Ground up Re-build UPDATED 11/10/26

big project to tackle. But the car is worth it, good luck, and if you need anything let me know.

thanks,,, Ill prolly have it painted next week... im trying to work out a deal with the my powder coater for the subframe etc.

Awesome can't wait to see the end result. Disassembly would be a great way to find hidden problems and get to know the car better.

mmmm powder coated subframe.

Wish mine wasn't my dd so i had time to do that.

I'm getting my 1/4 panel cancer fixed when I get back from the South and then storing her during the winters from now on. As fun as it is in the snow I just cant stand being out in the salt.

agreed but be carfull with your storage, I stored my car in one of those temporary shelters and it actully made things worse by holding in the moisture,,, I had insulated it with straw bails etc,,,, it was like a rust multiplyer,,, hench the rebuild,,, the care would have been better to sit outside,,, lol ironic

Yeah I'll just get self storage or something since half my winter is spent down South anyway I only need to park it for 3 months.

Cold storage is the best place for a car anyways isn't it? My brother stored his in a heated barn and the mice attacked it lol. Plus if the car isnt perfectly clean warmth makes rust work faster if there is any salt on it.

I was wondering on when someone would finally do a rebuild of an R on here.  I think this is the first one.  Want to do the same to my car but got to get some other things done first like school.  Will be following closely so I know what to expect when I eventually rebuild.

Do finish school first!!

Today Im going to take out the rear sub frame... and just see what Im really in for LOL... pwder coating works out to be about the same price as POR 15 with less work for me. so Im going to go that rout I think LOL...

What size speakers fit in there?

those look to be 5x7's? with some adapto plates? Ill be taking em out any how so send me you address and there yours ;)

Stock were 4x6 and I had replaced them 3 years ago and then last week I went and bought 6.5in speakers and they fit and they sound a lot better then the 4x6

Mike, can you post the type of speaker and the model that you installed? That would be an awesome help. Also, did you get them installed at a shop or do them yourself?

Ah man I I just put my door panel back on yesterday after leaving them off for the past week when I installed these. :P I'll pull them back off and take a picture of them if you want. I installed the speakers myself it was easy only thing you had to do though is to drill out a hole in the door so that you can mount the new speaker because the holes dont line up and I suggest you get some dynamat too it helps a lot. Also make sure when getting 6.5 speakers that the magnets in the back is not too big because that would get in the way of your window going up and down. These are the speakers that I got http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/product_details.asp?item_id=112885 but there are probably other speakers out there that actually might just plop into place without needing to drill out new holes to mount them.

ya so Ive been really busy Ive got the rear sub frame out and pulled it all apart but My phone just died as I was sending over pics to my laptop. any how here's a couple more pics.. its not too prety under there so ive decided to paint the entire frame with POR15 a great product! new hood has no rusty holes thanks 4Xtoys

So my car has been at the body shop all summer and has seen ZERO racing turns out Im not so fast at this and i never want to wast a summer in the shop again...

so the Subframe:

Prepped For POR15POR 15 yea! Make the Dif all purdy..Installed after this I coated under neath the entire back half with POR 15 but haven't taken a pic...

While the car waited for body work I decided to make the best use of it sitting there to get rid of some weight and small interior aperance modz like these lock wood white face guages and deleting the bolt in cusco cage which I never relized flexed so much! when the bolts arnt tight!! Befor After :) relly helps liven up the dash DID I MENTION THESE ARE ALL IPHONE PICS LOL

so moving along to some much needed body work and priming/ prep.. I basically came to the shop to help out/ f$ck around every day after work..annnnd its all one colour (first coat of 3 to get it right) PANDA? I almost kept this look... so JDM heh

Mean while back at the ranch.... I couldn't have rusty hats ruining all my hard work. I used some high heat black paint. This really cleaned em up! The spray can said that the paint needed to cure at 600 Deg F I scratched my head about this annnd then BINGO! BBQ Rotors! I did put a Pan under them to dissipate the direct heat and bake instead of warp my freebie rotors from LYNX.. thnx bud!

I also decided some actual performance mods were in order while the car was bound to the shop... I read a ton of reviews on this EBAY GOD SPEED radiator.. $150 shipped to my US po Box and when I declared it at the border the guard let me go... so for a hundred and a half Im super happy...I got 2 10"Electric fans,, kind of wish they were black now... but what ever
I have run this setup spiritedly street driving since the installation and I'm really impressed gauge barley gets to 1/4! The car almost Runs to cool.

For those interested The rad is for a 180 SX and fits like OEM!

Paint now complete! I took the car for a much needed 3" exhaust.. Initially I bought pieces to fit the factory location but forgot my home made down pipe screwed up the factory fitment, so a custom turbo to tail exhaust was in order,,, flows very well :) and sounds greatN1 styly 2JZno SH%T! supra angle which I really like came out nice and flush the guy who fabbed it up Goes by "Muffler Guy" and he does this out of his home... some awesome work comes from his place,, super happy... all custom Mandrel bends from TOM at Ontario Mandrell nothing off the shelf but SS tube flanges and hangers,, with a vibrant Can at the end... also a custom test pipe was provided for "track days" If you notice there's a cat up front ;)

I was getting bored of the bronze on white that I coppied from so many so a Monster energy drink splash o colour was in order

at about 80% done.. fog lights and touch ups are still needed.... for now ill drive and enjoy the car for a couple weeks befor she goes back to y garage for an engine over haul lololol

a pic from a track day at ST Thomas.. did eventully get some fun in

You race at sparta!!!!! damn they are closed for the season.  see you there in the spring!

ya first time in a couple years... was good time all my friends went for a season closer,,,,

car looks great buddy ! hopefully we can get a few guys together and spend a day at the track this summer

SWEET RIDE ,YEO,

WISH I HAD

hahahaha I love the BBQ rotors... and your rims, they are one shade away from glowing in the dark.

Overall this car is another fine example of the awesome GTi-R

BBQ ROTORS FTW LOL heat treated and hardened.

The wheels do almost glow in the dark.. I saw an ambulance drive buy on day with the hi vis yellow/green on white and said "i want that"

Thanks benno,,, needs more power now ;)