I’ve been driving since I was 17 and have owned an S14a Touring and an S15 Spec-R. I currently drive an S13 which I bought this morning so Joe would let me post – I kid, I kid.

Modifications

Since buying my S13 in November last year I’ve replaced the radiator, water pump (that was leaking) and the cam belt.

The most expensive modification I’ve made to date is to my suspension having installed Apex Gen II coilovers with 6/5 springs and a full alignment kit. As a result, the handling has drastically improved, though due to the poor condition of the roads in the UK I now have the spine of a 70 year old, Argh!

What’s next?

Unfortunately I’m stuck with an insurer that is extremely strict when it comes to modifications that increase power. There’s a reason why I’m stuck with this insurer and I may cover that in a future post, heh. Until I can break free (fingers crossed, August 2009) I’ve decided to focus my attention on aesthetics. This is how my car looks now, nothing has changed since the day I bought it:

Rather than harp on about my plans that may or may not happen (because life’s unpredictable) I’ll make a promise to update you if they do.

Lastly, thanks to Joe for allowing me to write for 180sx.co.uk.

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Checkout these videos and be amazed!

(F)18×11J +13

(R)18×12.5J +19

I have no idea if these will ever fit but I’ve been offered them and I’m so tempted! OR I could wait for some more sensible F10J/R11J to come up.

Yes/No - Answers on a postcard.

It was a big day for us yesterday as after two years of being off the road Morf’s S13 is finally back up and running!

To run the new engine in we took a trip down to Cambridge to meet some of our local friends and to take a few snaps.

GK brought his sweet FC along as well and we got some serious convoy kudos on the way down

It was a good day and Morf’s S13 was running faultlessly. The rebuilt CA18DET and GT28R combo was pulling strongly and sounding sweet.

Thanks for morfed.net for the pictures.

holset hx40, cheap as chips usa top mount manifold £27 + carrage(dont expect it to last long), deatch werks 740cc injectors, Z32 afm, greddy front mount intercooler, os giken twin plate clutch, greddy E-01 boost controller, subframe locking collars, 3″ exhaust, hydralic hand brake, front bumper & bonnet, sidelights for sil-eighty conversion.

parts i have fitted so far:

cusco coilovers, walbro fuel pump, front & rear strutt braces.

Shopping list:

oil cooler & filter re-location kit, koyo radiator, silvia wings, silvia twin square headlights.

Here is my full spec.

The car made 360bhp & 340lbft torque at 1.1bar mapped at the scooby clinic.

Engine

Greddy fmic & 3″ hard pipe from turbo
Greedy oil catch tank
Z32 afm
Z32 fuel filter
Nismo adj. Fpr
DW inline fuel pressure gauge
Apexi power fc & commander
Custom 3″ intake
Garrett gt2871r with 0.64 housing
Braided water and oil lines
Modified adj. Actuator
Hks evc 5 boost controller
Deatchwerks 740cc injectors
Ngk ik24 plugs
Japspeed turbo elbow
DW downpipe
Decat
Apexi gt spec cat back exhaust

Transmission

5 speed box
Exeddy twin plate clutch
Welded diff

Inside

Blitz boost gauge
Saga electronic oil pressure gauge
Saga electronic oil temp gauge
Blitz turbo timer
330mm sparco dishes 3 spoke wheel
Momo gear knob
Suspension and chassis
5 stud conversion using attain 5 stud front hubs and s14a rear
DW locking collars
DW ultimate carbon tension rods
Lowered springs on bump stops but have cs2’s waiting to go on

Wheels

Rota gtr 18″ x 9.5j et +30
D1 spec red wheel nuts
25mm spacers on rear and 5mm on front

Exterior

Vertex style bodykit
DW 1600mm spoiler
Flared steel rear arches
Tinted windows
Factory kuros black

Security

Cobra alarm

So as soon as Driftworks have their new coilovers in stock i’ll be straight in there. For now i’m just going to put a viscous lsd back in. Also as i’m a perfectionest i’m going to get the whole car painted again.

Anyway here are the pics:

But the only seat I have sitting around is an ex-display Sparco Rev. Having two fixed buckets on a coupe pretty much makes the rear seat area useless so I really need to find a recliner.

Swapsies anyone?

Now the car is back on the road and feels so much better. the old ones were worn out so now the steering feels ace, but not only that the tracking of the car was way out too.

The rear was toeing out 1.5mm on offside and 1mm on near side. The camber was taken in on the front from -3.5 to -1.4 and is now toeing in by 1mm.

It feels like a totally different car now.

Hey guys,

My friend GK just picked up his new toy - this sweet Top Secret tuned Mazda RX7 FC. We cleaned up the cars and did a quick photo session. I know it’s nothing to do with 180sx’s but I couldn’t resist posting it up here as it really is gorgeous. A VERY nice car!

Enjoy the photos and view the full album on morfed.net.