Hows this s14 for my first car? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

wheresthaboost? · 12-07-2006, 06:35 PM

Looking into this s14, ima check it out when I go down to pines in a few days...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...60745595QQrdZ1

Anything I should keep in mind when I go see it? Does the salvage title really matter if it was professionally repaired? Any helpful comments welcome...

Oh and before the 'its too much power for you to handle' comments come flying in understand that im stubborn as hell

RJayS. · 12-07-2006, 06:59 PM

I say man if thats what you want go for it you were probably plaining on doing a swap anyways (dont get my wrong the KA it a great engine) but i would get use to the car before i did anything to big with it. Also decide if you want to build a car your way or if you like it the way it either way if thats what you want go for it. Also as long as the frame is straight i wouldnt worry to much about the salvage title but thats just mean you'll get some different opions on it.

chmercer · 12-07-2006, 07:06 PM

if you get that car you will wreck it and possibly injure yourself/others very soon after

TipStylez · 12-07-2006, 07:12 PM

youl shoot your eye out kid.

KA-T_240 · 12-07-2006, 07:30 PM

built rb but stock turbo system???????? HMMMMM

wheresthaboost? · 12-07-2006, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chmercer

if you get that car you will wreck it and possibly injure yourself/others very soon after

that may or may not happen... thanx for the input though.

wheresthaboost? · 12-07-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mach5camaross

built rb but stock turbo system???????? HMMMMM

yeah, after seeing the details of the 'built' rb I thinks its a little too much for me. Its just hard to find a nice rb25 s14 in good condition for a descent price... anyone know of one let me know...

mehsilvia · 12-07-2006, 08:12 PM

Id say its a great find. Definately lucked out finding one somewhat local.
I would however be concerned about the price. 7600 and still no reserve met?, i would expect it better be met soon!

Oh, and would this be your first car? or first S14? Your profile states age 21.
First car usually implies noob 16yr old - and yeah, 16 + Boost = recipe for disaster!

sean350z · 12-07-2006, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mach5camaross

built rb but stock turbo system???????? HMMMMM

that and a rebuilt title (possible frame damage)....ehhhh

what's the deal with the bird shit on the koyo?!?!?

miucus · 12-07-2006, 09:12 PM

for your first car? i personally would get a stock 240 and learn to drive and work on cars with that first.

Ninjabread · 12-07-2006, 09:26 PM

My advise to you is buy a nice stock car, then mod it yourself and that way you actually learn about your car versus just saying "yea, i bought an s14 with an rb in it, but i know fuckall about the car or what's been done to it". On top of that, working on your own car is veryyyy statifying.

-Matt

Anto · 12-08-2006, 01:13 AM

suspension > boost
for starters, at least

chmercer · 12-08-2006, 01:35 AM

no. dont buy a stock s chassis. there are already enough fucked up high school kid budget 240s rolling around. ppl need to stop trashing them out. buy a v6 camaro kid.

EDacIouSX · 12-08-2006, 01:52 AM

Car is not bad and RB s14 for first car.... ehhhhhhhhhh....... wear a helmet and your seatbelt....

kY.gordon · 12-08-2006, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmercer

no. dont buy a stock s chassis. there are already enough fucked up high school kid budget 240s rolling around.

that would be my daily

hondasrboring · 12-08-2006, 02:14 AM

This car is definately not for you. Buy a stock car FR platform, learn how to work on them, and drive them. Then you can get a 240 and mod it to your style. If something goes wrong with this you won't know what the hell to do, and shops won't either. Some tuner shops will, but they see a kid with a car that he knows nothing about and rape you on prices.

20 til 3 · 12-08-2006, 03:27 AM

lmao...i think its funny just cuz it looks like a larger version of a ca18det

**S13SilviaGirl** · 12-08-2006, 04:13 AM

hmmm P-cola? Are you in A-school or an instructor??? JK JK. IF it is your first car, get a stock one. Learn the car and learn to work on it. You buy a car pre-built and something happens you have no clue where to start. Just my thought on the matter....

!Zar! · 12-08-2006, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wheresthaboost?

Oh and before the 'its too much power for you to handle' comments come flying in understand that im stubborn as hell

So, what's the point in asking for help?

Most likely it IS too much power for you to handle.

Most people have a hard enough time dealing with a stock s-chassis.

Purchasing a swapped/modded one will only cause more of a headache.

I can almost assure you the reason he swapped over to kouki front is because of a crash. Then the car was salvaged because of such.

That color is horrendous.

Who's going to smog it for you?

As stated in the prior post, just purchase a stock car.

BC240 · 12-08-2006, 10:45 AM

My first car was a 5.0L mustang and seemingly everyday I would read about some kid wrapping his around a pole because he mashed the gas ripping around a corner.

It looks to me like someone is ditching their project before finishing for a reason, I wouldn't touch it.

Drifter Z · 12-08-2006, 11:14 AM

not bad car for first time.

Kaotik25 · 12-08-2006, 11:57 AM

hey if mummy and daddy have the money for you to waste. Go for it but remember what TipStylez said....

Quote:

Originally Posted by TipStylez

youl shoot your eye out kid.

oo one more thing. You said the the RB S14 was good condition. How do you know that? Are you going to run a compression test? a leak down test? a math test?

Kaotik25 · 12-08-2006, 12:00 PM

i'm just jerking ya around. my apology. But if you really want a high powered car, i say go for it. just becareful and proving the members here wrong by not wrapping your car around the tree. Good luck welcome to Zilvia btw.

trsilvias13 · 12-08-2006, 12:10 PM

I'll sell you a stock s14 97 with all suspension if you like.

wheresthaboost? · 12-08-2006, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trsilvias13

I'll sell you a stock s14 97 with all suspension if you like.

Where are you located? PM me details...

ViZion Zs · 12-08-2006, 02:34 PM

noone is saying for sure you will wreck it.. its just ALOT of car even with a stock rb25.. and the temptation to drift and you dont really have alot of road hours its a good chance you can get into an accident with that car.. its probably to much car for half the people on here lol so dont take offense. i started with a 76 toyota corolla and after 2 months i got a 5.0 mustang and my 2nd day with it i wrecked on an on ramp because i liked the power and i thought i was superman and i spun it on a damp onramp and ate shit. it wasnt because i was stupid or just a bad driver in general i just didint know anybetter.

BoostedCoupe · 12-08-2006, 03:26 PM

i agree with all the people on here. buy a stock car and learn it im 16 and bought a stock s13. i wouldeve liked to buy a rb or sr or ka-t for my 1st car but thats alot of power. take a stock s13 and get on it real good in the rain and watch it get sideways. what the stock car does in the rain that rb or sr or ka-t will do on dry roads. so yeah id get a stock one dont RICE it out like so many young kids do nothing is worse than a 240 with stock rims body kit and big spoiler.

iwishiwas-all* · 12-08-2006, 05:11 PM

well since u live in fla u dont gotta wory bout all the other concerns that everyone is brinig up (i.e. smog, la cops etc..)
all i would say is ull probably get in a accident within 6 months of buyin that car.
So have fun

Cholos_D · 12-08-2006, 05:25 PM

I don't like buying built cars because it might run great tommorrow, next week, next month... but then if some half a**ed solder or wire or anything comes loose and it stops running you're sca sca screwed. And try explaining that it's a Japanese motor to the local mechanic when there is no FSM.

RB series are some of the best engines built imo but they aren't for the shoestring budget. The longterm maintenance (i.e. sourcing parts for an engine never made in our country) could kill your fun in the long run...
Although, d**m I want one!! Good luck

lucky7 · 12-08-2006, 07:36 PM

if you decide to get it, keep a budget for parts you may need. also make sure you have another RELIABLE source of transportation. if your RB needs a part, or fixing. downtime is ALWAYS annoying. its not so much installing/fixing the problemed area that takes alot of time. its finding the part you need, and waiting for it to ship. good luck.

12-07-2006, 06:35 PM	#1
wheresthaboost? Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hows this s14 for my first car? Looking into this s14, ima check it out when I go down to pines in a few days... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...60745595QQrdZ1 Anything I should keep in mind when I go see it? Does the salvage title really matter if it was professionally repaired? Any helpful comments welcome... Oh and before the 'its too much power for you to handle' comments come flying in understand that im stubborn as hell

12-07-2006, 09:26 PM	#11
Ninjabread Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Age: 36 Posts: 3,492 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Ninjabread Feedback Score: 2 reviews	My advise to you is buy a nice stock car, then mod it yourself and that way you actually learn about your car versus just saying "yea, i bought an s14 with an rb in it, but i know fuckall about the car or what's been done to it". On top of that, working on your own car is veryyyy statifying. -Matt __________________ 613DriftWerks.ca

12-08-2006, 05:11 PM	#28
iwishiwas-all* Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oxford, UK/Miami Age: 37 Posts: 1,710 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: iwishiwas-all* Feedback Score: 2 reviews	well since u live in fla u dont gotta wory bout all the other concerns that everyone is brinig up (i.e. smog, la cops etc..) all i would say is ull probably get in a accident within 6 months of buyin that car. So have fun __________________ IG @gabednconfused https://www.youtube.com/user/gabedm

12-08-2006, 07:36 PM	#30
lucky7 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oakland (OT) Michigan Age: 40 Posts: 3,353 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: lucky7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if you decide to get it, keep a budget for parts you may need. also make sure you have another RELIABLE source of transportation. if your RB needs a part, or fixing. downtime is ALWAYS annoying. its not so much installing/fixing the problemed area that takes alot of time. its finding the part you need, and waiting for it to ship. good luck. __________________ -Dane

12-07-2006, 06:59 PM	#2
RJayS. Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NE Posts: 129 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I say man if thats what you want go for it you were probably plaining on doing a swap anyways (dont get my wrong the KA it a great engine) but i would get use to the car before i did anything to big with it. Also decide if you want to build a car your way or if you like it the way it either way if thats what you want go for it. Also as long as the frame is straight i wouldnt worry to much about the salvage title but thats just mean you'll get some different opions on it.

12-07-2006, 07:06 PM	#3
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 39 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if you get that car you will wreck it and possibly injure yourself/others very soon after

12-07-2006, 07:12 PM	#4
TipStylez Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 918 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	youl shoot your eye out kid.

12-07-2006, 07:30 PM	#5
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 38 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	built rb but stock turbo system???????? HMMMMM

12-07-2006, 08:12 PM	#8
mehsilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 49 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (39) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Id say its a great find. Definately lucked out finding one somewhat local. I would however be concerned about the price. 7600 and still no reserve met?, i would expect it better be met soon! Oh, and would this be your first car? or first S14? Your profile states age 21. First car usually implies noob 16yr old - and yeah, 16 + Boost = recipe for disaster!

12-07-2006, 09:12 PM	#10
miucus Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 949 Posts: 744 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	for your first car? i personally would get a stock 240 and learn to drive and work on cars with that first.

12-08-2006, 01:13 AM	#12
Anto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	suspension > boost for starters, at least

12-08-2006, 01:35 AM	#13
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 39 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no. dont buy a stock s chassis. there are already enough fucked up high school kid budget 240s rolling around. ppl need to stop trashing them out. buy a v6 camaro kid.

12-08-2006, 01:52 AM	#14
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 4,566 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	Car is not bad and RB s14 for first car.... ehhhhhhhhhh....... wear a helmet and your seatbelt....

12-08-2006, 02:14 AM	#16
hondasrboring Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	This car is definately not for you. Buy a stock car FR platform, learn how to work on them, and drive them. Then you can get a 240 and mod it to your style. If something goes wrong with this you won't know what the hell to do, and shops won't either. Some tuner shops will, but they see a kid with a car that he knows nothing about and rape you on prices.

12-08-2006, 03:27 AM	#17
20 til 3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sioux falls SD Age: 37 Posts: 662 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	lmao...i think its funny just cuz it looks like a larger version of a ca18det

12-08-2006, 10:45 AM	#20
BC240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, BC Age: 43 Posts: 472 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My first car was a 5.0L mustang and seemingly everyday I would read about some kid wrapping his around a pole because he mashed the gas ripping around a corner. It looks to me like someone is ditching their project before finishing for a reason, I wouldn't touch it.

12-08-2006, 11:14 AM	#21
Drifter Z Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: East coast Posts: 2,034 Trader Rating: (64) Feedback Score: 64 reviews	not bad car for first time.

12-08-2006, 12:00 PM	#23
Kaotik25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 40 Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i'm just jerking ya around. my apology. But if you really want a high powered car, i say go for it. just becareful and proving the members here wrong by not wrapping your car around the tree. Good luck welcome to Zilvia btw.

12-08-2006, 12:10 PM	#24
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I'll sell you a stock s14 97 with all suspension if you like.

12-08-2006, 02:34 PM	#26
ViZion Zs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orange co Age: 46 Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	noone is saying for sure you will wreck it.. its just ALOT of car even with a stock rb25.. and the temptation to drift and you dont really have alot of road hours its a good chance you can get into an accident with that car.. its probably to much car for half the people on here lol so dont take offense. i started with a 76 toyota corolla and after 2 months i got a 5.0 mustang and my 2nd day with it i wrecked on an on ramp because i liked the power and i thought i was superman and i spun it on a damp onramp and ate shit. it wasnt because i was stupid or just a bad driver in general i just didint know anybetter.

12-08-2006, 03:26 PM	#27
BoostedCoupe Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Fulton, TN Age: 34 Posts: 1,043 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i agree with all the people on here. buy a stock car and learn it im 16 and bought a stock s13. i wouldeve liked to buy a rb or sr or ka-t for my 1st car but thats alot of power. take a stock s13 and get on it real good in the rain and watch it get sideways. what the stock car does in the rain that rb or sr or ka-t will do on dry roads. so yeah id get a stock one dont RICE it out like so many young kids do nothing is worse than a 240 with stock rims body kit and big spoiler.

12-08-2006, 05:25 PM	#29
Cholos_D Join Date: May 2006 Location: S.Carolina Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't like buying built cars because it might run great tommorrow, next week, next month... but then if some half aed solder or wire or anything comes loose and it stops running you're sca sca screwed. And try explaining that it's a Japanese motor to the local mechanic when there is no FSM. RB series are some of the best engines built imo but they aren't for the shoestring budget. The longterm maintenance (i.e. sourcing parts for an engine never made in our country) could kill your fun in the long run... Although, dm I want one!! Good luck