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ISHIKAWA BODY 1993 RPS13 180SX

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ISHIKAWA BODY 180SX (インタビュー – ISHIKAWA BODY 180SX) (English) If you follow Speedhunters, then you probably saw the Ishikawa Body 180SX that Dino Dalle Carbonare wrote about in the 07 May 2018 issue. This 1993 RPS13 180SX is owned by … Continue reading ISHIKAWA BODY 1993 RPS13 180SX

Axle, Differential, Drivetrain, Suspension tuningLeave a comment

S14 Subframe Swap Into S13

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Prjkt 240SX MAYHEM has a lot of S14 swapped parts in it with the exception of the subframe. I bought it like this, and it so happens that I also have an S14 R200 with a KAAZ 2-Way Limited Slip Differential. So? Just swap out the differential cover for an S13 one and use the S14 bolts, and spacers and all that to mount the front of the differential… But… I want to take advantage of some of the benefits of having a subframe that is 10mm wider compared to the stock S13 subframe which correlates to anti-squat in the corners … Continue reading S14 Subframe Swap Into S13

Coilover, Lowering Springs, Strut, Suspension tuningLeave a comment

Fortune Auto Coilover System

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Coilovers… I remember a time when coilovers were relegated to track cars of European marques, and I remember when coilovers were starting to become more commonplace back in Japan. My first coilover system was a build-it-yourself system for the AE86 with the sleeve, collars, top and lower perch and modifying the stock OE system and using AE92 Tokico gas shocks with a spacer shoved into the bottom. The big names coming to the forefront were HKS, BLITZ, Apexi, GREDDY and the endless supply of private tuning shops who were sourcing and putting together kits under their own labels. Everybody, it … Continue reading Fortune Auto Coilover System