S13 Track Build (Low cost, all knowledge)

[Rob&co]

fuck yes! (fav is the other car sticker!)

[bataangpinoy]

From an interview for my school's paper.

"My main point in this build was that you don't need to have a crazy budget to build a well sorted car. You just need to spend your money wisely, and you need to know what you're doing. And if you don't have the funds or time for what you want/need to do, then don't rush.

It just bothers me when people put limits on themselves, and start to justify those limits. The only limiting factor we have is ourselves; if we want to change our situation badly enough, then we'd do something about it.

I **** seeing build where the owner of the car is whining about "no money this, and too much money that". Then I'll hear "I'm working with what I got, and I don't have the time or hookups like you."

I'm a full time student, moonlighting at a friend's shop(which lands me home at 4:30am sometimes). and then i have class and internship stuff too. I have a nice car, yes (e30 touring). But I only have so much I'm willing to spend on my s13. My friends are also super generous, as they have helped me bring this car this far by putting in the late hours with me and helping me craft it to where I want.

And don't be decieved; this car was built from garbage. Body panels that no one wanted, a car that had more rust than a junkyard before we fixed most of it... Shoot, my exhaust piping came from our trash pile, which happened to have an s13 exhaust in it (no muffler though). intercooler piping was all fabbed from scrap alum. pipe we had lying around, PS res was for a sohc motor so we made a new bracket for that, etc etc.

The only new parts in the car are the rod/crank bearings, piston rings, all gaskets/orings, all the suspension stuff, wheels, seat, some instrumentation, and the blacktop SR pick up tube.

Other than that, the rest is hand made or recycled. And this build was a learning process the entire way through. This was my first engine rebuild, and I did all the work myself (following the factory service manual to the t.) And I am lucky enough to have people who are willing to teach me and help me accomplish my goals.

You want to have a nice car? Then be willing to educate yourself and be willing to learn from others. Spend the hours in the garage, on the net doing research, and at work making your $ to fund your hobby. Determination and know how are the greatest tools one could have in the box. If your car is broke, fix it and catch up on maintenance. Don't waste your time and money having to re-do shit. Take your time. Do it once, do it right, and enjoy.

-Galen

[motocaddy]

great work! looks like a very clean and sorted build.

[bataangpinoy]

thanks ya'll

[Nick475]

cool man. looks like great work

[TheCrabMaster]

Im diggin this

[SD202]

sick build so far . i love everything im seeing.

[MrGL2]

Way cleaner with the painted bay, good work man !

[kittenpuncher]

this is sweet good luck with the rest.

[coconutt]

Lots of progression with this! I like that steering wheel too.

And Finoy Fride!

[bataangpinoy]

working pretty fast! can't wait to see what you do next!

don't let it fool you, its been a year and a half in the making so far. mostly waiting on SR rebuild parts and my engine harness to get finished. Finally on the home stretch, and will be able to hit the track mid season.

[iamjosan]

working pretty fast! can't wait to see what you do next!

[bataangpinoy]

I love that steering wheel.

Royal Hills by Grip Royal. We came up with the color scheme and name after my squad.

Hillside Garage

[montgomery]

I love that steering wheel.

[bataangpinoy]

brake lines aren't my best, so they will get re-done when i have time. nearly done.


Update:
Finally almost done in the engine bay.



Gotta mount the rad, coolant overflow, secure the fuse boxes, tidy up the wiring, and make a BMC heat shield. And that will take care of my engine bay.

Bunch of little shit to finish, hopefully I'll make it to Etown's opener on March 30th.

Havent made an update in about a month, so more pics and goodness to come.

Vac lines are now in their final position
Wiring is near done
etc etc etc ALMOST FREAKING THERE WOOT