What rims are these? + Seeking advice on car purchse

[fliprayzin240sx]

$3100 for that piece of shit? If your plan is to swap in an RB/JZ...why buy an ugly/old ass chassis? I paid $2500 for an 95 S14 and even then, I still think I overpaid for it.

[simmode1]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

$3100 for that piece of shit? If your plan is to swap in an RB/JZ...why buy an ugly/old ass chassis? I paid $2500 for an 95 S14 and even then, I still think I overpaid for it.

$3100 is too much for a stock, ragged out S13. I wouldn't pay more than $2000 for something in that condition. Probably more like $1500 if it has a KA24e...

But like everyone else said: Do your research, set a realistic budget, save save save and do it right the first time.

You don't need a turbo KA or JZ engine to learn how to drift. Learn on the N/A, decide what engine you want after you've outgrown the KA. If you're trying to slam the car with even the cheapest yet nice looking wheels AND do a JZ swap... you're in the $10k+ budget range.

Just do maintenance, suspension, wheels, LSD and get out there. Don't make it harder than it needs to be.

If you have a hard time finding a clean 240 at the right price, maybe consider switching platforms to a Miata. They're even cheaper to maintain and build.

Oh and BTW... I 'accidentally' bought those same wheels back when I was new in the 240 scene as well. Motegi MR7's. 18x7+42... Talk about shiiiiiiiiiity! My recommendation is to seek out a simple, beginners setup like 17x9 fronts with 17x10 rears or better.