NismoTuned

Just picked up an oem kouki type x front bumper and lip tonight

Well here are some updates.. No swap yet I'm focusing on getting the exterior clean again before I undertake a swap. I havent even fully decided what engine I will go with. Heres some recent pics.. So I just fixed the springs, took out the subs and shit. On a clear night its not looking terrible! http://i.imgur.com/6nRid.jpg Finally put the new tail lights in! Ahhh the look amazing! check em out.. http://i.imgur.com/GWrl3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qVSNQ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Qx2Pp.jpg http://i.imgur.com/GX9z7.jpg Got my new bumper so all i need is to repair my hood and have these pieces painted! http://i.imgur.com/eotlL.jpg This weekend a buddy of mine and I are going to be washing, clay barring, and waxing our cars and snapping a few pics so ill post those on sun-mon! Excited I cant wait!

So I just joined CSS.. Damn people are dicks t CSS it's rediculous haha makes me laugh at how much people flame anyone who owns an import haha. Granted mine isn't perfect but damn lol

hahaha! Ive seen that pic before lol.

Thank You I will talk to him first then you are the second person to recommend him!

Hey guys, I'm unsure if this is the right section to post this in so if it is not it would be greatly appreciated if a mod would move this to the right section. My 240sx has some front end cosmetic damage. I was wondering if anyone here would be willing to help a fellow CR member out with some paint and body work. I have purchased a whole new headlight and will be picking up a front fender with no rust for $10 this weekend. I wasn't sure if anyone knew if the front bumper/hood would have to be replaced or if it could be fixed? The guy who usually helps me out with this stuff is a friend's dad so he gives me a great deal. However, he is unable to right now due to some serious medical issues and was wondering if anyone could help me out, and also just want to make sure that I'm not getting screwed or having someone do it who's work isnt exactly spectacular. I would need the headlight and pass fender painted, as well a any paint needed for the hood/bumper repair, including repairing the actual parts themselves. Here's the damage http://i.imgur.com/WkpkH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rx2Nb.jpg **edit** Also, this may be an extremely dumb question considering this is COLUMBUS racing, but I live in Cincinnati where I go to school and was wondering if anyone was down here, or knew about the car scene here? Almost every one whos into cars that I know is in Columbus. Thanks for all your responses, Ian.

if i had the money right meow i would buy it but.. im not ready for the swap yet

i dont know too much about the toyotas but from what I understand an RB20 can be had for cheap while still being fairly simple and inexpensive relatively speaking. I need reliability as its still my dd

hmm.. i just wonder how rough the install and custom work would be. I may look into it to see how much a 1jzge na-t would cost. id love to have either a jz or rb they're both bomb.. guess ill have to look into cost of the engine, custom parts, and then the install itself.

Don't get me wrong.. I'd love it but it just seems unrealistic for my price range

I really want something boosted, so I'd rather get a 1jzgteor rb/sr. You really think a 2j NA would be cheap? Doesn't it require custom dshaft, mounts, wiring, etc?

really thinking I'm sticking with a Nissan.. unless i find a 1jz thats a steal

Im more of a glass half full kinda guy. It'd take a lot more than this shit to discourage me; I love this car more than anything its my baby haha. Ive put over 2-3x what I paid for the car in parts, labor, etc. At least once everytime I go back to my parents house they ask if i regret buying it- only for me to answer with the same stupid giddy grin I had when the previous owner handed the keys over to me. That first drive was like a dream come true, especially compared to driving my old beat 97 maxima and my moms 98 accord. Thanks for all the encouragement and suggestions! Keep em coming I love hearing new ideas! **edit** Yea i know SR's are bolt in basically while RB's require a little more. It really isnt to much more and I just am inclined to the RB as of right now but I have a good amount of time before I make a decision.

Oh yea I completely understand that about taking time that is the least of my worries. I plan on having this for a few more years at least, I love this car! And that's why I like the 180sx kouki kit because it's very minimal and still oem. An I am definitely focusing on the exterior first-- those tail lights aren't cheap! I was going to get the body panels all clean, do the swap, and THEN get some coil overs and the OEM lip kit, followed by possibly some new wheels, followed by the rest of my performance upgrades. But that could change in the future who knows. **edit** and I hope you don't think I'm just dismissing all of your opinions l because I definitely open to other's suggestions.

Not a bad way to spend Ten Thousand dollars... Haha but no seriously that's be beast (I was actually researching it yesterday) and its way to expensive, plus you need custom parts, fab etc. I'm restricted to the standard Sr20 CA18 RB20 RB25 KAT. I don't want the KAT or the CA18 and I've always loved the RB.. Plus.. Have you HEARD IT!? It's like an EARGASM or... or Dubstep!