I'm New Here And I have A Simple Question Thread, (No Flaming Allowed)

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Does it have any rust?

Anyways, I'd still try to talk him down to around 3K.

[keaton]

Does it have any rust?

Anyways, I'd still try to talk him down to around 3K.

Not sure about the rust. Ill ask.

My only concern is he wants to trade. Now my jeep is no mint condition vehicle but its worth more then 3 grand.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Rust will be a HUGE factor. If it's rusted out, walk away immediately.

I'd say if you don't get around $3500 for the Jeep in the trade, just sell it seperately. My dad has one similar as far as upgrades.

[keaton]

Rust will be a HUGE factor. If it's rusted out, walk away immediately.

I'd say if you don't get around $3500 for the Jeep in the trade, just sell it seperately. My dad has one similar as far as upgrades.

No rust at all is what he said. I thought about sellin seperate but havent gotten any bites at 3700. Might lower it to 3500 or somethin.

Heres his craigslist ad.http://seattle.craigslist.org/....html

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Idk, I'd still say around 3K max. I don't really know what the deal is with his typing and grammar though.

Anyways, I'm no expert. Smurf should be around soon and he'll chime in and give his advice, which is always better than mine, lol.

Good luck!

[keaton]

Idk, I'd still say around 3K max. I don't really know what the deal is with his typing and grammar though.

Anyways, I'm no expert. Smurf should be around soon and he'll chime in and give his advice, which is always better than mine, lol.

Good luck!

Lol well any help is good to have. I really appreciate it. I know 240 basics..but am no expert. I know way more about Jeeps..and a good deal about Hondas thanks to all my friends lol.

I also found a vert.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/....html

Sorry to bother with all these..but if i get help now you wont see me on here b****in cause i got a pos lol. Just tryin to find a good condition 240.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I'd stay away from that SOHC white hatch... its kinda giving me the heeby jeebies... Definitely not worth 3 grand... 2.5 MAYBE. It DOES have some nice bits and pieces to it (5 lug swap, seats, etc). You could always just go and take it for a test drive though... don't know what's going on with that shift boot and E-brake cover. Its also missing its wheel well liner.

And then there is the vert... wonder why it has a pignose bumper. Probably been in an accident. I'd say go for it if it had the stock front bumper and already had the 5 speed swap done. If you're looking for a "get to know my car" project, you could pick it up and do the 5 speed swap. Again, the car is DEFINITELY not worth 5k. Maybe 3.

Things to look for in a used 240:http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=181881

ESPECIALLY look for rust under the rocker panels.

[keaton]

I'd stay away from that SOHC white hatch... its kinda giving me the heeby jeebies... Definitely not worth 3 grand... 2.5 MAYBE. It DOES have some nice bits and pieces to it (5 lug swap, seats, etc). You could always just go and take it for a test drive though... don't know what's going on with that shift boot and E-brake cover. Its also missing its wheel well liner.

And then there is the vert... wonder why it has a pignose bumper. Probably been in an accident. I'd say go for it if it had the stock front bumper and already had the 5 speed swap done. If you're looking for a "get to know my car" project, you could pick it up and do the 5 speed swap. Again, the car is DEFINITELY not worth 5k. Maybe 3.

Things to look for in a used 240:http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=181881

ESPECIALLY look for rust under the rocker panels.

Yeah Im kinda steerin away from the white hatch now. After you pointed a couple things out. Looks like the front bumper is a diff white then the rest of the car. The side skirts are horrible. I looked up the value on NADA and the price i like 2100 bucks. He seems pretty set on gettin 3.5 out of it too. Not gonna throw away 1500 bucks for nothin.

And the verts value is only 3100. People over pirce their s*** around here.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Get used to it. Unless the seller of the 240 has been living under a rock for the past few years, it'll most likely be overpriced. You just gotta find the best of the worst if you know what I mean.

Another thing to think about would be to drive somewhere and get the car. Like a state where rust is not a problem. 240s are abundant in CA and most have little to no rust. Good deals can always be found round there. I waited and searched for a while until I found a clean, unabused one in San Diego. Within a week we drove out there and trailered it home.

[keaton]

Get used to it. Unless the seller of the 240 has been living under a rock for the past few years, it'll most likely be overpriced. You just gotta find the best of the worst if you know what I mean.

Another thing to think about would be to drive somewhere and get the car. Like a state where rust is not a problem. 240s are abundant in CA and most have little to no rust. Good deals can always be found round there. I waited and searched for a while until I found a clean, unabused one in San Diego. Within a week we drove out there and trailered it home.

Oh so overpriced 240's are everywhere? Lol i only meant it cause most people overprice EVERYTHING around here.

I'd love to be able to go and buy one from cali or somewhere rust free. Just not in the cards right now. Guess im back to square one then. Ill keep lookin.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

well man, if you are willing to pay for it, I'm sure there are people around without jobs that would be willing to deliver.

Although, if it doesn't have rust, chances are it has a cracked dash. Pick your poison. I'd kinda rather have rust myself (which is what I have).

[LugNut18]

Hello Nico. Not really new here, I made a new user name because my 80 something posts with other name were kind of pointless, never a whole lot of value and just wanted to post in classifieds. So...My question is, I have rot right where the brake line enters the wheel well (both sides). What would be the best way of attack? Would it be better to grind down the rot and weld a plate over it or cut out all the rot and weld a plate in its place. I'm kind of leaning towards welding a plate over the rot/rust.

[dickie]

grinder would help you find the extent of the rot but if you are just going to cut it out anyway it could be a waste of effort.

[LugNut18]

grinder would help you find the extent of the rot but if you are just going to cut it out anyway it could be a waste of effort.

Well I was thinking that I'll knock off all the rot, grind down the rust, paint, and get a steel plate that is a little bigger than the problem area and weld it over. Do you think it will change the integrity at all (surely its better than rot).

[dickie]

sure.

[alfsnissan]

If your going to even mess with the rust and bad metal. Take it all out and replace with good. Why do it half a$$?Ok I see that you do want to do it right but why weld plate over the area? I would properly fit the plate in the area and do some good welds, clean and paint the area. Never know you had done anything there. Thats just me.

[LugNut18]

If your going to even mess with the rust and bad metal. Take it all out and replace with good. Why do it half a$$?Ok I see that you do want to do it right but why weld plate over the area? I would properly fit the plate in the area and do some good welds, clean and paint the area. Never know you had done anything there. Thats just me.

Now that you put it that way, I think I'll do that. Thanks

[PapaSmurf2k3]

yeah, rot repair isn't anything bad. Especially in the wheel well like that. You can do pretty much anything, and not worry about it looking good. Nobody cares what the inside of the wheel well looks like... just spray rubberizer over all the metal when you are done.

[MiguelS13]

i would very much rather ask someone with these types of clutches but there arnt so many drift events now so i'm gonna ask you guys. would a sprung clutch or unsprung clutch be more ideal for drifting? i know unsprung grips more and more of a kick but i just need an answer thanks guys

[PapaSmurf2k3]

You can drift with either one... stick with whatever you have and spend the extra cash on tires. I guess if the unsprung has more of a kick, it is more likely to break the tires loose... which would be "better for drifting".

[GranTurismoDriver]

How do I install an "over-fender" like this? I've seen some that have what look to be rivets holding it into the body but others look smooth. How can I achieve the smooth look?

[loulour6]

im in florida just bought my first nissan what should i pay for a sr20det swap and what else do i have to buy to make it go forward and reverse lol. i assume radiator and lines but what else and where would i go ive been hearing alot from jdm of miami is that the best prices ?? any help would be great

[loulour6]

ps is a 93 vert 240sx auto

[breadbox]

Exhaust stud question.

What size are they length and thread size?

I am considering using antiseize and allen headed bolts. Does exhaust hardware include washers or lock washers?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

im in florida just bought my first nissan what should i pay for a sr20det swap and what else do i have to buy to make it go forward and reverse lol. i assume radiator and lines but what else and where would i go ive been hearing alot from jdm of miami is that the best prices ?? any help would be great

Check our sponsors for pricing, you'll need a wiring harness, ECU, transmission (or bell housing), and radiator (I think).

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Exhaust stud question.

What size are they length and thread size?

I am considering using antiseize and allen headed bolts. Does exhaust hardware include washers or lock washers?

Are you talking about the single slammer? My manifold didn't use lock washers (KA24DE), but it had some kind of thickass washer/shim on them. You COULD use lock washers, but you'll probably only be able to use them once... after they heat up, they'll be toast. I can't remember what the thread pitch was, maybe check the FSM?

[GranTurismoDriver]

How do I install an "over-fender" like this? I've seen some that have what look to be rivets holding it into the body but others look smooth. How can I achieve the smooth look?

-Anybody?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Crap, sorry dude, I thought I answered that.

I'm not 100% sure on how they secure them in the first place, but I thought it was screws or rivets or something... and then they just bondo over them before paint.

[GranTurismoDriver]

Crap, sorry dude, I thought I answered that.

I'm not 100% sure on how they secure them in the first place, but I thought it was screws or rivets or something... and then they just bondo over them before paint.

Thanks for the advice...

[SpecD_240sx]

So I'm totally new here, haven't got a 240 yet but trying to plan it all out. I wanna build a daily driver car but keep it ready for some weekend drifting. I'm hoping to get a SR swap when i get the car, but suspension wise i'm lacking what to do. I know ill have to get an lsd, coilovers, new bushings, but other than that i'm not sure. Any help about the suspension setup or the engine would be great.