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Soju · 2017-03-30T16:48:34+00:00

Hello, I am Soju, a Seoul resident. I was able to get the hands on this beautiful, almost stock Kouki S14 for V$10000. JDM vehicles here are a bit overpriced here in Korea. I could've just get Hyundai Genesis Coupe for dirt cheap price but it didn't give me the "JDM vibe" to me. The previous owner mentioned that he used it for daily driving. The car was fitted with 16-inch Nissan Q's rims and Dunlop. Chassis and suspensions were okay. The tires and brake pads had to be replaced. It was squealing

JUDAS_MENTOR

There is drift wheels? XD

I am loving your S14, Starfire Blue Pearl yeah? :thumbsup:

xStraightPipex

So much S chassis porn. :drool2: :drool2:

Soju

Say Hello To My Aussie Friend

As you guys know, I recently sold my S14. It was sad to see it go, but I was about to get a new "daily" car which isn't a 2-door, and non-Japanese.

So I contacted my friend who was working in KATUSA, I asked him if there are any used cars that were imported by American soldiers.

He called me later that day, and brought the '08 Pontiac G8 Base model, Panther Black, 3.6 V6 GM Engine and 5-Spd Automatic Tranny.

I am a big fan of those Aussie-American associates, so we made a deal and I brought this beauty for V$ 8500.

The previous owner was using her as a perfect daily car, nothing modified except the HSV sticker and the GXP Brakes.

Well I wanted the GT or GXP trim but I had no choice. Simple base trim to make a new car, I hope.

+ V$ 12500 (S14)

V$ 8500 (G8)
V$ 5 (Sandwich)

Total V$ 5600[/b]

Snowyy

Looks cool, hope you have fun with it!

Bad_Compqny

Lovely.

Soju

I've been doing some research about the car's history, and I found something interesting - Some parts were not original.

I mean, the parts were made for VE chassis, but it is not in the right trim and the market.

First, the headlights - It was from the VE Commodore (AU) base model headlights, which doesn't include the projection lights.

So I replaced it with the OEM Pontiac G8 lights for V$ 250.

Second, it was the single-pipe mufflers from the base line VE Commodore, which was the main reason why the V6 engine didn't sound like it used to be.

Those were also replaced to OEM G8 twin-pipe mufflers.

Fun Facts : Australian G8s were transported to Korean GM Facility in Korea for US delivery. http://blog.naver.com/jilongee/150086529120

V$ 250 (Lights)
V$ 250 (Mufflers)

Total V$ 5100
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doge

looks damn good

Lagano

Yea it looks better with the new exhaust, but i would keep the Commodore headlights if i were you. 🙂

Bad_Compqny

some aussie muscle m8

Soju

I will put those headlights back when this one breaks 😉

I also found out that a batch of G8 GTs were secretly imported by US Air Force.

I guess I am the only Base model here. That sounds interesting.

JUDAS_MENTOR

Incredible looking!

Soju

Having some small party in my house...

Soju

Holden Thunder Wheels have arrived. (Of course with Pontiac branding)

Now it looks much better. But I might have to replace tires soon.

V$ 600 (G8 GT Wheels)
Total V$ 4500

skip

What do you plan to do with this?

Soju

# skip :
What do you plan to do with this?

It'll be my daily sedan, so probably I'll go "LS swap" and then full HSV or Holden conversion.

Soju

Took her for a short drive and cleaned it like it was new.

V$ 940 (Paycheck)
Total V$ 5440

xStraightPipex

Get S15, then your S-Chassis collection is completed!

Zero

Nice G8.. I'd say HSV conversion since they look pretty sexy and your S13 looking better and better!

Soju

Sil80 "The Panda"

Well, I did some changes to the Sil80, because I wanted to try something different this time.

These Fifteen52 003 Wheels, I traded my BBS custom wheels with those and paid extra V$ 1500 including new Bridgestone tires.

I've also wrapped the lip, fender flares, hood, roof, roof spoiler and the trunk into black for more two-tone look.

I might also think about some new color combos or livery ideas.

V$ 1500 (Wheel Trade + New Tires)
V$ 200 (Wrapping)
Total V$ 3740
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xStraightPipex

It Takumi, oh wait it Soju.

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