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coolhandluke · 07-20-2007, 03:44 PM

Guys, I'm the proud owner for 98-1040 as of today. Two years ago this car had inlinepro built turbo setup making 550whp and was in immaculate condition. Fast forward to the present, and three crappy owners later and this is what you have:

Car has clean title, full interior, and a full suspension on borrowed 98' wheels. This was a deal I couldn't pass up and I am eager to get the build started. However, I took out a personal loan to get it so I will not have any updates until this car, and the remaining balance on my gs-r is paid off. (About 6k total.)

In the meantime, the car is going to be stripped of its valuables so that no one else can take them. It will kept undercover in an undisclosed location.

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iheartintegras · 07-20-2007, 03:46 PM

good stuff

get RIGHT · 07-20-2007, 03:49 PM

Bring that baby back to life.
GL with the build.

JjuuN R · 07-20-2007, 03:51 PM

Nice bro, good luck with it.

coolhandluke · 07-20-2007, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JjuuN R

Nice bro, good luck with it.

I can't wait. I want to source CW body parts to replace the banged up exterior, and I am debating on buying new parts from Len for the motor or buying a jdm swap. I might buy a full front end cut...I might save money that way haha.

GO-FIGHT-KILL · 07-20-2007, 04:32 PM

Bring heR back!

Casey · 07-20-2007, 04:37 PM

good re-start man. cant wait to see it back on the road. good meeting you in nashville, lmk on the bumper

allmotaR · 07-20-2007, 04:39 PM

nice find. you'll need to remove the us bumper reinforcement and swoop the jdm counterparts for proper bumper fitment& strength assurnce, again very nice.

how much?

rino924 · 07-20-2007, 04:41 PM

awesome pick up man

keep us all updated

RRRRRRRR · 07-20-2007, 04:42 PM

Few years ago i used to look up to the owner of the car how they keep it very very clean and jdm.The owner now own a Skyline GTR.

Before he sold it:

This is one of the owner that bought the car: :

Lets get here looking good as new like "IT" wanted to be Ryan

Casey · 07-20-2007, 04:44 PM

gah i want those wheels

RRRRRRRR · 07-20-2007, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolhandluke

I can't wait. I want to source CW body parts to replace the banged up exterior, and I am debating on buying new parts from Len for the motor or buying a jdm swap. I might buy a full front end cut...I might save money that way haha.

As of right now, im trying to save up and get a JDM front end.Hopefully i can get it by the end of '07 or early '08...I can sell you my USDM front for very very cheap for your project..

coolhandluke · 07-20-2007, 05:25 PM

Dream R: Thanks for R's trip down memory lane. Believe it or not, I almost bought this car before Zong traded it for the R33. I do not know its full history in between hands, but the evidence is clear.

Casey: Thanks again, I can't wait to start on it. I will let you know asap on the front bumper. If you want those wheels, they can be yours for $500. If you are interested, I can give you the full scoop and go take pictures for you if you would like.

AllmotaR: Thanks for the heads up on the jdm status, but I did a full jdm-front conversion on my gs-r so I have experience with this front end. At this point, I am looking at just ordering a new front since I am in need of almost every part for the front end minus the headlights.

Aquafina · 07-20-2007, 07:43 PM

I know what lies in this cars future...

coolhandluke · 07-20-2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquafina

I know what lies in this cars future...

hehe I like where this is going

98_R_1123 · 07-20-2007, 08:57 PM

nice R good luck on the build

Journeytype-r · 07-20-2007, 10:36 PM

well now i kinda hope i can't sell mine, we could be twins lol. hope to help put in some wrench time on this

coolhandluke · 07-21-2007, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by journeytyper

well now i kinda hope i can't sell mine, we could be twins lol. hope to help put in some wrench time on this

This is what I'v been saying

I'l swap it back over to USDM.

machgo5go · 07-21-2007, 09:21 AM

It's amazing how a car can be so quickly trashed by kids out there. Good Luck in bringing back in shape.

Morty · 07-21-2007, 10:36 AM

nice to see people care to bring these things back to there respected state. GL with everything

Seedc2 · 07-21-2007, 11:45 AM

Why was this immaculate R disassembled?

how much did you pay?

any pix of your jdm front gsr?

Gl with the project

coolhandluke · 07-21-2007, 08:04 PM

Update: Car has been stripped of valuables, and they are now in storage while I pay the car off. Several items off the car are for sale and will be replaced with a new front end, jdm recaros, and OEM parts like the lower tie bar etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seedc2

Why was this immaculate R disassembled?

how much did you pay?

any pix of your jdm front gsr?

Gl with the project

Through the last 3-4 owners the car was not maintened at all. Through these owners motors were blown, the body took heavy damage, motors were swapped-reblown, and parts were sold off.

I bought the car without the motor, which consisted of an lsvtec setup with a spun rod bearing. The car looks much better in pictures but body has serious hail damage, dents on the rear quarter, and the trunk at one point had a ridiculous spoiler. After further investigation, I pretty much need an entire JDM front minus one fender and the hood. At this point I am selling the parts so I can pay off the loan and save for a jdm front.

I will find some pictures of my gs-r and post them.

Aquafina · 07-22-2007, 02:51 AM

Luke told me I could post about it.

D16Z6 with a JRSC on 12psi will be powering this mugg.

DC2R_JOE · 07-22-2007, 05:02 AM

Was this on ebay not to long ago for sale? Looks like a good project

Doostur · 07-22-2007, 05:28 AM

Glad to see another R saved. Good luck with the build.

07-20-2007, 03:46 PM	#2
iheartintegras Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 6,303	Re: Welcome home: 98-1040 Let the rebuild begin! (coolhandluke) good stuff __________________ ITR #138 Vouches

07-20-2007, 03:49 PM	#3
get RIGHT Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: selling YOU a Honda or Acura Posts: 10,803	Re: Welcome home: 98-1040 Let the rebuild begin! (iheartintegras) Bring that baby back to life. GL with the build. __________________ SCCA solo II STX #77 ITR EXPO FTW!

07-20-2007, 03:51 PM	#4
JjuuN R Banne*d Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Armed and Ready Posts: 14,303	Re: Welcome home: 98-1040 Let the rebuild begin! (get RIGHT) Nice bro, good luck with it.

07-20-2007, 04:37 PM	#7
Casey Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kernersville, ricer paradise, NC Posts: 7,525	Re: Welcome home: 98-1040 Let the rebuild begin! (coolhandluke) good re-start man. cant wait to see it back on the road. good meeting you in nashville, lmk on the bumper __________________ MissShift? www.myspace.com/missShift

07-20-2007, 04:39 PM	#8
allmotaR Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 1,433	Re: (GO-FIGHT-KILL) nice find. you'll need to remove the us bumper reinforcement and swoop the jdm counterparts for proper bumper fitment& strength assurnce, again very nice. how much?

07-20-2007, 04:32 PM	#6
GO-FIGHT-KILL Banne*d Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 6,303	Bring heR back!

07-20-2007, 04:41 PM	#9
rino924 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,286	Re: (allmotaR) awesome pick up man keep us all updated __________________ -1997 CW ITR -1992 Civic Si

07-20-2007, 04:42 PM	#10
RRRRRRRR Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Posts: 859	Few years ago i used to look up to the owner of the car how they keep it very very clean and jdm.The owner now own a Skyline GTR. Before he sold it: This is one of the owner that bought the car: : Lets get here looking good as new like "IT" wanted to be Ryan

07-20-2007, 04:44 PM	#11
Casey Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kernersville, ricer paradise, NC Posts: 7,525	Re: (DreamR) gah i want those wheels __________________ MissShift? www.myspace.com/missShift

07-20-2007, 05:25 PM	#13
coolhandluke Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: GK, USA Posts: 5,306	Re: (DreamR) Dream R: Thanks for R's trip down memory lane. Believe it or not, I almost bought this car before Zong traded it for the R33. I do not know its full history in between hands, but the evidence is clear. Casey: Thanks again, I can't wait to start on it. I will let you know asap on the front bumper. If you want those wheels, they can be yours for $500. If you are interested, I can give you the full scoop and go take pictures for you if you would like. AllmotaR: Thanks for the heads up on the jdm status, but I did a full jdm-front conversion on my gs-r so I have experience with this front end. At this point, I am looking at just ordering a new front since I am in need of almost every part for the front end minus the headlights.

07-20-2007, 07:43 PM	#14
Aquafina Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 9,601	I know what lies in this cars future... __________________ Whoopee Doo Racing: MFactory, Rocket Motorsports, Action Clutch////ITR Expo Sponsor 2006-2009////MFactory North American Installer////Need a trans built? Doo it once, Doo it right.

07-20-2007, 08:57 PM	#16
98_R_1123 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san francisco, ca, united states Posts: 60	nice R good luck on the build

07-20-2007, 10:36 PM	#17
Journeytype-r Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: somewhere in, TN Posts: 468	Re: (98_R_1123) well now i kinda hope i can't sell mine, we could be twins lol. hope to help put in some wrench time on this

07-21-2007, 09:21 AM	#19
machgo5go Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scary NorthEast, usa Posts: 3,239	It's amazing how a car can be so quickly trashed by kids out there. Good Luck in bringing back in shape. __________________ Y2K FBP R#498 97 CRV EX- daily commuter 97 CW R#315 (RIP 99)

07-21-2007, 10:36 AM	#20
Morty Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Posts: 143	Re: (machgo5go) nice to see people care to bring these things back to there respected state. GL with everything __________________ 2000 Type R 1990 CB7 H22

07-21-2007, 11:45 AM	#21
Seedc2 Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: ainrofilac, Anti Stickers Posts: 4,697	Why was this immaculate R disassembled? how much did you pay? any pix of your jdm front gsr? Gl with the project __________________ Vouches A fool and his money are soon parted

07-22-2007, 02:51 AM	#23
Aquafina Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 9,601	Re: (coolhandluke) Luke told me I could post about it. D16Z6 with a JRSC on 12psi will be powering this mugg. __________________ Whoopee Doo Racing: MFactory, Rocket Motorsports, Action Clutch////ITR Expo Sponsor 2006-2009////MFactory North American Installer////Need a trans built? Doo it once, Doo it right.

07-22-2007, 05:02 AM	#24
DC2R_JOE Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: You wish, WA, USA Posts: 548	Re: (Aquafina) Was this on ebay not to long ago for sale? Looks like a good project

07-22-2007, 05:28 AM	#25
Doostur Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boost > NA Posts: 15,233	Glad to see another R saved. Good luck with the build. __________________ AIM: Doostur 2001 NBP ITR Turbo - 655 WHP Spoon & Mugen are the gay. Get off the bandwagon already.

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