NismoTuned Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Hey everyone hows it going? My name is Ian and I'm obviously new to CR and pretty new to the scene in general. I know a little about cars but am trying to learn more. I drive a 1992 240sx Fastback. It is completely stock with the KA24DE and extremely clean. Bought it with a salvage title, had it inspected so i could get plates. I plan on doing everything myself except the bodywork and paint, and the engine swap. http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/489/1881/38720940001_medium.jpghttp://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/489/1881/38720940003_medium.jpg http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/489/1881/38720940002_medium.jpg I put a vented Carbon fiber hood on it as well as replaced the hood pins on it. Still needs a little more body work done, so its going to the shop monday! Also put a Megan Racing Catback exhaust on it, since the exhaust needed replaced anyway. Put the exhaust on, wired up the lit sleepy eye mod also. http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/489/1889/38720944001_medium.jpg http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/489/1889/38720944002_medium.jpg http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/489/1889/38720944003_medium.jpg I have a couple of plans for it in the future.. *Tint windows darker *Put some Eibach Sportline lowering springs with upgraded shocks on it *Get some Rims and Tires *Drop an S13 SR20Det blacktop in it (I know everyone does it :/ ) *Body Kit/180sx Type X Spoiler and paintjob (either black or blue..) *180sx Type X Kouki Tail Lights *Work on engine mods after Still going for a clean look however.. Not a ricer with a bad paintjob and a huge wing.. I love all things imports and am interested in seeing what Columbus has to offer in terms of the racing scene. Thanks everyone! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 nice but I will be the first to say screw the sr20 put a ls1 in it... Or sell it to me and I will put a v8 in it... Looks super clean and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoTuned Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 thanks man ha ha im still a college kid.. with a job as a waiter.. so i think an ls1 is out of the question :/ plus i kinda like japanese motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 thanks man ha ha im still a college kid.. with a job as a waiter.. so i think an ls1 is out of the question :/ plus i kinda like japanese motors I here ya... then put a chevy 350 in it much cheaper and still fast.. where did yu pick the car up at it look very well taken care of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Sounds like its slowly being riced out. First pic looks clean. welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Glad to see you decided to join, Ian. I met Ian through SICCA and suggested he start coming to some CR events since he's into the standard car/tuner/racing stuff that many of us are. He's a great guy---hope he gets in and you get the chance to meet him. Welcome. +rep 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoTuned Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I promise you i won't rice it out.. already enough ricers near cleveland ave.. and i bought the car from a guy who works at buckeye nissan, super clean and all stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 looks like you already started with the carbon fiber hood and JDM SLEEPY eyes. car does look good but get good coilovers rather than spring/shock combo. Ps your headlights are broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoTuned Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Fair enough ha ha. when its done hopefully you guys wont think its a ricer but well have to wait and see. I was thinking about getting coilovers but since a) im on a college kids budget i dont have a lot of money. I'd rather buy nice springs/shocks then cheap coilovers and b) i dont plan on tracking the car much if at all as it is still my only car therefore its my dd.. I heard that coilovers aren't nearly as comfortable a ride as spring shock. I'm still considering it and have a little bit of time since im getting the rear quarter fixed and painted. After that is an S14 5 lug conversion with z32 brakes. Only time will tell if it turns out to be a ricer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 You're going to spend 2-3 grand swapping a SR in there properly. (I know, I did it) Go with something that has more power potential. Come to CMS this Sunday. There are usually quite a few 240's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoTuned Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 what time would i need to be there? and what swap would you suggest? i chose the SR because it is matches perfectly with no custom harnesses or anything. i had thought about an RB25 but again i would need a lot of work including harnesses motor mounts etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 what time would i need to be there? and what swap would you suggest? i chose the SR because it is matches perfectly with no custom harnesses or anything. i had thought about an RB25 but again i would need a lot of work including harnesses motor mounts etc.. I'm pretty sure they start at 12. The harness needs modded to work right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 With those plans and the budget you're on you'll slowly go broke and never be happy with that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Bird Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 welcome nice intro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Welcome to the site. Like others have said I'd go with something besides an SR20 as far as power for money. 5.0 that bitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoTuned Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 like i said though im too much of a fan of imports and japanese motors to drop a 5.0 in it ha ha. its not going to happen for a while though so i got time to figure it out. My friend has a 5.0 stang its pretty bad ass.. just had the rear axle replaced too.. off topic sorry. and i dont mind dropping all my money into this i love this car more than anything i dont care how much money and time it takes but ill def think and keep my options open. let me know if any drift/autox events or any meetups come up im trying to get some ideas and get involved in the scene as much as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 get involved in the scene as much as possible What scene ? Where is it located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 What scene ? Where is it located? http://s0.ilike.com/play#James+Brown:Sex+Machine:40755:s65692.6436.1248292.1.1.78%2Cstd_e5543926fb4f007c647afc7729297518 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoTuned Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 touche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Welcome to the site, Doc introduced us earlier this evening, glad to see you got on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoTuned Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 thanks a lot. It was great to come out and meet a bunch of you and see what you're all rolling in! ill def come to more meetups and events! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I promise you i won't rice it out.. already enough ricers near cleveland ave.. and i bought the car from a guy who works at buckeye nissan, super clean and all stock! You already failed at your promise: - Unpainted carbon fiber hood - Useless hood pins - blue at that! - Dumb headlight mod - Fart can Have you done ANY non-ricer mods yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Welcome. Nice intro. It's your car, do what you want. Not my personal taste but I don't have to drive it so whatever. Please though, for the sake all all things virgin Mary, do not get the wing. http://digiads.com.au/carsales/used-cars/car_ad_photos/digiads_car_ads_98925_1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoTuned Posted August 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 NitrousBird- since i dont really have a career let alone decent stable job and am still in school paying off my already huge amounts of debt from just one year at school i dont have the money to paint the hood and im not about to rattlecan that shit. Also even though it isnt white im happy w the way it looks since it is true carbon fiber and functionally vented and not some dumb ass cosmetic scoops i bought from auto zone. I dont see how the hoodpins are useless? so if you wanted to explain to me how you suggest i hold the hood down because the stock latch isnt strong enough be my guest. and i only got blue because it had shitty old rusted red ones. You dont think its possible i may want to eventually get a paint job in some shade of blue or another color with blue accents?However i do not see how a) the headlight mod is rice/dumb, i think it looks good which is all that matters and b) if you want to point out a non ricer exhaust and ship it to me feel free, because my dad payed for it so i could get this car inspected from its salvage title i bought it in and since i will eventually be swapping a turbo engine in it it would have been dumb to replace the cat and downpipe/headers that wont fit the new engine. but no matter, i guess since its not done it looks rice to you, although i disagree, you are entitled to your opinion. You drive a firebird- im not into those nor do i think they look good so but im not knocking it. if you like it thats what matters. You may like domestics for all i know, i like imports. i happen to like clean, lowered imports with certain body kits and wings. Nothing too over the top and nothing rice in my opinion. I know rice- theres like a 4:1 ratio of cars to ricers on cleveland ave. no disrespect i just disagree w your rice comment Whew.. sorry ha ha my ADD med makes me super talkative.. Yenner- Its not my favorite but i was thinking of just making this a 180sx type-x replica but im still unsure.. i dont really know what would look good.. none of that aluminum shit or those dumb invader wings or whatever there called.. i dont want anything huge but i know i definately still want a wing.. Any ideas? And thank you for the nice intro comment and respecting my opinion! **Edit** oh and nitrous bird- im not actually going to drift this car. its my dd. Especially not rolling on stock suspension and wheels. When i do have the money to get this project moving, i plan on just making a fun car to drive w some performance, handling, and visual upgrades. If i am able to ever get a 2nd car for my dd i may think about taking it and auto-xing it and drifting it at the track every once in a while but no, i do not intend to build this as a drift car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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