Project S14 Zenki

Jahling · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:31 pm Post subject:

You're right, I can't find the part number either. The lip came standard on the SE models in the US along with 5 lug hubs and the white face gauge cluster. You can find the lip used from time to time on the various forums up here. Who needs the lip? I'll trade you my whole bumper/fogs/lip for a Navan front bumper.

I have been meaning to update this thread. I finally installed the new Z32 front brakes and BMC. Did not do the rears yet. I'll get the pics up soon. I also got a front passenger side fender in the same colour to put on to replace the dented one. Dunno when I will get around to doing it as it requires pulling off the bumper, headlights and skirts to get the fender off.

The car is about to roll over to 190K miles. There was an oil leak that developed around the front main seal so I had to replace that. While I was there I also removed the timing chain guides so there is no more rattle can sound at idle. I have all the suspension arms and coilovers to install but I need to get a 2nd car so that I can still go to work while I have the S14 in pieces. I still refuse to take it to a mechanic.

Pics to follow.
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Jahling · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 2:57 pm Post subject:

Some pics from the front brake swap:

Old set up with 9" rotors, single piston sliding calipers, rubber brake lines

New set up with 11" rotors, 4 piston calipers, braided brake lines

A comparison of the new vs old rotors

Finished product

Hands were dirty with brake fluid the rest of the time so did not get any shots of the master cylinder swap.
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Jahling · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 3:02 pm Post subject:

Parked outside my apartment building earlier this spring:

The resemblance is amazing. I just have to lower my car a bit and then they will be twins.
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VK-Sportsman · Zorce Jedi Apprentice Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 933

Nice brake setup!, Cool

I saw a pic of a zenki bumper lip on a 200SX SE-R, its the only cosmetic modification i'll ever do on the b14, but not right now, sometime in the future.
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wagonrunner · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:45 am Post subject:

so all the vanes in the rotor were rusted / broken?
what the hell happened when the caliper squeezed?
grip & slip & grip & slip & slip & slip?
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Jahling · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:20 am Post subject:

Nah they were not broken. That is just a lot of corrosion. This is what happens with winter and salt. The old ones were still solid but a bit warped so they got tossed into the dumpster.
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Jahling · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:01 pm Post subject:

Coming soon to a S14 near you:

http://www.stance-usa.com/sus/products/coilovers/alpro
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MG Man · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:45 pm Post subject:

suh-wheeeeeeeeeet Mr. Green

nice er...................AUDI logo there fella
PS HSR alive eh, and yuh seat time already reserved
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VK-Sportsman · Zorce Jedi Apprentice Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 933

Jahling, what spring rates are those?
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Jahling · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:27 pm Post subject:

Jahling · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:33 pm Post subject:

Jahling · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:18 am Post subject:

Front install:

Front camber plates, pillowball upper mounts. You can also see the new 17/16th inch master cylinder

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MG Man · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:08 pm Post subject:

WOW has your dad seen this?
I can just see his face light up!
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Jahling · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:33 pm Post subject:

Nah, he eh see any of this yet. I was waiting for him to see it in person. His reaction would be more like a big steups followed by "Why you spending all your money on this ole car instead of buying a house?"

I did tell him that I changed the shocks and the brakes but I did not get into too much details.
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Conrad · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 6

Sweet suspension and brake setup!

Heading for some adjustable arms?