Asifcml Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 So I've had many drift cars in my time along with being an instructor for learn2drift, I have always kept my very first drift car and have slowly built it to be "the one" then along came the zed! The zed was meant to be my nice daily till a drift day came up and i thought what the hell, lets weld the diff and see what shes like and WOW! the grip levels are amazing, the na engine is a dream to work with and the noise on WOT is phenomenal. A few more drift days and using it as a drift demo car at L2D and i was hooked, the lexus is up for sale and im building a zed. My shell had suffered some vandalism while parked over night leaving it with some nasty dents in the roof so a reshell as part of the build seemed to make sence since i had one in the pipeline for cheaps anyway (an ex magazine demo car so i knew the body was mint). ...and here goes... The grey donor car and the blue will be the project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppoJeff Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Look forward to see how this one pans out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Got started stripping the blue car back to a bare shell to check for datsun dust. Jumping from one to the other I started pulling the donor apart too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 A good session with a flapping disk, a small repair and a coat of Underseal later and the under body looks good as new and gives peace of mind that I'm building on a solid platform Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Since the chassis was given a fresh start it would only be fair to give everything else the same treatment. Plus it's always nice to see shiny things under a car Even went the extra mile and gave the hubs coat Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Today the rocket bunny arches arrived! I may have ****** up a little by thinking the 18x10j rotas would cut it, seems I'll need either some huge (around 75mm) spacers or maybe look at running 12j. Also the bucket seats have finally come out of hibernation along with some nice new driftworks harnesses. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Never have I seen a 10j looking so much like a space saver! Tried with 60mm spacer and I might just pull it off Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Good luck with your project, ...love a good build thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Decisions! Omp or an old nardi... Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 I can finally fit these to a car, I've had them in a box for about 2 years now Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Spacers for dayyzzzz Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Trimmed out the plate covering the battery location and master cylinder for esse of access Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Good luck with your project, ...love a good build thread. Cheers dude, I always forget when I start a project and starting one half way through is just pointless. I'll be updating daily, "phase one" should only take a few weeks. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 During the build I'll refer to this as "phase one". The plan is to compete the first phase which will be all the footwork (chassis, suspension, lock, cage, safety equipment etc) but the motor will remain fairly stock (remap, decats, intake and plenum lift). Phase 2 will be to mount up the remote turbo, fit and map the ecumasters EMU and run on low boost. Phase 3 I'll be building up my spare engine to take higher boost bringing the car up to a decent competition spec. I'm aiming for around 600 at the wheels Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 The turbo in question Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asifcml Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Even ordered a sexy new tool box to match the cars a bit better. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G1en Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I think the wheels are so far out with the size of those spacers. They are already into next weeks update! How does that effect the drifting side of things? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Epic build. Look forward to more updates Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Good luck with the build Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Mate you need to be running offset -50 and -75 wheels which will be custom built. Where did you get your arches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Excellent build thread mate will be following with interest Don't worry about the rest of them I'm with you the underneath needs "shinny" as well I went red on the sub-frame as well - good for an extra 50HP Good luck with the build keep us updated and lots of pics Subscribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Loving the progress buddy especially the lime. Keyser's and my favourite colour by far. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Your manifold has an extra hole lol, nice build. I do enjoy a red subframe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Loving the progress and look forward to seeing this done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 good luck with the build,finally we can see a rocket bunny build,is that a full kit Greddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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