S14 early version project started

[joecwlaw]

guys, I am working on initial D s14 early version. the kit is good, it comes with extra parts, Nismo Skyline GTR racing seats, exhaust(larger), and flat wing.

However, I have to lower the car since its ride height is very HIGH. I chopped the front suspension and A-arm for 3.5mm, and the rear for 1.5mm. It is totally pain in the ass, I spent over 10 hours doing the mod job. And for the rims, I am thinking to put vienna crisis for it, still not decided yet. your input is welcome.

[RyanGiorgio]

WHERED YOU GET IT?

[tonioseven]

I built a FujimiS-14 like that and the ride was like a 4x4!!! SILVIA S-14 Those wheels will look cool on your Silvia

[integra818]

Those fujimi kits that come molded in a nice coled plastic...
HAs anyone ever sprayed a clearcoat over it? does it look like a paintjob?

[joecwlaw]

Originally posted by integra818
Those fujimi kits that come molded in a nice coled plastic...
HAs anyone ever sprayed a clearcoat over it? does it look like a paintjob?

ya right. Fujimi molded in pretty good orange plastic......I am also thinking just compound polish it , and then spray clear coat over it.

[primera man]

Those are kick arse rims.....they fill up the arch's really well

[supratuner]

i hope it looks good when it is completed

i love that paint color

[joecwlaw]

Originally posted by primera man
Those are kick arse rims.....they fill up the arch's really well

actually, I changed the camber setting. I have to drill holes for suspension in order to make the sus. more towards the inner. And you can see the spring of the sus. was "THINNED" / chopped. It is very tough......but I kind of like the outcome......hehe

i will post a pic of the chassis hole later.

[Suislide]

please for the love of God don't desecrate such a beautiful drift machine with such VIP wheels! don't get me wrong, i like those wheels. but the S14 is a drift car, it deserves wheels like Advan RG's, Blitz Technospeed Z1's and such. those wheels would be better suited to a Toyota Aristo or something like that. well, i guess it's your choice. i bought the Veilside version of that same kit, but it came with the same body kit as the Initial D one as well and after a while of having the Veilside kit on it, i realized how gay and ugly it was and put the Initial D one on it. as it was my first encounter with spray paint, it looks like shit and i'm soon going to completely strip it and re-do it completely. would it be possible for you to post a pic of the wing that came with it? thanks! can't wait to see finished product!

PS what the sweet hell is on the front fender in the 4th pic? i sure hope it's tape...

[flyonthewall]

Youre doing well, looking 4ward to the complete model.

[MaxSE]

"please for the love of God don't desecrate such a beautiful drift machine with such VIP wheels!...but the S14 is a drift car, it deserves wheels like Advan RG's, Blitz Technospeed Z1's and such. those wheels would be better suited to a Toyota Aristo or something like that..."

i agree! IMO the s14 is a performance car not a late night cruiser...i say TE-37's or NT-03's!

[joecwlaw]

I think I have to make a Rim poll :sun: :sun: :sun:

[joecwlaw]

fitted with NT-03:




looks not really good, i personally feel.

[joecwlaw]

here it is the wing:

[joecwlaw]

the kits come with extra parts as I said, Nismo: Bucket Seats, Round exhaust, flat wing, steeling wheel, shift knok and intercooler......:ylsuper :ylsuper :ylsuper