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Jim96SC2 · 03-24-2003, 03:33 PM

I pretty much got everything purchased for the SR swap except the electric fans, battery, and air filter. So my account was pretty tapped out (except for the $1000 in emergency money). So I was all down in the dumps, a bit worried about bills, and wondering how to get my account back on par. Well low and behold what comes in the mail today... check for overcharged account from school, $977 worth of overcharge (makes you wonder huh?). Anyways help me spend my money! Fan, battery, and filter should only be about $200 all together. Mods so far all relate to the engine so far. It's a bit early for the roll cage. I was thinking guages, turbo timer, XS Dual stage BC (I want high/low), seats, roll cage, tail lights, hood, Silvia front end or other aero (I have a FB).

What do you all think?

Dousan_PG · 03-24-2003, 03:40 PM

sounds all good but the silvia front end
go kouki or GP Sports or something.
get nice looking gauges, no autometer, yeah yeah it does the job i know but i'd rather look at gauges and not vomit.

cool.
but you know

this thread is useless without pics! let's see your SR!

Jim96SC2 · 03-24-2003, 04:02 PM

Well I don't have that much money dude. Besides I don't really like GP sports.

Limit the stuff to between $600-700 please.

Dousan_PG · 03-24-2003, 04:04 PM

alright

do this

keep stock body (body kits only end up broken anyways)

quality gauges, boost controller, s-afc

your engine will run well and you can monitor it safely

CoasTek240 · 03-24-2003, 04:53 PM

spend some money on some nice so u dont go all over the road.. and maybe pop on some springs and shocks

nrcooled · 03-24-2003, 05:24 PM

Go w/ the Koyo Radiator and dual fans. you won't regret it. I skimped and now I have to spend more money to get what I really need

KiDyNomiTe · 03-24-2003, 05:45 PM

If you don't already have it, get a stock lsd, or buy an aftermarket one and get it installed after the swap is COMPLETE (and everything is running fine) if there is any emergency money left over.

If you have an LSD or don't want one, I would go with what nrcooled said.

96SEChick · 03-24-2003, 07:04 PM

I'd spend as little as I could. With you doing your SR swap, you may need a little buffer $$$ just in case something goes not-as-it-was-meant-to-be. Don't drain your account just yet. If you NEED something, get it, but don't try to spend all of that money yet. You may regret it if you do. Just my $.02

*sykikchimp* · 03-24-2003, 07:38 PM

I'm with dousan.. Nice gauges... they make ALL the difference.

he said he has $1000 emergency money.. this is an EXTRA ~900 right?

Jim96SC2 · 03-25-2003, 05:13 PM

Well I have a few bills to pay off but it ends up to have a spare 500-700 sitting around for the car. Plus the emergency money in savings, plus 200 in checking (i play it safe).

I have an ATS Metal diff that I need to get installed.

Here's so far what I was thinking (not saying I'll do it, but ideas):
Cobra "new" clubman seats
180SX guage cluster
Guages
Boost Controller
Shift Light (low key one)
Start saving for rims, brakes, suspension, and hubs

96SEChick · 03-25-2003, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sykikchimp
I'm with dousan.. Nice gauges... they make ALL the difference.

he said he has $1000 emergency money.. this is an EXTRA ~900 right?

DOH! I didn't read thoroughly. I didn't catch the part where you have $1000 emergency money. Sorry

Steeles · 03-25-2003, 05:52 PM

save it for now. get the swap done then see how much of it you havent dipped into. although the guages are a good idea also. but make sure you get everything together and running right before you spend that extra cash. better to mod it a month after you get it running than not have the loot to get it running

andrave · 03-25-2003, 06:34 PM

yeah I agree on saving it till later. Plus that way you will know the engine runs ok before you do stuff. i have read posts from some guys that put boost controllers and other stuff in with their swaps and when they have problems they don't know if its their aftermarket stuff or what.
Of course, you COULD put that money towards next semester's tuition.... those student loans get awfully hard to pay off!
I don't know if that applies to you, but it does to me... stupid college...

Yoshi · 03-25-2003, 07:29 PM

Don't tap yourself out.
that's by FAR the best advice I can give.
when all is done and the car is running well, THEN choose what you'll do next, but til then, I'd just go with some decent gauges.

03-24-2003, 03:33 PM	#1
Jim96SC2 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 43 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am the luckiest guy alive. I pretty much got everything purchased for the SR swap except the electric fans, battery, and air filter. So my account was pretty tapped out (except for the $1000 in emergency money). So I was all down in the dumps, a bit worried about bills, and wondering how to get my account back on par. Well low and behold what comes in the mail today... check for overcharged account from school, $977 worth of overcharge (makes you wonder huh?). Anyways help me spend my money! Fan, battery, and filter should only be about $200 all together. Mods so far all relate to the engine so far. It's a bit early for the roll cage. I was thinking guages, turbo timer, XS Dual stage BC (I want high/low), seats, roll cage, tail lights, hood, Silvia front end or other aero (I have a FB). What do you all think? __________________ Swap DONE: 40K Redtop, Greddy Turbo extension, Greddy DP, Greddy V-SPL FMIC, Greddy Hotpipe, HKS SSQV, Koyo Radiator, Toda Ultralight FW, Spec Stage 2 Clutch, ATS 2-way Diff., Rice-Boy Red Air Filter.

03-24-2003, 03:40 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	sounds all good but the silvia front end go kouki or GP Sports or something. get nice looking gauges, no autometer, yeah yeah it does the job i know but i'd rather look at gauges and not vomit. cool. but you know this thread is useless without pics! let's see your SR! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-24-2003, 04:02 PM	#3
Jim96SC2 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 43 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I don't have that much money dude. Besides I don't really like GP sports. Limit the stuff to between $600-700 please. __________________ Swap DONE: 40K Redtop, Greddy Turbo extension, Greddy DP, Greddy V-SPL FMIC, Greddy Hotpipe, HKS SSQV, Koyo Radiator, Toda Ultralight FW, Spec Stage 2 Clutch, ATS 2-way Diff., Rice-Boy Red Air Filter.

03-24-2003, 04:04 PM	#4
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	alright do this keep stock body (body kits only end up broken anyways) quality gauges, boost controller, s-afc your engine will run well and you can monitor it safely __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-24-2003, 05:24 PM	#6
nrcooled Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Turn 8 'bout to get rolled by a SC'd ITR Age: 46 Posts: 1,849 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go w/ the Koyo Radiator and dual fans. you won't regret it. I skimped and now I have to spend more money to get what I really need __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

03-24-2003, 04:53 PM	#5
CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	spend some money on some nice so u dont go all over the road.. and maybe pop on some springs and shocks

03-24-2003, 05:45 PM	#7
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you don't already have it, get a stock lsd, or buy an aftermarket one and get it installed after the swap is COMPLETE (and everything is running fine) if there is any emergency money left over. If you have an LSD or don't want one, I would go with what nrcooled said. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

03-24-2003, 07:04 PM	#8
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 48 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd spend as little as I could. With you doing your SR swap, you may need a little buffer $$$ just in case something goes not-as-it-was-meant-to-be. Don't drain your account just yet. If you NEED something, get it, but don't try to spend all of that money yet. You may regret it if you do. Just my $.02 __________________ Lauren '91 300ZX TT Ultra Red 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JUN flywheel, ACT clutch, Energy Suspension Bushings, Tokico Blues - dyno'ed 295hp/306tq '94 300ZX TT Black Emerald Pearl 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JWT ECU w/ Stillen chip, Stillen exhaust, Tokico Blues, Eibach ProKits, 18" Enkei RP-01 wheels - dyno'ed 333hp/385tq '00 WS6 Trans Am Bright Red 6-speedFOR SALE - only 29k miles, stock, fully loaded, only $23,999 (NADA $26300) Green Country Motorsports Northeastern Oklahoma SCCA

03-24-2003, 07:38 PM	#9
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm with dousan.. Nice gauges... they make ALL the difference. he said he has $1000 emergency money.. this is an EXTRA ~900 right? __________________

03-25-2003, 05:13 PM	#10
Jim96SC2 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 43 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I have a few bills to pay off but it ends up to have a spare 500-700 sitting around for the car. Plus the emergency money in savings, plus 200 in checking (i play it safe). I have an ATS Metal diff that I need to get installed. Here's so far what I was thinking (not saying I'll do it, but ideas): Cobra "new" clubman seats 180SX guage cluster Guages Boost Controller Shift Light (low key one) Start saving for rims, brakes, suspension, and hubs __________________ Swap DONE: 40K Redtop, Greddy Turbo extension, Greddy DP, Greddy V-SPL FMIC, Greddy Hotpipe, HKS SSQV, Koyo Radiator, Toda Ultralight FW, Spec Stage 2 Clutch, ATS 2-way Diff., Rice-Boy Red Air Filter.

03-25-2003, 05:52 PM	#12
Steeles Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 7th layer of hell, special pit of anger Age: 48 Posts: 3,785 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	save it for now. get the swap done then see how much of it you havent dipped into. although the guages are a good idea also. but make sure you get everything together and running right before you spend that extra cash. better to mod it a month after you get it running than not have the loot to get it running __________________ Keeping it Godzira bishes. So I murdered another turbo

03-25-2003, 06:34 PM	#13
andrave BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burton WV Posts: 2,350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah I agree on saving it till later. Plus that way you will know the engine runs ok before you do stuff. i have read posts from some guys that put boost controllers and other stuff in with their swaps and when they have problems they don't know if its their aftermarket stuff or what. Of course, you COULD put that money towards next semester's tuition.... those student loans get awfully hard to pay off! I don't know if that applies to you, but it does to me... stupid college...

03-25-2003, 07:29 PM	#14
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Don't tap yourself out. that's by FAR the best advice I can give. when all is done and the car is running well, THEN choose what you'll do next, but til then, I'd just go with some decent gauges. __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15