Oh also I do plan on having a real paint job for the fender this is just temporary till I save up some cash after fixing the mechanical bits

 

You got a lot of overspray on your tires it seems. But kudos for carrying out the task. Looks like it was a lot of work.

 

not bad at all from a rattle can!

 

The over spray on the tires was all off withing a 100 miles :D

 

Well its about time I posted these up. I figured out how to adjust the coilovers and also found out form the orginal owner what was up with one being longer than the other in the front.
I took it to my work and put the car up on the lift. I must say this went about waaaaay quicker than it did when I seen my car taken apart for switching out my own suspension for that of Chrism's GT many years back.



Difference between the two suspensions


First time laying upon the ground.

 

The Rear



Difference between the rears


As soon as I laid the car upon the ground it was perfect! Just had to adjust the fronts

 

Jesh been awhile since I updated but been busy and figured I'd put down a big update dump on you all :D

Before being dropped on the coilovers.


After the drop:


The car handles way since putting these in.

Also since my last update I have installed Energy Suspension rear sway bar bushings.

 

Lets see what else have I done. Oh yes.. bought a front strut bar.



I also got the front top hats from the previous owner of the coilovers. I've yet to install them

 

About a month or two ago I ran into a issue where a bolt decided it didnt like helping my CAT and Headers stay together. So it left and made my car sound like some loudass truck on steriods.



Found a nice bolt/nut at Advanced and it fixed it up nicely (not really that bolt came undone and only 2 weeks ago did I replace both sides and they are not going anywhere for a long time lol).

After I fixed the exhaust I went in for a alignment since mine was way off. Was told I needed new hubs, inner and outer tie rods. I went with all Moog stuff for the tie rod portion. Alot of good reviews form 240SX owners for something that is OEM in style but not so aftermarket to rob the bank.




I sadly have no pictures of the hub install but wowza what a easy job. Never did it on the Rx-8 but if its as easy as it was for the 240SX no one should be afraid of this job easy DIY.

 

Well I kept on hearing this knocking as I drove and went over bumps. One weekend I put the car up on the lift and I seen this.


I put my camera in the engine bay and snap another photo to see what I'm dealing with.


The constant oil leak I had via the front main oil seal worked its way inbetween the bolts holding the A/C to the block. FML!
I had to detach the A/C from the mounting bracket while also not
Oh and when the A/C fell down it also ripped the belt which found its way behind the crank pulley. This caused the front main oil seal to start leaking again

I replaced that once again.

 

Yes I did clean the entire engine area before putting anything back on. Block was a dirty filthy thing (not in the good way either ).

2 weeks ago I finally got around to installing the Nismo Motor Mounts I bought a long time ago but wished to install only after I fixed for a fact that oil leak.

Difference between stock blown mounts and the Nismo.


Just before being tightened down.


All done!

 

And the absolute last thing I did was replace the front sway bar bushings. And all I can say is holy shytnit!

178k mile bushings vs brand new OEM ones.


Well that is all for now mechanically.

 

Did some custom inserts last weekend.
Before:


After:


I have to redo it since the adhesive I used wasnt strong enough But still came out wicked pissa in my eyes. way better than the OEM.

Thats all for now guys thanks for letting me share!

 

nice build dude. i've dealt with quite a few 240's . they're fun to play with. first chance you get, ditch that delivery truck motor. (yes i know the ka24DE is technically not a truck motor, but it's based off one so suck it). i've driven an ls1 swapped one and it was fricken sick-go-nuts. lots of POWA! on the other hand, i've seen some ka-t's smoke ls's. it's all on what you wanna do. ca-18 is a VERY affordable option. whatever you do. good luck, seems to me you know what you's doin

 

haha thanks man :D
Complete end game is to have a LS motor in there. Its a 95 so in MA I just get saftey inspections hehe. Which LS dunno just depends on how much money I have saved up. Now if I hit the lottery (in my dreams) I'd shove in a LS9 again I can dream damnit!

 

The car is luky you bought it and are taking care of thing now. It looks like who ever had it before had it parked underwater. Which ofcourse is impossible. But you are doing a great job my friend. I'm sure the car is going to pay you back with lots of fun.

 

Something for you to shoot for

 

This thread is awesome. That pic of you standing in the ice working on that body pannel reminds me why I live in south florida, lol. But mad props! Good luck and keep us posted!

 

http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...P1625C273.aspx
you need THIS one!!!

 

good lookin car bro the project is coming along nicely

 

I'd have a 570SX Badass!!!!
Nothing to report lately sadly. Oh well the insert job I did apparently the spray glue I used isnt up to snuff. Went to HB and bought some 3M Spray thats perfect for headliners.. Humidity sucks btw! lol.