The ground be Loving the touch of ma lips.

[240sx]

that bumper cost to much to be draggin lol, but overall looks great....

[kriss]

youre my favourite out of all the merlz's

[kingston]

fucking love it

[MeRlz]

thanks for all the kind words people, feels good to know that people appreciate my car... much respect to oxer for the shout out too!!
yes people i drive this everyday to work, to the shops to get bread and milk.. just no city driving thanks to 5-0.

if i was worried about how much my bumper cost, the car wouldn't be that low. haha
and yes i have copped plenty of defects.. surprisingly only one for being low but LOL.

and spike head it is a stock SR20det.. i run Greddy type s coilovers with shorter swift springs. 10/10kg rates. yes i know thats stupid, but i run a lot of camber on the rear so i threw stiffer spring for more grip on the ass end while drifting. (yes i do drift it as well!!) i will post updates in this thread from now on lol. but a trust td06-20g and a tomei built head is on the books very shortly.


just another pic

[Icana4dit]

real drifters run their coilovers on a pretty soft setting in the rear for drifting...when it is too stiff they experience wheelhop and get no traction. just sayin...

[MeRlz]

LOL @ REAL drifters..

but anyways..
that's true... but it just seemed to work better for me since i run a heaps wider tyre then what i used to run with all that rear camber.. once i get camber arms i will chuck the 8kg back in.

[MeRlz]

since oxer has done the intro i thought i will finish it with specs and more pics..

Model:
1996 Nissan 180sx Type X

Colour:
Silver

Bodykit:
Factory Type x

Engine Type:
SR20DET

Engine Mods:
Greddy Intercooler
apexi pod filter
Greddy oil cooler and relocation kit
Apexi Power FC
Apexi AVC-R

Power:
(estimate 170rwkw)

Exhaust:
Tomei dump pipe
apexi front pipe
greddy twin pipe catback

Gearbox:
CA18det

Diff:
Kaaz 2way w/4.1.1 gears

Brakes:
S14 200sx brakes w/lca's

Suspension:
Greddy type s coilovers w/swift springs 10kg f & 10kg r
supercheap auto tie rods
kazama tie rod ends
anticeptik lock spacers
cusco 5 point roll cage

Wheels/Tyres:
volk TE37 17x9 +0
SSR type c 17x10.5 +15

Interior:
Bride Zeta III driver seat
Nardi 360mm classic steering wheel
Works Bell quick release
Works Bell short boss
Pivot gearknob

Stereo:
Pioneer double din head unit
sony xplod 6'' door speakers

Build Period:
3 years

Cost:
i dont want to add it all up to be honest.

Future mods: Built tomei head, Trust td06-20g, RB25 box, Ikeya formula rear end, 326 power front end, full weld in cage, tubbed guards and other stuff..

Pictures:

[Oxer]

LOL @ REAL drifters..

I was

Props dude, you know I got love for what you're doin

[MeRlz]

valve springs and titanium retainers.

[kriss]

real drifters run their coilovers on a pretty soft setting in the rear for drifting...when it is too stiff they experience wheelhop and get no traction. just sayin...

i suppose ud know from all the drifting you do in your golf yeh?

suspension setup comes down to how ever the driver wants it

[animal]

props, wish they sent the 180 to the US

[MeRlz]

thank you kris haha... im assuming the golf gets some decent sideways action lol.

but yes.. the spring set up does suit my driving.. obviously with the new power going into the car i will need more rear end grip.

[benofbse]

bet u love walking out to that after a shit day at work, DAILY D's FTW

[02jetguy]

can't get over how much I love this car... Had an 89' 240 a long time ago and wanted to turn it into this... still love the S13 oh so much

[MeRlz]

bet u love walking out to that after a shit day at work, DAILY D's FTW

i drive past it all the time while i am on the forklift haha.. always stare at it.
just really looks the part now. and a d-max roof wing will be on next weekend :P

just cant wait because it will be the whole package very shortly with roughly about 250-260kw (350hp)

going start to spruce up the interior soon... sound deadening out, and spraying the floor white.