The Dirty South KA Coupe Build

Redneck · 07:30:58 PM / 12-Jun-12

Quote from: I_heart_VVL on 07:54:33 AM / 12-Jun-12
look like these: http://www.frsport.com/Circuit-Sports-EMK-0134-HC-Engine-Mount-Set-S13-S14-S15-KA24DE-SR20DET_p_16559.html

Yeah they really do look like those mounts. Considering eric's s12 seems to be a daily driver I dunno if he is gonna end up liking those mounts much if at all. In the 2 reviews they had on frsport both of the guys complained about them being ridiculously stiff. Kinda gets old when everything in your interior vibrates because your motor mounts have next to no flex or absorption properties.

I shopped around a lot when looking at mounts for my s13 awhile back and the too stiff problem plagued almost all the mounts I was contemplating purchasing. I finally decided on the Nismo mounts but was a bit worried about them being too soft. After I installed them I was pleasantly surprised to find they were basically perfect for a daily driver that also might serve as a weekend track warrior. I put at least 50 to 60 hours of drifting and grip driving on them at my local track in the s13 and have no complaints whatsoever. The motor will flex just a bit with them but its very minimal and not even noticeable while driving on the track. The advantage to this small amount of flex though is obviously that vibrations are kept to a bare minimum. I was so happy with them from the past experiences on my s13 I also installed them in my s12 when I swapped to the ka-de. Both the s12 and s13 didn't have any noticeable engine vibration being transmitted to the chassis yet still retained great performance. If these mounts start to drive eric crazy with the excessive vibrations down the road I'd highly recommend going with the Nismo's. They are usually a little pricey compared to other mounts but well worth it in my opinion.

sideways_s12 · 04:15:51 PM / 13-Jun-12

do you have a link of where you bought them from?

ericclopein · 11:12:30 PM / 23-Jun-12

those are te ones i got. ive driven an s13 with them and it okayish lol. swaps going kinda bad, i think i blew my main relay

Ju_S12_Turbo · 12:44:04 AM / 24-Jun-12

Quote from: Arro on 11:46:55 AM / 31-May-12
Do yourself a favor and get rid of that clutch fan setup. I use a generic universal fit E-fan you can buy at Autozone, it's easy to install and works fine, because the stock S12 radiator also is pretty good if it isn't clogged.

Thats a negative ghost rider, If you plan on drifting this beast rock that clutch fan. Stock clutch fans move way more air then cheap E-fans, if you are going to go electric fans, get yourself a flex-a-lite or Zirgo Good CFM and lower Amp draw. All my friends that have run the generic fans always run hotter and almost over heat when drifting. Also this is in Norcal where it is normally no hotter then 85-90 lol.

Slideways87Panda · 01:56:09 PM / 01-Jul-12

^ agree i have few friends that have alot of problems with running hot and drifting .. i got a s13 aluminum rad with dual electric fans they turned out to be cheap, they dont push enough air, on really hot days sitting in traffic i run hot, definatly need some altima/stanza/sentra dual efans

200srdrift · 01:23:39 AM / 02-Jul-12

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kyskater · 12:28:29 AM / 08-Jul-12

where is the main relay?

ericclopein · 05:21:13 PM / 19-Jan-13

So, I've got an update on the s12! she runs!! just need to replace the fuel injectors. car ran with the other day with carb cleaner, injectors are getting power and not opening, so im guessing thier stuck after 9months of sitting...

I've got a header for it, exhaust tips, and lightweight harmonic balencer, After this car sitting for so long and FINIALLY hearing it run was like music to my ears!

will get pictures when wiring is finsihed up and i can get is back to my house

8SixS12 · 11:40:19 PM / 21-Jan-13

Man Eric I'm glad to see you decided to keep the car. I remember seeing it on Craigslist last year. I may have even contacted you about it IIRC. Get her ready because I plan on organizing a meet this summer.

I_heart_VVL · 11:51:15 PM / 21-Jan-13

Super sick.

We need burnout videos once you get it back!

sideways_s12 · 11:53:11 PM / 21-Jan-13

ericclopein · 07:20:07 PM / 27-Jan-13

So i bought an s110 today! its an 81 coupe! thinking the s12 suspension and wheels will be on it and the s12 will get coils and more, driftable wheels that dont weight 1,000lbs lol....

night_s12 · 07:53:51 PM / 27-Jan-13

IV always wanted that coupe

ericclopein · 08:34:05 PM / 27-Jan-13

Quote from: night_s12 on 07:53:51 PM / 27-Jan-13
IV always wanted that coupe

the s11 or s12?

sideways_s12 · 08:59:06 PM / 27-Jan-13

I think s110's are super hideous lol nice find tho...

night_s12 · 09:14:11 PM / 27-Jan-13

S110

turbo-s12 · 09:17:20 PM / 27-Jan-13

looks to be pretty clean ive always liked s110s

ericclopein · 12:19:14 AM / 28-Jan-13

I honestly feel like it looks ugly too, but with the right small personal touches, you'll see it will clean up pretty nice, got some cheap wheels to throw on it for now and the paint is pretty clean under all that bama dirt..

Trying to find out what options i have with front and rear brake swaps with the sra because theyre a little messed up, drove 2.5 hours home to find the pads where falling out in the rear...