Done so far,

Maintenance:
1) Clean and re-oil K&N air filter - RM20
2) Shell Fully synthetic engine oil 4L - RM89
3) Redline MT90 gear oil 2 quarts - RM150
4) NGK copper spark plugs - RM30

Upgrades:
Alpine SPJ -161C2 front speakers - RM198
Kenwood headunit KMM BT-304 - RM195
Swiss Line coaxial rear speakers - RM220
Workmanship, wiring and front plastic deck for audio - RM120
Aerospeed fuel regulator - RM330

Repairs:
Door main suis - RM120 (behind right window suis not working)
Original JDM rear lights set (almost like new) - RM180 (small chip, me don't like see it...very small though)
Exhaust muffler - RM300 (previous one sounds like kaca pecah inside lol)
Door lining - RM40 (rubber already pecah and rusting)

To do list:
Paint Glasurit - RM2700 (metal gun grey)
Replace roof - RM500
Dyno + tuning - RM300
Tinted - RM800

Total spent so far : RM1992
To do list amount : RM4300

Total final amount : RM6292

Apa kereta

sendiri upgrade sendiri marah

28 years old nissan sentra.

Under restoration and upgrades.
Mechanical part like engine, gearbox, ecu already upgraded.

U is kaya

Pic

Bukan marah. But still sakit hati lol.

Normal nia. You should see those who restore late model merc and bmw lol.

Everything diy?

I was going to ask mana u beli itu kenwood HUD and where to pasang

Is it like those genting taxis in the 90s?

will update later. Step by step, once nice only post ma.

the engine oil confirm fakeeeee

switch to kapchai

Not everything, car audio upgrades I give to shop. Tedious job, plus I don't have all the proper clips if I broke any during the process. Better to pay ppl money to do it. Anything happen they will have the tools and clips to fix it. If have hole after pasang they also will have many sizes of deck to close the hole. For RM120 I think it is worth it for installation whole car audio.

sold by Giant, cant be fake la, was during promotion

It is the taxi genting lol

No fake la. Bought at giant during promo. Bought 4 bottles lol

Already have one ninja waiting patiently for me to ride her anytime

what's the engine? sr16v or sr20v?

why u choose this route?

thought u would have gone try RWD like altezza or beemer 2jz

ngam2 coincidence got opportunity to buy this car model ah?

But why restore tho? End up spend as much as new

door main switch is quite expensive

taillight price looks good

door rubber lining also very cheap, how u do that? got ready kit for sale online?

i also want repair/replace the rubber lining

Sister's SM4 similar story

The last version of sr20ve, the sr20ve 20v with 6 speed MT gearbox.

I started with a budget. Max 35k (with repairs and upgrades).
Previously was eye-ing a Honda Civic ek or the integra with b18c type R engine. Almost bought one too.
However these cars are so hot, I will always be afraid of thief.
Also although the aftermarket support and parts are a lot, it is also quite expensive due to demand.

On the other hand,
Nissan cars with upgraded engines are relatively cheaper compared to the typical hot demand honda VTEC for almost similar power.
Furthermore if I put my car anywhere also people won't bat an eye. Ease of mind.
Finally, and most importantly, my car is 15k cheaper than a civic ek with b18c type R. All those funds can be spent on repairs and upgrades instead. Then it will be super nice.
I also am quite fond of the sentra b13 shape. So it all checks out:
1. Cheap
2. Parts still available and relatively cheap compared to toyota and honda (toyota ori rear lights I bought for RM350, nissan RM180 only can get JDM rare lights)
3. Similar power and characteristic as VTEC. Nissan have VVL, same concept only different mechanism to activate it. Both very reliable.
4. Not a thief magnet. Ease of mind.
5. Did I mentioned cheap?

Good condition altezza are out of my budget. 2jz not suitable as a daily car lol.

Where got wor.. new car after 6 months paying the loan already same as my repairs and upgrades part. After upgrades and restore will last few years already.
As reliable as a new car, but 2x the power.

parking in VVL thread..

Door main switch is cheapest already. it included the whole console at the side door, not only the switch.
Door rubber lining is not new, halfcut condition.
Yest the tail light is very cheap. Got cheaper RM130 but less shiny lol. The one I bought looks like new.

Hmm? Which thread? link please

damn. the 6k bill can buy the car adi

hehe lucky guy with a quick car, so lucky able to indulge in ur hobby/passion, very good research here

b13 has a good honest shape, is exactly the same era with ae101, outside people wouldnt know it's a quick sleeper car

6k can only buy the car with the original engine. But very good condition if 6k la haha

why boring black top adi ah? or gf ask change car?

Can pinjam the k&n re-oil kit?

i still somehow find it hard to believe sentra parts cheaper than corolla ones, i thought corolla been produced more so it has the numbers


here at forum most sentra is b14 but do you know b13 rear suspension is way superior than b14's

b14's rear is much limited and it's like a cost cutting measure

but AWD is possible on both generations, especially b13, many successful conversion overseas

Yaya cars are my hobby and passion.
My previous car also quite fast, a SEG AE101 with 4AGE blacktop, 6 speed MT gearbox too. But lala a bit with subaru bumper and lowered adjustable absorbers lol.

Hmm...truth be told, I got poison-ed by the honda guys with their VTECs.
I was cruising on my blacktop and suddenly a wild CIVIC EK appears.
After the normal nodding, we started... and I got beaten flat by a civic ek with B18C type R engine. Some more my engine already upgraded. I know it is a 1800cc vs my 1600cc but it seems like....kena tinggal quite a few tiangs le. So I began researching about honda engines and finally I came to this route.

Mine will be a VTEC killer.

Cannot, because I don't have the kit

can upgrade until 0-100 in 4 seconds or not?

Then u use whose one?

This car has comfortable suspension system.

Yeah, b13 is better since the Japs will haven't started their cut cost countermeasures then. I didn't know there is a AWD conversion kit, but with only 200hp engines, I think 2-wheel is enough. Some more this will be my daily car.

5.x seconds more likely, should be able to give a good fight with a civic K20A type R and leave the civic B18C type R behind bye bye lol.
4 seconds need boost already.

You drive a shitbox. Why don't you do it yourself?

Shop one lol. Haven't buy. Want to do everything nicely first.

just send to workshop ask them help u clean la, duneed to clean so often wan

How frequent need to clean? Mine already jalan ~20k km since i pasang that filter

mine had more than 40k km mileage since i installed it and last month i went to the workshop to show them the filter covered in thick dusts but the foreman say still can use wor and tell me to remind them to clean it on nex internal service

I see you are/were an anime lover and a geek. Previously I was a geek too, I can repair and have repaired speakers, laptops, desktops upgrade software, and trade small small electronic stuff for a penny.

So I will be gentle a bit in reply-ing you.

Since I am already working full time, have a professional career and also have to handle my shop business as well, I can't always spend time to research and diy everything myself even though it is my passion/hobby. As a diy-er, you should know much time is needed (researching before DIY as well), especially on cars that needs specialized jig and some handy equipment to do proper repairs. Example like my audio upgrades, their have an equipment to make sure that all wires are connected to the correct phase or not it will sound weird. I do not really know what is that or how to use it, nor do I have the equipment. To know all that and do a proper job, I will have to spend a lot of time for research and testing. Finally I will have to fork out money to buy the equipment. Normal people don't have this equipment nor will the shop rent it to me as they also want to do business.
Get it?

Mechanic say every time you do an oil change. I say every 10k should be ok, base on my visual inspection lol.

thick dust already wor.. clean better haha

Should have went vtec route. Stim liao vtec kick in

If that is so, you should just get a myvi.
Of all the things you want to restore, a '90 sentra.
Could have went with a datsun 240z.

This post has been edited by shirohamada: Dec 18 2018, 01:02 AM

vvl also kick in la. exactly same as vtec the concept, switch cam profiles to more aggressive profile at 5500 rpm. Just the mechanism different.

i only wash clean and re oil once a year in all honesty, i i feel the recharge kit is quite worth it. use it for more than 3 years liao.

Do you have a car?

True. Toyota 2zzge with vvtli also same concept. Saw some vios swapped this engine over. (Strong engine on a light body hnggghh)

Seems like the lifts on other engines aren't as aggressive as honda's k or b series engines

Source: Youtube

This post has been edited by akmalrosli: Dec 18 2018, 01:06 AM

Mother in law got nissan b310 mint body condition in and out thats she's not using, but need to overhaul, do you think its better just change to sr20det?

oriat

Yes honda engines have more aggressive profiles, but they lack torque for the b series.
k series should have big improvements since b series is a 10 years later tech than the k series haha.

Assuming you love spirited driving, what is your budget? Because it gonna cause you more than 10k for the conversion. Get ready 13k to be safe.

antique car ok la for weekend drive but if everyday commute better buy new

they say ok wor n small matter, still usable LOL, tell me to come bck to clean it on my nex oil change

beater car still better than new car. parts are much more reliable and fun to drive. New car is for people who want to flaunt. to me, a simple old car or a sleeper as a daily drive is good and fun. plus it won't burn a hole in your pocket if you get into a minor accident.

My car not antique la . Mine is a beater car. Gonna use it for the occasional spirited driving and going to work.
I saved a lot when I use my another old beater car previously, compared to my friends who use new cars. A LOT. Compared to them, I saved over 20k in the course of few years, including all my repair bills! And because I maintained my car nice nice, my car never break down in the middle of the road too.

safetywise,dont know what parts would fail while driving
cant trust the mechanics 100% for proper maintenance
plus usually old car fc quite high for everyday usage

wheere do ou get fully synthhetic oil aat rm89?

Aiyo same goes to new car la.
My friend one year car already have unstable idle rpm which until now toyota SC says it normal because they can't solve it, weird squeaky sound here and there which took a few trips to the SC to solve.
I also have one friend new 1 week old car broke down while driving and need to tow away.
Sure new cars are less likely to break down, but it is more to the owner's issue. if you properly maintained and inspect your car, it will be as reliable as a new car. Furthermore old car's has less electronics which are more likely to fail.

In short, since I knows about car maintenance and did not skip those important ones, I can say the big advantages newer car has are SAFETY during collision and Second is fuel consumption.

Giant hypermarket during promotion period. Bought 4 bottles lol

And I thought I've seen everything. You the most special person this year ts.

If you are referring to the amount i spent on my car, you haven't seen anything. I have seen guys who spend 5k on paint alone for his honda civic ferio (25 years old car). And he used up all his savings lol. Me, my allocated budget for my car is only a small portion of my available cash in my savings. Savings that i can spend if i wanted to. Heck i can buy a new car in cash if i wanted.

Yeah. Some people call that hobbies. Or something

aahh daamn! I reaaally need that noow haha

If you know how to maintain then the car will always run efficient. Safety wise you can curi curi do a roll cage and install bars from ultra racing to increase the rigidity.

that why no money take lrt. You own car, all the biill come.

Sentra genting type ka?

Mexico was still producing this model called Nissan TSURU until 2017. Read up the reason why they were forced to discontinue it.

Way Cheaper than replacing the wire harness of that particular conti car.

Congrats

Kereta jepun > All

This post has been edited by Zaryl: Dec 18 2018, 06:49 AM

Lol.. I'm driving the 1st gen honda crv... The car is with the family for 10yrs dy.

Only this year manage to fully do upgrades and replacement parts. Spend almost 7k.

Next year gonna aim for repainting it as well.

Where did u beli dan pasang the kenwood HU?

Yup

I am aware. The safety ratings is very poor for this car for current standard. 0 stars lol

Beli at lazada, pasang at ub mart at penang

7k without repaint? Can list down what things u done?

Full syn at rm89 . Sure it's real stuff ?

good car, I remember I used to drive my father Nissan sentra at 170 km/h on the wet road during CNY go back father hometown on plus highway.

Also the advertisement, where they kidnap the guy and blindfolded him. He kept asking when they gonna stop but the car kept going and going.

But after 17 years, the car gave many problems, still its better than any car I know. I drive my friend's Mercedes c class at 170 kmh it feel more goyang than my father Nissan sentra with the Macpherson strut.

If you spent 7k on the car, its time to change car, my fren.

b13 or b14 i use to own nissasn b14 car byk kacau throttle body sensor car auto shutdown .But b14 sentra is damn nice very comfortable n the car is heavy although design is uncle

This post has been edited by TAN WENG: Dec 18 2018, 08:21 AM

Sounds like botox and plastic surgery to house dog to get it married

1) Engine Oil, ATF, Rear Differential Oil Change
2) Re-seal engine gasket
3) Distributor kong
4) Power steering rack & hoses
5) Refurbish power steering pump
6) Clean the radiator and then got 1 part broken, need to replace
7) Brake rear drum, Brake front change disc and pad
8) Front Bushing
9) Rear sway bar link
10) some water leakage into front passenger side.. send to makat.

Accessories
1) change head unit
2) replace tweeter
3) alarm & central locking



Still need to do
1) painting
2) 2 door windows no function
3) suspension

Damn if like that might as well get old volvos 2.4l

Its from giant. Should be real

Hngghhh
Transplant a good engine in it.
Make it go Bwaahhhhh stututututu stutututu

My car inside still looks relatively new due to proper care. Old volvo u need wait few months to get parts.

i admire u man

thats the price of mineral... even fully syn discount also not less than 150.

I did changed car just recently, to this car lol. Its my project car, built for daily ride too.

Need to do list need another 5k