lads, yeah not sure yet to be honest about the front, long way away from that stage yet, il see when it starts to come together a little bit...
12-02-13, 18:23
s13/180sx

right, small bit of an update, i got solid subframe bushings from driftworks, got the old ones out (total misery) and put the new ones in,..
got the subframe cleaned down and gave it a rub or the wire brush with the grinder and primed and painted it to tidy thigs up..
also picked up a 2 way, did the same with this, cleaned down, primed and its ready for paint next chance i get :D

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps477964c0.jpg

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps13b46bf4.jpg
primed and painted :)
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psccbc54d9.jpg

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psb9ba6af4.jpg

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psb41cca02.jpg
new bushings in

2 way diff, 3.7
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psa0ca93af.jpg

cleaned down
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7fb119f8.jpg

primed and ready for paint
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2c65ded0.jpg
12-02-13, 20:57
gpparts

Good job, and will be nice when finished
19-02-13, 22:47
s13/180sx

Another small update on this,,
got diff casing painted and mounted in subframe,
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps70faad64.jpg

picked up 5 stud rear hubs, so i got them cleaned up and painted too :D
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3778f0dd.jpg

new polybushings for the rear, thanks to barrysmotorsport
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6bb371b6.jpg

replaced the old ones as there was a share of play in them
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1673c18d.jpg
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psc504f5c5.jpg

also i decided to clean rear arches, and undersealed them for extra protection ;)
before:
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8e3a5d5e.jpg
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psa2e2078e.jpg

after:
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps826de992.jpg

thats it for now, all comments and opinions welcome :)
19-02-13, 22:57
rps13Carlow

some job and some patience, should be a class machine when its finished
20-02-13, 08:07
rico180

Good work . Tap them treads on the rear upright before putting the coilover back on. Or you'll run the risk of cross tredin the treads.
20-02-13, 10:59
rps-13

just seen this and its given me a second wind mad to get back at me own one now... keep up the good work...
22-02-13, 16:27
s13/180sx

Quote:

Originally Posted by rico180

Good work . Tap them treads on the rear upright before putting the coilover back on. Or you'll run the risk of cross tredin the treads.

ya, there threading perfect now, gave them a clean and shot of copper grease ;)

Picked up brand new hardrace toe and traction arms today, the pillow ball type. should have pics tomorrow and a bit of an update.
22-02-13, 16:44
DOD

Is good to see if somebody try to save another ps13. i will take a look here sometimes to watch progress. Good luck with your silvia !!
22-02-13, 16:46
s13/180sx

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOD

Is good to see if somebody try to save another ps13. i will take a look here sometimes to watch progress. Good luck with your silvia !!

cheers lad,
22-02-13, 17:12
brian_ie

I also think keep the 13 front!! Keep up the good work!
23-02-13, 20:55
s13/180sx

spent a bit of time today at the subframe and suspension with the girlfriend (she came in handy for a few things ;) ):) got lca's painted,new adj arms off barrysmotorsport, hubs on, subframe and diff on and undersealed a bit more..
new hardrace adj arms thanks to barrysmotorsport
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9f45531c.jpg
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps28358afa.jpg
rear lca's primed
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psad163509.jpg
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psb4d901df.jpg

rear subframe back on
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps21109523.jpg
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4b896fc3.jpg

new arms and polybushed hubs lined up
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps26c3a26a.jpg

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1b1da00f.jpg

new camber arms ordered so should have these next week or so. Then il be able to get the rear fully rolling. Must also locate rear discs and callipers, arb and brake lines...
23-02-13, 21:03
~MCCREADY~

no harm man , but i can see why you regret tracking your ps, she looked a fair good example, sure wot is done is done, your other one looks to be piecing together nicely, keep at it
28-02-13, 01:35
jordy

shaping up well, def keeping an eye on this one.
16-05-13, 17:16
s13/180sx

update..

havent done a whole pile to this in the last 2 months, between college and the 3 other car projects, there isnt much time left for this ha.

anyway, i got new hardrace camber arms off barrymotorsport, picked up skyline twin pots for the rear and discs. Put all these on and the rear is no rolling, just needs brake lines and arb and thats the rear end complete. i will have pics at the week end.

started stripping the front of the car also, need tension rods, lcas, new balljoints and brakes. Drivers side siill is needs slight repair so making up a spit next week and turning it over to get that sort and any other bits also.
28-05-13, 23:05
jamiem

Looks good lad, looking forward to seeing how it turns out keep the 13 front :) Friend :)
30-05-13, 17:20
s13/180sx

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamiem

Looks good lad, looking forward to seeing how it turns out keep the 13 front :) Friend :)

thanks jimjam ;) its means alot :P
30-05-13, 17:39
Skid Master

Its going to be class keep up the gud work :)
30-05-13, 19:29
jamiem

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13/180sx

thanks jimjam ;) its means alot :P

No problem lad always appreciate the work you put in keep it up :)
25-08-13, 19:39
s13/180sx

well, haven't updated this in a while,
not much going on with this in the past 3 months or so, always getting put off until another day ::rolleyes:
stripped car down a bit and found a few areas that needed welding and repair.. front sill on drivers side was all rusted near the front, rear edge of the drivers quarter where it meets the back light was all filler and front area near battery tray was all damage and bent....
this is just above rear light :(:(
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psbdd3afd7.jpg
sill :eek:
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps27bf55d2.jpg

dropped the car to paul cusack in castletownroche to get the fabrication done, his work is very good and tidy.This is what he has done .
Ended up cutting out the sill
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps554a9351.jpg
he made up a new piece and heres the result
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psffa55674.jpg
like new :)

Hopefully collecting the car during the week so I will have pictures of the rest during the week. :D
01-09-13, 21:23
s13/180sx

update...

collected this machine the other night from the lad that was doing the fabrication, well happy with the work...:D
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psa96179f7.jpg
sill finished
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps74deb769.jpg
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...ps74deb769.jpg
rear panel by rear light
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psa22d506a.jpg
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psd0059bbf.jpg
pleased with the work, sill is like new :p highly recommend paul cusack for welding/fabrication , top work and reasonable. pm me for number if anyones interested.

anyway, I got the car into a shed and up off the ground...
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...psc58c2960.jpg

back to college next week so things will be slow,plan for the next few weeks is to get the rest of the car stripped down, windows out, clean down the front half underneath and sills and finished the undersealing... hopefully get the front suspension sorted(new arms, new tein extra lock and new tension rods). and then a lick of primer all going well :)
20-09-13, 20:41
jamiem

Serious job on the welding lad looks mint
03-12-13, 09:24
Diarmuid

My old car. O how I miss her now. Happy days in her.
17-02-17, 15:37
jamiem

Any update on this?