LWL1FE Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Long time stalker, first time poster, please don't judge it as just another p.o.s flat peaker/knuckle draggers black cressida. Was pretty much that way when i got it. Closest pic i have to how i got it. Had standard rims/balloons, bit of nosebleed stance and hideous intercooler plumbing. Basically bought it with a certed 1ggte, manual, locked diff, cut springs, and no wof for 4 years. then some trailer rims and had a go at widening my own steels to 14x9, and stretching on some 175/65's. then this weekend i finished making my 15x11's (originally 12's but tyres were going to be too pricey) and fitted 205/55's, rolled guards and then the victory pipes after that and this is pretty much where im at, after a string of problems and pretty much replacing everything to get it legal and running mint/less spun bearing Plans are to find some silvia adjustables and get the handling set up for a laggy and overall dissapointing track day. If a decent donor turns up i'll do the whole sharknose, racing colours thing but for the time being i'm going for a patina shakotan ladyboy look. Excuse shitty photos and feel free to comment/start discussion thread it yall feel the need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWL1FE Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 once again shit photos, engine bay- got line lock done skid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWL1FE Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 disgustion viewtopic.php?f=18&t=29123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWL1FE Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 donor- shits bout to get real PM me or use discussion thread if you have any interest in parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWL1FE Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 ALMOST got kicked back a page. New bumper and picked up an oil cooler with some copper lines from my brothers still (joins will be welded soon) Not sure if i should paint the cooler silver and also if i should polish the copper. Suggestions/vote? Put on the bonnet from the donor. Needs more rust but the paint itself is pretty rightous Boot is in similar but awesomer condition so that will go on soon. Also got a gay steering wheel but it feels like i'm driving a go kart so it can stay for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWL1FE Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Oh yeah i got the tacho working, So now i've got a gauge telling me at 4k how little boost i'm making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWL1FE Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Long time not much has happened. Had a go at some door art and painted centres red- Made coilovers as per tutorial but with sw20 inserts still needs more low, i'm running them just uncaptive but any lower and the rims will touch the adjusting nut. Time for new rims methinks. Also ditched poverty 175's in favour of 195/55's with actual tread left I've had a few of these so time for lieace f-series with lsd (when i can actually find one) It's wof time and she's pretty well ready but wouldn't mind ditching the locker instead of pressuring my wof guy. PM me if you have an e-series live axle head for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWL1FE Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Been a while and not much has happened. Have made camber plates so atleast there is progress While i was there i put in some x7 knuckles also did a gymkhana type thing but had to keep sideways action to boring specs mates gem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWL1FE Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 I've never been happy with the front mount. The piping was too big and was jammed up against the battery and lights aswell as the intercooler being jammed against the bumper and having next to no airflow. Decided best option was one of these- Water-air cooler. I spent today dummying it up and ended up cutting and turning the cold pipe which will get welded monday-ish Not too keen on how bling the engine bay is looking. Getting the right joiners in flat black is a bit difficult so will run red/blue silicone which i get cheap through work. May try painting silicone with appropriate paint (input please?) Also tried to make the paint look weathered by sanding it. Pretty happy tbh. Next up is diff swap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWL1FE Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Chipping away at l200 diff swap. Not in a huge rush, still need handbrake cables to suit s14 calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LWL1FE Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Been busy with other project so nothings happened but i did a skid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWL1FE Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Not much happening sadly due to still not having a shed built but I have made new rims. Widened steel rims with flanges welded in and centres from some 2 piece rims I have. 15x10 -20, I built them with the intention of redrilling them to 5 stud to share with my s13 but the offset still worked out pretty good for the crusty. Currently has 195 50s all round but really needs 45 on the front and 55 at the back and then lowered another inch at the rear. Also the wifey went to visit her parents old farm and discovered this gem in the neighbours paddock Its a manual SX70 cresta with 147ks and it used to belong to her mum. The reason it was parked in the neighbours paddock? A cracked windscreen! FML. It's way too far gone to save, especially being super base model even though its a cresta. Anyway we had to take it home regardless (note other cool wrecks) Plus sides are W55, Fender mirrors (unsure about condition till gaurds come off to check anchors), double headlight front end, and, for me anyway, a live axle e-series diff which means 2 extra axles incase I pop another one and more importantly a open diff head so I can finally get the crusty a wof! At this stage the cresta will probably be parted out so if your interested in anything pm me. The gearbox is being put aside for my starlet but the 1S bellhousing and other manual parts are up for grabs aswell as everything else. Obviously anything that's a steel panel comes with free rust 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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