NC SC CHAT

[Black on Gold]

Here's an updated pic of Brandon's car: He kind of named it, project phoenix. Kind of fitting considering that at times it looks like a dead bird huh?

Need some Amber Signals? I got a pair if you need them. Either that or you can have my Clear ones.

[dalzell240]

we go transmission mount bolts(if its the same off an automatic), the bolts to hold the metal c shaped pieces that go between the mounts and the engine and motor mount nut, but not the driveshaft

If you or anybody else has some transmission mount bolts, a manual driveshaft, some bolts to hold the metal c shaped pieces that go between the mounts and the engine, and some nuts for the engine mounts please let me know.

[dalzell240]

is that the one that is straight up and just beside the hose, says "don't open when hot"

Dalzell240,You need to bleed the air out of the cooling system. There is a bolt on the top where the top radiator hose meets the engine. Unscrew the bolt and put a towel around it (just a few turns). Let the engine run for a few minutes (shouldn't take more than 5 mins to hit temp - usually less). Voila' you have yellow pee in a towel. Let it dribble out for a few minutes and tighten the screw. If the temp spikes again, you may have to repeat this again. These engines will almost always run hot if air gets trapped in system. I will post pics later of the bolt...should be a 10mm if I remember correctly... then again most of the car is put together with 10mm bolts... lol.. Hope this helps..

[dalzell240]

bled the system, shes runnin cool now , also at 95mph shes holdin smooth and steady

anybody goin to this on saturday the 24, in charlestonhttp://www.lowcountrydragway.com/

[gnvarnadore]

well how much do you want for those 18's? and do you have any close up pics of them because im sure i know someone that will buy them. all i need is a close up pic and a day or two to see if my friend wants to buy them. heck depending on the price i might buy them because im always looking for extra sets of wheels.

[gnvarnadore]

I'll trade you straight up, se wheels for those. they may technically be worth more, but I don't like them much either, just going to put them on the black car to sell it.

you talking about the black 240 that you posted a pic of? does it run? is it a 5 speed? how much you want for it? let me know asap, email me [email protected] because im interested.

[maxima278]

gnvarnadore: It's a 91 automatic, and it runs. Are you still interested?

dalzell: I could really use those nuts and bolts, if you want you can email me or just tell me on here how much you want for them and where to send the money.

[dalzell240]

you mentioned youd like to have the red car for a possible front end conversion, are you still thinkin about that or notalso if you want the nuts and bolts itll probably be a day or two for a decision on my half

dalzell: I could really use those nuts and bolts, if you want you can email me or just tell me on here how much you want for them and where to send the money.

[maxima278]

Need some Amber Signals? I got a pair if you need them. Either that or you can have my Clear ones.

Actually, there was an extra set of amber ones in the car you sold me. I may be interested in the clear ones though...

Sweet thanks James I owe you!

no problem man! I'm actually excited about this project since the car is such a butt crack of a car, I can't wait to see it transform back into something good. I think it will amaze everyone, including my neighbors.

[maxima278]

I don't guess there's a huge hurry on the nuts and bolts, but we do need them as soon as you make a decision.

About the red car, it really depends on the price. I'm a little low on funds, but I could probably jump on a steal of a deal if it comes my way. Just send me an email or somethin.

[dalzell240]

it probably depends on your decision as far as the red car because of the condition, the trunk area is pushed in alittle and the trunk doesnt close right, no dash, and most of the interior panels are there but some are missing clips, some are kinda broke, driveline is all still there,

if you cant find the money to buy the red car,(prolly a couple hundred) then ill see about gettin that stuff out to u

I don't guess there's a huge hurry on the nuts and bolts, but we do need them as soon as you make a decision.

About the red car, it really depends on the price. I'm a little low on funds, but I could probably jump on a steal of a deal if it comes my way. Just send me an email or somethin.

[GoinTopless240]

Did you guys say your are doing a auto to manual swap? I have to do the same thing here... I guess you guys know about the driveshaft difference, but the cross member is different from auto to manual also. I would think with all the donor cars you guys have that it shouldn't be an issue... good luck ... i'll be feeling your pain in a month or so...

[Black on Gold]

well how much do you want for those 18's? and do you have any close up pics of them because im sure i know someone that will buy them. all i need is a close up pic and a day or two to see if my friend wants to buy them. heck depending on the price i might buy them because im always looking for extra sets of wheels.

Email me
Modified by Black on Gold at 6:38 PM 3/20/2007

[Black on Gold]

Actually, there was an extra set of amber ones in the car you sold me. I may be interested in the clear ones though...

no problem man! I'm actually excited about this project since the car is such a butt crack of a car, I can't wait to see it transform back into something good. I think it will amaze everyone, including my neighbors.

Well, they're not going anywhere so whenever ya need them i got'em. As far as the project, it would be awsome if one weekend we could all get together and work on our cars or one car in particular. Then have a cookout and what not.

[gnvarnadore]

$125 for all 4 or each? cause if you want 125 for all 4 then i'll be there this weekend to get get them because your not that far from me.

[Black on Gold]

Yes. for all four

[maxima278]

it probably depends on your decision as far as the red car because of the condition, the trunk area is pushed in alittle and the trunk doesnt close right, no dash, and most of the interior panels are there but some are missing clips, some are kinda broke, driveline is all still there,

if you cant find the money to buy the red car,(prolly a couple hundred) then ill see about gettin that stuff out to u

If that's all you want for it then consider it sold! I'm a little overloaded at the moment but maybe I can cover it up and tuck it away somewhere for a while til I have the money to throw into it. I still want to settle on an S13 to actually keep for a drift car, but my plans for it have snowballed into another kickass car, but I really would like to eventually get a hold of one I can beat the snot out of on the track and not worry about getting body damage. Maybe you could throw in your old dash. I could come up with something to cover up the large gaping hole on the passenger side. Plus there's always room for more 240s right? Let me know what you decide.

PAT- yeah I agree those wheels aren't doing your car good at all. With the color your car is, it will not be complete until you get some decent wheels on it. Either a solid bronze with a lip, or some of those light gold five-spokes with the polished lip. You could just look around at some WRX's that color and see what they're running. I'd also drop down to a 17 inch, I think the 18 is a little overpowering for the S13 chassis a lot of times. About the whole cookout/work on car thing, Turstin is the man to talk to, he has the perfect spot for it.

John-are you talking about Brandon's project? Not necessarily a 5 speed swap since the car was already a factory 5 speed, but it's pretty much a former parts car, so it had nothing. We have the right stuff, (except driveshaft), just no bolts to bolt it all down, and who knows what else we'll find that we need along the way. If you've got like $500 to drop, there's a guy in Gainesville GA who usually has complete 5 speed swaps to sell. btw are we still on for sunday? Where were you wanting to meet up?

[gnvarnadore]

dude im there this weekend to pick them up. e-mail me your addy so i can get a map.

[Black on Gold]

Plus there's always room for more 240s right? Let me know what you decide..

There ya go James. Once i get this one running right and looking straight i plan to buy a shell

PAT- yeah I agree those wheels aren't doing your car good at all. With the color your car is, it will not be complete until you get some decent wheels on it. Either a solid bronze with a lip, or some of those light gold five-spokes with the polished lip. You could just look around at some WRX's that color and see what they're running. I'd also drop down to a 17 inch, I think the 18 is a little overpowering for the S13 chassis a lot of times. About the whole cookout/work on car thing, Turstin is the man to talk to, he has the perfect spot for it.

Thats my exact thoughts. 18's are not my style and they look really big on a S13. Especially without a body kit on it. 17's with a good set of tires is exactly what im looking for. I'd hope (by the end of the summer) be up to 5zigen FN01's in Bronze and a Zenki lip painted to match the car. For now i just want something that looks clean yet doesnt burn a hole in my pocket.

[maxima278]

Hey Pat is that you in your avatar? God you've changed since I last saw you.

[Black on Gold]

Actually, thats what i used to look like.

Im'a send you an email James

[gnvarnadore]

did i ever show yall the rims i have on my 240 now?

[gnvarnadore]

i took these off of my accord and put them on the 240

[maxima278]

GNvarnadore- those are decent looking rims, especially compared to Pat's.

here's what I'm trying to get put on my car. I've just got the front ones mounted and balanced, and I don't have hub-centric spacers and don't even know where to get them. I'm waiting on tires for the rear. They are hyper silver, but look gray in the pic because of lighting. I just threw one on the left front to see if it cleared. See 18s work on an S14. I think I need to space them out a bit, and need to get on the ball and get rid of the smic for a fmic so I can make right turns again.


Modified by maxima278 at 10:22 PM 3/20/2007

[GoinTopless240]

Hey James.. I sent you an e-mail... I hoping for this weekend still... I've lined up a truck to run you your stuff and be able to haul back.. I need an Addy so I can GoogleMap it.. check your e-mail.. My desk threw up all over itself and I can't find your number. I sent you my cell.. give me a call tomorrow.. us old folk need our beauty rest... holla at ya later..

[gnvarnadore]

yeah those rims look good. i know enjukuracing.com sells spacers and extended wheel studs, so you might want to check them out.

[GoinTopless240]

I think you need to space those fronts out a bit.. look like broad shoulders on a chick.. need a bit more squat.. maybe 10mm spacers.. tires look a bit stretched.. what size rim is that?.. 8 or 8.5?.. with a 225?.. just a guess.. not staggered rims are they?

[GoinTopless240]

Rare Trick has a nice set of spacers as wellhttp://www.raretrick.com/index...=7577They hopefully have my rims still...

[maxima278]

John, Pat- emails returned! This old guy needs sleep too.

Rims are staggered. You're looking at an 8.5 inch wide wheel, the rears are 9.5 inches. You really think I need spacers that big? (10mm). I definitely agree about pushing them out some more, just might need some advice to get them where they need to be.

[gnvarnadore]

after i pick up those 18's from pat this weekend im going to put them on my accord and leave the 17's on my 240. and i hope to take pics and post them on here.