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MattyK17 · 09-02-2010, 02:32 PM

got this yesterday for $1500!!! needs some body work, new non pep boys exhaust and some minor things.. but runs strong..

one question.. im new to the 240 so the guy had 17s which i like.. the offset sucks so what size spacers should i look to get.. alsoo he has 205/40 all the way around. i ordered some megan lowering springs.. i know not coilovers but its what i have to spend.. anyway what would be a good 17 in size tire to run for the front and back with a 2in drop... i cant stand the 4x4 look and tiny civic tires.. anyway any advice would be appreciated

MattyK17 · 09-02-2010, 02:41 PM

engine bay is dirty, any good suggestions to clean it would also be appreciated.. thanks in advance!!

iheartmysil80 · 09-02-2010, 02:53 PM

27 years old and don't know how to clean an engine bay... -__________-

MattyK17 · 09-02-2010, 02:59 PM

22 years old ans still act like a middle schooler.. cause i must be mistaken but where in my post does it say i dont know how?? i just asked for any sugestions... always one tool to say something that isnt needed!!

MattyK17 · 09-02-2010, 03:19 PM

anyway fount these on cl will they work??

front (2)_ P225/45R17 and __ (2) rear P245/40R17

NNOCENT · 09-02-2010, 03:21 PM

damn i called that guy yesterday, so you're the one who came to MD and bought it mother fkr

MattyK17 · 09-02-2010, 03:23 PM

hahaha i was talkin to him for a week.. lol... im sure u will find another

ranger240 · 09-02-2010, 03:30 PM

ill give yah 1700 for it, a 30 pack of keystone and maybe an Ed Hardy /pep boys air freshener if you're lucky

oh and before i pick up the car.... theres stuff called engine bright foaming degreaser... use that sparingly... simple green works good too.

google wheel offset calculator... etc. etc. etc.

dont do a ghetto 2'' drop...

MattyK17 · 09-02-2010, 03:39 PM

lol i cant really afford to dish out for coilovers just yet. i want something in the meantime.. cause the way it is now just doesnt look right..

and atleast u added an answer with the jokes.. thanks

ArBy25DeT · 09-02-2010, 03:46 PM

looks like a good deal for 1500....i think that tire combo should work....there is a wheel fitment thread, i would double check there though....

and theres always that forum jackass who THINKS he knows everything.....

as for your dirty bay, i would get in there and wipe it down with like a rag or something, just scrub it the best you can lol might take some time and patience....good luck with the new ride

MattyK17 · 09-02-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArBy25DeT

looks like a good deal for 1500....i think that tire combo should work....there is a wheel fitment thread, i would double check there though....

and theres always that forum jackass who THINKS he knows everything.....

as for your dirty bay, i would get in there and wipe it down with like a rag or something, just scrub it the best you can lol might take some time and patience....good luck with the new ride

hey thanks for the input!
thats all i was looking for

not all this extra bs lol

Sergio180sx · 09-02-2010, 04:01 PM

i used the orange bottle of Grease lighting degreaser at autozone and pressure wash my engine bays it works great and smells like citrus!!

fckillerbee · 09-02-2010, 05:04 PM

take it to a detailing place and tell them to pressure wash the engine bay, and make sure they don't fill up your spark plugs with water. call it a day.

oh, and great buy, but don't be cheap and spend 300 on springs when you can save a couple more hundred and get coils. cmon .....dont' join the 240/civic crowd of modifying. If you can't afford it....buy them used.

Bushido · 09-02-2010, 05:28 PM

simple green!!!

ILoveMyRHS13 · 09-02-2010, 05:29 PM

Pet peeve #1: Crossover hoses for radiators. :|

Looks like a good deal for $1500, though.

headup240 · 09-02-2010, 10:00 PM

Your MAF looks a little close to the turbo.

chiboy002 · 09-02-2010, 10:43 PM

hmmm, stop asking us to spoon feed you. Zilvia is from like 2002/2003, there is PLENTY of information that will answer all of your "beginner" questions.

Good luck and acquaint yourself with zilvia etiquette and you will prosper.

240sx1234 · 09-02-2010, 10:49 PM

looks like a great buy,theres some guides on what to cover up in your bay then you can just spray some degreaser and wash it off.or scrubbing for a good bit works to you. I agree with the other guys about at least saving up for some used coils,but I know what you mean with the way it looks now,I couldnt stand when my car was like that.Good luck to you man.

do it sideways · 09-02-2010, 11:34 PM

great find! and get at least some 20mm spacers, but you should invest in some coils and better wheels in the long run.

s14l0v3r · 09-02-2010, 11:50 PM

Fellow delawarian, wadddupppp?! Lol where you located?? Probably New Castle county huh??

jspek · 09-03-2010, 12:40 AM

sr swapped 240s are getting cheap nowadays.

G-Force · 09-03-2010, 12:58 AM

wd40 and a foam brush will do wonders..trust me on this. just wipe off the excess with a towel or rag. then spray simple green for that fresh smell.

I LUV MY S13 · 09-03-2010, 01:00 AM

For $1500?? Wow so it runs and everything?

Good shit, but seriously save up for the good stuff

Gjohnson7 · 09-05-2010, 11:17 AM

Nice find. Now get to work.

wh0aitznic0 · 09-05-2010, 11:33 AM

You got a good deal. But don't buy springs now. Ride high and mighty till you can afford quality coils.

Ceepo · 09-05-2010, 12:05 PM

I use this stuff to clean my engine called "Super Clean"(its a big purple bottle) shit works wonders, just dont get it on your skin it burns but it will remove any oil, grease, ect., from your engine...

MattyK17 · 09-05-2010, 12:51 PM

yeah i want to get some coils.. and the xxr 522. i like them alot and they are fairly inexpensive.. i got springs for $100 now but will be saving for some coils.. and them rims..

good thing is it will be getting cold soon so ill have all winter to save up and do some work.. gives me 7 months to save for everything i want. and thanks for the input!1

09-02-2010, 05:28 PM	#14
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	simple green!!! __________________

09-02-2010, 10:43 PM	#17
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,435 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	hmmm, stop asking us to spoon feed you. Zilvia is from like 2002/2003, there is PLENTY of information that will answer all of your "beginner" questions. Good luck and acquaint yourself with zilvia etiquette and you will prosper. __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

09-03-2010, 12:58 AM	#22
G-Force Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Upperdena, SoCal Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	wd40 and a foam brush will do wonders..trust me on this. just wipe off the excess with a towel or rag. then spray simple green for that fresh smell. __________________ Life takes Visa...so does my POS cars...

09-03-2010, 01:00 AM	#23
I LUV MY S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norwalk, Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 3,349 Trader Rating: (35) Rides Gallery: I LUV MY S13 Feedback Score: 35 reviews	For $1500?? Wow so it runs and everything? Good shit, but seriously save up for the good stuff __________________ -Jorge

09-05-2010, 11:17 AM	#24
Gjohnson7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 44 Posts: 980 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Nice find. Now get to work. __________________ LSX Kouki Project, swap completed in Dec 09

09-02-2010, 02:32 PM	#1
MattyK17 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delaware Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just picked up my first decent 240 got this yesterday for $1500!!! needs some body work, new non pep boys exhaust and some minor things.. but runs strong.. one question.. im new to the 240 so the guy had 17s which i like.. the offset sucks so what size spacers should i look to get.. alsoo he has 205/40 all the way around. i ordered some megan lowering springs.. i know not coilovers but its what i have to spend.. anyway what would be a good 17 in size tire to run for the front and back with a 2in drop... i cant stand the 4x4 look and tiny civic tires.. anyway any advice would be appreciated

09-02-2010, 02:41 PM	#2
MattyK17 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delaware Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	engine bay is dirty, any good suggestions to clean it would also be appreciated.. thanks in advance!!

09-02-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
iheartmysil80 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Hollyhood, CA Age: 37 Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	27 years old and don't know how to clean an engine bay... -__________-

09-02-2010, 02:59 PM	#4
MattyK17 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delaware Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	22 years old ans still act like a middle schooler.. cause i must be mistaken but where in my post does it say i dont know how?? i just asked for any sugestions... always one tool to say something that isnt needed!!

09-02-2010, 03:19 PM	#5
MattyK17 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delaware Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyway fount these on cl will they work?? front (2)_ P225/45R17 and __ (2) rear P245/40R17

09-02-2010, 03:21 PM	#6
NNOCENT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	damn i called that guy yesterday, so you're the one who came to MD and bought it mother fkr

09-02-2010, 03:23 PM	#7
MattyK17 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delaware Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hahaha i was talkin to him for a week.. lol... im sure u will find another

09-02-2010, 03:39 PM	#9
MattyK17 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delaware Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol i cant really afford to dish out for coilovers just yet. i want something in the meantime.. cause the way it is now just doesnt look right.. and atleast u added an answer with the jokes.. thanks

09-02-2010, 03:46 PM	#10
ArBy25DeT BANNED Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: south florida Age: 34 Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks like a good deal for 1500....i think that tire combo should work....there is a wheel fitment thread, i would double check there though.... and theres always that forum jackass who THINKS he knows everything..... as for your dirty bay, i would get in there and wipe it down with like a rag or something, just scrub it the best you can lol might take some time and patience....good luck with the new ride

09-02-2010, 05:04 PM	#13
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 40 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	take it to a detailing place and tell them to pressure wash the engine bay, and make sure they don't fill up your spark plugs with water. call it a day. oh, and great buy, but don't be cheap and spend 300 on springs when you can save a couple more hundred and get coils. cmon .....dont' join the 240/civic crowd of modifying. If you can't afford it....buy them used.

09-02-2010, 10:00 PM	#16
headup240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte Posts: 666 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Your MAF looks a little close to the turbo.

09-02-2010, 10:49 PM	#18
240sx1234 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Birmingham,AL Posts: 335 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	looks like a great buy,theres some guides on what to cover up in your bay then you can just spray some degreaser and wash it off.or scrubbing for a good bit works to you. I agree with the other guys about at least saving up for some used coils,but I know what you mean with the way it looks now,I couldnt stand when my car was like that.Good luck to you man.

09-02-2010, 11:34 PM	#19
do it sideways Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: wa Age: 34 Posts: 459 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	great find! and get at least some 20mm spacers, but you should invest in some coils and better wheels in the long run.

09-02-2010, 11:50 PM	#20
s14l0v3r Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magnolia, DE Age: 35 Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	Fellow delawarian, wadddupppp?! Lol where you located?? Probably New Castle county huh??

09-03-2010, 12:40 AM	#21
jspek Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: philly Age: 41 Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	sr swapped 240s are getting cheap nowadays.

09-05-2010, 12:05 PM	#26
Ceepo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 2,007 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Ceepo Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I use this stuff to clean my engine called "Super Clean"(its a big purple bottle) shit works wonders, just dont get it on your skin it burns but it will remove any oil, grease, ect., from your engine... __________________ TW: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/390459...d9s-coils.html

09-05-2010, 12:51 PM	#27
MattyK17 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delaware Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i want to get some coils.. and the xxr 522. i like them alot and they are fairly inexpensive.. i got springs for $100 now but will be saving for some coils.. and them rims.. good thing is it will be getting cold soon so ill have all winter to save up and do some work.. gives me 7 months to save for everything i want. and thanks for the input!1