Andy_F's comp spec S13 project - Drifting forum

Andy_f · 17-11-2007, 19:26

Old thread here: Andy_F's low budget S13 project... take 2.

Well, I've had my S13 for over a year now. I've got in a fair bit of practice and realised now that I'd quite like to start competing - after I got my first taste of Tsuiso at Rotorstock 4 - and loved it. I was also told by a few people that I had the skills to do well in competition. I'll be aiming at BDC Pro level.

Anyway, since my old project thread was originally titled 'low budget' and ended up being much more expensive than I thought/planned/hoped, I think a new thread is in order, and I will document my build up from amateur spec car to comp spec.

Specifications:

Initial Spec

Random air filter
T28 (knackered)

Current Spec:

Engine

'Stage 2' engine, standard internals, roughly 260-280hp
Freshly rebuilt S14 T28 turbo
Manual boost controller set to 11psi
K&N air filter with air feed
Intake hard pipe
Braided turbo oil feed line
Home made coke can catch tank
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Apex Performance front mount intercooler
Japspeed 3 inch exhaust from turbo elbow back
Horsham Developments 'stage 2' chipped ECU
Silkolene Pro S 10w50 oil
Mocal 19 row oil cooler with thermostatic sandwich plate
Bosch colder spark plugs
Bee*R Rev Limiter

Transmission

Welded diff
Standard gearbox

Exterior

Drift dent
Bootlid filled and wiper removed
Sleepy eye mod
17 inch Kosei Japan's 10 spokes
16 inch Advan SA3R's
16 inch BBS style split rims
Rolled arches
Rear indicators sprayed red
M-Sports Type A bodykit

Suspension/Brakes/Steering

K-Sport coilovers
Front strut brace
DW poly rear subframe bushes
Adjustable front tension arms
Adjustable rear toe arms
Drilled and grooved front discs

Interior

All interior removed except doorcards and dash
Bride drivers seat with Bride frame
Recaro SR recliner passenger seat with home made/Bride subframe
Prosport oil pressure, temperature and boost gauges
Pivot 3.5 inch tacho
Soundproofing removed
Nardi steering wheel
Dildo gear knob
Apex'i Multichecker
Border 4 point passenger 5 point driver 3 inch harnesses

Awaiting fitment

Poly Steering rack bushes
Stainless collumn bush
Tein Track rods with DW anti bump steer ends and spacers
Adjustable rear camber and traction arms
Alloy radiator with twin electric fans, electronic controller and alloy cowling
RPS Street Max organic clutch
Godspeed ARB's
Uprated ARB drop-links and poly bushes
Phormula KS-3 detonation meter
Veilside rear ducktail style spoiler

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Still to buy

Comp spec 6 point rollcage
Plumbed in fire extinguisher system
Towing eyes
Pull cords
Battery cut off

Still to make/do

Possibly make my own tow eyes
Paint interior
Paint exterior
Poly rear windows
Fix dent in rear quarter
Remove ariel
Chop some inner bodywork to reduce weight

The current look:

Proposed look:

Hopefully it'll be the only kitted two tone S13 in the UK. I haven't seen any others. I also haven't seen any other S13's with an M-Sport body kit.

The plan will be to keep the engine standard and stick with the CA, that way it will be relatively inexpensive to fix or replace if I have a failure, and also parts are plentiful.

I hope to start cutting through the to-do list with vengeance in the next couple of weeks.

I still plan to keep to my original method of doing/fitting as much as possible myself, without getting anyone else to do anything, except fitting tyres.

Stavros · 17-11-2007, 19:29

2tone will look mint mate, good luck with it

**SteveDunn** · 17-11-2007, 19:40

Yeah that will look ace.

willg180 · 17-11-2007, 21:15

Looking forward to seeing that painted, it going to look amazing!

speedysatan · 17-11-2007, 21:30

Two tones good, not many like that. Cool

Ali · 17-11-2007, 22:57

N22CK_C · 17-11-2007, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali

oh yes please

Andy_f · 18-11-2007, 00:54

Oh man Ali, you're a bastard! That neeeeeeds to be done.

chunk · 18-11-2007, 01:08

Looks sweet that!!! Gold wheels for sure

Messydan · 18-11-2007, 02:18

You know what, i REALLY like the light green and grey with the gold centre'd wheels.

sketch · 18-11-2007, 09:24

lookslike an awsomeproject mate, my 200 is the exact same colour but ithinkimgoing to got for the satin black look as i know im gonna have to make some cheap repairs as i cant drift (but slowly getting better, slowly lol) actually seeing your plans almost wishes i hadnt half sprayed my car black already! good stuff

Ali · 18-11-2007, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_f

Oh man Ali, you're a bastard! That neeeeeeds to be done.

I thought you might say that lol, I started off just trying to fix the colours a bit better then thought it badly needs some dished rims and gold centres seems to really work well with the colour. Also tried to blend out that line down the side that you were on about doing whilst repairing the damage. If only real life was that easy lol

ps. wangan wing, top spoiler and a bit of flare

I'll stop hijacking anytime soon

just giving you naughty ideas of what it should become

Dori Mat · 18-11-2007, 19:26

that looks great

i like the black stripe to separate the two colours

MC2 · 18-11-2007, 20:02

Love it with the gold rims... Do iiiiitttt

Pikey · 19-11-2007, 13:09

That spoiler looks good on there - what a coincidence I sold him one that looks just like that last week

Ali · 19-11-2007, 14:39

Yup I know thats why its on there, its actually chopped from a pic in your for sale thread but changing matt black to piss green is pretty hard lol

Andy_f · 19-11-2007, 14:52

I actually like the look of the spoilers in gray though, didn't think of doing that.

Hammond · 19-11-2007, 15:04

Andy, you've soo gotta do that! Car is looking awesome dude

retrodan · 19-11-2007, 22:56

2tone factory paint ftw!! low an hard!!! looks like a good idea to make a cool skid car!!

Andy_f · 07-02-2008, 18:35

After a trip to see Mitch yesterday, and a trip to DW HQ last week, I can finally do an update! Fairly substantial one.

Fitted the spoiler ages ago, forgot to update. Looks badass!

FIA seats purchased! Cobra Suzuka for the drivers side, OMP Eco for the passenger, since I'm a tight ass. Problem: with a normal subframe, the suzuka is far too high. From research i have done, it seems everyone has the same issue with the seat and any subframe. Solution? Hack up the original mountings.

It seems that its not a structural part, but I can always weld in some box section to put strength back if needed. I'm just going to basically make some L brackets and mount it straight to the floor, which gives me a perfect driving position. Roll cage also trial fitted - Fabricage FIA straight leg dash dodger, for fitting with minimal fuss.

Pics of seat/cage:

Check out the headroom!

You can also see the plumbed in fire extinguisher in that pic, waiting to be fitted.

Front tow hook semi-fitted:

Had to mount it at an angle to avoid the IC pipework and to fit through a gap in the bumper with minimal fettling. Unsure about where or how to mount the rear one, if you have any ideas feel free to spout them.

Cut off wired in and working, not mounted yet. Need to make a nice panel on the dash to mount stuff to:

Its finally getting there! Ordered a set of harnesses last night, and then need to buy my safety gear. Aiming for licencing at Silverstone on the 16th March.

17-11-2007, 19:26	#1 (permalink)
Andy_f I <3 BDC! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Redditch/Birmingham Posts: 1,985	Andy_F's comp spec S13 project Old thread here: Andy_F's low budget S13 project... take 2. Well, I've had my S13 for over a year now. I've got in a fair bit of practice and realised now that I'd quite like to start competing - after I got my first taste of Tsuiso at Rotorstock 4 - and loved it. I was also told by a few people that I had the skills to do well in competition. I'll be aiming at BDC Pro level. Anyway, since my old project thread was originally titled 'low budget' and ended up being much more expensive than I thought/planned/hoped, I think a new thread is in order, and I will document my build up from amateur spec car to comp spec. Specifications: Initial Spec Random air filter T28 (knackered) Current Spec: Engine 'Stage 2' engine, standard internals, roughly 260-280hp Freshly rebuilt S14 T28 turbo Manual boost controller set to 11psi K&N air filter with air feed Intake hard pipe Braided turbo oil feed line Home made coke can catch tank Walbro 255lph fuel pump Apex Performance front mount intercooler Japspeed 3 inch exhaust from turbo elbow back Horsham Developments 'stage 2' chipped ECU Silkolene Pro S 10w50 oil Mocal 19 row oil cooler with thermostatic sandwich plate Bosch colder spark plugs BeeR Rev Limiter Transmission* Welded diff Standard gearbox Exterior Drift dent Bootlid filled and wiper removed Sleepy eye mod 17 inch Kosei Japan's 10 spokes 16 inch Advan SA3R's 16 inch BBS style split rims Rolled arches Rear indicators sprayed red M-Sports Type A bodykit Suspension/Brakes/Steering K-Sport coilovers Front strut brace DW poly rear subframe bushes Adjustable front tension arms Adjustable rear toe arms Drilled and grooved front discs Interior All interior removed except doorcards and dash Bride drivers seat with Bride frame Recaro SR recliner passenger seat with home made/Bride subframe Prosport oil pressure, temperature and boost gauges Pivot 3.5 inch tacho Soundproofing removed Nardi steering wheel Dildo gear knob Apex'i Multichecker Border 4 point passenger 5 point driver 3 inch harnesses Awaiting fitment Poly Steering rack bushes Stainless collumn bush Tein Track rods with DW anti bump steer ends and spacers Adjustable rear camber and traction arms Alloy radiator with twin electric fans, electronic controller and alloy cowling RPS Street Max organic clutch Godspeed ARB's Uprated ARB drop-links and poly bushes Phormula KS-3 detonation meter Veilside rear ducktail style spoiler ---------------------------------------- Still to buy Comp spec 6 point rollcage Plumbed in fire extinguisher system Towing eyes Pull cords Battery cut off Still to make/do Possibly make my own tow eyes Paint interior Paint exterior Poly rear windows Fix dent in rear quarter Remove ariel Chop some inner bodywork to reduce weight The current look: Proposed look: Hopefully it'll be the only kitted two tone S13 in the UK. I haven't seen any others. I also haven't seen any other S13's with an M-Sport body kit. The plan will be to keep the engine standard and stick with the CA, that way it will be relatively inexpensive to fix or replace if I have a failure, and also parts are plentiful. I hope to start cutting through the to-do list with vengeance in the next couple of weeks. I still plan to keep to my original method of doing/fitting as much as possible myself, without getting anyone else to do anything, except fitting tyres. Last edited by Andy_f : 08-01-2008 at 15:18.

17-11-2007, 22:57	#6 (permalink)
Ali dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South of Brum Posts: 832	Last edited by Ali : 18-11-2007 at 12:09.

07-02-2008, 18:35	#20 (permalink)
Andy_f I <3 BDC! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Redditch/Birmingham Posts: 1,985	After a trip to see Mitch yesterday, and a trip to DW HQ last week, I can finally do an update! Fairly substantial one. Fitted the spoiler ages ago, forgot to update. Looks badass! FIA seats purchased! Cobra Suzuka for the drivers side, OMP Eco for the passenger, since I'm a tight ass. Problem: with a normal subframe, the suzuka is far too high. From research i have done, it seems everyone has the same issue with the seat and any subframe. Solution? Hack up the original mountings. It seems that its not a structural part, but I can always weld in some box section to put strength back if needed. I'm just going to basically make some L brackets and mount it straight to the floor, which gives me a perfect driving position. Roll cage also trial fitted - Fabricage FIA straight leg dash dodger, for fitting with minimal fuss. Pics of seat/cage: Check out the headroom! You can also see the plumbed in fire extinguisher in that pic, waiting to be fitted. Front tow hook semi-fitted: Had to mount it at an angle to avoid the IC pipework and to fit through a gap in the bumper with minimal fettling. Unsure about where or how to mount the rear one, if you have any ideas feel free to spout them. Cut off wired in and working, not mounted yet. Need to make a nice panel on the dash to mount stuff to: Its finally getting there! Ordered a set of harnesses last night, and then need to buy my safety gear. Aiming for licencing at Silverstone on the 16th March. Last edited by Andy_f : 08-02-2008 at 00:44.

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17-11-2007, 19:29	#2 (permalink)
Stavros DEYTUKURJURBS Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Posts: 9,772	2tone will look mint mate, good luck with it

17-11-2007, 19:40	#3 (permalink)
SteveDunn I can't see... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ashford Posts: 4,316	Yeah that will look ace.

17-11-2007, 21:15	#4 (permalink)
willg180 spl dori master Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Droitwich/Stourbridge Posts: 343	Looking forward to seeing that painted, it going to look amazing!

17-11-2007, 21:30	#5 (permalink)
speedysatan tail slider Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 112	Two tones good, not many like that. Cool

18-11-2007, 00:54	#8 (permalink)
Andy_f I <3 BDC! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Redditch/Birmingham Posts: 1,985	Oh man Ali, you're a bastard! That neeeeeeds to be done.

18-11-2007, 01:08	#9 (permalink)
chunk middle aged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Leicester Posts: 3,917	Looks sweet that!!! Gold wheels for sure

18-11-2007, 02:18	#10 (permalink)
Messydan AKA Fred Flintstone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: back in Warboys... Posts: 322	You know what, i REALLY like the light green and grey with the gold centre'd wheels.

18-11-2007, 09:24	#11 (permalink)
sketch doughnutter Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 67	lookslike an awsomeproject mate, my 200 is the exact same colour but ithinkimgoing to got for the satin black look as i know im gonna have to make some cheap repairs as i cant drift (but slowly getting better, slowly lol) actually seeing your plans almost wishes i hadnt half sprayed my car black already! good stuff

18-11-2007, 19:26	#13 (permalink)
Dori Mat UberLifestyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 3,791	that looks great i like the black stripe to separate the two colours

18-11-2007, 20:02	#14 (permalink)
MC2 dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Posts: 1,331	Love it with the gold rims... Do iiiiitttt

19-11-2007, 13:09	#15 (permalink)
Pikey dorifto kingu! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 3,254	That spoiler looks good on there - what a coincidence I sold him one that looks just like that last week

19-11-2007, 14:39	#16 (permalink)
Ali dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South of Brum Posts: 832	Yup I know thats why its on there, its actually chopped from a pic in your for sale thread but changing matt black to piss green is pretty hard lol

19-11-2007, 14:52	#17 (permalink)
Andy_f I <3 BDC! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Redditch/Birmingham Posts: 1,985	I actually like the look of the spoilers in gray though, didn't think of doing that.

19-11-2007, 15:04	#18 (permalink)
Hammond ~frick!racing~ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canterbury Posts: 4,803	Andy, you've soo gotta do that! Car is looking awesome dude

19-11-2007, 22:56	#19 (permalink)
retrodan celebs in car Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sittingbourne,kent Posts: 3,034	2tone factory paint ftw!! low an hard!!! looks like a good idea to make a cool skid car!!