So I basically gave up on my J for the most part

[VASPerformance]

Just like the topic title says, I basically gave up on my J. I still have it, but am not going to drop money into it. I took the rims off since I park it outside. For my new toy, I bought myself a 2001 Mazda Miata. That car is great, and very different from the J, I'll tell you. I'll post some pictures of it when I transfer the pictures from my phone to the computer.

Why couldn't more people make parts for this car?

[AZhitman]

What'd you want to do with it?

I know of a handful of modded J30's in the US... Not real common, but just like those of us who have modded Q45's you gotta be industrious.

[driftkaztik]

or resourceful.. finding how to get jdm parts could help.

as mentioned, they arent on the same level as 240s or civics.. but thats the beauty of having a different ride.

i understand, my m30 didnt have stuff, i just get stuff from Japan.

[xxcrashxx]

i agree, if there were companies that made all these mods. and everyone would start using these mods, it would soon seem standard. so thats why a real "mod" is something that you fabricated in your mind and/or on your car. but mainly ur car.

[Defiant]

Why couldn't more people make parts for this car?

It was never meant to be a "tuner" car, and sales volume wouldn't support an after-market for those few who want to do it. The car weighs too much, the motor's relatively too small, and it's a 4-door sedan. They cost too much for most of the kids wanting a project car. The money for making parts is in things like Hondas.

[infinitidreams20]

The car weighs too much, the motor's relatively too small, and it's a 4-door sedan. They cost too much for most of the kids wanting a project car.

as i do agree on most parts i just wonder why people keep saying its too heavy of a car if you look at the 5.0 they weigh almost 3800 pounds and horsepower wise (stock of course) they are close and for being expensive you can get the j for any were from 1500 to 3000 in good shape on ebay any thing older newer then 97 on the hondas you'll have a hard time getting that quality for that price