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[90rick]

Hey everybody!

Just registered to the forum, mainly for researching, and when the time is there, for advice and help. But first, let me introduce myself.

My name is Rick, I'm 23 years old and I live in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. My life started out as a dumb gamer kid who could never relate to cars in any way. All I saw was convenient machines with four wheels and a steering wheel.

It was when my brother (who is 10 years older than me) bought his first car when he was in his 20's. It was a Renault Megane Coupe, and he built the car mainly for shows. It was when he kept working on the car that I saw true passion and the fun he had building a car he wanted. Sure it was not fast, but it was a pretty known show car in The Netherlands and some regions of Belgium. I tagged along to meets and shows where I saw all the enthousiast, all pride of their show cars. That was when it hit me; cars can be more than just convenient machines, they reflect who you are.

Years passed on, the Coupe was sold and a new car was bought: a R33 GTST Skyline. More speed, and some exterior mods (which was already on the car when it got imported from Japan). He vinyl wrapped the car like Barricade from Transformers and is looking to increase the power output to approx. 500 bhp. It's a hobby and weekend cruiser for him, especially since he has a 1 year old taking all of his time haha.

Anyway, my first car was a Nissan Micra K10, my 1990. It was a bargain and it ran good for about a year, being 750 euros it was the cheapest car i've ever driven and had a lot of fun with it. Such cars however don't end up in a junkyard, they get cube'd right away, so most maintenance parts had to come new, which made the car too expensive after a little rock hit the radiator. Repair costs would have been 400 euro's, just as the tranny which had a crushed synchro. The car was nothing special, so it wasnt worth the money to get it fixed, other than it was a fun and economical car.

I have been thinking of buying a EK3 Civic as a second car when I kept stumbling upon the 280Z (S30). I'm stilling looking at the pro's and cons of getting myself a S30...

Pro's
- Unique, rare car
- Buying costs about the same as the EK3
- Personality that comes with the car
- It's just so f***ing awesome!!!
- Great hobby car until fully restored
- My girlfriend loves it just as much, which is a big plus, but my girl always fancied JDM (Evo's, Impreza's, that kind of JDM) and VAG (Mostly Audi S5, S3 and Golf 4 - current) over anything else, so you could say I'm a lucky guy!

Cons
- I don't have a garage or driveway to keep the car
- Budget, not working fulltime and still in school, so buying the car is not that much of a big deal, keeping it going, restoring it, that is what kills it for now
- I never restored a car (myself), and would like to with friends of mine.

So I'm pretty much thinking of buying a Civic with VTEC-E for economical driving, save up my money for the S30 when I'm going to live with my girlfriend and hopefully have the room for the S30. I wish I could get it sooner, but most S30's now are for restoring projects. I wouldn't mind getting a S30 that runs pretty good and is reliable, but since people here are more into Ferrari's, Lambo's and Mustang, the Z is pretty much laughed at sadly.

IF I where to get the S30 I'd pretty much get the original engine restored or buy a restored one, repaint it, reupholster the car and change the body slightly, as I found S30's with way nicer bodies than we have here. For example, sellers offer them with these bumpers:
http://www.dat280z.com/DSC00079.JPG

but I prefer this look:
http://www.classicdatsun.com/new/432flares-blue1.jpg

Hope to join the forum more actively soon!

[karina_paws]

Hi, I'm Karina Moreno and I live in SO CAL
I'm attending the University of California San Diego

I've had my s14 for about a year now.
I crashed it then rebuilt it and now its nice pearly white.

I drift occasionally and uhm, I like turtles

[Ni$$an302]

F*** Yeah finally joined zilvia

Owned a obd1 95 s14 now a 89 fastback and yes i dont "drift"

[Socal98s14]

Name is Ricky just got a 1998 Nissan s14 3 days ago Green ATM gonna paint to a pearl white just installed new wheels and tires yesterday hope to have some fun I'm am from San Diego

[tacobellman_2007]

Hey there, I'm Josh from San Diego, bought my first car (a '90 240SX hatch) for 1600 back in February. I had no idea how to work on cars at ALL, not even an oil change, and a couple of weeks ago my buddy and I removed the whole transmission to replace the flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate and I also replaced my alternator with an alternator from a '97 Nissan Quest! I'm loving it. My 240 has already been through a LOT of change. I love my 240.

P.S. I am such a newb; I have no idea how to start a thread (and yes, I searched "How to Start a Thread," and to my expectations, there were no threads on "how to start a thread" lol.

[nizmo_bro]

Hello, I'm Dustin.
I've owned my 92 240sx for a few months now. Not doing a whole lot to it(engine wise at lease), as I want to have it as my daily driver. So you probably won't see me posting a build thread. I'll post pics and some info in the pics section.
Lately, I've had some issues with the car, so I've been scouring forums for info, thought I'd sign up here in case I need some opinions and help from multiple sources.

[65stangchase]

In the right spot now! Names Chase. New here but not new to cars. Current is a 1965 mustang fully build 308 stroker motor. Love the way 240 s14 look and hoping to pick on up. Drag racing is not as fun as it used to be hoping to get into drift a little. Any ideas/ opinions are great as I'm still learning all the 4 cylinder craziness. Should also add I'm in the market for and s14 Kouki.

[SuicidalSnail69]

Hello everybody, i'm Andrew.
I thought it was about time to finally introduce myself after being a member of Zilvia for some time now, mainly for use as a technical resource. I purchased my first and current car about a year ago, a 89 champagne coupe which is partly stock with a rebuilt KA24E. I have always been very interested in many cars, so after purchasing my S13 it turned my interest into a passion. Currently i am taking a couple of automotive classes at a local community college, in hopes of some day earning my certificates/degree. I really enjoy working on and around Automobiles, and hope to one day make it my career. I enjoy owning my S-Chassis and look forward to hopefully meeting and communicating new people through Zilvia, So see you Guys/Gals around.

[Rockinthe4lug]

Maybe Im in the right place this time. I was unaware that intro threads were the devil lol. Anyway, Im Evan. I just bought a 96 S14 Zenki.

Current mods are
Cold air intake (which is useless i know)
Straight pipe (cat-back)
Ebay coilovers
And some little things here and there

[Vinnysproject51]

Hi my names vinny just bought my first Nissan. It's was a friend of a friends incomplete project. I just sold my Acura rsx-s to pick up a 1989 s13 240sx ka24 5 speed. It needs a lot of love but its in good shape. I've been looking into either making it a road track car or a drift track car (yes everyone who owns a 240 wants to drift lol jk) but I don't know anything about nissans I just know a little about cars and trucks in general. I'd post a picture of it but we are not supposed to do so per thread rules. I'm calling it project 51 just FYI.

[chrissk8er999]

My name is Christian I just got a 240 hatch, I need to finish the front end conversion so i'll have a sileighty (still runnin the KA), I'm in Sacramento, Ca. Interested in meeting other 240 owners and drifters in the area. Haven't actually drifted yet, but planning on getting into it.

[mrcooper]

not new here, but dont post. been browsing for years here.

but im from md. have acoupe.

[mrcooper]

oh yeah, names rob. been in the 240 ish for a few years. i hate hondas. yadda yadda

[fishstix]

I have a 95 240, and no i don't drift it "dude." I may eventually but right now its my daily. I have owned mostly subarus so this rwd thing is fun and new. My cars current nick name is the Grease Bucket, previous owner ran a blown front main seal for two years. I'm not the greatest mechanic but i try.

[Mayer]

Hello! My name is Mathieu Mayer, I'm 21 and I live in Ottawa. I'm buying a rps13 this year and I figured this would be the perfect place to learn more things about Nissan and share my experiences as I learn, it's going to be my first build!

I'm a diy type of guy, I'm looking forward to do everything on my own as much as possible without affecting the quality of the build, obviously for the sake of doing it properly there is some things that I'd rather have a professional do.

I'm here to make friends, no drama no bullshit.

Best regards, Mayer.

[245sx]

Hey guys. I'm from Arkansas. About a hour and half away from Memphis, TN.

Went to traction optional's The Hangover and fell in love with drifting. Looking to do it eventually but got to do some work.

I have a 1990 240sx Hatchback 5 speed that's stock aside from radio, and wheels. I'm not sure where I want to go with the car yet, other than I'd like to drift. Right now the driver side window is messed up and I am trying to figure out what's up.

[240_less]

Hi, my names keith and ive been clean for 3 months lol. But really, I'm not really new, I use to have a 93 hatch, wrecked it and got into mini trucks for a while. I picked up a 94 vert back in January and started coming back on this forum. I couldn't remember my screen name for the life of me and the email address I used back in the day is no longer active. Hence why I created a new name. Just thought I'd say hey an introduce my self.

[scottep3]

hey im scott. i live in costa mesa CA. at the moment i drive a 2005 civic si. i love the car. i also have a 1986 pontiac grand am coupe that im trying to sell or trade. so let me kno if you want it. my plan is to get a s13 hatch within the next few months.

[Galaxy _S14]

My name is darrell from memphis tn been into the honda scene for years... Got tired of hondas After my integra blew up freinds conviced me to get a 240 like them.. Bought a s14 Se for 400.. After driving it for a while said fuck hondas and now im here

Sent from my toaster Via taptalk

[LoganDavenport]

Hey guys my name is Logan,
I daily a 2006 Chevrolet cobalt sedan, and my project car is a '96 s14 se, I have been drifting for about a year now and have been trying my best to learn and grow in the sport.

My plans for my car within the next two years are as follows,
Powered by max or stance coilovers
Powered by max knuckles, angle mods/ arms
Subframe love, spl rear links w/ powered by max rlca,
And a 2 way diff, then for the motor, fully built, 264, I plan to go ka-t, pbm hmic, disco potato, no bov.
Thanks for your time.

[jcam914]

whats up, im 16, from ny and currently in a 99 civic . looking to get into a long term 240sx s13 project

[_Grant_]

hey guys, names Grant, i own a s13.i love drag racing and have recently started to drift, i have a K24de t build in the works. looking to make a little over 400 to the wheels. i joined to get some information on countless things. thanks

edit: been thinking of trashing the kat and going lsx

[tnargle]

hey im grant. i have a 1992 240sx. ive done about 3 engine swaps between me and my buddy . he doesnt like to put oil in his car. and i blew my first one because it had about 317 thousand miles on it. so. right now im trying to figure out and learn everything there is to know about swapping from the ka24de to an ls1. if anyone could give me some help on learning about the subject please let me know thanks

[DiamxndCrew]

Names Antonio buying a 240sx coupe in August aswell as my brother will be too hopefully, cars are my life graduating from tech school the end of this month and I will be pouring time and money into it. I'm from NorCal I drive a straight piped focus at the time which I make fun. Aha I'll be on the forum a lot so look out.

[Tora S13]

Yo, I'm Aaron I live in the DMV area, I'm into cars heavily and have done quite a bit of research(this provides a lot of it as many others lol) so if ya need help brain storming or searching I'll do what I can. Oh and before I forget, I have a 89 240sx that I just bought recently and hoping to get on the road soon!(as if that ain't a common thing with 240 owners).

[cutzappy]

I just bought my 240sx a few months back and I keep changing my plans on what to do with it I was going to do SR, then thought about RB, then back to SR, and now I have one plan and I'm going to stick with it. My new and permanent plan is to go ahead and paint, roll cage, suspension, seat, harness, harness bar, NRG quick release steering wheel, and after that's all done I'm ploping a LQ4/LS1 in and breaking tires lose. If you don't like UDM+JDM guess what?

[Suit]

What's up everyone im TJ. Built a 89' hatch last year with a stock longblock rb25 made 436whp/328ft-lbs on 14psi. gt35r, full fuel cell fueling system, big front mount, freddy manifold, tuned on apexi power fc (epic fail not getting d-jetro)

now i just recently picked up a 89' coupe. Its a dark maroon red, matching color newer driver door (got power window on driver side lol) a tan front quarter fender, and clutch signal for ignition was wired to a button on my dash lol. Got the car like this you can say i probably saved it from its last owner as he said it ran great (which of course it didnt needed new maf o2 sensor and i had to rewire both sensors and the car had a quart of oil in it when i got it) but its on its feet and driving again. Coilovers are coming soon, may or may not wait for 5 lug conversion on this one, and still cant decide on front clip or crate motor for it this winter. Excited to meet everyone and become a part of the community!

[Twiztidkreationz]

hey whats up everyone my names Mo im building an 84 Z31 tryna do na2t soon just need to resource some parts lol got the turbo mani and a ct26 so far need alot more any help on doin this mod or any help on lowering would be awsum so yeh got the interior stripped batt relocate to behind pass seat and in the process ov removing all unnessecary engine parts so ill post pics soon n ya guys can see my work

[Fusious]

yo.

I recently bought a 93 s13 coupe, and it recently blew Saturday.

I'm starting the rebuild today and hopefully from being on here, I'll venture off to find different ideas I never considered!

Happy to meet you all.


UPDATE: Just picked up myself a Zilvia.net sticker to rep! (:

[Two40ssx]

hi every body my name is simran and I jus got a 1995 240 auto with faded paint and joined zilvia last week and its been great driving this around town and to college get lots of looks eventhough it being stock and all, it feels awesome btw to finally own a 240