Qs about my new car!

General discussion forum about the 240sx, and a great place to introduce yourself to the board!
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Zyphar
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Joined: Sun Feb 22, 2004 2:40 pm
Car: 91 S13 5spd ! Stock, well almost stock.

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..well its new to me ;)

first id like to say that this forums is awsome and that i have learned alot by reading what is posted here. I have been searching around this forums for months now (just registered recently hehe) learning about 240s and deciding which to get.

on to the car, well this is my first car ever and im really excited about it. Well honestly ever since i watched Initial D and playing GT3 i have been insterested in RWD cars. I am recently going to get my license (have permit at the moment) and with that came a car. Now i know some people might say "omg another newb who is gunna try to drift and then crash and ruin it for everyone" but im not stupid...i am not going to even think about doing anything crazy until i get a good feel for the car and its behaviors.

I got this car for about 2300 which it thought was a good deal. It has very minimal exterior damage (none that u can see only under the car) and the engine runs strong. the only problem is that the clutch was leaking (fixed now) and the power steering is also leaking but everything else runs perfectly. it has 195K miles on it but the car runs strong anyways.

well onto the questions...

The shocks/brakes/rotors/ all have to be replaced and i am wondering what would be good products that would give me the best bang for my buck.

I am low on money so i dont want any real major performance parts (KYB adjustables are not under my price range = )

what would be a good shocks/struts ?what would be a good brake pads also ?

hmm cant think of anymore but i will post somemore later.

oh btw, i took the liberty of providing pictures also... (the pictures are kinda big so 56k beware!)

sexy !!!http://img45.photobucket.com/a...1.jpgooh ya ! nice backside !http://img45.photobucket.com/a...2.jpgtop shot !http://img45.photobucket.com/a...7.jpgclean engine after a good wash!http://img45.photobucket.com/a...4.jpg


Onizuka
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Joined: Wed Nov 06, 2002 5:24 pm
Car: 91 Nissan S13 coupe SR20DET
89 Nissan S14 hatch SR20DE

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Awsome car dude, you must be really excited about all the posibilities, I remember the feeling well :D

Lots of people have writen reveiws and opinions on brake and suspension comboes in the suspension forum. Its worth it to save up for proven suspension components.

xyster
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Joined: Thu Oct 03, 2002 4:09 am
Car: '00 Prelude

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Tune it up: plugs, wires, clean the distributor, replace ALL the fluids, seafoam it, pressure wash the engine bay, make sure your timing is set right, etc etc...just basic stuff to make sure it's running right.

Several places have good deals on pads, rotors, and shocks: PDM-racing.com, heavythrottle.com, enjukuracing.com. Check the Nico sponsors too. I'm running front rotors and pads from PDM, and I'm pretty happy with them.

gabossie
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Beautiful car. Do all the basic maintenance stuff. I didn't when I bought my car 2 years ago, and regret it now. You never want to find yourself playing catch-up, although you will eventually anyway :pface

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Zyphar
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Joined: Sun Feb 22, 2004 2:40 pm
Car: 91 S13 5spd ! Stock, well almost stock.

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I heard tho that if you use seafoam that it cracks that are filled with grime and dirty stuff will be opened and oil will be mixed into the cylinder.

Is this a rare occurance or is it common with a high mileage engine?

The seller told me that he never once redlined it or push the engine hard so its most likely that nothing will happen but just wanna be sure

S13 King
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Joined: Mon Dec 30, 2002 8:47 am
Car: cars, performance, girls

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Welcome to the family man. I remember when i got my S14... ahh the joy stayed up the whole night cleaning it and everything. Changed the oil, filters, etc. Ahhh the joy of the first car....sigh..

But some advice STAY AWAY FROM EXPLORERS! One took my baby away from me. DAMN FORD, DAMN FORDS......WHYYY!?!?


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