NC SC CHAT

[maxima278]

us postal service. They are usually pretty reliable so you should have it soon.

[maxima278]

I almost forgot there's a drift fury event saturday. Anybody going? here's the website:http://www.driftfury.com

[Black on Gold]

I would like to meet you all face to face just be on a more personal level with y'all. It should definitely be before NOPI though imo.

Yea that would be really cool. I've talked it over and im going to go with the 93' (Red) I'll be hoping to find a cheap SR Clip somewhere and doing that swap. Chose it over the 91' because it has ABS and no hassle with axels.

[Black on Gold]

What do you guys think about the R32 RB20 and the Red Top SR on the first page. Any opinions or advice?

[gr8bryt]

What do you guys think about the R32 RB20 and the Red Top SR on the first page. Any opinions or advice?

I think the SR would be a better option for strictly based on the fact that the maintenance will be easier (ie. getting parts). There is a lot more after market support for the SR than the RB20. Furthermore it seems pointless to have the extra weight of an I6 that has the same displacement as the SR and probably similar power output potential when modified. Just my $.02 If your considering RB, it would be more beneficial to go RB25. You're gonna get the same headache for replacement parts and weight as the RB20, but you gain displacement and more performance all around.

[Black on Gold]

Yea its definately SR. I was looking at Tak but they want 2699 for just a Red Top Clip. Jspec is well known and they sell a Black top for just 2299

[scs13]

but straight sixes sound so damn good! they dont weigh too much more than a ka either do they, like 50 pounds or something?

[gr8bryt]

hey guys tell me what you think, instead of selling my KA, what if I found a crappy S13 for a few hundred bucks and just dropped it in with maybe a better clutch and a used lsd and then take it to drift events and flog the hell out of it? I've seen a few coupes around here that might fit the bill and maybe a hatch or two.

Of course it would be a little while before I could do it because I think my wife has just about had enough of me dropping money in this pit.

I can appreciate that very much since I have spouse @ home too. My outlook on this is that you should go ahead and get the car, but make it a back burner project. Make it a low-dollar drifter like Vivid Racing did theirs. A lot of stuff is bound to break or wear out so just go w/ a built ka-t, drift suspension, and make around 300 whp. Not too much work to the exterior other than safety reinforcements and a purposeful wing and splitters or something like that. Of course you'll need a cage and all that for the interior, so just try to sell as much off the car as you can in order to have funds to build it so that you don't have to take so much away from home. Once you start winning some of the money that you put into it, your wife may be more supportive of the idea. Just work on one project at a time and I think you'll be ok with the misses.

[gr8bryt]

Yeah, I believe its more like 120 +/- lbs variance between the ka and rb. True that the 6 will sound better in the car, but not necessarily in the pocket. I don't think anyone should buy an RB just because it sounds better; I believe it's all about the end use of the car as a whole. That black top SR for $2300+labor is significant $$ saving over the basic RB Swap after you factor in all the additional hardware that you have to purchase just to get the car running (ecu, driveshaft, motor mounts, etc.).

[Black on Gold]

No misses FTW!!

[scs13]

never said i would buy the motor just cause it sounds better...

[maxima278]

hey clubsx why don't you email me a price on your black hatch if you want to sell it.

I don't need the motor, or most of the interior, just a seat and it can be the worst one you got.

Yeah, I believe its more like 120 +/- lbs variance between the ka and rb. True that the 6 will sound better in the car, but not necessarily in the pocket. I don't think anyone should buy an RB just because it sounds better; I believe it's all about the end use of the car as a whole. That black top SR for $2300+labor is significant $$ saving over the basic RB Swap after you factor in all the additional hardware that you have to purchase just to get the car running (ecu, driveshaft, motor mounts, etc.).

I think you just hit the nail on the head on why there's an SR in my garage.

I was thinking about making it a back burner project like you said, but I wouldn't need much to get it going (I have the engine, transmission, a catback exhaust for an S13), just need a clutch master and slave cylinder and hard line, and I could have it running, then a helmet and a limited slip and I'll be ready to go drifting. Everything else could come later (roll cage, racing seat, power adders). Of course the S14 will be my first priority.

scs13- let me know when that clutch gets there...

[Black on Gold]

Alright. Im taking the car over to uncles tomorrow and im also doing some welding for him so i'll try and do it when i get home.

[gr8bryt]

never said i would buy the motor just cause it sounds better...

Understandable, I wasn't trying to imply that you would. I was just saying that as I run down the list of pros and cons to buying a straight 6, the sound of it doesn't find its way in there anywhere that's all.

[scs13]

clutch hasnt gotten here yet, do you think they will just drop it off at my door? i probobly wont be here when they come.

[maxima278]

there's no denying the fact that the sound makes rb's a tempting choice, and I think it's worth mentioning because if you are trying to impress a bunch of american car fanatics (who can be a little bullheaded when it comes to anything w/o a V8) a straight 6 might do the trick. Especially after you spank them at a redlight.

the world will just have to deal with my 4 cylinder sound after I dominate their asses

I was thinking more about my proposed drift car project and I was thinking about just upgrading my s14 and taking old stuff off for the drift beater. Like a stock T25 turbo and intercooler from the sr would be a great start toward a future turbo kit for the KA, after the one on the SR is upgraded. If I could do this thing with mostly hand-me-downs it would be so cheap. I know I need to prioritize things and my house kind of needs my attention so I don't know what will happen, but maybe someday soon I can start on something like this.

[maxima278]

my wife told me she didn't send it priority or anything, but it still seems like it should have gotten there today, I promise you it was sent saturday morning though. It's in a diaper box.

[Black on Gold]

Yea, I have come to the conclusion that im going to be keeping my car stock for awhile. Atleast until i have over $5,000 saved up and can afford a swap with no questions asked. I'd rather be clean and know about what im driving then trying to be like the rest and do the "in" thing. If anyone ever does tell me i dont know jack i'll just be able to amaze him. Besides im only 17 i still have my life ahead of me to build a dream machine

[gr8bryt]

That sounds good, especially since you don't really have any attachments right now. $5000 is a lot of money to save up, but it's a lot easier when you don't have to worry about wife and kids needing stuff. It's great to have a family, but if you're not making $30K or more, it will difficult to save money for your project car after paying all the bills.

there's no denying the fact that the sound makes rb's a tempting choice, and I think it's worth mentioning because if you are trying to impress a bunch of american car fanatics (who can be a little bullheaded when it comes to anything w/o a V8) a straight 6 might do the trick. Especially after you spank them at a redlight.

the world will just have to deal with my 4 cylinder sound after I dominate their asses

I was thinking more about my proposed drift car project and I was thinking about just upgrading my s14 and taking old stuff off for the drift beater. Like a stock T25 turbo and intercooler from the sr would be a great start toward a future turbo kit for the KA, after the one on the SR is upgraded. If I could do this thing with mostly hand-me-downs it would be so cheap. I know I need to prioritize things and my house kind of needs my attention so I don't know what will happen, but maybe someday soon I can start on something like this.

I'm not really into worrying about what other people think about me. After this ordeal that I've been through w/ my license and all the $$ that I've paid to SCDOT, I think I'm pretty much done with street racing. I've given SC enough money to have already bought my RB swap ! I believe actions speak louder than words. If I do encounter one of these muscle heads after my car is finished, I'll just let the rear view of my tail lights do my talking ! I plan on snortin' Venom too for the really stubborn, chip-on-the-shoulder, egotistical, big displacement v8's. After all, I'm still a man and I'm not gonna just sit there and let someone run off at the mouth too much.

[gr8bryt]

The "Hand me down" idea sounds legit. Build the S14 first and just swap over excess parts as you upgrade existing components. You'll only end up buying just a few parts more than once in the end I believe and I think your wife will be more comfy with that idea if she's anything like my wife.

[scs13]

got the clutch today! might work on getting her running if i have nothing else to do. thanks man!

[kouki munster]

bad news and slightly better news time:

First the bad, there is no possible way that I can get the kouki titled in sc with the cod title on it. My Dad and I tried everyting possible thing just short of pulling the vin off a wrecked car.(I would rather do it legaly, so I'm trying to avoid that)

Now the good(er..... slightly better news), after reading the georgia dmv web site I found out that that the car can be titled as long as it passes an inspection. Then I can bring the GA title to SC an use it to get a good SC title. The only problem is that to get a GA title I have to be a resident of GA, and the last time I checked I wasn't a resident of GA.(DAMN!!!!)

Now comes the part of my post where I beg for help.

James, do you think you could help me out getting a title for the kouki? I hate to ask this, but you're the only person I know that is a resident of georgia. If you're willing to help let me know and I'll email telling you my scheme and all the info I have.

[maxima278]

do you even need to ask? email me the scheme.

[maxima278]

I'll help you in exchange for your taillights of course... no no I'm just kidding.. Or am I? No really I'm kidding. Actually I know a guy who has cars inspected all the time so I think he knows which counties are the ***holes and which ones are more lax, so I'll ask him for a little help also. I think he said it costs like $300 bucks. Whatever I can help you with I'll do it.

[kouki munster]

I'll help you in exchange for your taillights of course... no no I'm just kidding.. Or am I? No really I'm kidding. Actually I know a guy who has cars inspected all the time so I think he knows which counties are the ***holes and which ones are more lax, so I'll ask him for a little help also. I think he said it costs like $300 bucks. Whatever I can help you with I'll do it.

Ha ha, my tail lights aren't going any where.

Check your email James, and thanks for helping.

[Black on Gold]

Now thats what NICO is all about. TEAMWORK

Haha.

[gr8bryt]

That's what friends/family are made for! NICO Rules!

[maxima278]

went to drift fury today, it rocked! wish you guys could have made it.

[scs13]

****, i totally forgot about that. i didnt do a damn thing yesterday, i should have gone. when is another even going on around there?

[Black on Gold]

i worked 11pm-7am last night. That blew but other then that i got the 91' over to my uncle's shop. Needs a tune up, im going to fill the hatch holes (from making spoilerless).