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YoungRookie · 03-24-2004, 08:08 PM

If you had 800 dollars and my car how would you spend it? I am selling my other car and i will have 800 to spend on the 240. Should i save it and put it towards an sr swap? or should i buy shocks to go with the springs im going to buy? Im could spend 800 on this car in the blink of an eye but i want to make sure i do it the right way

Dousan_PG · 03-24-2004, 08:13 PM

doluck rxb
splparts.com toe links
um...splparts.com subframe spacers and tc rods
er...those are worth..still got more to spend? hmm RUCAS!!!!

mbmbmb23 · 03-24-2004, 08:20 PM

KYB AGX, Tein Springs, used ebay side skirts.

-m

Salty_X · 03-24-2004, 08:26 PM

Sell the front lip, whore yourself out, and buy some cheap (price-wise) coilovers. Or look for a good deal on some used ones. I got a set of barely used Tein HEs for 800, you probably could too if you don't mind waiting for a good deal.

Or don't wait and get some AGXs, springs, and subframe collars.

citizen · 03-24-2004, 08:28 PM

LSD or VLSD + subframe spacers + tierods + tc rods + bushings or VLSD + lowering springs and shocks.

nightwalker · 03-24-2004, 08:28 PM

spend it at the massage parlor with happy endings!

YoungRookie · 03-24-2004, 08:35 PM

I am already ordering springs with other money i have now, so i wont need those. So i was goign to buy a set of KYB AGX shocks and see if i have enough after those for a decent exhaust or spend it all or suspension parts. Its not really that big of a deal right now since im only 15 but i want to start working on the car and learn as much as i can about it so when stuff break i can fix the shit my self, ya know

nismo skyline · 03-24-2004, 08:39 PM

save up a bit more and get an lsd

**mrmephistopheles** · 03-24-2004, 11:57 PM

pay off bills
save it
get some wide wheels with good tires.

brokenben · 03-25-2004, 12:15 AM

whats with all these 15 year olds with cars these days. can you drive at 15? then why do you need a car?... ps. your car sucks.. and always will until you pay for it yourself.

Hawd · 03-25-2004, 12:27 AM

save 800 more.

Flybert · 03-25-2004, 12:41 AM

From the ground up in order. Subrframe Spacers, Clutch type LSD, SPL parts multilink, Coilovers, 5 lug and Wheels and Tires and brakes, KA24DET or SR, Looks, and finally more power.

thx247 · 03-25-2004, 12:44 AM

Buy some decent tires

pruto · 03-25-2004, 12:55 AM

send it to the Pruto-needs-a-SR-fund... i can provide you with my address. i accept paypal, check, moneyorder, or cash.

hehe, seriously, $800, nismo 1.5 or 2 way LSD.

markeese180sx · 03-25-2004, 03:23 AM

nismo 1.5 is a good choice as pruto says..but prices differ...honestly...you really dont need an sr20det cuz everyone wants one...especially because you're 15...you dont need that much power until you get really acomforted with your car already...stay with the KA24DE....slap on a T25 or somethin...the torque is a good the horsepower is alright...i would rather work on my suspension or ...get strut bars and such

YoungRookie · 03-25-2004, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokenben

whats with all these 15 year olds with cars these days. can you drive at 15? then why do you need a car?... ps. your car sucks.. and always will until you pay for it yourself.

Well before you go and make assumptions on who paid for the car how bout you make sure you knwo the facts first. I will fill you in, I paid for the car, it was $400, I pay for the work done to it, I pay for the parts, not one cent of my parents or anyone else money went towards this car. I asked a simple question and i needed no coment on my car but thanks for your time

240trainee · 03-25-2004, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungRookie

Well before you go and make assumptions on who paid for the car how bout you make sure you knwo the facts first. I will fill you in, I paid for the car, it was $400, I pay for the work done to it, I pay for the parts, not one cent of my parents or anyone else money went towards this car. I asked a simple question and i needed no coment on my car but thanks for your time

Right on!!! I am 17, got the 240 before I had my driver's liscence, but.... I worked for years for the money, I have paid everything, including insurance, and my parents have not done a thing monetarily. I agrre with the above post that if you didn't pay for it, it's not truely yours, but good job on getting the car you want under your onw "steam."

Zemus · 03-25-2004, 06:33 AM

Hah yea, I bought my car back when I was 16 and im 19 now and my parents have payed for nothing, its all good.

SR_TeXaN · 03-25-2004, 06:36 AM

At least he is heading in the right direction, And gl with your buildup YoungRookie

Zemus · 03-25-2004, 06:47 AM

Hah yea, I bought my car back when I was 16 and im 19 now and my parents have payed for nothing, thats how life is

mellojoe · 03-25-2004, 06:59 AM

Hey, I got my driver's license at 14, so a 15 year-old with a car isn't out of the question. Granted, I was driving a 1987 YUGO then, but I still had my license.

Anyway, do this:
KYB AGX shocks/struts - $400
300zx LSD - $200
axels and misc parts to make it fit - $200

PERFECT!

PS: This is exactly what I have done. KYB AGX shocks/Eibach Springs/300zx LSD (coming soon...)

aznpoopy · 03-25-2004, 07:37 AM

done all your basics first? change rotor and cap, change your hoses, flush and change your fluids, patch up any rust or paint chips, sand and seal underbody rust, etc etc. check ur bushings, changed your oil, spark plugs, plug wires, check for leaky injectors, check your oil seals, lube your all your latches. etc etc etc.

after that - well, i dunno how much you drive... but for me it would go in this order. tires if u have worn tires, brake rotors/pads if they're old, then springs/shocks, then chassis stiffening or other suspension pieces (control arms, sway bars blah blah). however if u have the car just sitting around u have the luxury of waiting on better stuff. i have to drive my pos everyday though. after all that is done i would probably save for a new paint job.

wittyname · 03-25-2004, 10:08 AM

Strippers!!!!

Johny5 · 03-25-2004, 10:26 AM

the new works coilovers about to be offered in group buy. stick with open diff, everyone should learn how to drift on an open diff first imo.

Bbandit · 03-25-2004, 10:34 AM

find coilovers groupbuy

nokeone · 03-25-2004, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellojoe

Anyway, do this:

300zx LSD - $200
axels and misc parts to make it fit - $200

PERFECT!

that's stupid...get an s13 VLSD from a JDM silvia for $250-300 WITH axels that fit fine...why waste the extra 100-150 and extra work on the ZX one??

YoungRookie · 03-25-2004, 12:42 PM

I dont drive the car that much, and when i do it is just around the block and what not. But i just order tein springs so im gonna need shocks, im going to go with the KYB AGX shocks, I have heard good things about them. they still dont compare to coilovers but im not going to use the car on the track much if at all so i dont see why i should spend the money on a part that i despretly dont need. I want to get a lsd but im going to wait till i learn the car with the open diff. Im just looking for the way to do the car right the first time so i dont have to waste money in the process of doing the wrong things to the car, instead we get assholes like brokenben. anyways thanks for the support and help. Zilvia is a great site

**West** · 03-25-2004, 12:52 PM

I would donate it to Zilvia.net... but thats just me

TurK · 03-25-2004, 01:32 PM

15yr olds is pimps too Go on brush yo shoulds offf!!

YoungRookie · 03-25-2004, 03:51 PM

How many 15 yr olds are on this board, I know of about 2 my self and another guy with a white sr'd coupe. 15 year olds are holding it down on here. And most people on these forums are nice and give a decent amount of respect to us, even though there are a few exceptions

03-24-2004, 08:08 PM	#1
YoungRookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geencastle, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	what to do with $800 If you had 800 dollars and my car how would you spend it? I am selling my other car and i will have 800 to spend on the 240. Should i save it and put it towards an sr swap? or should i buy shocks to go with the springs im going to buy? Im could spend 800 on this car in the blink of an eye but i want to make sure i do it the right way __________________ 92 Hatch, KA-T, T28, 12 PSI, FMIC, 3" TBE, EFI ECU, 440cc Inj, And more...

03-24-2004, 08:13 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	doluck rxb splparts.com toe links um...splparts.com subframe spacers and tc rods er...those are worth..still got more to spend? hmm RUCAS!!!! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-24-2004, 08:20 PM	#3
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	KYB AGX, Tein Springs, used ebay side skirts. -m __________________ 400x200

03-24-2004, 08:26 PM	#4
Salty_X Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Modesto Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sell the front lip, whore yourself out, and buy some cheap (price-wise) coilovers. Or look for a good deal on some used ones. I got a set of barely used Tein HEs for 800, you probably could too if you don't mind waiting for a good deal. Or don't wait and get some AGXs, springs, and subframe collars. __________________

03-24-2004, 08:28 PM	#6
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 46 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	spend it at the massage parlor with happy endings! __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

03-24-2004, 08:28 PM	#5
citizen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,240 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: citizen Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LSD or VLSD + subframe spacers + tierods + tc rods + bushings or VLSD + lowering springs and shocks.

03-24-2004, 08:35 PM	#7
YoungRookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geencastle, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I am already ordering springs with other money i have now, so i wont need those. So i was goign to buy a set of KYB AGX shocks and see if i have enough after those for a decent exhaust or spend it all or suspension parts. Its not really that big of a deal right now since im only 15 but i want to start working on the car and learn as much as i can about it so when stuff break i can fix the shit my self, ya know __________________ 92 Hatch, KA-T, T28, 12 PSI, FMIC, 3" TBE, EFI ECU, 440cc Inj, And more...

03-24-2004, 08:39 PM	#8
nismo skyline Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: American Gardens Building West 81st Street Posts: 927 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: nismo skyline Feedback Score: 0 reviews	save up a bit more and get an lsd

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03-25-2004, 12:15 AM	#10
brokenben Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 40 Posts: 718 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	whats with all these 15 year olds with cars these days. can you drive at 15? then why do you need a car?... ps. your car sucks.. and always will until you pay for it yourself.

03-25-2004, 12:27 AM	#11
Hawd BANNED Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	save 800 more.

03-25-2004, 12:41 AM	#12
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	From the ground up in order. Subrframe Spacers, Clutch type LSD, SPL parts multilink, Coilovers, 5 lug and Wheels and Tires and brakes, KA24DET or SR, Looks, and finally more power.

03-25-2004, 12:44 AM	#13
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Buy some decent tires

03-25-2004, 12:55 AM	#14
pruto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 982 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	send it to the Pruto-needs-a-SR-fund... i can provide you with my address. i accept paypal, check, moneyorder, or cash. hehe, seriously, $800, nismo 1.5 or 2 way LSD. __________________ Paul Black and Red

03-25-2004, 03:23 AM	#15
markeese180sx Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: wesley chapel, fl Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nismo 1.5 is a good choice as pruto says..but prices differ...honestly...you really dont need an sr20det cuz everyone wants one...especially because you're 15...you dont need that much power until you get really acomforted with your car already...stay with the KA24DE....slap on a T25 or somethin...the torque is a good the horsepower is alright...i would rather work on my suspension or ...get strut bars and such

03-25-2004, 06:33 AM	#18
Zemus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minneapols Age: 40 Posts: 2,268 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Zemus Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hah yea, I bought my car back when I was 16 and im 19 now and my parents have payed for nothing, its all good. __________________ \|Ziptied.com\|Hybrid Z\|D-Town Forum\|Clubfr.net\|

03-25-2004, 06:36 AM	#19
SR_TeXaN Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	At least he is heading in the right direction, And gl with your buildup YoungRookie __________________

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Zemus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minneapols Age: 40 Posts: 2,268 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Zemus Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hah yea, I bought my car back when I was 16 and im 19 now and my parents have payed for nothing, thats how life is __________________ \|Ziptied.com\|Hybrid Z\|D-Town Forum\|Clubfr.net\|

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mellojoe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ARKANSAS Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey, I got my driver's license at 14, so a 15 year-old with a car isn't out of the question. Granted, I was driving a 1987 YUGO then, but I still had my license. Anyway, do this: KYB AGX shocks/struts - $400 300zx LSD - $200 axels and misc parts to make it fit - $200 PERFECT! PS: This is exactly what I have done. KYB AGX shocks/Eibach Springs/300zx LSD (coming soon...) __________________

03-25-2004, 07:37 AM	#22
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	done all your basics first? change rotor and cap, change your hoses, flush and change your fluids, patch up any rust or paint chips, sand and seal underbody rust, etc etc. check ur bushings, changed your oil, spark plugs, plug wires, check for leaky injectors, check your oil seals, lube your all your latches. etc etc etc. after that - well, i dunno how much you drive... but for me it would go in this order. tires if u have worn tires, brake rotors/pads if they're old, then springs/shocks, then chassis stiffening or other suspension pieces (control arms, sway bars blah blah). however if u have the car just sitting around u have the luxury of waiting on better stuff. i have to drive my pos everyday though. after all that is done i would probably save for a new paint job.

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wittyname BANNED Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando Age: 41 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Strippers!!!!

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03-25-2004, 12:42 PM	#27
YoungRookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geencastle, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I dont drive the car that much, and when i do it is just around the block and what not. But i just order tein springs so im gonna need shocks, im going to go with the KYB AGX shocks, I have heard good things about them. they still dont compare to coilovers but im not going to use the car on the track much if at all so i dont see why i should spend the money on a part that i despretly dont need. I want to get a lsd but im going to wait till i learn the car with the open diff. Im just looking for the way to do the car right the first time so i dont have to waste money in the process of doing the wrong things to the car, instead we get assholes like brokenben. anyways thanks for the support and help. Zilvia is a great site __________________ 92 Hatch, KA-T, T28, 12 PSI, FMIC, 3" TBE, EFI ECU, 440cc Inj, And more...

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TurK Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FL Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	15yr olds is pimps too Go on brush yo shoulds offf!!

03-25-2004, 03:51 PM	#30
YoungRookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geencastle, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	How many 15 yr olds are on this board, I know of about 2 my self and another guy with a white sr'd coupe. 15 year olds are holding it down on here. And most people on these forums are nice and give a decent amount of respect to us, even though there are a few exceptions __________________ 92 Hatch, KA-T, T28, 12 PSI, FMIC, 3" TBE, EFI ECU, 440cc Inj, And more...