So, I've finally started throwing some money at my 240 again, After a year lighting dollars on fire trying to get a shitty MR2 going, I cashed out and started some parts acquisition for the s13. Been doing more track days and driving it more so figured it was time to start updating it.
I have a basic bitch NRR s13:
Built SR with gen1 gtx2867
OSG 1.5way
Koni 8611s all around, plus SPL and all that
s14 rear subframe
Front spindles made by logr on here years ago for roll center correction
17x9.5s all around with 255s (right now I have a set of RS4s and a set of a052 magicsauce)
etc etc
Most of these new parts won't get installed until fall, and none are as cool as a VVL head, but this is what I've got going.
Firstly, I finally put a roll bar in the car, which was long overdue. Friend of a friend did the work and he did an excellent job:


I did some panel trimming and then bought an LRB rear seat delete that I upholstered in the car. Happy with the results (good enough for who it's for!)


On the parts front I'm an old man and really want cruise control so I wanted to go to a DBW setup. And since I had some money burning a hole in my pocket...

The plan is to use BRZ throttle body and 350z pedal to make it work. A friend of mine cut me a flange for the FA20 throttle body so just need that welded on. I bought some 1000cc EV14s but I'm thinking I maybe grab some ID1350s instead.

I mentioned in the MR2 thread that I bought a Link ECU for this car too. Really nice to have sophisticated management finally, though slightly regretting getting a PnP version as I'm using a lot of extra inputs.

I've added fuel pressure and oil pressure sensors and it's all set to go for DBW. Also added flex fuel for good measure though that may get repurposed as e85 is hard to find around here. Plus the GaugeArt Cangauge in the nice little holder that replaces the vent:

Not pictured is the new Radium FPR to finally replace the OEM one.
The big part that I haven't acquired yet is the new turbo and manifold: I'm eyeing the g25-660 as the next move as I want to be able to turn up the power to scare myself on the street a bit more. Going to attempt to have a friend build me a bottom mount setup for it, though packaging may be too much of a bear. Otherwise I may just buy the Mazworx kit.
Anticipating that my SR trans will be unhappy with my new clutch:

I also picked up a Z32 5spd and got in on the last group buy for conversion kits from Alpha Omega in Australia. Beautiful kit and what looks to be very good fitment: http://alphaomegaracing.com/p/51/c/7...S14-180SX.html
As for other cars, I bought myself a coronavirus tinker project in the form of an old shitty classic bug. Never owned one, never driven one, but have a local friend who knows his way around and it's ridiculously cheap to play with.

Rebuilt the motor with new pistons/cylinders and just general cleaning:

And I bought myself a fun new daily driver shitbox that I love:

Still have the BRZ and the Miata, too. BRZ gets the most use because of autocross, but I went to Miata Reunion in October (last one boohoo) and got to do a bucket list track day:

And the only reason I have an appetite to work on stuff any more is because of my new favorite garage tool:

I have a basic bitch NRR s13:
Built SR with gen1 gtx2867
OSG 1.5way
Koni 8611s all around, plus SPL and all that
s14 rear subframe
Front spindles made by logr on here years ago for roll center correction
17x9.5s all around with 255s (right now I have a set of RS4s and a set of a052 magicsauce)
etc etc
Most of these new parts won't get installed until fall, and none are as cool as a VVL head, but this is what I've got going.
Firstly, I finally put a roll bar in the car, which was long overdue. Friend of a friend did the work and he did an excellent job:


I did some panel trimming and then bought an LRB rear seat delete that I upholstered in the car. Happy with the results (good enough for who it's for!)


On the parts front I'm an old man and really want cruise control so I wanted to go to a DBW setup. And since I had some money burning a hole in my pocket...

The plan is to use BRZ throttle body and 350z pedal to make it work. A friend of mine cut me a flange for the FA20 throttle body so just need that welded on. I bought some 1000cc EV14s but I'm thinking I maybe grab some ID1350s instead.

I mentioned in the MR2 thread that I bought a Link ECU for this car too. Really nice to have sophisticated management finally, though slightly regretting getting a PnP version as I'm using a lot of extra inputs.

I've added fuel pressure and oil pressure sensors and it's all set to go for DBW. Also added flex fuel for good measure though that may get repurposed as e85 is hard to find around here. Plus the GaugeArt Cangauge in the nice little holder that replaces the vent:

Not pictured is the new Radium FPR to finally replace the OEM one.
The big part that I haven't acquired yet is the new turbo and manifold: I'm eyeing the g25-660 as the next move as I want to be able to turn up the power to scare myself on the street a bit more. Going to attempt to have a friend build me a bottom mount setup for it, though packaging may be too much of a bear. Otherwise I may just buy the Mazworx kit.
Anticipating that my SR trans will be unhappy with my new clutch:

I also picked up a Z32 5spd and got in on the last group buy for conversion kits from Alpha Omega in Australia. Beautiful kit and what looks to be very good fitment: http://alphaomegaracing.com/p/51/c/7...S14-180SX.html
As for other cars, I bought myself a coronavirus tinker project in the form of an old shitty classic bug. Never owned one, never driven one, but have a local friend who knows his way around and it's ridiculously cheap to play with.

Rebuilt the motor with new pistons/cylinders and just general cleaning:

And I bought myself a fun new daily driver shitbox that I love:

Still have the BRZ and the Miata, too. BRZ gets the most use because of autocross, but I went to Miata Reunion in October (last one boohoo) and got to do a bucket list track day:

And the only reason I have an appetite to work on stuff any more is because of my new favorite garage tool:

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