Long time 240sx owners (10 years or so)

[txnla]

Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

I am a bit surprised you didn't opt to get the OEM S14 kouki German glass headlights (similar in construction as the JDM headlights but with proper LHD beam pattern).

I did have the German glass 95-95 zenki headlights a looong time ago before they were easier to buy here. A friend of mine met a guy from Germany around 2002 who, coincidentally, owned a body shop in Germany. So he ordered the headlights in Germany and then shipped them here. As I recall, no beam pattern changes were needed on the German lights because their cars are LHD like the US.

When I did the kouki conversion, I sold those and installed the glass USDM 97-98 headlights. Had I used the JDM 97-98 lights, then a beam pattern correction would have been needed due to JDM being RHD.

Here are some before/after pics of my car in bone stock form compared to the 97-98 swap I did in 2008. I learned the champagne gold color was only an option in the US in 95-96, but not on the 97-98 models in the US. And it was never an option in Japan for any S14s that I could find in any Japanese S14 brochures. I briefly worried about that color combo with this body, but couldn't have been happier with the results.

Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

I am a bit surprised you didn't opt to get the OEM S14 kouki German glass headlights (similar in construction as the JDM headlights but with proper LHD beam pattern).

Because those are inferior to what he has, Stevie-Steve.

[KiLLeR2001]

Originally Posted by txnla

Here are some before/after pics of my car in bone stock form compared to the 97-98 swap I did in 2008. I learned the champagne gold color was only an option in the US in 95-96, but not on the 97-98 models in the US. And it was never an option in Japan for any S14s that I could find in any Japanese S14 brochures. I briefly worried about that color combo with this body, but couldn't have been happier with the results.

That is correct. The #EM1 Champagne Gold color was never offered on the JDM S14's. For the '97-'98 240sx models they switched to the #KR5 Silver Moss color, another color option not offered with JDM S14's.

[Artworks]

I have had my car since 2008. Living in Asia, in (Brunei to be specific) we have pretty much all the jdm cars that people lusting over, cefiros, galant, s15 spec R, evo 3,4,5,6, skylines, etc. The reason why I was into 240sx was due to watching drifter x street drifting in some random dvd in 03-04. Took me quite a while back then figuring out why are the cars called 240sx in videos,games,magazines,etc when we have 180sx/200sx here lol.

Believe it or not, us (living in Asia) look up to americans in terms of build quality back then.

[GoodShow]

Originally Posted by Artworks

I have had my car since 2008. Living in Asia, in (Brunei to be specific) we have pretty much all the jdm cars that people lusting over, cefiros, galant, s15 spec R, evo 3,4,5,6, skylines, etc. The reason why I was into 240sx was due to watching drifter x street drifting in some random dvd in 03-04. Took me quite a while back then figuring out why are the cars called 240sx in videos,games,magazines,etc when we have 180sx/200sx here lol.

Believe it or not, us (living in Asia) look up to americans in terms of build quality back then.

I bet that video was called Hashiriya .

[haveblue]

I sold mine 4 years ago when I moved. I sorta regret it, I had already grown out of it, or at least, DDing a modified car.
Every once in a while I consider contacting the buyer and seeing if they still have it and get it back. But even if I was willing to pay double to get it back, not sure what I would do with it. There are better track weapons out there now, and showing up at meets once in a while isn't worth keeping a car around for. Its not a great DD, too stiff with my mods, and too easy to kick out the rear, no ABS, or airbags, squeaks and rattles galore, plus its a ripe theft target these days.
Maybe I got old for all that (I did).
Anyway, still my favorite 'fun' car. If I was going to do it again It would be LS swap for effortless speed and steerable suspension mods with OEM looks. S13 SE, no sunroof, wing delete.

[MrMigs]

Originally Posted by Artworks

...Believe it or not, us (living in Asia) look up to americans in terms of build quality back then.

And now?

[wanadrift]

Interesting thread. I sort of wanted a 240sx for about 10 years. (always been a Z freak) I lurked here and freshalloy for a long time. Before that I had a few eclipses and wanted to get into the Honda crowd but never pulled the trigger. I've only had my 240 that I own now for about 8 months. I had one a few years ago briefly but it was a pile and sold it as soon as I got it. I've had roughly the same idea for a build for the past decade and I'm just now getting around to it. There are people around that will do a clean build but yeah these cars aren't nearly as important to the 16-20year olds as they are to us closer to 30 and older. Then again most of us older guys were starting to mod cars when there was only forums available and car domain was the major social media outlet for cars. Instagram, youtube, and facebook have totally changed the game and many are doing it to MAKE money from view so naturally they have to do what's trendy or what will garner a lot of attention to generate traffic.

[Quail]

Txnla, your car is awesome. Good to see someone still enjoying their car and keeping it so clean after 1XX,XXX miles!

[Artworks]

Originally Posted by GoodShow

I bet that video was called Hashiriya .

I've googled it, it actually is! brings back so many memories.


300k+ actual milage on the chassis. i hope i could do a fully body restoration

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by MrMigs

And now?

Honestly, we still put them to shame.

Everything we do here is 190%.

[Artworks]

The grass is always greener on the other side

[MrMigs]

Originally Posted by Corbic

Honestly, we still put them to shame.

Everything we do here is 190%.

[monkichi57]

I like this thread. Glad to see people still care for their S-chassis. I'll share my story about mine.

My S14 was purchased by my mother back brand new in '96 from the dealer (still have the dealer sticker, manuals etc.). As a kid (19 at the time), did the relatively lower-priced, but legit options (eibach springs, aftermarket audio w/aftermarket tweeter modified to fit oem location, 17" rims and Apexi Exhaust, OEM mudguards) but kept it legal as I didn't want to have my mother get into trouble as it was still technically hers at that time. It stayed that way for a while, especially while I was away (moved out).

(back in 97)


When I got it back from her (back in '08), I wanted it as a fun daily as I promised her that I intend to keep it indefinitely. Tried to keep it as something I want to grow old with and still keep the fun factor.
Did a lot to the car engine-wise, SR'd, but still kept the creature comforts (AC, cruise, ABS, etc), and still tried to keep it simple and clean in appearance. I'm debating to put the navan wing as i've been holding it for years, but not sure. Still kept it within legal limits with HI standards as I don't want the hassle with the law either. I'm planning on painting it again as clear is fading, but will be keeping it the OEM FN2 color.

Along the way, i've gotten help by a lot of people, and I try to help out from my experiencses, but I just didn't like how some of the new crowd asking if I do stupid shit and they be all cocky like you gotta drift it or still needs moar low. I just say thank you and go my merry way as I like how it is as it is.

At one point, I was almost forced to sell it, but fortunately, I was able to keep it. I do get asked about selling it sometime, but keeping it in the long-haul. Too sentimental for me to let go. Will still mod, but will be keeping it tasteful.

(Current status)

[ellopuppet]

I bought my first 240 back in 2006.

When i picked her up. Blown KA24DE swapped in an SR basic bolt ons



This is how she ended up





Picked up an s14 a few years later. ended up having frame damage and parted it out.



Got a coupe later on down the road. Wish i would of left it alone.







how she ended up



and the day she left



Now im inbetween if i want to get another s13 or shoot for a GTS-T or GTS-4, I have been wanting to do a four door build for ages.

[ze12o]

Not exactly 10 years but long time coming. Bought first 240 89 fastback 5 spd 112k red pignose lip, sponge wing and everything back in 2007. Bone stock for 600 dollars. At that point in life i was searching day in and day out. When i went to pick up the car the guy didnt even finish his coffee he made while posting it. I was in love. Back then the game was a lot more respected and close knit. I miss those days..

Ive owned 2 more before i sold it. 92 se and a 93 (hicas,abs and leather) rare but it was a junk box. I still kept my first love lol. Until my 4th and current s13. I bought my cousins s13 with 42k miles bone stock and had to sell my beloved 89. Sold it to a friend and a month later she was stolen. I was heart broken. Then a few years later my new one was involved im a hit and run. Took the chance and slapped on the oem kouki aero and build it right.

I hate the new scene now. People try too hard to get internet famous. Dropped so low you can't drive the car. Build a "race" car that doesn't go. Drop a rally car. Stance this airbag that. Fake rims here cheap tires there. I'm done ranting

^ too young to rant. min age requirement not met.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by ze12o

Not exactly 10 years but long time coming. Bought first 240 89 fastback 5 spd 112k red pignose lip, sponge wing and everything back in 2007. Bone stock for 600 dollars. At that point in life i was searching day in and day out. When i went to pick up the car the guy didnt even finish his coffee he made while posting it. I was in love. Back then the game was a lot more respected and close knit. I miss those days..

Pretty sure most would argue those "nostalgia" days ended in 2005.

Originally Posted by ze12o

Ive owned 2 more before i sold it. 92 se and a 93 (hicas,abs and leather) rare but it was a junk box. I still kept my first love lol. Until my 4th and current s13. I bought my cousins s13 with 42k miles bone stock and had to sell my beloved 89. Sold it to a friend and a month later she was stolen. I was heart broken. Then a few years later my new one was involved im a hit and run. Took the chance and slapped on the oem kouki aero and build it right.

I never understood this. Why do people need to own 4-10 of the same car? I've owned the same S13 for +11 years.

Originally Posted by ze12o

I hate the new scene now. People try too hard to get internet famous. Dropped so low you can't drive the car. Build a "race" car that doesn't go. Drop a rally car. Stance this airbag that. Fake rims here cheap tires there. I'm done ranting

Buy a Mustang. That Texas scene is straight Midnight Wagan. GT500 vs GTR vs Gallardo vs Cobra

[lunchmeat]

I'm on my third. Traded in my s13 for an s14, drove that for 9 years, then sold it to buy a truck. Still regret it, so I bought another s14. If I could go back, I would still have my first s14.

[Quail]

Originally Posted by Corbic

I never understood this. Why do people need to own 4-10 of the same car? I've owned the same S13 for +11 years

I've never understood this either; I get so attached to my cars that I could never be that promiscuous!

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by lunchmeat

I'm on my third. Traded in my s13 for an s14, drove that for 9 years, then sold it to buy a truck. Still regret it, so I bought another s14. If I could go back, I would still have my first s14.

I get that. S13 and S14 are different cars.

I see guys all the time bragging how they've owned a dozen S13s or some shit, sometimes multiples at one time. Of course all of them are shit boxes.

My friends theory always was these guys buy cars for the minimum going rate. Then they don't maintain them, and sell them the minute problems arise. Rinse Repeat.

[lunchmeat]

That would explain the multitude of shitbox cars. The one I picked up isn't perfect, but it's sure better than most.

[Dutchmalmiss]

Another reason why I hold onto my S13. Everything on the market is either salvaged, maroon or white, horribly built, or all of the above.

[ze12o]

I'm 25 years old but grumpy like a 80 year old. In my defense I only sold my first 89 in favor of a rust free low mile 93! The other two were bought more for parts then to drive. I owned my current one for over 5 years. Not trying to brag just telling my story. A lot of people assume since I'm younger that I have no respect for these cars, people couldn't be more wrong. Im attached to my car and won't ever sell it if I can help it. I grew up with a lot of older cousins, most were into cars. I guess I caught the back end of that nostalgic era through them. I respect the Mustang just don't like how they drive and can't see myself in one.

[ze12o]

This is how it sits now

[Future240]

Originally Posted by Corbic

I get that. S13 and S14 are different cars.

I see guys all the time bragging how they've owned a dozen S13s or some shit, sometimes multiples at one time. Of course all of them are shit boxes.

My friends theory always was these guys buy cars for the minimum going rate. Then they don't maintain them, and sell them the minute problems arise. Rinse Repeat.

I could see an argument for owner multiple cars for different styles. For instance I have a kouki S14. I'd like to have


Rb25 jdm kouki
s14 SR20 zenki with german glass headlights and navan body
Sr20 S13 " Type X" Hatch
ka-t S13 instant gentleman coupe.


Now the types that just buy and wreck s-chassis I don't understand. I'm not going to break up with a chick just to fuck her twin sister.

[1993fdrx7]

Any of you guys going to the indy 500'?

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by 1993fdrx7

Any of you guys going to the indy 500'?

Fuck no!!!

[MrMigs]

Originally Posted by Corbic

Fuck no!!!

ahahahah lol

[1993fdrx7]

Sorry thought y'all liked to party. Haha


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk