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luckie2hav3her · 10-10-2005, 11:59 AM

how much would you pay for a 91 240sx RHD CA18DET ??? the car is legalized already and the body seems straight but needs bodywork (paint front end conversion, stuff like that) if its being sold for 2100, is that TOO low???

sblack13 · 10-10-2005, 12:17 PM

you get me confused? why would it not be legal if its a 240sx? is it a rhd converted 240sx w/ ca18det or a real 180sx. Regardless its worth it for 2100. But you might wanna post pics

Revolver Ocelot · 10-10-2005, 12:32 PM

I thought only 89 and 90 had CA?

Yoshi · 10-10-2005, 12:39 PM

being that you live in LA, I don't see how it's "legal".
$2100 is a great price... a little too great if you know what I mean.
Additionally, don't expect to pass smog w/o help.

You'd be in the same boat as SR and RB ppl, el flunko on the visual inspection.

luckie2hav3her · 10-10-2005, 12:52 PM

http://www.protomotorsports.citymax....ge/1670856.htm

thats the link to the car, check it out and tell me what u guys think, Ill buy it if its worth it, im just kinda unsure if its worth it or not, what CAN be wrong with it?? and as for the ca Ill just swap it to stock ka....

HyperTek · 10-10-2005, 12:56 PM

Proto's cars are decent. It should run. Just be prepared to work on it as it is a 11 year old car or so. Theres no CA18 in that bitch.. id suggest not making that your daily driver in cali either.. unless u love cops =D

!Zar! · 10-10-2005, 12:57 PM

When it said, "CA" it was talking about being registered in california. And isn't it illegal to have a rhd conversion due to cutting the firewall?

**ThatGuy** · 10-10-2005, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

When it said, "CA" it was talking about being registered in california. And isn't it illegal to have a rhd conversion due to cutting the firewall?

Quick, somebody go arrest the Mailman!!!

!Zar! · 10-10-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Quick, somebody go arrest the Mailman!!!

The mail trucks and various other service vehicles were made that way. But for a car that was made lhd and then converted to rhd it would be illegal being as how you would have to cut/modify the firewall for the conversion to work. And being as how a modification like that isn't said to be safe in a crash situation it would be illegal.

**ThatGuy** · 10-10-2005, 01:26 PM

I suppose it all depends on how much Firewall "manipulation" is considered dangerous. After all, everyone who has swapped a 5-speed in an originally Manual car has cut the firewall somewhat. I think the legality of the engine would be more in question then which side of the car the steering wheel resides on.

sideview_180sx · 10-10-2005, 02:25 PM

it is a CA18DET powered car. you T00L. Its a firewall swap converted to RHD. It is a beyond bone stock CA. Go ahead and buy it, if you want. I'm sure they have other cars available as well.

nrg · 10-10-2005, 02:29 PM

that car is a member on this forum. I remember seeing it a few times 2 years ago.
It's a RHD conversion. A pretty ghetto conversion at that.

sideview_180sx · 10-10-2005, 02:47 PM

I didn't know cars were members on here.....haha

luckie2hav3her · 10-10-2005, 03:23 PM

hmm ok im not gonna buy it, i kinda want it to be my daily driver, i WAS gonna put some engine work into it, but it seems like its a ghetto conversion and its TOO much work to have it be a daily driver, thx for the info

chokudoriS13 · 10-11-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sideview_180sx

it is a CA18DET powered car. you T00L. Its a firewall swap converted to RHD. It is a beyond bone stock CA. Go ahead and buy it, if you want. I'm sure they have other cars available as well.

It doesn't say CA anywhere in the ad, and the car's crazy wheelgap in the front suggests no engine in the engine bay.

240meowth · 10-11-2005, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chokudoriS13

It doesn't say CA anywhere in the ad, and the car's crazy wheelgap in the front suggests no engine in the engine bay.

ha! or there is a much lighter engine in there like the CA, but since there is a gap it might had the KA in there before and had USDM spring rates because it's a USDM car perhaps...

chokudoriS13 · 10-11-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 240meowth

ha! or there is a much lighter engine in there like the CA, but since there is a gap it might had the KA in there before and had USDM spring rates because it's a USDM car perhaps...

Shut it, Jeremy... Your theories are always inherently flawed

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sideview_180sx · 10-11-2005, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chokudoriS13

Shut it, Jeremy... Your theories are always inherently flawed

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If you didn't know it. When you drop in a stock SR (sidemount, blah blah) the front end will be higher because of the lighter weight. Better example check out the VQ35 swap in an S14 on FA. even with the engine in there, the car is 4x4 status.

chokudoriS13 · 10-12-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sideview_180sx

If you didn't know it. When you drop in a stock SR (sidemount, blah blah) the front end will be higher because of the lighter weight. Better example check out the VQ35 swap in an S14 on FA. even with the engine in there, the car is 4x4 status.

I realize this. That car looks like it has no engine in it... The front end is up in the air compared to the rear. As far as SR swaps, I realize they may be lighter, but I've never actually seen one with stock suspension. Then again, everyone I know modded their car correctly, first taking care of shitty suspension before doubling the horsepower.

10-10-2005, 11:59 AM	#1
luckie2hav3her BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 348 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much for a RHD CA18DET 240sx??? how much would you pay for a 91 240sx RHD CA18DET ??? the car is legalized already and the body seems straight but needs bodywork (paint front end conversion, stuff like that) if its being sold for 2100, is that TOO low???

10-10-2005, 12:39 PM	#4
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	being that you live in LA, I don't see how it's "legal". $2100 is a great price... a little too great if you know what I mean. Additionally, don't expect to pass smog w/o help. You'd be in the same boat as SR and RB ppl, el flunko on the visual inspection. __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

10-10-2005, 12:56 PM	#6
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Proto's cars are decent. It should run. Just be prepared to work on it as it is a 11 year old car or so. Theres no CA18 in that bitch.. id suggest not making that your daily driver in cali either.. unless u love cops =D __________________ Keep it Classy

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!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	When it said, "CA" it was talking about being registered in california. And isn't it illegal to have a rhd conversion due to cutting the firewall? __________________

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ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I suppose it all depends on how much Firewall "manipulation" is considered dangerous. After all, everyone who has swapped a 5-speed in an originally Manual car has cut the firewall somewhat. I think the legality of the engine would be more in question then which side of the car the steering wheel resides on. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

10-10-2005, 12:17 PM	#2
sblack13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Age: 38 Posts: 1,016 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	you get me confused? why would it not be legal if its a 240sx? is it a rhd converted 240sx w/ ca18det or a real 180sx. Regardless its worth it for 2100. But you might wanna post pics

10-10-2005, 12:52 PM	#5
luckie2hav3her BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 348 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.protomotorsports.citymax....ge/1670856.htm thats the link to the car, check it out and tell me what u guys think, Ill buy it if its worth it, im just kinda unsure if its worth it or not, what CAN be wrong with it?? and as for the ca Ill just swap it to stock ka....

10-10-2005, 02:25 PM	#11
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	it is a CA18DET powered car. you T00L. Its a firewall swap converted to RHD. It is a beyond bone stock CA. Go ahead and buy it, if you want. I'm sure they have other cars available as well. __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014

10-10-2005, 02:29 PM	#12
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	that car is a member on this forum. I remember seeing it a few times 2 years ago. It's a RHD conversion. A pretty ghetto conversion at that. __________________ driftingisgay.com

10-10-2005, 02:47 PM	#13
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I didn't know cars were members on here.....haha __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014

10-10-2005, 03:23 PM	#14
luckie2hav3her BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 348 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmm ok im not gonna buy it, i kinda want it to be my daily driver, i WAS gonna put some engine work into it, but it seems like its a ghetto conversion and its TOO much work to have it be a daily driver, thx for the info