Well it's been about 5 1/2 years since I got my car, and it's about time for a build thread. When I got the car I had no intention of showing it, much less racing it... but after meeting Gabe, Viet and Marty, I quickly got hit with the modding bug. After showing for a couple of years, I attended my first autocross event and became hooked. Autocross led to drifting (in the 240sx), and that led to Time Attack. As it sits now with the cage, the car is pretty much useless for anything other than racing, and while I still do daily drive it, it's only a matter of time before I'm going to get a beater (climbing over the roll cage gets old fast).

Thanks to Gabe, Dave, Darren, (the RRydes crew) Marty, Viet, Randy, Chris, Kurtis, Marcus, Jimmy and John, for all the great memories and help along the way! Thanks to Berk Technology, Cosworth USA, Nitto Tire, Smartwax, Sparco, Technosquare and Work Wheels USA for all the support! Most importantly, thanks to my wife Cheryl for putting up with this, never hassling me once, and always coming out to the events!

Anyhow... on to the pics!

2005 Stock... Volk Gt-7's and debadge



Kuruma Front, Kuruma Rear Diffuser, Impul Sides, Borla Exhaust



Tein Basics


JDM Airbag Cover (start of Rare JDM!)


JDM Digital Clock


Randy's Emblemless Grille


Custom OEM Paddle Shift Conversion


ARC Engine Bay








ARC Oil Cooler



Vinyled up for the first big track event, Work XD9 Wheels, gutted and seam welded


Rare JDM Headlight Air Duct, Rare JDM Transmission/Power Steering Coolers


Zeal's


Rare JDM Diff Cooler


Rare JDM Rear STB


Start of Engine Build by Technosquare-
Wiseco Hi-Comp Pistons


Eagle Rods


Cosworth Zk2 Cams


Cosworth Heads



Nismo Oil Pump


Matte Black Wrap, APR Wing, Custom Top Secret Hood



L*Con Cage (adding a rear x-brace on the cage), Sparco Pro 2000 Seat/6pt Harness, Window Net, Rare JDM Radio\Sunroof deletes, SPA Fire System





Redline Time Attack



More pics coming... I still need a few suspension mods, and will eventually be getting a bbk

 

Wow man, that thing is sick! Good job, looks fun as hell.

 

Looks amazing man. Congrats on your build and sub'd for more pics.

 

 

Zack you were one of the first people I met at the RareJDM monthly meet we used to have at Ricky and Ronnie's and I remember feeling welcome even as a noob....LOL. Its been awesome watching you build your ride over the past several years my friend!

 

clean, do you offer those headlight ducts still or is that a one-off piece?

 

very nice!

 

^^ i believe its a one off piece

Zack great build thread, i cant wait till you boost the car

 

amazing build zack! when i saw your car at wek'fest, i couldn't believe how much its changed in just the past few months. great job man!

 

Zack do you ever plan on a 6MT conversion?

 

ssiiick build...

 

such a transformation. nice man!

 

incredible thread. very nice build

 

Thanks for all the comments everyone

Thanks man! I was looking at your progression thread last night and decided I should finally make one. It's cool to see 2 similar cars progress in 2 totally different directions. Every time I see your car, you got some more of the little details worked out

Thanks Chris! I need to check out your new audio setup. I was so beat at Wekfest, I only made it over to the larger building for awards. From what I hear though, it looks and sounds amazing.

This year, I think the engine and trans are going to remain as is. Technosquare did a great job, and the engine has been super reliable so far. Went on a 2000+ mile rally one week, and then headed to the track the following weekend... the car runs great! Next year, depending on how things look, I may be doing some sort of engine/trans swap and moving into a different class. I'm considering an LS swap... but who knows.

 

Wow crazy beautiful engine bay!!! Love the JDM headlight duct, the emblemless grill, some crazy rare parts! Thanks for sharing.