Azm613's Quest for Clout V$

azm613

After graduating from high school (barely) Richard Huang decided to study abroad in Japan, experiencing the vast car culture. He totalled out his 2005 Subaru Outback, he sold his other vehicle, a 1995 Accord that he had been working on for a few years. Naturally, from his experiences, he wanted a car that he could wrench on upon getting into Japan and beginning his studies. He looked forward to the possibilities in Japan. Shortly before moving and was left with nearly nothing. Before leaving, he made sure to arrange for a small appartment in Southern Osaka, near the mountains. His parents granted him V% 20000 to start a life in Japan.

azm613

While walking around in a nearby business district I spotted a disheveled S13 sitting on the side of the road, rotting away as it would seem. I walked into the store that it appeared to be parked in front of and began to use my horrid Japanese to ask about it. Long story short, it used to be someone's drift project until it was wrecked, received the front end off an RPS13. However it did have an extremely nice (in comparison to the outside) CA18 Turbo. I asked the owner if he would sell it for V$5500, he fired back with V$6000, and I promptly purchased it. The car is rattlecan black, with alot of clearcoat damage. By looking at the chassis it appears to have originally been a dark blue.

Spoiler: Money Starting:V$20000
V$ Earned: 375 (payday)
V$ Spent: 6000
Money Ending:V$14375

Driftphantom

Ah I remember my first experience with an s13, as those were good times. And this one may look rough on the outside, but the ca18 is a strong motor when in healthy condition. I'll be keeping a close eye on this one. Also, Welcome!

BigSmoke

Ah, finally you've grabbed your first wheels! Welcome! 😃
There's relatively no worries about visual aesthetics since it's an S13......you can do just about anything over it and it'll look good 😉
For now, I'd say keep the CA as well since it's still fine and healthy 😃

azm613

Now that I've finally moved in, I decided to go explore. Jumped on the highway early this morning to see what I could see. Saw a bunch of the beautiful coastal urban areas surrounding Osaka. A passing driver in a white Toyota Altezza snapped this picture of me while cruising.

Upon my first inspection of the S13, I was able to notice (as well as feel) that the rear struts were very much blown, giving the car it's very distinct and strange stance. On my journey I picked up four Greddy Type S coilovers and appropriate springs from a used racing parts store outside of Osaka. The coilovers were already assembled with springs and ready to be installed. They ran me V$575. By the time I got home I decided it was time to go to sleep. I decided it was best to install them the next day. I have also begun searching for a daily in my area. Obviously it has to be something fun that I can get my hands dirty with. However, the S13 is holding up fine for the time being. Just gotta get the kinks worked out.
Spoiler:
V$ Before: 14375
V$ Spent: 575
V$ After: 13800

BigSmoke

Psst, top tip: Look up car prices in Japan online. They might be cheaper than you think! 😉

Lagano

Welcome! Eh, that S13 you got could be in better shape for 6000 but hey, at least the engine is all good. The rear suspension definitely looks blown, i hope coilovers will do the trick!

azm613

# BigSmoke :
Psst, top tip: Look up car prices in Japan online. They might be cheaper than you think! 😉

I didn’t want to make it too easy on myself 😉

azm613

When I finally returned to Osaka, I was able to find a quiet DIY garage that I could install my coilovers, it cost me V$ 14 for the hour of garage time that I needed to install them. They were able to supply me with all the tools I needed to get my new coilovers installed and properly adjusted. I raised the rear of the car and used to camber adjustment to fix some of the rear camber.

Spoiler:
V$ Before: 13800
V$ Spent: 14
V$ After: 13786

Sleepin_mOnkey

s13 is always a nice start good luck on the build man

GoverningNick

O n e v i a

azm613

Alright guys so long story short, today I went to pick up some goodies for the S13 at the local junkyard, and I may have purchased myself an EG Civic as a daily. Looks like it's been in a pretty good wreck. However, it looks like nothing that a little TLC can't fix. I will keep you guys posted.

She only has the D16 in her. Some low grade coilovers and Watanabe reps with some bald tires. I've got my work cut out for me, but for now she will make a good little run-around car.

Can't wait to see where I will be able to go with this one!
She cost me just V$1500! Over 256,xxx miles though, I will update you all on the work that I do to this beaut.
Spoiler:
V$ Before: 13876
V$ Spent: 1500
V$ After: 12376

Nexion

Nice find man!

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Nice find man!

Smokiegun

Great looking car, can't wait to see where you go with it!

BigSmoke

As it's an EG Civic, obligatory [ C O O L V I B R A T I O N S ] comment is obligatory 😉
Joking aside, it's one of my fav Civics as well as FWD cars in general, I'm glad you picked up one! 😃

I believe classic (pre-2006 to specify) Civics are one of the easiest things in the world to fix. Well not literally, but I'm sure you'll get it back in action in next to no time. Good luck my man! :thumbsup:

ParkerFM01

# Nexion :
Nice find man!

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Nice find man!

Nexion

lol chill

azm613

Made some progress on the S13. Failed to mention that yesterday at the scrap yard I managed to snag a pretty clean PS13 front end. Well, I got it installed today and lets just say it looks much better. Also, after countless letters from the government telling me to register my cars, I finally got around to it. I even have the stickers to prove it! Today I also visited Upgarage, they had a sale on some 16 inch SSR Longchamps that I simply couldn't pass up. Only V$ 1500 for wheels with some decent Potenza tires already mounted and balanced. Rushed home to get them installed, in my haste I quickly fastened my plate to the rear "bumper" using zipties 🙂

Pretty happy with the results. If anyone needs a JDM RPS13 front end, I've got one. Not in the cleanest shape but I will let it go for V$ 20 if you pay shipping!
Spoiler:
V$ Before: 12376
V$ Spent:
Front Clip: 200
Registration: 100
Wheels: 1500
Gas: 10
Gas Station Sushi: 2
V$ After: 10564

BigSmoke

Longchamps blends well with the rest of the setup boiii 😃

Local gov might be a bit annoying when it comes to vehicle road legality, but hey, they'll pretty much accpts anything that has lights and mirrors anyways 🙂)

Soju

That looks really nice! And the ride height is really epic 😃