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bluebattosai · 03-20-2013, 01:16 PM

I just wanted to express the happiness I felt driving haha. Anyways, for almost two years there has been a 240 sitting around with a complete SR20 DET swap. I've only read about 240's and 240's with SR20, never driven one or in one.

Well I wanted it, and the owner basically said if I could fix it, it was mine. I worked on just getting it running, I did a lot to it which included a new ECU, new fuel pump etc. I got it running, and then came the biggest hurdle, getting it registered. I live in California, so smog was the hardest. I haven't gotten it smogged yet, but I have a place that could "pass" it since I live in an area that doesn't really check for that stuff.

Anyways I figured since I had a moving permit I would FINALLY try it out. Took it on a road that goes through deep forest (figured less cops on the road) and went for it. This was my first time driving a turbo car, first time driving a Rear Wheel drive car, and I loved it! It was totally worth it.

Driftwire · 03-20-2013, 01:22 PM

Thats awesome! glad you can drive it. Been working on mine for months and I finally got the motor in to find milky oil after first start up. Now im on the hunt for another motor.

2tonecoupegrl · 03-20-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Driftwire

Thats awesome! glad you can drive it. Been working on mine for months and I finally got the motor in to find milky oil after first start up. Now im on the hunt for another motor.

Buy mine LOL

Great feeling isnt it OP?!?!?!

Edwin562 · 03-20-2013, 01:48 PM

cant wait to start mine, been down a year & few months....

mr_eh · 03-20-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebattosai

I just wanted to express the happiness I felt driving haha. Anyways, for almost two years there has been a 240 sitting around with a complete SR20 DET swap. I've only read about 240's and 240's with SR20, never driven one or in one.

Well I wanted it, and the owner basically said if I could fix it, it was mine. I worked on just getting it running, I did a lot to it which included a new ECU, new fuel pump etc. I got it running, and then came the biggest hurdle, getting it registered. I live in California, so smog was the hardest. I haven't gotten it smogged yet, but I have a place that could "pass" it since I live in an area that doesn't really check for that stuff.

Anyways I figured since I had a moving permit I would FINALLY try it out. Took it on a road that goes through deep forest (figured less cops on the road) and went for it. This was my first time driving a turbo car, first time driving a Rear Wheel drive car, and I loved it! It was totally worth it.

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slideslidegnarslide · 03-20-2013, 02:33 PM

Cars been down for two years. Still not even close. I hate it and want to part it out but I will loose to much money. Hopefully I have the same feeling you did. But I doubt it considering I have already had a car with a similar set up. Oh well I'm glad you experienced what makes us all do this crazy shit!

*andrew600* · 03-20-2013, 02:35 PM

mines been down for 8 months. should be able to start driving it on monday. hahahahah fuck i hate projects.

idahotuner · 03-20-2013, 03:09 PM

haha mines bee na 5 year project and it still sitting in the shop, got 4 drives in last year, non the year before, 3 the year before and it was down for along time before that

chetos13 · 03-20-2013, 03:24 PM

I build my engine drove it for 2 races and blew the turbo, that was a year and half ago now waiting to drive my girl again soon

1320VR4 · 03-20-2013, 03:26 PM

Sounds awesome

. Glad you like your new, almost free, car

bluebattosai · 03-20-2013, 05:21 PM

Thanks, I've never drove a car just to drive in a long time. I just love it.

Good luck with your guys car, once you get it back, you'll feel this feeling too. Also have to say thanks to this forum I was able to fix a lot of the problems by myself so it was a huge help. Now that I'm driving it, I have to try and not be a lurker anymore.

KiLLeR2001 · 03-20-2013, 05:25 PM

I like this guy.

Finally a new member who searched up information and applied it to solve problems; (instead of making 20 threads asking to be spoonfed.)

Boost_Fiend · 03-20-2013, 05:51 PM

mines been down for two months. broke my ankle and cant drive a manual! congrats op enjoy the ride.

Wake · 03-20-2013, 06:04 PM

Seriously, gets points in my book. Unless he just created a new username LOL

Good job kid, welcome to the family.

I have been paralyzed for 6 months now. I cant WAIT to get back behind the wheel..

ghoti · 03-20-2013, 06:20 PM

This is now a "How long since your car has run" thread.

I know that feel, I had my car sitting in the backyard for 4 months until I finally got to drive it.

EatSleepDriftS13 · 03-20-2013, 06:41 PM

Dude same thing with my brother! Just two days ago we started up his coupe for the first time in 2 years after doing a full rebuild of his car. It was both of our first times driving an SR and it was amazing! puts my KA to shame haha

gearhead55 · 03-20-2013, 06:51 PM

Memberofthe600hpkaclub · 03-20-2013, 06:57 PM

2years pshht I'm working on 6 lmao, but I'm relieved to say as of today all I need is a tune and to finish my exhaust, putting 20,000 into a car making what I make while bein some what financially responsible has been very tuff

ghoti · 03-20-2013, 08:45 PM

^^^^Build thread or it didn't happen

240sxDavid · 03-20-2013, 09:13 PM

My cars only been down a couple days and Idk how to live, may the car gods blesseth all of you with haste and aftermarket parts

CoreyCarruthers · 03-21-2013, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluebattosai

I just wanted to express the happiness I felt driving haha. Anyways, for almost two years there has been a 240 sitting around with a complete SR20 DET swap. I've only read about 240's and 240's with SR20, never driven one or in one.

Well I wanted it, and the owner basically said if I could fix it, it was mine. I worked on just getting it running, I did a lot to it which included a new ECU, new fuel pump etc. I got it running, and then came the biggest hurdle, getting it registered. I live in California, so smog was the hardest. I haven't gotten it smogged yet, but I have a place that could "pass" it since I live in an area that doesn't really check for that stuff.

Anyways I figured since I had a moving permit I would FINALLY try it out. Took it on a road that goes through deep forest (figured less cops on the road) and went for it. This was my first time driving a turbo car, first time driving a Rear Wheel drive car, and I loved it! It was totally worth it.

Man, that's dope! Just like that Autozone commercial haha

slideslidegnarslide · 03-21-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Memberofthe600hpkaclub

2years pshht I'm working on 6 lmao, but I'm relieved to say as of today all I need is a tune and to finish my exhaust, putting 20,000 into a car making what I make while bein some what financially responsible has been very tuff

Haha yeah man I'm right there with you I'm at 20k and I still need body work paint engine management harness intercooler piping exhaust seat rails.... The list goes on.

I kinda hate it and would love to sell it.

I'm going crazy at two years. I would have never made it to six. I already want to sell it

Driftwire · 03-21-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by slideslidegnarslide

Haha yeah man I'm right there with you I'm at 20k and I still need body work paint engine management harness intercooler piping exhaust seat rails.... The list goes on.

I kinda hate it and would love to sell it.

I'm going crazy at two years. I would have never made it to six. I already want to sell it

Been almost a year for me and I wanna sell it already lmfao. Never got to drive it.. only sit in it.

slideslidegnarslide · 03-21-2013, 12:13 PM

^^ I haven't even gotten to sit in it I still need seat rails for my brides haha.

Memberofthe600hpkaclub · 03-21-2013, 09:55 PM

No build thread I'm not a pics taking type person...but when you get really into a build everything adds up, I'm also including the original price of my 97 kouki which was 4500

Driftwire · 03-22-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by slideslidegnarslide

^^ I haven't even gotten to sit in it I still need seat rails for my brides haha.

This made me Lol. Get some rails!!!

slideslidegnarslide · 03-22-2013, 09:43 AM

Here's close to how it sits now. Got the brakes and clutch master and lines in now but used all chase bays stuff so it's not much different.

I can't wait to get that feeling op is talking about. Making me mad jelly.

I'm about to make a sandwich

MamangSorbetero · 03-22-2013, 09:56 AM

Bluebattosai, now you just need to paint it red.

Then you have to watch it at night because it will soon start killing people including your girlfriend

Tuloabe617 · 03-22-2013, 10:40 AM

I know how you feel OP, I've had my s14 for a little over a year... Got it with a stock sr with rod knock, took me 3 months to get her on the road again.. drove for a month and a half then parked her for some simple stuff and later turned into big changes. 8 months went by... Just took her out yesterday and getting her aligned as I type. I wasn't too happy while I was working on her... Almost felt like the effort wasn't worth it but just driving her over to the shop with busted as alignment threw all those feelings out the window!

I'm a huge lurker as well, this is actually my first post talking about my car on here. Its amazing how much this forum has taught me. Enjoy your car OP!

S13MATT · 03-22-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by EatSleepDriftS13

Dude same thing with my brother! Just two days ago we started up his coupe for the first time in 2 years after doing a full rebuild of his car. It was both of our first times driving an SR and it was amazing! puts my KA to shame haha

Yup it was such a great feeling, now I cant wait to take to the track! its going to be a fun summer hahaha!

03-20-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
bluebattosai Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Humboldt Age: 34 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I finally got to drive my 240 I just wanted to express the happiness I felt driving haha. Anyways, for almost two years there has been a 240 sitting around with a complete SR20 DET swap. I've only read about 240's and 240's with SR20, never driven one or in one. Well I wanted it, and the owner basically said if I could fix it, it was mine. I worked on just getting it running, I did a lot to it which included a new ECU, new fuel pump etc. I got it running, and then came the biggest hurdle, getting it registered. I live in California, so smog was the hardest. I haven't gotten it smogged yet, but I have a place that could "pass" it since I live in an area that doesn't really check for that stuff. Anyways I figured since I had a moving permit I would FINALLY try it out. Took it on a road that goes through deep forest (figured less cops on the road) and went for it. This was my first time driving a turbo car, first time driving a Rear Wheel drive car, and I loved it! It was totally worth it.

03-20-2013, 03:09 PM	#8
idahotuner Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Maries, Idaho Age: 36 Posts: 1,276 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: idahotuner Feedback Score: 17 reviews	haha mines bee na 5 year project and it still sitting in the shop, got 4 drives in last year, non the year before, 3 the year before and it was down for along time before that __________________ My Twin Scroll Gt30r Sr22det Build

03-20-2013, 03:24 PM	#9
chetos13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: las vegas, nv Age: 39 Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I build my engine drove it for 2 races and blew the turbo, that was a year and half ago now waiting to drive my girl again soon __________________ TEAM ELITE

03-20-2013, 03:26 PM	#10
1320VR4 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vernon, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 270 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Sounds awesome . Glad you like your new, almost free, car __________________ 94 240SX, 93 Stealth, 92 VR4, 93 RX7 , 88 Yota

03-20-2013, 05:25 PM	#12
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	I like this guy. Finally a new member who searched up information and applied it to solve problems; (instead of making 20 threads asking to be spoonfed.) __________________

03-20-2013, 01:22 PM	#2
Driftwire Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL Age: 35 Posts: 710 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats awesome! glad you can drive it. Been working on mine for months and I finally got the motor in to find milky oil after first start up. Now im on the hunt for another motor.

03-20-2013, 01:48 PM	#4
Edwin562 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Whittier (562) Age: 35 Posts: 4,721 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	cant wait to start mine, been down a year & few months....

03-20-2013, 02:33 PM	#6
slideslidegnarslide Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: philly area Age: 35 Posts: 1,408 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Cars been down for two years. Still not even close. I hate it and want to part it out but I will loose to much money. Hopefully I have the same feeling you did. But I doubt it considering I have already had a car with a similar set up. Oh well I'm glad you experienced what makes us all do this crazy shit!

03-20-2013, 02:35 PM	#7
andrew600 ill tongue punch her fart box Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bethalto, il Age: 35 Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	mines been down for 8 months. should be able to start driving it on monday. hahahahah fuck i hate projects.

03-20-2013, 05:21 PM	#11
bluebattosai Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Humboldt Age: 34 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Thanks, I've never drove a car just to drive in a long time. I just love it. Good luck with your guys car, once you get it back, you'll feel this feeling too. Also have to say thanks to this forum I was able to fix a lot of the problems by myself so it was a huge help. Now that I'm driving it, I have to try and not be a lurker anymore.

03-20-2013, 05:51 PM	#13
Boost_Fiend Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mines been down for two months. broke my ankle and cant drive a manual! congrats op enjoy the ride.

03-20-2013, 06:04 PM	#14
Wake Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 42 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Seriously, gets points in my book. Unless he just created a new username LOL Good job kid, welcome to the family. I have been paralyzed for 6 months now. I cant WAIT to get back behind the wheel.. __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

03-20-2013, 06:41 PM	#16
EatSleepDriftS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: So Cal Age: 32 Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Dude same thing with my brother! Just two days ago we started up his coupe for the first time in 2 years after doing a full rebuild of his car. It was both of our first times driving an SR and it was amazing! puts my KA to shame haha

03-20-2013, 06:51 PM	#17
gearhead55 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: VENICE, CA Posts: 1,363 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews

03-20-2013, 06:57 PM	#18
Memberofthe600hpkaclub Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Age: 38 Posts: 1,039 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	2years pshht I'm working on 6 lmao, but I'm relieved to say as of today all I need is a tune and to finish my exhaust, putting 20,000 into a car making what I make while bein some what financially responsible has been very tuff

03-21-2013, 12:13 PM	#24
slideslidegnarslide Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: philly area Age: 35 Posts: 1,408 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	^^ I haven't even gotten to sit in it I still need seat rails for my brides haha.

03-21-2013, 09:55 PM	#25
Memberofthe600hpkaclub Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Age: 38 Posts: 1,039 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	No build thread I'm not a pics taking type person...but when you get really into a build everything adds up, I'm also including the original price of my 97 kouki which was 4500

03-22-2013, 09:43 AM	#27
slideslidegnarslide Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: philly area Age: 35 Posts: 1,408 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Here's close to how it sits now. Got the brakes and clutch master and lines in now but used all chase bays stuff so it's not much different. I can't wait to get that feeling op is talking about. Making me mad jelly. I'm about to make a sandwich

03-22-2013, 09:56 AM	#28
MamangSorbetero Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 323 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Bluebattosai, now you just need to paint it red. Then you have to watch it at night because it will soon start killing people including your girlfriend

03-22-2013, 10:40 AM	#29
Tuloabe617 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I know how you feel OP, I've had my s14 for a little over a year... Got it with a stock sr with rod knock, took me 3 months to get her on the road again.. drove for a month and a half then parked her for some simple stuff and later turned into big changes. 8 months went by... Just took her out yesterday and getting her aligned as I type. I wasn't too happy while I was working on her... Almost felt like the effort wasn't worth it but just driving her over to the shop with busted as alignment threw all those feelings out the window! I'm a huge lurker as well, this is actually my first post talking about my car on here. Its amazing how much this forum has taught me. Enjoy your car OP!