@vip_ls400 - Tristan Kim Profile

After the last episodes debacle of botching the sunroof seal install, I get everything cleaned up, prepped, and painted to try again; however, the S14 is back at it again with its foolishness and more is broken than i thought. #projectcar #carbuild #carfail #restoration #s14 #240sx #jdmcars #cartok #cars #automotive #repair #tristankim #bonswa #autobody #carguy #cargirl

I gotta give the engine bay of my Nissan S14 a crispy lineup. Let us work like the wiggly, bouncing molecules we are and make sure that everything we do to this car is bass boosted and epic. #s14 #240sx #carbuild #projectcar #restoration #autobody #jdm #cartok #automotive #cars #carsoftiktok #carguy #cargirl #build #driftcar #gatlinburg #slammedenuff #silvia #nissan #gtr

Wow. This 240sx really is the gift that keeps giving. BUT WE AIN’T NEVER GONNA GIVE UP. It appears the previous owner had their driveshaft seperate and rip the safety loop and studs right off the body of the car. #s14 #carbuild #projectcar #240sx #automotive #cars #restoration #driftcar #tristankim #bonswa #silvia #s13 #jdm #cartok #carsoftiktok #lowered #stance #drift #welding #autobody

Would you pay $2000 for a set of Ganador mirrors for your car? Well these @kabuki tec might change your mind. Just like the real deal, these feature an aluminum post, a durable and high quality resin mirror housing, blue tinted glass, AND they’re powered and can fold. #s14 #240sx #carbuild #projectcar #ganador #kabukimirrors #silvia #cars #automotive #cartok #carguy #cargirl #driftcar #jdm #mechanic #tristankim #suspension #nismo

WEAR YOUR SAFETY GEAR. Removing the bushings from all the suspension components on the S14 was an arduous task but I am glad it is done. I want to get everything off to powdercoat this week, and I’m thinking about going for Nismo Silver. What do you guys think? #projectcar #carbuild #suspension #coilovers #lowered #jdm #stance #mechanic #automotive #cars #s14 #s13 #nismo #gtr #r34 #skyline #cartok #carguy #cargirl #suspensionbushing #ls400 #240sx #tristankim

The suspension on the S14 needs to match the looks, so its time to drop the rear subframe and do a full teardown. Its going to get all new arms, bushings, and a fresh powdercoating. Which suspension brand should i go with? #projectcar #carbuild #mechanic #automotive #suspension #coilovers #restoration #cartok #cars #carguy #cargirl #jdm #silvia #240sx #s13 #s14 #drift #drifting #DIY #transformation #tristankim #vipls400 #ls400 #racecar

It took four days, three wire brushes, a pressure washer, a gallon of degreaser, and three cans of chassis paint to undercoat my Nissan 240SX S14. But boy oh boy does it look GOOD! #s14 #240sx #cars #automotive #cartok #carguy #projectcar #carbuild #restoration #mechanic #tristankim #bonswa #silvia #jdm #carsoftiktok #driftcar #gatlinburg

Whats really been holding the 240sx build back is all of tbe suspension needing to be powdercoated before its throwb back together with shony new parts. Now that i’ve got an undamaged rear lower control arm, we can drop everything off tomorrow and film the process! #s14 #240sx #carbuild #cars #automotive #restoration #projectcar #cartok #carguy #cargirl #wheels #suspension #lowered #stance #silvia #gtr #vipls400 #tristankim #beforeandafter #bmw

Tonight was only meant to be a vibe, working on the 240sx and being a boss. But now… I don’t know what to feel… #s14 #240sx #cars #automotive #carguy #projectcar #bonswa #jdm #tristankim #vipls400 #s13 #silvia #garrettturbo #turbocharged #cartok #miata #cargirl #driftcar #gatlinburg #slammedenuff #sonbon #restoration #carbuild