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New guy just got a new ride

Started by evilcookie236 · Dec 21, 2012 · 33postsSMF 2010–26

evilcookie236Dec 21, 2012, 3:50 pm · #1

Hello everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself to this forum.  My name is Humberto I'm 18 and I bought an 86 S12 which I plan to restore.  Although the car is in good condition its still needs a couple of work, I plan to keep the car stock for the most part but will take ideas for modifications here and there.

turbo-s12Dec 21, 2012, 5:00 pm · #2

welcome!
And if you want to swap for a little more power ka24de and ka24e is a good improvement and its one of the easier swaps
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o and throw up some pics of the new ride
rednucleusDec 21, 2012, 8:18 pm · #3

Welcome! You picked the right place for info on your 86.  Is your car still stock?  Pics please!

sideways_s12Dec 21, 2012, 10:00 pm · #4

Pics or Ban!
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Oh and Welcome
evilcookie236Dec 21, 2012, 10:19 pm · #5

Oh man, my mistake I accidentally typed in the wrong year.  My S12 is an 87 with a VG30E engine, and yes the car is stock.
For now I only have one picture as I have not had time to take more, but I will be posting more pictures as I get the time to take them.
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sideways_s12Dec 22, 2012, 8:55 am · #6

looks legit what rims are those....

evilcookie236Dec 22, 2012, 12:00 pm · #7

The guy I bought it off never actually mentioned the type of rims they were but I will try to find out and get back to you on that.

burritomannnJan 12, 2013, 3:35 am · #8

Wow not a bad start at all my friend, I'm 18 too but from Vegas. Check the poll for an s12 Vegas - Cali meet sideways_s12 is organizing and welcome to the forum!

As for modifications, just keep it clean/stock... with a classic Japanese mainland "look"

GhoStJan 12, 2013, 6:43 am · #9

I've been searching the web for that small spoiler on the back there?

Where the hell is it?

sideways_s12Jan 12, 2013, 9:22 am · #10

any 86 to 88 s12 hatch should have it...

GhoStJan 12, 2013, 9:28 am · #11

86-88 thanks no wonder i couldn't find it.

sideways_s12Jan 12, 2013, 9:31 am · #12

yeah turbo's and mk2's have the hard fiberglass wing those years and 84-85 has the foam wing i prefer the style of the foam wing but the material of the fiberglass wing if someone could make a fiberglass mold of the turbo wing i'd rock it it's a lower profile and imo looks better especially if it was molded to the car.... Sorry for the thread jack evilcookie lol now back on topic....

burritomannnJan 13, 2013, 6:53 pm · #13

Post a side pic!
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  +  a rear pic lol
sideways_s12Jan 13, 2013, 10:17 pm · #14

I concur!

evilcookie236Jan 14, 2013, 2:07 pm · #15

No worries about the thread jack sideways_s12 lol.

So here is a side pick and a rear pick as requested.
From what I found out I'm rolling on XXR rims.
The the tail lights were also changed by the previous owner to some from an 84, personally I like them but I want to return it back to the stock 87 ones, any ideas of where I might be able to find them?

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sideways_s12Jan 14, 2013, 6:55 pm · #16

I have the same rims except my centers are black they are xxr's 002 yours look like 15x8 as well....
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you need to lower that thing quick lol
s12richJan 14, 2013, 7:19 pm · #17

this is a very cool and pretty clean se awesome find

evilcookie236Jan 18, 2013, 3:02 pm · #18
sideways_s12 on 06:55:20 PM / 14-Jan-13I have the same rims except my centers are black they are xxr's 002 yours look like 15x8 as well....
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you need to lower that thing quick lol
Actually the rims are 16x8....just a bit bigger lol
Yeah thats probably one of the first things I'll be doing once I'm done fixing my suspension/power steering problem.

s12rich on 07:19:01 PM / 14-Jan-13this is a very cool and pretty clean se awesome find
Yeah it was a good find considering that S12's aren't so easy to find, has a couple of problems as all old cars do, but it won't take much to fix.
sideways_s12Jan 18, 2013, 3:41 pm · #19

16's not to bad....

burritomannnJan 21, 2013, 2:57 pm · #20

What kind of steering wheel is that? lol it looks unfamiliar haha

sideways_s12Jan 21, 2013, 10:45 pm · #21

looks aftermarket

evilcookie236Jan 25, 2013, 12:25 am · #22

Yeah it's an aftermarket steering wheel.
Personally I don't like it, its wayyyy small, and the guy who installed did a pretty bad job on it -__-
Not to mention he loved Hondas and Acuras, so it's got a big button in the middle that say "RS Type" -___-

sideways_s12Jan 25, 2013, 12:49 am · #23

Lol shitty

burritomannnJan 26, 2013, 2:00 am · #24
evilcookie236 on 12:25:28 AM / 25-Jan-13Yeah it's an aftermarket steering wheel.
Personally I don't like it, its wayyyy small, and the guy who installed did a pretty bad job on it -__-
Not to mention he loved Hondas and Acuras, so it's got a big button in the middle that say "RS Type" -___-

Lol yeah I feel you, MOMO now makes hubs specifically for s12's... In case you decide to get a "higher" quality wheel      :tongue2:
sideways_s12Jan 26, 2013, 9:06 am · #25

Link please I would love a momo steering wheel

evilcookie236Jan 27, 2013, 2:46 pm · #26

Lol yeah a link for the hub would be nice.
I'm looking to replacing the steering wheel asap.  I realy dont like the way it looks lol.

burritomannnJan 27, 2013, 10:02 pm · #27

I got mine from this site because it was cheapest here but I guess the price went up lol you can always use the code number 3507 and search ebay for lower prices..
http://www.andysautosport.com/nissan/1984_1988_200sx/interior/steering_wheels/hub_adapter/momo/

turbo-s12Jan 27, 2013, 10:10 pm · #28

heres one for 69 shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOMO-STEERING-WHEEL-HUB-ADAPTER-3507-NEW-/230909364091?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35c345477b&vxp=mtr

sideways_s12Jan 27, 2013, 11:34 pm · #29

Do they have the quick release for it? I didn't see one....

burritomannnJan 28, 2013, 2:34 am · #30

Not sure about that... but I figure if a s13 quick release would work because the pattern of the bolts to the wheel would be the same, only the hub pattern differs?? idk

evilcookie236Feb 3, 2013, 5:46 pm · #31

Dang, maybe it could work, I would really to have a quick release on the S12.
 :glarestraight: I got pulled over the other day, damn cops, apparently my muffler is "too loud".
Now I have to go back to OEM but i willl be placing the one I have right now back on after its passed inspection.

sideways_s12Feb 10, 2013, 10:30 pm · #32
evilcookie236 on 05:46:39 PM / 03-Feb-13Dang, maybe it could work, I would really to have a quick release on the S12.

Yeah I need a quick release in my life lol
rifelman1993Feb 11, 2013, 12:10 am · #33

Rear tails I'll triad u mine. For yours. I'm missing the top part to the center peace.  Also have broking left and right extras can be used as parts. And Another center peace also missing top. I'm willing to put a Lil extra money sence the centers not all there. I'll pm u with my number