Thread: My new S13
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Old 13-01-2008, 13:56   #15 (permalink)
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Well the ride is already quite hard as its running Apex springs and I think its on KYB shocks (need to confirm that though) ride is fine until you hit a bump or a heavy undulation in the road then its quite harsh.

Im not new to S13's this is my 4th so I can draw on my experience in that respect with regard to mods and tuning but still have a lot to learn about suspension set ups etc.

Also this is going to take time to put together as im not by anymeans a rich man, so its going to be a case of saving up for a while for the more expensive items, needless to say the cheaper I can source parts the better.

Right now the main aim is getting the car tip top before I start modding anything, Its currently off the road pending the arrival of the turbo to manifold gasket, I could do with changing the PAS pump as its a bit noisy and then there is a wheel bearing making a noise but I need towork out which one it is. Gasket and PAS pump I can change myself butthe wheel bearing I guess will have to be sent into a garage to be done. Other than that the car seems to be clean, straight, solid and runs well so its a very good base to start from.

I spent yesterday fitting my headunit, amp and sub (comfort as we need tunes as the car is also going to be used on long distance runs as my family are 100 miles away whichever way I go and my holiday home is a 5 hour drive away) so you can see I wont be stripping it out.
Also started cleaning it up as its badly in need of a full valet inside and out.

Also im a big fan of engine detailing and have some nice plans instore to surprise people when I "pop the hood" So its going to be a bit of an alrounder really.

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