Poor College Student Build
After going through many FCs... I finally got myself a FD. This will be a slow build.
Pick this up from another member on this forum. Since he lived in Norcal and shipping company didnt really do their job I decided to rent a Truck and U-haul to tow it down myself. I started the drive to SF around 9pm. Got to SF at 3:30am. Got Back to L.A around 11am. Late for work and clocked in at 12pm. http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1...xi72o2_250.jpg http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1...xi72o1_500.jpg http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1...xi72o3_250.jpg This FD is mainly going to be my weekend/track car. |
Wow, that is a heck of a drive to do and then go to work after. I am sure I'd have called in sick. Nice car though, congrats!
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i love poor people builds! their always creative! but you must post pics!
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Originally Posted by jbachman2
(Post 11026985)
Wow, that is a heck of a drive to do and then go to work after. I am sure I'd have called in sick. Nice car though, congrats!
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Congrats buddy now lets see some new pics!!!!
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Originally Posted by Alex Rodriguez
(Post 11027010)
Congrats buddy now lets see some new pics!!!!
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Time to change that sig too
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Congrats on your new ride sir!!! :icon_tup:
Originally Posted by muibubbles
(Post 11026995)
i love poor people builds! their always creative! but you must post pics!
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It looks amazing inside the garage =)
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Like you, I know how slow a build goes while in college. Do the basic reliability mods and have fun with the car, but get through college so you can make real $ and then mod the car!!
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Damn I know someone who has a VR red front bumper skin and was throwing it away. I will let you know bro.
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Originally Posted by Alex Rodriguez
(Post 11030179)
Damn I know someone who has a VR red front bumper skin and was throwing it away. I will let you know bro.
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MORE PHOTO's!! lol
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more pics!
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Originally Posted by rotarymandan
(Post 11030081)
Like you, I know how slow a build goes while in college. Do the basic reliability mods and have fun with the car, but get through college so you can make real $ and then mod the car!!
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http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1...xi72o1_500.jpg
I was at work today and my co workers wanted to go next door to the autobody to check out a junk 350z that was getting parted out. My co work picked up 3 RE30 and i picked up this dirty bride seat. $50 for a genuine bride seat... i had to buy it =D |
oooh dont let jaime see that seat thats his matching set lol
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Originally Posted by Alex Rodriguez
(Post 11031916)
oooh dont let jaime see that seat thats his matching set lol
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Jaime= Battle cat , post #14 ^^^ lol
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Making it work
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what do you guys think? (Theres a huge wheel gap atm... still unsure of what coilover setup use)
http://distilleryimage6.instagram.co...38140926_7.jpg http://distilleryimage6.instagram.co...38016265_7.jpg |
I have been leaning toward Stance on coilovers.
Wheels seem a little Need For Speed |
"poor" "build" all i needed to know.. i like where this is going... subscribed!
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awwww yeah poor college builds! i'm right there with you man. Living on instant ramen for better parts :P
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Originally Posted by Kiku
(Post 11032278)
awwww yeah poor college builds! i'm right there with you man. Living on instant ramen for better parts :P
haha seriously! this what i literally eat. |
Poor college students, unite! :D
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Originally Posted by markfluko
(Post 11032257)
I have been leaning toward Stance on coilovers.
Wheels seem a little Need For Speed Wheels are nice but a little 90ish. I say rock em :) Oh, and this one is for Tom :D http://thewordvixen.files.wordpress....new-school.jpg |
Congrats, looks like it is in decent shape :icon_tup:
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 11032438)
Go with Apexi EVX over Stance. My brother was just in the same boat and based on the research we did the EVX are a better quality setup.
Wheels are nice but a little 90ish. I say rock em :) Oh, and this one is for Tom :D http://thewordvixen.files.wordpress....new-school.jpg |
shin ramyun <3 hahaha, good luck with the build dude. Wish i could find an authentic bride seat for $50 ._____.
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Just need a few more things before installing this in.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0...xi72o1_400.jpg |
niice set up
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Originally Posted by dannng
(Post 11032315)
http://distilleryimage4.instagram.co...38140926_7.jpg
haha seriously! this what i literally eat. for a poor college student this i going pretty fast..........:icon_tup: |
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HAHHAHA! Its only because i had this motor from before. I wanted to do a REW swap into a fc. But since i saw the FD for sale i couldnt help myself from getting it. And also this block i originally had gotten from a buddy of mine for free because it was a blown block. I got it rebuilt and streetported at a local shop, Garage Life. So I guess from here is where the slow build starts.... |
Following this build closely, as this is what I hope to do in a few years!! I love what you are doing so far!!
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i was about to say...this isn't a poor college build with that motor xD but damn thats sexy haha
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I love it! that motor is killer looking!
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Did you tune that Godspeed turbo yet? My friend runs one of their 20G's but I'm opting for the PT67.
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Sorry I haven't been updating. Recently I bought some used parts.
Cusco Comp-s Coilover Act 6-puck clutch. http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3...i72o1_1280.jpg http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3...i72o2_1280.jpg http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3...i72o3_1280.jpg |
congrats in your find.
same thing i did , moved from FC's to FD's dont be disapointed if your build takes double than estimated completion time. FC parts are less expensive and easy to find but with FD's is a different world. at the end will be worth it. |
Sorry haven't had time lately to post up an update. Been collecting a few parts here and there. Bought a nice set of rims and misc parts from fellow members on this forum. Now I have a car trunk full a parts I need to install to get it running for 7stock.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8...i72o1_1280.jpg http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8...xi72o4_500.jpg http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8...i72o6_1280.jpg http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8...i72o7_1280.jpg http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8...i72o8_1280.jpg |
Nice FNO's Davis!:icon_tup:
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Well hurry up!! you've got a little under 2 months!!
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@ mannykiller. Trying to do as much as i can before dropping it off at the shop it finish up everything else for me. BTW nice build thread, I try to keep up to learn as much as I can from it. Hopefully your car is get finished for 7stock as well!
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may i ask how much you bought the car for?
i'm looking into buying a 93 and it's going to need some engine work. the asking price is $5k. the body looks good and the engine only has 100k on it. really would like to know about how much these cars usually go for as a shell or not running. |
Originally Posted by funnyscreenname
(Post 11181069)
may i ask how much you bought the car for?
i'm looking into buying a 93 and it's going to need some engine work. the asking price is $5k. the body looks good and the engine only has 100k on it. really would like to know about how much these cars usually go for as a shell or not running. Just make sure you know what you're getting yourself into. Because a FD is like a super hot GOLDIGGIN' girlfriend. |
Originally Posted by dannng
(Post 11181240)
Just make sure you know what you're getting yourself into. Because a FD is like a super hot GOLDIGGIN' girlfriend.
Oh, just remembered I needed to snap you some pics. Its getting re-welded etc either tomorrow or Wednesday and I'll get you some shots. |
^ lol you fits aint gold digger is an understatement. Started calculating what I've spent over the past couple years... I got sick and stopped 3/4's of the way down the list...seriously though..
Im pushing my hardest for seven stock! |
Originally Posted by Kiku
(Post 11181331)
Quoted this for truth. Spent 5k in the last 3 months lol....
Oh, just remembered I needed to snap you some pics. Its getting re-welded etc either tomorrow or Wednesday and I'll get you some shots. |
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