My First Car and 240 SX

Post by **G_unit** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

I'm 19 years old and I just got my first car, '89 240 SX, for $550 CDN. I've enclosed a pic of it at the bottom. Just wanted to say my hellos and see what's going on on the board. It came with Coilover suspension, Mag Wheels, Custom Exhaust and Blue Dash Kit. I'm looking forward to a great future with this car as I've heard that you can do alot to them. :ylsuper

Post by **Rockenreno** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Looking good man! Congrats on the new car, hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine!

Post by **KDashy** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

550 not bad.

Post by **G_unit** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

The car is a blast to drive, I love it. At first I forgot it was RWD and it kinda freaked me out because I'm used to drive FWD cars. The ride is great even though it's got a coilover suspension. I love the sound the exhaust makes and the blue dash kit really lights it up during the night hours. Not bad for 550 bucks, the only problem is that it needs a brake job and I'm gonna have to replace the clutch in the near future. Speaking of clutch I was just wondering what you guys thought was the best aftermarket company to get a hi performance clutch from. With so many out there I don't know where to start. Thanks for the welcome and the help guys.

Post by **240Knightrider** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

NISMO is the best in my opinion if you want to stick to NISSAN INFINITI Parts, Exedy is good also I have heard.

Post by **G_unit** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Cool, cool. I know NISMO would be a good choice among all the others as that's the factory team. Just thought I'd ask otherwise. Thanks.

Post by **9095240SXDUCK** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Exedy make alot of Japenese, europan ride like BMW, MB Clutchs.

Post by **silkk** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

wow nice!!

and welcome to nico!

Post by **wangless** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

nice car, you even got the front lip !!! (SO JEALOUS)

Post by **nicksta** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Whats up g_unit, welcome!

Hey, did you get that car from automart.ca? I've seen it listed before, and was going to buy it for the coilovers and some other misc parts that I needed. Good thing you got to it before I did :pface

I'm assuming you're from Ontario? I'm from Toronto

Maybe sometime in the near future we could set up a Canadian 240 meet, if there already isnt one in the works :ylsuper

Nick

Post by **rico05** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Don't waste your $ on Exedy or Nismo clutch. I assume that you have the stock KA24E in there? If yes, just get a nice ACT 6 puck or something (around $350US) and be happy. You don't need a clutch rated for 400hp if your car is only making 145hp. Nice car man! You need to get some bigger pics of it!!

Post by **MainEvent212** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

an act 6 puck will NOT be streetable, do not get that for a stock motor...rico cmon man, you've been here for a while...

for a stock 240sx ilke your own, a great option would be an ACT street/strip or a Spec Stage 2...it will act very much like a stock clutch but be stiffer for better clutch feel. It may wear you out a little when you first get it though..these clutches are both rated for about 300 ft/lb of torque, but will never chatter like a race clutch.

Post by **GreGS15** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

yo man..i checked that car out in markham,,i live at midland and steels,,,i jacekd that car up and the front chassi is about to snap,,the guy got into an accident and the whole front end is ****ed..take a look under the front of the car..its about to fall off..also when i jacked the car the front right wheel..the coil over stuck..its bent...the guy said his friend did a quick fix..but yea man that car is JUNK..also all the suspension is totally shot..the coil overs are cracked..but seriously the front of the car is gonna fall off...sorry man i just had to let u know...

Post by **EnzoRWD** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

GreGS15 wrote:yo man..i checked that car out in markham,,i live at midland and steels,,,i jacekd that car up and the front chassi is about to snap,,the guy got into an accident and the whole front end is ****ed..take a look under the front of the car..its about to fall off..also when i jacked the car the front right wheel..the coil over stuck..its bent...the guy said his friend did a quick fix..but yea man that car is JUNK..also all the suspension is totally shot..the coil overs are cracked..but seriously the front of the car is gonna fall off...sorry man i just had to let u know...

Post by **KDashy** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Sounds dangerous to even drive.

Post by **GreGS15** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

yea man and the front right of the car is pushed in about 3 inches.. GUnit did you not look under the car for rust? did it even pass certification..I would seriously not be driving that car on the road the car is so rusted and the repair job was so crappy..even his new fenders had dried runny paint..I couldn't believe the front right side of the car,,surely you looked at that and noticed it was punched in about 3 inches....sorry man..just wondering why youre driving it around in this condition..i would be afraid for my life in that car...

Post by **Maybelline** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

dag yo, way to burst his bubble Mr. No-Fun

Post by **G_unit** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

well I just found out the hard way. I had my dad look at it, he works at a car dealership and he said that I'm not allowed to drive it anymore becuase it's *****ed. Ah well I guess its time for a new one. But thanks for the warning guys I probably could have been driving it around town and f*ucked something up and I would've been toast. I guess it's for the better and I can always use it for parts.

Post by **dfw240_EE** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Well, guess I will have to remember that when I start looking for one in about a month or so. I hope, *crosses fingers*.

Post by **GreGS15** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

yea man..sorry to be the bearer of bad news...but yea man part the car out you can get enough money for it...well just take it as a lesson learned!

safe drifting!

Post by **jdmfreak** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Damn! That sucks mad amounts.

Post by **G_unit** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Yeah but I guess it just wasn't meant to be for me and the 240. Hopefully I can find a new one soon. If anyone wants to get rid of one (wink wink) give me a shout. All I care is that I can make it home in the car, and that I won't have to get rid of it 3 days later. I really don't wanna go through that again.

Post by **rico05** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

MainEvent212 wrote:an act 6 puck will NOT be streetable, do not get that for a stock motor...

Funny. I have 2 friends who both have that exact clutch on their KADE and LOVE it. Both have since gone to KA-T and still have the 6 puck.

I only speak of personal knowledge and experience. And when I don't, I make sure a say that I don't have 1st person experience with what I am talking about. Don't be so quick to judge;)

Post by **rico05** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Also have a friend that has one for his SR. HE swears by it. So yes, it is streetable. Will Grandma like it? No. So?

Post by **G_unit** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Well unfortuneately I won't be putting a new clutch on the car anytime soon cause it's been "retired". I'll keep it in mind thou for my next 240.

Post by **jdmfreak** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

Well at least you didnt pay too much money for it. Have you talked to the seller?

Post by **Yorb** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:27 pm

well sorry to hear about the letdown g unit, but i have to say im kinda happy. i would have been downright pissed if you got a 240 for $550 CAN. ;D

My First Car and 240 SX

My First Car and 240 SX

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