NC SC CHAT

[scs13]

damn, that sucks. excuse to buy something cool though. how much are you trying to sell the maxima for? good luck with the sale btw.

[gr8bryt]

My car bounces like a trampoline in the rear now.

I know exactly what you're talking about, when I had my civic I had some coilovers , but I didn't upgrade the shocks and I would always have a bumpy ride.

[Black on Gold]

Hmm...so i should get some struts too when i put on the lowering springs for Wes' car im buying? O well. What you guys take on a RB26 powered 67' Mustang? I was thinking of restoring a mustang over the next like 20 years? haha. Always loved them and wouldnt mind owning one either.

[maxima278]

How much height did the spring knock off from stock, what spring did you use?

I used Eibach Sportline Springs. They lower the car 1.7 inches in the front, and 1.4 inches in the rear. Those struts left hydraulic fluid all over the garage floor after they went out. Should I get KYB or Tokico struts? or does it matter cause the KYB's are cheaper?

how much are you trying to sell the maxima for? good luck with the sale btw.

I'm trying to get at least $3500 for it. I'm asking $4k though

Hmm...so i should get some struts too when i put on the lowering springs for Wes' car im buying?

yeah, you should get struts, but you don't have to get them right away. After you replace the springs once, you will be amazed at how easy it is once you figure it out, just make sure you go to autozone and get a strut spring compressor from their loan a tool section. So it's not like if you don't do it all at once it will be a big headache.

What kind of springs and struts are you going to use?

O well. What you guys take on a RB26 powered 67' Mustang? I was thinking of restoring a mustang over the next like 20 years? haha. Always loved them and wouldnt mind owning one either.

I don't like the idea of mixing Japanese and American stuff like that, or even between different brands. But I love old Mustangs especially 67's. My brother-in-law has a 65 that has been about 80% restored for years now and he has yet to finish it. I wish he would.

[Black on Gold]

Yea damn american motors though are so expensive. Probably why they use RB's in it, also lighter. I cant remember but im trying to buy a parts car right now so i can do the auto to many swap. Car's 20min away in charlotte and im seeing about paying $400 if he takes the offer and then buying wes' whenever i can get in touch with him.

[scs13]

i think that mustang is pretty lame. kinda funny though, to see an american car with a japanese car motor in it. idk about an rb26 being cheaper though, dont they run around 4k+ or something?

i always hear about people using the eibach sportlines and the kyb agx's, so im sure thats a good combo. but i wouldnt take my word on it. im sure its been covered a few times on here.

[gr8bryt]

I think the price of the motor would be comparable, but what about labor and misc wiring/fitment issues? It seems hard enough to get an RB in a S13 which is made by Nissan. Just think of the headache you will have to deal with with a domestic of a whole different era. You might come out cheaper going with the mustang motor, or at least something american. Now that I think about it, the RB might fit since the engine bay of the mustang is pretty large in order to house a V8.

KYB should be a good choice of shock for your app. Tokicos are great if you've got the extra cash for them, but unless you're getting adjustable shocks, the KYB's should satisfy you best IMO.

[maxima278]

yeah, I really didn't want to spend the extra cash for adjustables. I did at first, but now I just want the car not to bounce any more. I'll probably get the rear ones for now then get the front ones later.

so when are you going to get Wes's car?

A mustang without a V8 is like a 240 without a turbo. Don't do it.

[gr8bryt]

A mustang without a V8 is like a 240 without a turbo. Don't do it.

[gr8bryt]

Another member Maximus Nismo has Eibachs(prokit) and KYB's on his S14, you might wanna PM him for his experience with that set up

[Redemption1978]

yeah, I really didn't want to spend the extra cash for adjustables. I did at first, but now I just want the car not to bounce any more. I'll probably get the rear ones for now then get the front ones later.

I think it might be a good idea to get front and rear at the same time. I know I know but if you don't you might end up with the front end not riding right and the rear being just the way you want it. Of course I could be completely off base.

I don't know about shocks.

[Black on Gold]

i picked up the car just a couple hours ago. Needs new struts, tires, valve stem i think, hood needs paint and the hatch needs some fixing up. Actually has no rust at all. i have around $500 left over and need the 3 so who knows. i need to find good, cheap struts.

[Black on Gold]

http://www.tirerack.com/suspen...dClar=

GR-2's? IM thinking of those for mine. I need them bad because the struts are almost touching the tires and barely made it home. Not sure if those and the lowering springs he gave me (not sure what kind) will clear with the s13 rims? i would think so.

[gr8bryt]

Try http://www.groupbuycenter.com for a good deal. When I had my civic, I bought some Skunk2 upper control arms and I didn't have any problems. The price was reasonable too, $160 shipped if I recall correctly. Who knows, you might be able to get a whole set of shocks for what you intended to pay for a pair

[maxima278]

I think it might be a good idea to get front and rear at the same time. I know I know but if you don't you might end up with the front end not riding right and the rear being just the way you want it. Of course I could be completely off base.

I don't know about shocks.

<this is me! you of all people know my budget can only handle one mod at a time! Besides I gotta save up to buy your wheels. You're probably right, but all things come with time, if I gotta have it riding wierd in the front, I'll live with it for a while.

ClubSX- congrats on finally getting the car, so what's up with the parts car? Sounds like it would solve most of your problems for the money and get you your 5 speed back.

btw the whole Mustang V8 240 turbo thing was meant to be a joke. Sort of.

[maxima278]

Try ajusa.com They seem to have the best prices I've seen. Tokico or Kyb, there is not that much difference in the price. Maybe $20 for the set. (non-adjustable of course)

[Black on Gold]

yea its okay about the Mustang. i just wanted people's opinion. another 240 would be alot cheaper and alot less hassle then a classic for right now. Im trying to get in touch with the guy. No luck yet.

[gr8bryt]

Hey guess what peeps? I think I have found a car finally. Well at least one that's relatively close by. I'm gonna get some pics first, but the car is in Savannah, GA so it wouldn't be a long ride to check out in person if necessary b4 buying. Black 91 hatch SE w/ the leather seats, albeit cloth seat covers will be my first mod. I'll keep y'all posted on how things go

[Redemption1978]

<this is me! you of all people know my budget can only handle one mod at a time! Besides I gotta save up to buy your wheels. You're probably right, but all things come with time, if I gotta have it riding wierd in the front, I'll live with it for a while.

ClubSX- congrats on finally getting the car, so what's up with the parts car? Sounds like it would solve most of your problems for the money and get you your 5 speed back.

btw the whole Mustang V8 240 turbo thing was meant to be a joke. Sort of.

I know what you mean and you gotta do what you gotta do. Its not like you can continue to ride around on busted shocks. If you need some help putting your new stuff on give me a call I'd like to learn how its done. Pluss it would be nice to be able to say "Remember when I helped you out on your shocks" when I get around to buying new springs.

You think you got it bad though try buying parts for a 350. I gotta pay for my front lip next week and then shortly there after the side skirts and rear skirt. I also would like to get my wheels around the same time I get my kit on but don't think thats going to happen. But come on these wheels and this kit will have a drool factor of +11110000 If I can pull it together. No wife and no kids for some reason doesn't necessarily mean tons of cash.



mmmmmm work wheels.

[gr8bryt]

Is that the limited edition Nismo front bumper that was supposed to only be a prototype on the front of the black Z

[Redemption1978]

On that black z I think its a knock off. Alot of the nismo knockoffs that I've seen don't have the spot for the nissan hamburger.

[gr8bryt]

Well, it would still look sweet on your car either way. Which look are you leaning towards, red or black? Perhaps a combination of both, especially w/ Work wheels

[Redemption1978]

I'm getting the INGS +1(Red one) kit and wanting to put the work emotion cr wheels(on the black car) with it. I wanted some work Meister or Thermist three piece wheels but maxima278 talked some sense into me. There is no reason to spend that much money on wheels especially when I can't really afford any of this to begin with. Besides I like that combination and it brings the price closer to my ballpark.

I'm already commited to the ings kit to the point where I can't really back out now if I wanted to.

maxima278. You of all people should know that I'm probably going to end up giving you the wheels and if you pay me for them you pay me for them and if you don't you don't. I'm not worried about it.

[gr8bryt]

maxima278. You of all people should know that I'm probably going to end up giving you the wheels and if you pay me for them you pay me for them and if you don't you don't. I'm not worried about it.

You guys must have a great relationship. If he doesn't want them tho, you can feel FREE to send those wheels my way, I'd prefer the option of you not minding if I don't pay

[maxima278]

we've been friends since high school. He's practically a member of my family. Good luck on the hatch, I hope its worth the drive.

Brandon, those wheels look sweet, but then again there haven't been many you've shown me that I haven't liked (except for pricewise of course). Man, if you end up giving me a set of wheels I'm going to have to repay you somehow, I just don't like being a taker. As far as helping me replace the struts, it's about the same as replacing the springs, but you should be here when I do it that way you can see how easy it is when you do it on your car, and you won't struggle like I did before I figured it all out. I'm sure you'll be doing all your labor in my garage anyway so I figure I'll be there to help you break the bolts loose and stuff.

clubsx, an old mustang sounds like a nice project, and I knew you weren't serious about it. I think if I got one I'd rather it be mostly done when I get it. I love the idea of bringing a car back from the dead, (like I did with my 240 ) but its a lot of work and money. Besides there's more old mustangs in this world than there are 240s I bet, so I'd probably resurrect something more rare, like a woody wagon of some sort, or a 67 GTO, maybe you guys can come up with more off the wall cars...

[Redemption1978]

Well I picked those wheels because they don't cost 2k for a set, I know they are good strong quality wheels, and I can say with reasonable certainty that they will look good with the body kit. Which I'm already commited to. I am about to send off payment for it. Besides weren't you the one that said something about not putting myself out to get something or something like that. I guess this is the best of both worlds.

[Black on Gold]

Yea im sure. 67' GTO *Drooling* You think $59 for each front strut and $39 for the rear KYB GR2's (mind you non-adjustable) is too much for the hatch? I dont have the money for the $100 more adjustable ones.

[maxima278]

Yea im sure. 67' GTO *Drooling* You think $59 for each front strut and $39 for the rear KYB GR2's (mind you non-adjustable) is too much for the hatch? I dont have the money for the $100 more adjustable ones.

heeeelll no that's not too much. Where the hell did you find that? Best I could find for the S14 was 62 for the rear and a hundred for each front.

[maxima278]

Well I picked those wheels because they don't cost 2k for a set, I know they are good strong quality wheels, and I can say with reasonable certainty that they will look good with the body kit. Which I'm already commited to. I am about to send off payment for it. Besides weren't you the one that said something about not putting myself out to get something or something like that. I guess this is the best of both worlds.

You know your car is going to look pimp. Besides, who can tell the difference between a $1000 set of wheels and a $2000 set? I can't. So, should we be talking new paint colors for the outside any time soon?

[Redemption1978]

You know your car is going to look pimp. Besides, who can tell the difference between a $1000 set of wheels and a $2000 set? I can't. So, should we be talking new paint colors for the outside any time soon?

Why not. I always kinda figured that I'd be painting it at some point anyway.

Hell I'll tell you what. You help me get my car done up with the body kit and maybe a two tone paint I'll give you the wheels.