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Malaka240 · 06-15-2009, 10:39 AM

Hey guys, just purchased my first import.

All my friends were confused, since I've always been a Mustang guy. I've always wanted a 240 project, however, and came across a really good deal that I couldn't pass up.

I picked up this bad boy last Friday. It's a 1992 coupe with a KA24DE (DOHC, w00t), mated to a 5-speed. Picked it up for dirt cheap. As far as I can tell, it has a Nismo catback, Tokico Blue coilovers, some sort of longtube header, and obviously the S13 Silvia front end with the triple projector headlights.

I'm honestly in love with this car... It handles so well and feels so light, so it contrasts the Mustang very nicely (which doesn't handle too poorly given the suspension mods I've performed on it, but the 240 would run circles around it). The power isn't too bad, I think the dual cams help with that, and for a 4 banger, it's got some decent torque (coming from a guy with a V8 Mustang). I don't know a whole lot about 240s, but that's why I joined this forum in hopes that I'll learn a lot from you guys.

Anyways, here are some quick pics I took with my iPhone:

Like I said, the thing is fun as hell to drive, and I'm looking forward to seeing where this whole project goes. Let me know what you gents think. Throw out any basic info or suggestions you have.

Oh, and here's a pic of the Stang, if anyone cares.

Brian · 06-15-2009, 10:44 AM

Looks good.
real basic. Pretty clean looking.

Welcome.

Malaka240 · 06-15-2009, 10:54 AM

Thanks.

BTW - Any wheel recommendations? I'm not looking to spend $8,000 on a set of HREs, just FYI.

Something affordable that looks nice, preferably in bronze.

Brian · 06-15-2009, 10:57 AM

Good.

HRE wheels seem to be ugly, overpriced, stupid, etc.

You could probably get some nice sized cast wheels in bronze from the likes of WORK WHEELS or VOLK WHEELS.

A lot of the 240 guys run them.

Work emotion or something like that.

p.s. this thread will be locked soon by moderators.

Malaka240 · 06-15-2009, 10:58 AM

Yeah, I just noticed there was an intro sticky... Sorry mods.

Brian · 06-15-2009, 10:59 AM

Don't feel sorry.

If they ask, tell them I said it was ok.

bluevelvet · 06-15-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malaka240

Thanks.

BTW - Any wheel recommendations? I'm not looking to spend $8,000 on a set of HREs, just FYI.

Something affordable that looks nice, preferably in bronze.

TE-37's lol

check out the Wheels For Sale section.. good deals pop out here and there..

barraza1984 · 06-15-2009, 11:01 AM

Nice introduction nice to have you here!

I never introduce my self ""stupid and i apoloyise to all"""

but i trade some parts with some guys and i think here is the place to you join nice deal nice prices and really good freinds!

Malaka240 · 06-15-2009, 11:04 AM

Will do. I've heard good things about RPF1s, and they don't seem too expensive. What are good wheel sizes for these cars with a staggered setup? 17x8 front/17x9 rear?

s13skank · 06-15-2009, 11:33 AM

I like it fckn coupes are sexy!

06-15-2009, 10:39 AM	#1
Malaka240 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	New to the 240 Community Hey guys, just purchased my first import. All my friends were confused, since I've always been a Mustang guy. I've always wanted a 240 project, however, and came across a really good deal that I couldn't pass up. I picked up this bad boy last Friday. It's a 1992 coupe with a KA24DE (DOHC, w00t), mated to a 5-speed. Picked it up for dirt cheap. As far as I can tell, it has a Nismo catback, Tokico Blue coilovers, some sort of longtube header, and obviously the S13 Silvia front end with the triple projector headlights. I'm honestly in love with this car... It handles so well and feels so light, so it contrasts the Mustang very nicely (which doesn't handle too poorly given the suspension mods I've performed on it, but the 240 would run circles around it). The power isn't too bad, I think the dual cams help with that, and for a 4 banger, it's got some decent torque (coming from a guy with a V8 Mustang). I don't know a whole lot about 240s, but that's why I joined this forum in hopes that I'll learn a lot from you guys. Anyways, here are some quick pics I took with my iPhone: Like I said, the thing is fun as hell to drive, and I'm looking forward to seeing where this whole project goes. Let me know what you gents think. Throw out any basic info or suggestions you have. Oh, and here's a pic of the Stang, if anyone cares.

06-15-2009, 10:44 AM	#2
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Looks good. real basic. Pretty clean looking. Welcome. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

06-15-2009, 10:57 AM	#4
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Good. HRE wheels seem to be ugly, overpriced, stupid, etc. You could probably get some nice sized cast wheels in bronze from the likes of WORK WHEELS or VOLK WHEELS. A lot of the 240 guys run them. Work emotion or something like that. p.s. this thread will be locked soon by moderators. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

06-15-2009, 10:59 AM	#6
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Don't feel sorry. If they ask, tell them I said it was ok. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

06-15-2009, 10:54 AM	#3
Malaka240 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks. BTW - Any wheel recommendations? I'm not looking to spend $8,000 on a set of HREs, just FYI. Something affordable that looks nice, preferably in bronze.

06-15-2009, 10:58 AM	#5
Malaka240 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I just noticed there was an intro sticky... Sorry mods.

06-15-2009, 11:01 AM	#8
barraza1984 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: l.a Age: 40 Posts: 396 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Nice introduction nice to have you here! I never introduce my self ""stupid and i apoloyise to all""" but i trade some parts with some guys and i think here is the place to you join nice deal nice prices and really good freinds!

06-15-2009, 11:04 AM	#9
Malaka240 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Will do. I've heard good things about RPF1s, and they don't seem too expensive. What are good wheel sizes for these cars with a staggered setup? 17x8 front/17x9 rear?

06-15-2009, 11:33 AM	#10
s13skank Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yuma AZ Age: 36 Posts: 571 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I like it fckn coupes are sexy!