Famous Man's Car Projects and Builds

FamousMan · 2016-02-23T17:42:15+00:00

Name: Ryan Age: 21 Current Car: 1989 Nissan 240sx with RB25DET swap Progress Reports Spoiler: Hello there, my name is Ryan. I've been living around Valo for about a year now and I can't get enough of it. The car scene is fantastic, the people are great, the food is amazing, I just can't complain at all about it. (Starting over because screw it) I recently just bought a 1989 Nissan 240sx with an SR20det swap for $3,000. Now it's a little beat up, but came completely straight, no rust or holes, no

Kazern

got my sexy biatch off the trailer i have to put the pignose on it and the interior in and the ls3

FamousMan

Painted and Kinda Gutted

So I finally got the 240 back from paint and put back together. I also bought a set of URAS skirts and a URAS rear bumper for a total of V$450.

I left the door panels stripped and i'll probably keep the passenger seat out until I purchase another bucket seat. But I did put the rear seats back in because it is my daily, and I do give people ride from time to time.

But other than that, nothing really new as far as looks go. I managed to find an engine (conveniently after I paint my car) that i've been looking for, for a while now. I spent a good chunk of money on it, but it was definitely worth it. I'm keeping the engine a secret for now, and you'll have to wait for my next update or two until I decide to reveal it.

FamousMan

Sneak peek of progress!

I have the new motor in and ready to go! I'll reveal what it is in my next post. I got it for a major major hook up. A buddy of mine finally sold it to me after months of waving cash around in his face. I couldn't be happier to be almost broke. I also managed to get the uras skirts and bumpers all painted up. How do you guys like it with the URAS kit?

cate

Like it 😃 ... not bad at all 🙂

FamousMan

Thanks man, I was just skiddish about leaving the pignose off for a while.
Heres what it looks like with the Uras front bumper on.

doge

aww shit its looking mint as fuck <3

FamousMan

Sooooo....I bought a new car the other day for V$7,500

It's a 1997 Toyota Aristo JZS161 with lexus badges. I do intend to locate the actual Toyota badges. The original 2JZGTE motor was swapped out for a fully built 1JZ. It's also been lowered for pleasurable looks. The suspension is bad though. The front is all messed up and needs to be replaced. So new front struts are going to be ordered. I'm probably going to put it on bags, because it's way more convenient for me to not be ultra mega low all the time.
The watanabes are a nice touch, so i'll probably keep them on for a while or at least until i find a set of wheels that catches my eyes.
I also plan on getting a new fancy exhaust.
Anyway here's some shots I have taken of it so far.

The 240 is still around. It's just getting some changes done to it so make sure you guys stick around to see them.

FamousMan

Anyone wanna help me do some car things?

Trying to change all four brakes and rotars, replace both front struts and install new shocks and springs. Want to roll my fenders but not in a hurry.

JdmSly

i can help out 😃 i may be leaving for japan soon tho, whats your address? i can probably take a flight to japan from cali (you live there right?)
ill leave you with my s13 too, if you can watch it for me 😉

So bottom line ill drive over help out then fly to japan lmao. (im writing this at 2 am so grammars going to be fucked)

FamousMan

Yeah man that's not a problem for me! I'm in NY though haha.Probably be a cheaper flight any way.
My address is
7597 Sheffield Drive
Bay Shore, NY 11706
I look forward to seeing you stop by with the S13.

FamousMan

The Update You Guys Have Been Waiting For!!!!!

240sx Update is major!
We have a new (to me) fully built RB25DET motor which I purchased and pulled out of my friends track car
Fresh new wheels! I switched and powder coated the watanabes from the Aristo to this and i'm loving it so far.
Also I now have an exhaust!
I threw the pignose bumper and stock rear bumper back on just because i kinda liked the look better.
Dropped a touch lower both front and rear
brand new nissan pads and brembo rotars all around
Only issue right now is it doesn't always want to start xD

I've lost track of all the money i've been spending so far. I'll tell you guys that my spending sprees haven't been cheap though.
I also purchased a new Canon 5d DSLR so my pictures are going to look a lot nicer from now on.

Anyway here's a pic dump of the 240

FamousMan

So I got to do some drifting at a local track today! Had a buddy snap a few action shots for me and then I took a few parked.
Car handled phenomenal and I couldn't be happier. This is easily my favorite car i've ever owned and all the hard work and money i've put into it has really paid off.
I also met a crew there called "//NINE FIASCO//" they were really into my car and myself. Henry, the owner eventually came up to me and asked if I wanted to be apart of the crew. I was stoked and immediately said yes! He and everyone else on the crew were super welcoming and very friendly. Henry hooked me up with loads of stickers and a couple of wheel sets as a "Welcome to the team" gift. So expect to see lots of fancy new parts and even some prototype stuff in the future!

Lagano

240 looks very clean! Nice gift they gave you, you definitely need some more wheels to drift. I think your 240 is a little too low for drifting, it looks like you're grinding the sideskirts on the floor.

Sam_C

No such thing as too low.

Neinfiasco will hook him up with multiple wheel sets dont worry 😉

FamousMan

# Lagano :
240 looks very clean! Nice gift they gave you, you definitely need some more wheels to drift. I think your 240 is a little too low for drifting, it looks like you're grinding the sideskirts on the floor.

Hahaha yeah maybe a touch. The bottoms of my skirts are a little beat up from scraping every once in a while. They're literally a cunt hair away from touching the ground.

marcus915

glad to have you in the international squad 😉 Car is gangster spec!

FamousMan

Thanks man! Stoked to be on the team! I'll have to take a flight over to Japan sometime soon.

FamousMan

Got some goodies guys!!!
Whole crew pitched in on a set of 326power Chakuriki GT+S coilovers, with an insane 36k/28k spring rate along with matching break setup for all 5 of us. So be on the look out for stuff from Marcus as well. I raised the ride height a little bit because I kept scraping my sideskirts on the ground. Pretty annoying when the paint job is only about a month in a half old, but i'm really happy with how they feel and look. I also got a new wheel. It's a Custom Nine Fiasco in Fluro Yellow with black splatter and slight flake. Looks mad in person and feels amazing. Also you might notice that I painted my lug bolts green. Had to match with the coils haha. I also added a few more stickers to my windshield, i'm liking the collection I have going.

Gotta love that face.

Smokiegun

Looking mint as fuck my dude!

FamousMan

Thanks a bunch man! 😃 Really does mean a lot!

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