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starkos14 · 07-23-2005, 02:50 PM

let me know what you guys think. also, got sponsored by decalkits.com and currently putting on side decals. new pics soon

http://www.steves240.8m.com/pics.htm

99SL2_Modder · 07-23-2005, 03:45 PM

It looks good, but my question is: "Why?"

sesolcSTI · 07-23-2005, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 99SL2_Modder

It looks good, but my question is: "Why?"

Why not??????

xEJ20x · 07-23-2005, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 99SL2_Modder

It looks good, but my question is: "Why?"

180sxDrifter · 07-23-2005, 06:58 PM

If you decal it up make sure it atleast make it look good

the mike · 07-23-2005, 07:31 PM

Looks good. Now get wider wheels.

xEJ20x · 07-23-2005, 09:14 PM

Personally I would have gone with the Silvia conversion.
But thats me.

**auk113** · 07-24-2005, 12:06 AM

it's an s14 the JDM are same exact thing, max you can do is do 95-96 to 97-97 front or do a strowbary face, whitch has been done way too many times

starkos14 · 07-24-2005, 01:04 AM

why? because no one wants to attempt it. no one has it. the s14 is the closest thing to an actual r33. you can even drop in the r33 skyline gts motor in. also, the s14 is 500lbs lighter than an actual skyline. i've done an insane amount of research... asking why isnt as simple as you may think. plus, all the work this project took was worth the feedback i get back. i'd say i get about one why comment every 6 months and one or more good ones every day. its one thing to have a sick car, but when its common to walk out of a restaurant and end up having 10 people talking to you about your car, thats something special.

99SL2_Modder · 07-24-2005, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by starkos14

why? because no one wants to attempt it. no one has it. the s14 is the closest thing to an actual r33. you can even drop in the r33 skyline gts motor in. also, the s14 is 500lbs lighter than an actual skyline. i've done an insane amount of research... asking why isnt as simple as you may think. plus, all the work this project took was worth the feedback i get back. i'd say i get about one why comment every 6 months and one or more good ones every day. its one thing to have a sick car, but when its common to walk out of a restaurant and end up having 10 people talking to you about your car, thats something special.

Yes, because they think it's a Skyline. Putting on a kit that makes it look like a skyline doesn't make it a skyline. It's almost like putting Type R or RalliArt badges on the non-Type R/non-RA cars.

I never said it looked bad. I just asked why you would want to make your car look/say something that it's not. I mean, it's almost like taking an F150, dropping and kitting it, getting new rims, and slapping lightning badges on it. Either way you look at it, it's still an F150.

It's your car, do what you want. I just don't see a point in claiming something is what it isn't.

Silverfc88 · 07-24-2005, 01:37 AM

From the pics it looks good, but I would have to see it person. I vote for new wheels also.

Much better than the Integra with S15 lights on it that I saw.

**TROLL** · 07-24-2005, 01:42 AM

clint, in case you dont realize, you're coming off like a dick right now and thats uncalled for.
he didnt effortlessly take a few GTR badges and put them on his car, which is what you are likening it to, and its different. he's put a lot of work into converting it and i think its cool... and its certainly different.
if he goes around claiming its a real skyline and it has 500 hp when it isnt and it doesnt then i'd have a problem. but i'd guess that when people ask he tells them what it is, and thats cool.
of course all opinions are welcome here and you can say what you want, but make sure you comment about others in a respectful manner.
bryan

99SL2_Modder · 07-24-2005, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TROLL

clint, in case you dont realize, you're coming off like a dick right now and thats uncalled for.
he didnt effortlessly take a few GTR badges and put them on his car, which is what you are likening it to, and its different. he's put a lot of work into converting it and i think its cool... and its certainly different.
if he goes around claiming its a real skyline and it has 500 hp when it isnt and it doesnt then i'd have a problem. but i'd guess that when people ask he tells them what it is, and thats cool.
of course all opinions are welcome here and you can say what you want, but make sure you comment about others in a respectful manner.
bryan

I wasn't trying to be a dick...and I definitely know I said twice that I thought it was good.

**TROLL** · 07-24-2005, 02:13 AM

ok its all good... but i mean its just like someone asking you why you'd modify a saturn. anyways, on with the show...
bryan

Buster · 07-24-2005, 02:19 AM

240 guy i know what you mean, my cousin used to take fieros and turn them into lambos. Its not a real one but the person looking at it will be dammed if they can tell.

I think its cool. Make it fast though. It has to live up to itself a little.

starkos14 · 07-24-2005, 02:27 AM

thanks for the clarification. most people know it isnt real and if someone asks, i tell them its a 240. and its not just badges, i had to rebuild the entire trunk and 1/4 panels to fit those tails... and rims? YUP, NEED THEM BAD! I think XM might hook me up with cash for wheels and a custom system for HIN AC. so they will come. And for speed? almost done killing my auto trans! going with the sr motor and 5 speed. that way i will have some go.

starkos14 · 07-24-2005, 02:29 AM

oh and by the way, there is no "kit" to buy to make a 240 to look like a R33 skyline. buying jdm parts from japan without seeing them suck.

the mike · 07-24-2005, 03:57 AM

You can get wheels that fit EVO's on there. I sold my EVO wheels to a guy at work for his S14.

Silverfc88 · 07-24-2005, 05:18 AM

I think his car might be a four lug, but the 5lug conversion can be done for cheap.

the mike · 07-24-2005, 11:26 AM

I thought all S14 chassis were 5 lug...?

Anyways:

07-23-2005, 02:50 PM	#1
starkos14 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newtown Member #663 My Ride: 97 240sx, 99 Lex GS300 iTrader: (0)	R33 Skyline Conversion, New body work and paint let me know what you guys think. also, got sponsored by decalkits.com and currently putting on side decals. new pics soon http://www.steves240.8m.com/pics.htm

07-23-2005, 06:58 PM	#5
180sxDrifter Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ドリフト天国 Member #585 My Ride: 06 STI, S13 Silvia, Ruckus iTrader: (3)	If you decal it up make sure it atleast make it look good __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 06 Sti-Built motor....stock turbo 89 S13-aero, Silvia front coupe blah blah blah

07-23-2005, 07:31 PM	#6
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Looks good. Now get wider wheels. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

07-23-2005, 09:14 PM	#7
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	Personally I would have gone with the Silvia conversion. But thats me. __________________ Nothing to see here.

07-24-2005, 12:06 AM	#8
auk113 Administrator Admin Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Feastervilly/NE Philly Member #89 iTrader: (1)	it's an s14 the JDM are same exact thing, max you can do is do 95-96 to 97-97 front or do a strowbary face, whitch has been done way too many times __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-24-2005, 01:04 AM	#9
starkos14 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newtown Member #663 My Ride: 97 240sx, 99 Lex GS300 iTrader: (0)	why? because no one wants to attempt it. no one has it. the s14 is the closest thing to an actual r33. you can even drop in the r33 skyline gts motor in. also, the s14 is 500lbs lighter than an actual skyline. i've done an insane amount of research... asking why isnt as simple as you may think. plus, all the work this project took was worth the feedback i get back. i'd say i get about one why comment every 6 months and one or more good ones every day. its one thing to have a sick car, but when its common to walk out of a restaurant and end up having 10 people talking to you about your car, thats something special.

07-24-2005, 01:37 AM	#11
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	From the pics it looks good, but I would have to see it person. I vote for new wheels also. Much better than the Integra with S15 lights on it that I saw. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

07-24-2005, 02:19 AM	#15
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	240 guy i know what you mean, my cousin used to take fieros and turn them into lambos. Its not a real one but the person looking at it will be dammed if they can tell. I think its cool. Make it fast though. It has to live up to itself a little. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-24-2005, 02:27 AM	#16
starkos14 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newtown Member #663 My Ride: 97 240sx, 99 Lex GS300 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the clarification. most people know it isnt real and if someone asks, i tell them its a 240. and its not just badges, i had to rebuild the entire trunk and 1/4 panels to fit those tails... and rims? YUP, NEED THEM BAD! I think XM might hook me up with cash for wheels and a custom system for HIN AC. so they will come. And for speed? almost done killing my auto trans! going with the sr motor and 5 speed. that way i will have some go.

07-24-2005, 02:29 AM	#17
starkos14 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newtown Member #663 My Ride: 97 240sx, 99 Lex GS300 iTrader: (0)	oh and by the way, there is no "kit" to buy to make a 240 to look like a R33 skyline. buying jdm parts from japan without seeing them suck.

07-24-2005, 03:57 AM	#18
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	You can get wheels that fit EVO's on there. I sold my EVO wheels to a guy at work for his S14. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

07-24-2005, 05:18 AM	#19
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	I think his car might be a four lug, but the 5lug conversion can be done for cheap. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

07-24-2005, 11:26 AM	#20
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	I thought all S14 chassis were 5 lug...? Anyways: __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

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