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s14__Kouki · 01-05-2014, 12:25 AM

Hello, my name is Dylan. 21 from NC.

I recently had to sell my 2007 Solar Orange 350z. It was my pride and joy but due to going back to college, it had to go.. So i was browsing craigslist for something in the same family and found an S14 Kouki. Picked her up for $3,900.
I thought it was a decent deal. I love the Kouki's and I have big big big plans..
I was thinking RB20det swap. If not i'll do what everyone does and grab an SR. Right now it has the KA in it with Header and a Trust exhaust which sounds amazing!

Since i'm not an expert on these cars... I was wanting to help.. Ive put stance Pro+ coilovers on it.. Now its in need of wheels, bumper, side skirts and a few other appearance parts.. Also should I do the RB20 swap? Or just go with SR..

Thanks in advance. Here she is.

*brndck* · 01-05-2014, 02:45 AM

good job noob. there is an "introduce yourself" thread so that we don't have to start new threads every time someone new logs on. best recommendation is to spend a lot of time reading and not much time posting.
99.999% of the questions you will have have already been answered repeatedly on this forum.
also, do ALL suspension and chassis mods, get a lot of seat time, THEN add power.

s14__Kouki · 01-05-2014, 03:10 AM

Figured.. Suspension is all done.

DJ-of-E · 01-05-2014, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14__Kouki

I recently had to sell my 2007 Solar Orange 350z. It was my pride and joy but due to going back to college, it had to go..

At first I was like ...

Because that is an honest to god smart decision.

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14__Kouki

So i was browsing craigslist for something in the same family and found an S14 Kouki. Picked her up for $3,900.

Then I was like

Cheap and pretty standard/economical. Got me through college and kept it stock throughout college

...but then....

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14__Kouki

I was thinking RB20det swap. If not i'll do what everyone does and grab an SR. Right now it has the KA in it with Header and a Trust exhaust which sounds amazing!

Since i'm not an expert on these cars... I was wanting to help.. Ive put stance Pro+ coilovers on it.. Now its in need of wheels, bumper, side skirts and a few other appearance parts.. Also should I do the RB20 swap? Or just go with SR..

I would just skip any RB swap or mods or whatnot until you finish college. Probably would've better off sticking with the Z.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-05-2014, 04:04 AM

Suspension is all done with just a coilover?!?!

s14__Kouki · 01-05-2014, 11:44 AM

I owed on the Z. That was the problem. I sold my Z for 15k 12k was profit. I have plenty to get the 240 DECENT lol. Btw finding all those gifs had to be time consuming lol.

It's got the whole shabang with suspension. Not sure if they're the best but I'll have to look into it.

Ilya · 01-05-2014, 12:02 PM

Don't go to college if you are taking out a shit ton of loans!!! If you will be more than 20k in debt after 4 years don't do it. College is not worth it especially at 21 years young

simmode1 · 01-05-2014, 12:27 PM

Sounds like you got a kouki with a solid foundation to start from. It will likely be more reliable in this state than any engine you're hoping to swap into it, so I say keep it like it is now until you finish college. You're gonna want to save that cash. It won't be 350Z quick, but the kouki will still plenty of fun.

After college, sell it and go back to Z's, Porsches or Beemers.

DJ-of-E · 01-05-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ilya

Don't go to college if you are taking out a shit ton of loans!!! If you will be more than 20k in debt after 4 years don't do it. College is not worth it especially at 21 years young

No kidding. When I was 15 and saw the cost of college, I knew I had to study my ass off to get some form of "scholarship" and "grants" to pay for my education.

I actually made profit going to a University thanks to them. Excess money paid for my gas, food, and books.

If I didn't have those benefits, I would've just go part-time work school and community college first to get most of the classes out of the way and then do the rest to a "university" to get that degree.

If you can start your own business, that's great. However, with entry level jobs even looking for 4 year degrees or managers having excuses not to promote you, it's a huge pain in the ass not to have a degree while job hunting unless you work for an extremely reputable company and left in good terms.

Ilya · 01-05-2014, 01:42 PM

I work with a bunch of elite college graduates who graduated with engineering degrees and the amounts they owe does not make their financial situation any better. You make 65k a year and have to pay back 40k a year for your loans, might as well work some job that pays 25k a year with a clear mind that you don't owe any one anything. Community college for the first year or so is the way to go

Scope240sx · 01-05-2014, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14__Kouki

Hello, my name is Dylan. 21 from NC.

I love the Kouki's and I have big big big plans..
I was thinking RB20det swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14__Kouki

Also should I do the RB20 swap? Or just go with SR..

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14__Kouki

my 2007 Solar Orange 350z

*240Cali* · 01-05-2014, 03:09 PM

THISSSSSSS!!! man tired of kids needing opinions on what engine they should buy.. what coils are the best? it's 2013!!!! Make Google your bitCH

Quote:

Originally Posted by brndck

best recommendation is to spend a lot of time reading and not much time posting.

Fuego · 01-05-2014, 03:55 PM

Can't afford payments on a 350z but want to dump all your money into another car? Sure makes sense.

ghoti · 01-05-2014, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240Cali

THISSSSSSS!!! man tired of kids needing opinions on what engine they should buy.. what coils are the best? it's 2013!!!! Make Google your bitCH

You're living in the past bro

HeyGirlHeyyy · 01-05-2014, 06:22 PM

Kouki + RB. Good luck getting that thing inspected in old NC.

KevinEdgar · 01-06-2014, 08:57 PM

Don't fall into the burning-money-pit-black-abyss of modifying a 90s sports car. Keep the modifications very minimal and invest your money elsewhere.

OBEEWON · 01-07-2014, 02:08 PM

College? Sell the 240 and buy a wagon so you can put beer and women in it. 240 gets no ho's.

Fuego · 01-07-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OBEEWON

College? Sell the 240 and buy a wagon so you can put beer and women in it. 240 gets no ho's.

So much fact. Sports cars only get you laid in highschool and when couger hunting.

Buy a stock Tahoe with leather seats.

***Future240*** · 01-13-2014, 06:32 AM

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/96924-if-yo...-pictures.html

01-05-2014, 12:25 AM	#1
s14__Kouki Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Carolina Age: 32 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Newbie here Hello, my name is Dylan. 21 from NC. I recently had to sell my 2007 Solar Orange 350z. It was my pride and joy but due to going back to college, it had to go.. So i was browsing craigslist for something in the same family and found an S14 Kouki. Picked her up for $3,900. I thought it was a decent deal. I love the Kouki's and I have big big big plans.. I was thinking RB20det swap. If not i'll do what everyone does and grab an SR. Right now it has the KA in it with Header and a Trust exhaust which sounds amazing! Since i'm not an expert on these cars... I was wanting to help.. Ive put stance Pro+ coilovers on it.. Now its in need of wheels, bumper, side skirts and a few other appearance parts.. Also should I do the RB20 swap? Or just go with SR.. Thanks in advance. Here she is.

01-05-2014, 04:04 AM	#5
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Suspension is all done with just a coilover?!?! __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

01-05-2014, 03:55 PM	#13
Fuego Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Las Vegas Age: 35 Posts: 629 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can't afford payments on a 350z but want to dump all your money into another car? Sure makes sense. __________________

01-05-2014, 06:22 PM	#15
HeyGirlHeyyy Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NC Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Kouki + RB. Good luck getting that thing inspected in old NC. __________________ WTB: 1996 Zenki grille (no slats). Rear right OEM splash guard. Thanks.

01-06-2014, 08:57 PM	#16
KevinEdgar Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: osaka, japan Posts: 1,176 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Don't fall into the burning-money-pit-black-abyss of modifying a 90s sports car. Keep the modifications very minimal and invest your money elsewhere. __________________ http://milktea-man.com

01-05-2014, 03:10 AM	#3
s14__Kouki Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Carolina Age: 32 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Figured.. Suspension is all done.

01-05-2014, 11:44 AM	#6
s14__Kouki Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Carolina Age: 32 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I owed on the Z. That was the problem. I sold my Z for 15k 12k was profit. I have plenty to get the 240 DECENT lol. Btw finding all those gifs had to be time consuming lol. It's got the whole shabang with suspension. Not sure if they're the best but I'll have to look into it.

01-05-2014, 12:02 PM	#7
Ilya Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego Age: 35 Posts: 712 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Don't go to college if you are taking out a shit ton of loans!!! If you will be more than 20k in debt after 4 years don't do it. College is not worth it especially at 21 years young

01-05-2014, 12:27 PM	#8
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sounds like you got a kouki with a solid foundation to start from. It will likely be more reliable in this state than any engine you're hoping to swap into it, so I say keep it like it is now until you finish college. You're gonna want to save that cash. It won't be 350Z quick, but the kouki will still plenty of fun. After college, sell it and go back to Z's, Porsches or Beemers.

01-05-2014, 01:42 PM	#10
Ilya Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego Age: 35 Posts: 712 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I work with a bunch of elite college graduates who graduated with engineering degrees and the amounts they owe does not make their financial situation any better. You make 65k a year and have to pay back 40k a year for your loans, might as well work some job that pays 25k a year with a clear mind that you don't owe any one anything. Community college for the first year or so is the way to go

01-07-2014, 02:08 PM	#17
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	College? Sell the 240 and buy a wagon so you can put beer and women in it. 240 gets no ho's. __________________