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jdms14 · 05-12-2002, 10:36 AM

as of now i have enough money to get either my wheels or an sr20. i would really like to get the engine but i am one point away from loosing my license already. also i am a big push-over and my girl wants me to get the wheels. i plan on getting volk gt-a in 17x?. whats the widest i can go? i would like 8.5 front and 10? in the rear. will 40 offset put me in  the fender? thanks

Nismos14 · 05-12-2002, 10:46 AM

i had trouble with my 7.5s in the front when i had 225's on them i dunno if 8.5 is logical either because its going to make the handling bad because of the mass that ur trying to turn when u take ur turns..... but thats just my opinion so.... 8.5 i dont think so 8.0 maybe 10 in the back, no, 9.5 is max but i'd go 8.5 which is what i have now with 245/45's on the back

S14lover · 05-12-2002, 10:51 AM

DUDE!!!! ...id really get the engine i mean tires come and go but SR20's are forever baby! ..if i had enough money for an engine or heavy ass rims i would go with the engine ...but thats my opinion...and screw the points man!!!!...drive like you stole sumpin!

happy mother's day <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'>

Nismos14 · 05-12-2002, 11:00 AM

im guessin he already does drive like he stole sumpin  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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DJ Machine · 05-12-2002, 11:18 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (S14lover @ May 12 2002,11:51)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">DUDE!!!! ...id really get the engine i mean tires come and go but SR20's are forever baby! ..if i had enough money for an engine or heavy ass rims i would go with the engine ...but thats my opinion...and screw the points man!!!!...drive like you stole sumpin!

happy mother's day <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Hahah, you just called volks "Heavy ass"

hhahahahahaha

*ca18guy* · 05-12-2002, 11:22 AM

Get the wheels, the SR will cost more then you probably think and it seems lke you don't need any more speed.  Rims IMHO are the most important appearance thing you can get. (if you really have enough money for an SR then you have enough for rims and have extra left over)

whoizrob · 05-12-2002, 11:24 AM

Judging from the fact you only have a point left on your record, maybe you'd better get the wheels.

You'll get your girl wet, idiots will drool over your car, and you'll keep your license. Don't get the engine, sure you'll go faster but are you mature enough to keep the engine uder wraps and out from under the law?

*AceInHole* · 05-12-2002, 11:37 AM

I'd wonder where you're getting the SR that costs as much as a set of wheels and tires (I'm guessing a $2000 SR?? although maybe you have $4000 in which case if you bought wheels you couldn't afford the SR....)
You'll also have to install it... even if you do it yourself you can expect to pay a good $500 on parts, fluids, tools, etc...
The rule of doing the swap is to always have an extra grand lying around in case of emergency, so if you're really into getting something right away, get the wheels and save yourself the hassle, downtime, and headache of doing a limited budget swap, let alone the pains of a normal swap....

Nismos14 · 05-12-2002, 11:48 AM

hey I wanna be a BIACH MEMBER! and yeah how much are ur rims gonna cost you?

HippoSleek · 05-12-2002, 11:53 AM

1.  Invest in driver's training so as to avoid more points on your license;
2.  Retain a lawyer so you can argue out of your next ticket;
3.  Take your girl on a little trip somewhere and she will care less about stupid wheels for you car.

The wheels, as you've sized them, will only hurt your car's handling.  It will push worse than a FF family sedan.  The wheels will also make your car stick out and be more attractive to police, which means more points and a suspended license.

The motor just sounds like a really bad idea for you because you already have too much to control and I think the SCC article has jaded you into thinking it will cost under $2500 to buy and install.  Best case scenario, you actually do find a junker SR to put in and get a ticket in a week.  Worst case is that you run out of money or find that a $1800 engine lacks parts and reliability and are forced to look at your undriveable car (while keeping points off your license).

tnord · 05-12-2002, 11:59 AM

seeing as how you are about to lose your liscense anyway, spending money on a car you won't be able to drive soon seems like a pretty dumb idea.

Joe; "hey jack, i'm gonna buy some stuff for the car so i can go faster"

Jack; "aren't you about to lose your liscense, how do you get so many tickets?"

Joe; "yeah, it's cause i drive to fast"

Jack: "hmmm, you're not a smart man are you Joe?"

misnomer · 05-12-2002, 12:27 PM

Well, given anybody here who knows me knows what I'll say, I'll refrain from comment and save you some tickets.

nrcooled · 05-12-2002, 04:16 PM

When I first saw the topic I thought it was going to be sooo ricer... And I was right!

1.Dude get the SR
2.Keep the speed on the track
3.Invest in a radar detector
4.Pay fucking attention to the road (If you look for cops you'll see 'em)
5.Rims get stolen too damn much (even w/ locking lugs)
6.EVERYONE STOP ENCOURAGING THIS GUY TO DO SOMETHING STUPID!

*ca18guy* · 05-12-2002, 04:51 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (nrcooled @ May 13 2002,11:16)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">When I first saw the topic I thought it was going to be sooo ricer... And I was right!

1.Dude get the SR
2.Keep the speed on the track
3.Invest in a radar detector
4.Pay fucking attention to the road (If you look for cops you'll see 'em)
5.Rims get stolen too damn much (even w/ locking lugs)
6.EVERYONE STOP ENCOURAGING THIS GUY TO DO SOMETHING STUPID!</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Where not encouraging him to do something stupid, where being realistic.

nrcooled · 05-12-2002, 04:54 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Where not encouraging him to do something stupid, where being realistic.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

Sorry just a little sarcasm thought everyone would see it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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My thinking is as far as an investment rims you can never get your money back from it but the engine will add value to the car (i've see SR 240s going for like$2000 over Blue book)

my240likenoother · 05-12-2002, 07:40 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (misnomer @ May 11 2002,2:27)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Well, given anybody here who knows me knows what I'll say, I'll refrain from comment and save you some tickets.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
ya who the hell r u???LOL long time no see

05-12-2002, 10:36 AM	#1
jdms14 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	as of now i have enough money to get either my wheels or an sr20. i would really like to get the engine but i am one point away from loosing my license already. also i am a big push-over and my girl wants me to get the wheels. i plan on getting volk gt-a in 17x?. whats the widest i can go? i would like 8.5 front and 10? in the rear. will 40 offset put me in  the fender? thanks __________________ '97 se with tint, head unit and sportlines. goal: out perform a z-06 in every aspect. someday.

05-12-2002, 10:46 AM	#2
Nismos14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 1,213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had trouble with my 7.5s in the front when i had 225's on them i dunno if 8.5 is logical either because its going to make the handling bad because of the mass that ur trying to turn when u take ur turns..... but thats just my opinion so.... 8.5 i dont think so 8.0 maybe 10 in the back, no, 9.5 is max but i'd go 8.5 which is what i have now with 245/45's on the back __________________ '97 maxima 5-Spd

05-12-2002, 10:51 AM	#3
S14lover Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colombus GA Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DUDE!!!! ...id really get the engine i mean tires come and go but SR20's are forever baby! ..if i had enough money for an engine or heavy ass rims i would go with the engine ...but thats my opinion...and screw the points man!!!!...drive like you stole sumpin! happy mother's day <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'> __________________ She ****ing hates me ....TRUST!

05-12-2002, 11:00 AM	#4
Nismos14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 1,213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im guessin he already does drive like he stole sumpin  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ '97 maxima 5-Spd

05-12-2002, 11:18 AM	#5
DJ Machine Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (S14lover @ May 12 2002,11:51)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">DUDE!!!! ...id really get the engine i mean tires come and go but SR20's are forever baby! ..if i had enough money for an engine or heavy ass rims i would go with the engine ...but thats my opinion...and screw the points man!!!!...drive like you stole sumpin! happy mother's day <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Hahah, you just called volks "Heavy ass" hhahahahahaha __________________

05-12-2002, 11:22 AM	#6
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get the wheels, the SR will cost more then you probably think and it seems lke you don't need any more speed.  Rims IMHO are the most important appearance thing you can get. (if you really have enough money for an SR then you have enough for rims and have extra left over)

05-12-2002, 11:24 AM	#7
whoizrob Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Judging from the fact you only have a point left on your record, maybe you'd better get the wheels. You'll get your girl wet, idiots will drool over your car, and you'll keep your license. Don't get the engine, sure you'll go faster but are you mature enough to keep the engine uder wraps and out from under the law?

05-12-2002, 11:37 AM	#8
AceInHole Autox Technician Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Age: 44 Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: AceInHole Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd wonder where you're getting the SR that costs as much as a set of wheels and tires (I'm guessing a $2000 SR?? although maybe you have $4000 in which case if you bought wheels you couldn't afford the SR....) You'll also have to install it... even if you do it yourself you can expect to pay a good $500 on parts, fluids, tools, etc... The rule of doing the swap is to always have an extra grand lying around in case of emergency, so if you're really into getting something right away, get the wheels and save yourself the hassle, downtime, and headache of doing a limited budget swap, let alone the pains of a normal swap.... __________________

05-12-2002, 11:48 AM	#9
Nismos14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 1,213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey I wanna be a BIACH MEMBER! and yeah how much are ur rims gonna cost you? __________________ '97 maxima 5-Spd

05-12-2002, 11:53 AM	#10
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1.  Invest in driver's training so as to avoid more points on your license; 2.  Retain a lawyer so you can argue out of your next ticket; 3.  Take your girl on a little trip somewhere and she will care less about stupid wheels for you car. The wheels, as you've sized them, will only hurt your car's handling.  It will push worse than a FF family sedan.  The wheels will also make your car stick out and be more attractive to police, which means more points and a suspended license. The motor just sounds like a really bad idea for you because you already have too much to control and I think the SCC article has jaded you into thinking it will cost under $2500 to buy and install.  Best case scenario, you actually do find a junker SR to put in and get a ticket in a week.  Worst case is that you run out of money or find that a $1800 engine lacks parts and reliability and are forced to look at your undriveable car (while keeping points off your license).

05-12-2002, 11:59 AM	#11
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	seeing as how you are about to lose your liscense anyway, spending money on a car you won't be able to drive soon seems like a pretty dumb idea. Joe; "hey jack, i'm gonna buy some stuff for the car so i can go faster" Jack; "aren't you about to lose your liscense, how do you get so many tickets?" Joe; "yeah, it's cause i drive to fast" Jack: "hmmm, you're not a smart man are you Joe?"

05-12-2002, 12:27 PM	#12
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, given anybody here who knows me knows what I'll say, I'll refrain from comment and save you some tickets. __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!

05-12-2002, 04:16 PM	#13
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	When I first saw the topic I thought it was going to be sooo ricer... And I was right! 1.Dude get the SR 2.Keep the speed on the track 3.Invest in a radar detector 4.Pay fucking attention to the road (If you look for cops you'll see 'em) 5.Rims get stolen too damn much (even w/ locking lugs) 6.EVERYONE STOP ENCOURAGING THIS GUY TO DO SOMETHING STUPID! __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

05-12-2002, 04:51 PM	#14
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (nrcooled @ May 13 2002,11:16)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">When I first saw the topic I thought it was going to be sooo ricer... And I was right! 1.Dude get the SR 2.Keep the speed on the track 3.Invest in a radar detector 4.Pay fucking attention to the road (If you look for cops you'll see 'em) 5.Rims get stolen too damn much (even w/ locking lugs) 6.EVERYONE STOP ENCOURAGING THIS GUY TO DO SOMETHING STUPID!</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Where not encouraging him to do something stupid, where being realistic.

05-12-2002, 04:54 PM	#15
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	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Where not encouraging him to do something stupid, where being realistic.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Sorry just a little sarcasm thought everyone would see it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> My thinking is as far as an investment rims you can never get your money back from it but the engine will add value to the car (i've see SR 240s going for like$2000 over Blue book) __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

05-12-2002, 07:40 PM	#16
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (misnomer @ May 11 2002,2:27)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Well, given anybody here who knows me knows what I'll say, I'll refrain from comment and save you some tickets.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> ya who the hell r u???LOL long time no see