is having a low car really worth it?

[240sxjoe92]

Hey it looks good low...just leave it lol...and please post more pics of your newly acquired hamme down lol please thanks

[OM3GA]

Stop complaining, read some stuff about suspension geometry. Understand why it is the way it is.
Replace bushings and ball joints, you can not just slap coilovers on and expect it to be a new car.
Low cars = awesome, The lower the car the more the awesome.
Your car looks good the way it is, you are 16 you should be VERY happy to have it the way it is.

Definitely angle in to all driveways, and avoid speed bumps. Also do not hit every hole on the road, typically you have to drive the speed limit or slower.

[thompsn]

^^Agreed

[hbpignosePA]

Get a job. Problem solved. Keep the car the way it is. You're 16 years old, and your car will be the only asset to your name until you're 30 and can buy a house. That being said, your car will also be the biggest aid in getting you laid for the next few years and this car is baller. You can't just UN-modify a 240 dude, just think about how much tail your brother got in this car...

here's what i read

you must be smoking something amazing to think that girls are impressed by 20 year old econoboxes that are ziptied together and rattling apart

a car isnt a good investment, you are rarely going to break even on buying a car unless its a classic you get for cheap so your logic is flawed.

to the OP, its all in what you want. you gotta pay to play, if you like the looks and how it handles, keep it. don't let what people on the internet say influence you or you will end up like that guy who thinks his car is going to get him laid

[gloomys13]

Firstable learn about your car study it,measure it, and dial in the number and set up of your; wheels,tires and suspension that you want in order to make your car comfortable. Secondable, if your car raddles all you need to replace are the engine mounts and problem solved. Third you don't need none of us to tell you if your car is worth it low or whatever, most of the ppl will tell you stay low, but they won't deal with your car if you f*** it up,you will. Anyways if you want a real comfortable ride do the following;
1. All your issues can be solved, no need to rely on us.
2.sell those coilovers and get you some stock ones or buy ones that you want.
3.Get some luxury feel springs/or soft springs from tein or other aftermarket that offer ones of that kind.
4.Get some new luxury feel tires.
5.Get new wheels that will offer clearance for optimum ride quality.

You'll be surprise how soft and smooth your car will feel and handle.

[gloomys13]

king kong in the trunk????????

[Gabes13]

Low cars = awesome, The lower the car the more the awesome.

El
Oh
El.

People look at me weird when I ask if there are any speed bumps when they're giving me directions.

[240lookis]

lower it.

wheel lip to fender.

[badbob2121]

this thread is stupid, im sorry but u were handed a clean s13, so many other lil highschoolers would kill for that car... sounds like you take it for granted... but i guess to some people a car means only what they themselves have put into it... and for you it kinda seems like nothing... sorry to be harsh..

[dre1507]

i wonder why i never hear people in Miami complaining about road conditions, besides speed bumps.

[Klits562]

soften the coilovers raise them about half an inch(its not hard) that will most likely help your camber a little bit unless you messed with the camber plates.
if your cars really shaky(especially in the steering wheel) try getting your tires balanced it can make a huuuuge difference.
you guys know weird girls all the ones i've known since i had my car love it and my 240 isnt even that nice lol

anyway you got a hell of a first car FOR FREE i'd take anything for free especially that clean.
you can also try getting slightly fatter tires it will help absorb some of the road shock and are your bushings old as hell cause new bushings could help.

[OM3GA]

Low cars = awesome, The lower the car the more the awesome.

El
Oh
El.

People look at me weird when I ask if there are any speed bumps when they're giving me directions.

Haha same, daily driving slammed cars just makes things that much better.

[SolaraOnBronze]

Honestly OP, you're being pretty smart for a 16 year old kid. If you don't want to deal with it, raise it up or sell it. You can always save your money for something else down the road. It looks like a clean/nice car, but I can totally understand not wanting to deal with a "low" car. Mine is one that would cause people on the forums to say "lower it two more inches" and it's still a total pain in the a**. I love it and enjoy it for the most part, but it most certainly isn't for everyone.

[Dittoz7]

i wonder why i never hear people in Miami complaining about road conditions, besides speed bumps.

Meh, it varies.
Sometimes you find roads the feel like they just got done 30mins ago.
Other times it feels they just finish plowing them 30mins ago.

Even with my stock suspension at stock height, road conditions here sometime scare me.