I was lucky enough to replace all of these parts through a local wrecker. While obviously that side of the car needed some additional panel beating & some adjustments to get the headlight & lower apron straight & lined up again it was good enough to get it on the road, all in one piece.
However many months it's been now, the car is making some good progress & as usual never misses a beat. It's been in the family since the mid 90's, so I couldn't see the thing go. I just sold my TT 300ZX at the time due to some engine problems, so it was perfect timing & a good excuse to see it get driven again.
It was also well optioned with electric windows / mirrors & power steering, thankfully a manual as well so all it was missing was the damn turbo, haha.
So far I'm fairly pleased with how the car is turning out aesthetic-wise. I'll be content when I finally get some wheels I'm completely happy with, that's my main goal. Here is an up to date mods list below:
Model: AB GSL
Colour: Polar White
Exterior:
Tinted side indicators, Colt clear front indicators, GSR tow hook, reconditioned Black bumpers & lower skirts, factory mud guards, window tint, GSR rear spoiler, GSR front lip, Saxo Yellow foggies w/ stone covers, Hella 118db Supertone horns behind front grille, Satin Black bonnet, Gloss Black hatch, re-painted wipers, cowlings & side air vents, all pin stripping & side decals removed due to bad aging.
Engine Type: 1.8 4G37
Engine Mods: 10mm top gun leads, Bosch platinum plugs, new radiator hoses & clamps, replaced engine mounts, newish steering rack, new battery, rad cap, few bits & pieces sprayed high temp Gloss Black
Power: Unbelievable
Exhaust: 2.5" GSR cat-back w/ stainless twin tip X-force muffler
Gearbox: 5-speed manual
Diff: Stock
Brakes: Stock, cleaned & painted
Suspension: King springs all around, Monroe GT front & rear shocks
Wheels/Tyres: Non-turbo R33 skyline wheels in Gloss Black 15 x 6 +40, Black open ended wheel nuts
Interior: GSR front & rear seats, Black dash mat, Magna Black rear vision mirror, Red lens door lights, added footrest, new Black carpet, padded Momo wheel / HKB boss
Other Mods: Artic White Halogens w/ heavy duty harness
Stereo: Extnix headunit / factory cassette player
Build Period: Modifications started 6 months ago
Cost: Relatively low
Future mods: New front/rear sway bars, GSR front brakes, modifiy a front strut brace to fit, get the extractors fitted, fit the A/C, find some wheels that I'll actually be happy with
Here it is in it's orginal state even with the body decals intact. Testing on some old skool rare SSR's.
Edited by 0-PSI, 23 April 2012 - 08:32 AM.
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