Next he worked on tightening up the suspension, where he used HKS Hipermax Performer coilovers and tons of pieces from Kazama, including front tension rods, rear upper arms, rear toe arms and rear subframe spacers. Do-Luck stepped in with front and rear ladder bars and Nismo was the company of choice for the antisway bars and front power brace. To emulate the style of the drivers he looked up to, like Ueno and even NOB Taniguchi, Andy decided even the wheels had to be of the highest caliber. So he purchased a set of super rare, D1-edition gunmetallic Super Advan Version 2 wheels, sized 18x9 and 18x10 and wrapped with AVS ES100 rubber from Yokohama. The stock S14 brakes were swapped out for 300Z Z32 calipers, but needed a serious makeover, so he opted for the forged brake kit from Project , which now comes with a larger four-piston caliper, two piece rotor and stainless steel brake lines. Inside the mods are light, but it suits Andy's quest for cleanliness. A Vertex steering wheel takes the place of the factory unit and attaches to a Splash quick-release hub. Both OE seats were replaced with Brix 2 seats from Bride and an Eclipse navigation head unit kicked the factory radio to the curb.
Although we'd like to end this story on a high note, we can't. Andy recently sold his S14 and we're not really sure what's next on his agenda. Perhaps it will be with Nissan's vainglorious return to the GT-R kingdom, or maybe a B-spec car? So far that's all he's hinted to us, but if they wind up becoming anything like the S14, you can guarantee another masterpiece in these pages real soon.
Fast Facts'95 Nissan 240SXOwner Andy Cheng
Hometown Torrance, California
Daily Grind Marketing Manager at HKS USA
Power 371.17 hp with 308.19 lb-ft at 1.25 bar (dyno tuned, at the wheels)
Under The Hood 2.0L S14 SR20DET Kouki motor; HKS GT2835R turbo, 264 cams, stainless steel manifold replacement, Step 2 head system (valve springs, rocker arms, retainers), rocker arm stoppers, exhaust cam gear, 1.2mm head gasket, R-Type intercooler, SSQV blow-off valve, Super Mega Flow intake with SPL 100mm suction pipe, Limited Edition Dragger exhaust, downpipe, Racing Metal Catalyzer, 740cc injectors, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, Twin Power ignition, Super Fire spark plugs, D1 Limited Edition oil cap/radiator cap/radiator hoses; Yashio Factory extension housing; Nismo engine and transmission mounts, low temp thermostat housing; Koyo radiator; ARC oil pan; Cusco oil catch can; FAL dual electric fans
Drivetrain HKS GD Max twin plate clutch; C's short shifter; Nismo 1.5-way LSD, clutch line, clutch pivot and clutch slave
Brains HKS F-Con V Pro, EVC limited black boost controller, I/F unit
Stiff Stuff HKS Hipermax Performer coilovers; Kazama front tension rods, front tie rods, rear upper arms, rear toe arms, rear subframe spacers; Do-Luck front/rear ladder bar; Nismo front/rear sway bars and Power brace
Stoppers Project Sports forged brake kit and rear brake pads; slotted rear rotors; stainless steel brake lines
Rollers 18x9 and 18x10 Super Advan Version 2 wheels; Yokohama AVS ES100 235/35R18 and 255/45R18 tires
Outside Vertex Ridge body kit, lip spoiler and canards; '97 Kouki front-end conversion and taillights
Inside Vertex steering wheel; Bride Brix 2 seats; Splash quick-release steering hub; Optima -san from Vertex; Okamura-san from Yashio Factory; JasoYellow battery relocated to the trunk
Ice Eclipse navigation unit
Props Daigo from No One Better; Katsu, Jon, Howard, Yuka, Mike, B, Ry and everyone else at HKS; Uenon and the JTuned crew; Eddie at Mackin; Hiro at 16Customs; Troy and Eric at XS; Bun at Lot-USA; Jonathan at Do-Luck; Paul at Nismo; Kristina at Yokohama Tire; Super Street magazine
www.flex-a-lite.com; hksusa.com; koyorad.com; mackinindustries.com (Project /ARC/Advan); nissanusa.com/nismo; optimabatteries.com; t-and-e.co.jp; yashiofactory.co.jp; yokohamatire.com