Sidewayzz
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Sidewayzz S14 Build "The Revival"
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Sidewayzz
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Home time. I had a few things to tick off my list so it was time to get stuck into it.
First job was to plumb up the hydraulic handbrake.
Got onto routing the lines. I chose to route them underneath the car for a cleaner look.
I drilled a hole for the line to route through. Use a grommet so the line doesn't rub anywhere.
Gk tech supplied these isolation clamps in their kit which were very handy. I used one to clamp the line down before the grommet. It was bolted down using riv nuts.
I didn't get any pics from underneath. It's quite simple just run the line to the calipers and use the supplied isolation clamps to secure it to the chassis.
Since I have a fuel tank in the boot now the factory one isn't needed. To remove this it's quite simple. Remove the subframe and disconnect everything connected to the tank. There will be lines from the fuel filler side running to the tank so these will need to be removed. After everything us undone it's just a matter of un bolting the two straps and down it comes.
With the tank gone there was a massive patch left where I hadn't undersealed. Although no one would ever see this couldn't stay like this thanks to my OCD Haha so it was re coated.
Up next was the dashes turn. I had already modified it to fit with the rollcage but the bottom of the stereo surround needed to be trimmed to suit the position of the hydraulic handbrake.
Dash went back in to see how much needed to be trimmed from the lower half.
Slowly trimmed until it fit
Fitting quite nicely now
Centre console and shifter surround bolted in. Loving how it's looking, makes me want to drive it. All I can do is sit it for now lol.
While the subframe was out it was the perfect time to change the axle bolts. The ones that the wreckers gave me were obviously too short so I ordered some new hardware from Nissan.
Genuine Nissan bolts, nuts and washers
Old vs new
Much better
The boot needed a coat of paint do I decided to match the interior colour and go for a satin black. Everything was masked and prepped for paint
Primer done
Underneath as well
Looking much better
First job was to plumb up the hydraulic handbrake.
Got onto routing the lines. I chose to route them underneath the car for a cleaner look.
I drilled a hole for the line to route through. Use a grommet so the line doesn't rub anywhere.
Gk tech supplied these isolation clamps in their kit which were very handy. I used one to clamp the line down before the grommet. It was bolted down using riv nuts.
I didn't get any pics from underneath. It's quite simple just run the line to the calipers and use the supplied isolation clamps to secure it to the chassis.
Since I have a fuel tank in the boot now the factory one isn't needed. To remove this it's quite simple. Remove the subframe and disconnect everything connected to the tank. There will be lines from the fuel filler side running to the tank so these will need to be removed. After everything us undone it's just a matter of un bolting the two straps and down it comes.
With the tank gone there was a massive patch left where I hadn't undersealed. Although no one would ever see this couldn't stay like this thanks to my OCD Haha so it was re coated.
Up next was the dashes turn. I had already modified it to fit with the rollcage but the bottom of the stereo surround needed to be trimmed to suit the position of the hydraulic handbrake.
Dash went back in to see how much needed to be trimmed from the lower half.
Slowly trimmed until it fit
Fitting quite nicely now
Centre console and shifter surround bolted in. Loving how it's looking, makes me want to drive it. All I can do is sit it for now lol.
While the subframe was out it was the perfect time to change the axle bolts. The ones that the wreckers gave me were obviously too short so I ordered some new hardware from Nissan.
Genuine Nissan bolts, nuts and washers
Old vs new
Much better
The boot needed a coat of paint do I decided to match the interior colour and go for a satin black. Everything was masked and prepped for paint
Primer done
Underneath as well
Looking much better
Sidewayzz
Member
Back to the painters.
It was time to get the car looking nice again as the 4 and Rotary Nationals were right around the corner. The car was dropped off to GT Refinishers.
It was straight onto the long task of masking up the car. A good 6 hours later it was ready to go into the booth
The roll cage got painted house of kolor candy apple red with a metal flake.
Next up was the over fenders. These were trimmed to fit and prepped for paint. First test fit. Loving how it's looking close to factory as possible.
A swaged parcel tray and block off plate were made for the rear as the Motorsport NZ rules state it is to prevent fumes coming into the cabin.
The bash bars got a quick spray of black and were installed back on.
Into the booth again to paint the rear and inside of roof.
My seat was stripped and painted candy red as well
You can't come here and not get some fruity shit done.
It was time to get the car looking nice again as the 4 and Rotary Nationals were right around the corner. The car was dropped off to GT Refinishers.
It was straight onto the long task of masking up the car. A good 6 hours later it was ready to go into the booth
The roll cage got painted house of kolor candy apple red with a metal flake.
Next up was the over fenders. These were trimmed to fit and prepped for paint. First test fit. Loving how it's looking close to factory as possible.
A swaged parcel tray and block off plate were made for the rear as the Motorsport NZ rules state it is to prevent fumes coming into the cabin.
The bash bars got a quick spray of black and were installed back on.
Into the booth again to paint the rear and inside of roof.
My seat was stripped and painted candy red as well
You can't come here and not get some fruity shit done.
Sidewayzz
Member
Home time to bolt stuff back in to make it look presentable
Some rollcage paint pictures
S15 carpet, dash, centre console, seat went back in.
The rear camber was adjusted and got the rear sitting flush. Also dropped it 25mm
Since the rollcage was finally painted the windows could go back in.
I wasn't a fan of universal seals so some genuine Nissan ones were ordered
All done, off to be detailed.
Arrived at OCD.
Was greeted by Nan's RWB Porsche, also there to get ready for the show. Love this car.
The car received a stage 4 treatment
Some before and after pictures.
Some rollcage paint pictures
S15 carpet, dash, centre console, seat went back in.
The rear camber was adjusted and got the rear sitting flush. Also dropped it 25mm
Since the rollcage was finally painted the windows could go back in.
I wasn't a fan of universal seals so some genuine Nissan ones were ordered
All done, off to be detailed.
Arrived at OCD.
Was greeted by Nan's RWB Porsche, also there to get ready for the show. Love this car.
The car received a stage 4 treatment
Some before and after pictures.
Sidewayzz
Member
Show time. We arrived at the ASB show grounds.
Luckily for myself I didn't have to push it in. My mate Luke towed me in with his S14. Setup time. We were allocated our spots and had most of the day to prepare the cars.
All setup ready for show day.
Some awesome cars this year, sorry I couldn't get many pictures my phone died. Here's some I did snap
Towards the end of the day it was prize giving. Some how I won best Nissan, I wasn't even near where they were giving them out so had to quickly rush there haha.
Home time
Some pictures from the show
Back in the garage for now. Time to start planning on what I need to plumb up the car.
Luckily for myself I didn't have to push it in. My mate Luke towed me in with his S14. Setup time. We were allocated our spots and had most of the day to prepare the cars.
All setup ready for show day.
Some awesome cars this year, sorry I couldn't get many pictures my phone died. Here's some I did snap
Towards the end of the day it was prize giving. Some how I won best Nissan, I wasn't even near where they were giving them out so had to quickly rush there haha.
Home time
Some pictures from the show
Back in the garage for now. Time to start planning on what I need to plumb up the car.
michealkirwan
Member
unreal thread. mike from ireland here, have a zenki 14 myself, handy when standard parts are out to clean them up. youve literally done everything anyone needs to build the ultimate s chassis! when its complete will it be street driven?? in ireland a full weld in cage wont pass a test so track life. keep up the great work
GlenF95
Active Member
Yes keep updating this! This is probably the best looking 14a I've seen would like to see whats happened next!
Just read the whole thing I need updates ha .This is what everyone dreams they're s14 to be