V$ Haku's Same as Before Roleplay

Haku

Name's Haku as far as I'm concerned, living in South Valo City and been in the main thread for a little over a year at this point. Here's a look at the cars I currently own, though I've sold many many more.

Entrepreneur, Shop Owner, Guy who buys a lot of cars and sells them not long after.

1990 Nissan Silvia S13
w/ NA 2JZ 3.2l

My second car from the threads and purchased from another member, been through 20 major changes at this point but it sits like this for now.

1998 BMW 325i E36 Touring

Just bought recently, will be used to transport bigger items for the job that wouldn't go in a pickup truck.

1986 BMW 635CSi E24

Winter beater on air suspension, nothing too special.

Haku

Not much of an update, but haven't been active in over a month so here's a picture of my current daily driver.

Took it out to the desert to put the supercharger to good use, this thing is amazing and despite the dent fuel costs make in my wallet, I'm constantly in love with this thing.

FamousMan

That looks like one hell of a daily man!

Liking all your other cars a lot too, you still have them?

Haku

Thanks, and yeah man, all except the E21. E36 is also in pieces in the shop while I'm doing an engine swap, but posted that update in my shop forum.

Haku

So I couldn't help myself. Bought a new car.

I bought this thing for V$9,500 and this thing is an absolute bargain because it came with every thing I need to bring it back to it's former glory. Well, except an engine. But there's been some serious time into this car so far and I've got some big plans for this, as well as an engine I've already got ready to go in that I bought for V$1000. What do you think is going in? Not going to be a drag build or even high horsepower build, just something I can slam and drive around while having a great time, but also going to keep it nice and reliable. There has already been a whole coilover setup installed so I'm probably not going to run air suspension, but we'll see what happens because I might want to go too low. Static life?

Lagano

9500 for this thing? Well, you're kinda rich, but that doesn't mean you should buy overpriced stuff. 😃 Nice buy anyway, i hope there's not any rust or other problems with it, for a price like this it better be in good condition. And which engine did you buy?

Haku

9500 because car has been restored from the ground up so far, everything is basically factory condition. Also had to pay for it to be towed decently far, and comes with a bunch of other pieces including everything missing plus some extra parts I may or may not put on. Finding some of these parts alone are over priced at times and so I didn't mind spending that much. Plus the suspension on this alone costs close to 3000 by itself. Could have bought cheaper but have so many projects in the shop that I don't want to have to spend a lot of time restoring this car. Maybe another, though 😉 Also engine will be a K20 as it's a proper engine and for the power to weight, can't go wrong.

Lagano

It's good if you have all the parts you need, they can be quite expensive. And same for the suspension. I also like your idea about the engine, K20 is powerful and light, my Civic already had one when i bought it. I suppose you will put the Beetle together very quickly, because you have everything you need. 🙂

Haku

Hopefully not too long, starting with engine today but that's what will take the longest with wiring in mind. After that I can start to get body in order and then realistically it SHOULD be ready to drive. But I also have other projects and work to do at my shop so we'll see what happens. K series are fun engines, had a K24 in my old Integra then when I bought it back I put a K20 with K24 head on it. Very fun reliable engines, and can put down very respectable power when built right.

SHAN3

Hey man, love your cars ! You should come check out my shop for tuning parts :woot:
I have a JDm Type-R K20A up for grabs 😉

Haku

Already got my K20A2 but I'll be keeping my eyes out for other parts I may need.

FamousMan

These kids are crazy! 😛 That was a hell of a deal on the VW! A K20 in it should be really interesting. Plans on turboing it in the future?

Haku

We'll see how it feels at first, but I think turboing it is a bad idea, not trying to go super fast.

Sam_C

Finally some realistic pricing.. lol people buying 180s and other cars alike for under 4k

Haku

Hey it's possible. You know, when it's only got suspension and wheels, nothing else.

Smokiegun

Shit man! I like me some VDubs, if you need any help I can stop by! I'm interested what this will turn into!

marcus915

The bug looks mint! I know of a 4A-GE swapped Bug here in Nagoya, I'll shoot you some photos!

Haku

Yeah come through Smokiegun, engine just got a test fit last night and I'm making brackets for it currently.

Smokiegun

# Haku :
Yeah come through Smokiegun, engine just got a test fit last night and I'm making brackets for it currently.

Sounds good man! I'll drop by in a little bit if thats cool?

Haku

Yeah of course