LarZ' Black 180sx (The Ugly Duckling)

[derek89]

Sounds like you definitely found a genuine worker larz. Was going to say stick some proper pictures up but sure I'll see the car tomorrow.

[Spartacus]

Please put up pictures of the work in progress from the panel beaters! Glad to hear youre happy with the work

[jonnyrb]

Fair play to the panel beater, quick turn around, I was waiting over 6 months for mine, he has a good set up by the looks a things.
Car looks class Larz, you'd never think it was the same car that it was 9 weeks ago. Keep it up man

[LarZ]

thanks lads! Yeah it's a bit of a transformation alright Here are some pics that were sent to me during the 9 day paint job. As you can see, the facilities are top notch and the finish is bang on too.

Stripping it the day i dropped it off




Bumpers being sanded on day 1 too




Day 3, primer






Day 5, sanding the oven hardened primer




Day 6










It needed to harden and it got a clear coat too. Amazing work from Pat Kerry Quinn. When you contact him, tell him I sent you

[LarZ]

An ugly duckling no more

[derek89]

No not anymore dude. U definitely saved this. Fair play larz

[fluffmister]

seen this yesterday looks well! now to see it in the sun be even nicer haha

[slithertooth]

Love it, needs a wangan or whatever they call it these days.
Reminds me of one I had years ago. A good drive able 180 is probably the most rewarding cars to drive out there.
Enjoy it fella

[LarZ]

Thanks for the great feedback guys. It does drives so well. I'm weak for it lol Not going the route of a wangan/bomex spoiler definitely, I'm not a fan. I like the boot clean although if i found the right roof spoiler i'd consider it. Something to complement the lines of the kouki rear spats. Next on the list are:

1. front bumper lenses. I want USDM amber lenses. The styling isn't modern enough for these clear dmax style lenses.
2. Restore the wipers. they just need a lick of paint really. New blades would be nice too. They need calibration too as they're about 2 or 3 teeth out.
3. Fix the rear right spat a bit better. It keeps letting go for some reason. I don't want to tiger seal it but will try some heavier tape.
4. Dash has cracks, needs to go
5. Steering wheel is horrible. That rally style yellow centre marker makes no sense on road cars imo.
6. Replace some other interior plastics. ash tray cover, passenger side kick plate (ecu cover), gear stick leather gator
7. Straighten up the headlight brackets - the fit is ok, but not factory flush.
8. Still on the hunt for a HKS Hi Power Silent exhaust.
9. Fit my new speakers and speaker mounts
10. Source a rear wiper arm seal. Still haven't found one.
11. Fit my OEM chuki front spot lights

Projects never end and there's always room for improvement. I never thought i'd enjoy a car this much though. So much so that i'm on the lookout for an SR20det setup for my ps13.

Also, i updated the original post with up to date spec list.

[tomdh]

Fair play you've really saved this!! The amber lenses will work really well! Love me some old school!!