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MakoBlunt · 04-22-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gijoe69

man to be honest just buy a s13 auto and drive it around and do like brakes, suspension, exhaust then when you are ready just get a couple buddies and some beer and do a 5 speed conversion then after you complete that you will be more comfortable to do a KA, SR, RB swap by yourself instead of paying people to do it! also learn how to drive the car first b4 boosting lol also keep it legal don't be blasting around corners thinking you can drift and be like Initial D or cause its cool! play it safe! don't fuck up the scene because you are just some dumb kid lol

lol chill, I'm not xD
But to be honest I've changed my mind and I'm going to try to get a kouki shell and stick with it. I rather have a shop do the work and have a warranty lmao, don't want to mess anything up you know?

Can any of you tell me if you think this is a good deal?
1996 Nissan 240SX SE (98' JDM CONVERSION)
And no, I have no idea wtf is up with this guy's front suspension.

zenki.life · 04-22-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JVD

Your budget is ridiculously low to be honest.

Wait till you start doing it. You'll see what I mean. Every little parts run adds up QUICK.

so true!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i blew 5k just last month on my build finally

but on my defense i did get some rare parts.

do-luck floor bar
unorthodox FULL pulley system
to name a couple

rockle3 · 04-22-2009, 07:16 PM

wait..
you think youre gonna have warranty
after u swap in a sr20?
please teach me how you do this

MakoBlunt · 04-22-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rockle3

wait..
you think youre gonna have warranty
after u swap in a sr20?
please teach me how you do this

Warranty on labor > On Sr20.

Bigsyke · 04-22-2009, 07:22 PM

My s14s front gap looks just like that kouki there, no joke.

tylerbretts13 · 04-22-2009, 07:24 PM

Can any of you tell me if you think this is a good deal?
1996 Nissan 240SX SE (98' JDM CONVERSION)
And no, I have no idea wtf is up with this guy's front suspension.[/quote]

couldnt have anything to do with the fact that it doesnt have a motor.
wtf lol

DrtyRat · 04-22-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by s13boy89

no im not having a bad day their have been over 1000000000000x threads about this and yet you want to not hear me bitch

lt wasn't that long ago that you were the

wondering why people got on you for making threads that had been answered a 1000000000000x's before.... http://zilvia.net/f/chat/171419-why-...ze-people.html ....give him a chance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakoBlunt

I want to start my first 240sx project and I'm already selling my car to do it
I have around 5-6k to play with.

made the budget and with the 5-6k I'm going to get:
S13 SR20DET Red top (2000 complete swap)
Labor^ : 500-800
Shell: 1000-2000
S15 Conversion: 1300-1500 in total(Headlights/fenders/hood/bumper)
Labor^: DIY + $2-3 for a few sodas on a hot summer day

Now on to my question,
Since I'm going to buy a shell to save a lot of cash,
is there things I should look out for? When should I step away from a shell?

Check some of the local forums. There's a guy on sfldrifters.com that is selling a sr'd s13 for 4k, IIRC its in decent shape. Just be patient and don't rush into anything. I know its easy to get over eager when you have a wad of cash in your hand, but if you don't rush you could probably get a great deal. Remember that ppl are desperate for cash right now and you can score a good deal if you wait for the opp. good luck.

MakoBlunt · 04-22-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerbretts13

Can any of you tell me if you think this is a good deal?
1996 Nissan 240SX SE (98' JDM CONVERSION)
And no, I have no idea wtf is up with this guy's front suspension.

couldnt have anything to do with the fact that it doesnt have a motor.
wtf lol[/quote]
I'm looking for a shell haha, you gotta read the other posts ;]

DrtyRat · 04-22-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MakoBlunt

lol chill, I'm not xD
But to be honest I've changed my mind and I'm going to try to get a kouki shell and stick with it. I rather have a shop do the work and have a warranty lmao, don't want to mess anything up you know?

Can any of you tell me if you think this is a good deal?
1996 Nissan 240SX SE (98' JDM CONVERSION)
And no, I have no idea wtf is up with this guy's front suspension.

seriously, just calm down. If you post up every 240 you're looking at, your gonna get flamed. Just lurk for awhile and everything you need to know will come to you. Before you post a question use the search, and you'll be ok. Everything you need to know will be found here, you just have to take your time. Did I mention be patient

gregfarz78 · 04-22-2009, 07:41 PM

2k for a complete sr20det swap? LOL

zenki.life · 04-22-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gregfarz78

2k for a complete sr20det swap? LOL

i fail to understand the hilarity of that...

s13boy89 · 04-22-2009, 09:01 PM

yeah drty rat i didnt do that womenbeshoppin did he had my password and used it for all his questions

04-22-2009, 09:01 PM	#42
s13boy89 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: anaheim Age: 35 Posts: 1,991 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	yeah drty rat i didnt do that womenbeshoppin did he had my password and used it for all his questions __________________ I have kids running around here I dont want to use an xxr as a coffe table

04-22-2009, 07:16 PM	#33
rockle3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new jersey Age: 34 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wait.. you think youre gonna have warranty after u swap in a sr20? please teach me how you do this

04-22-2009, 07:22 PM	#35
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 40 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My s14s front gap looks just like that kouki there, no joke.

04-22-2009, 07:24 PM	#36
tylerbretts13 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greenville SC Age: 36 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can any of you tell me if you think this is a good deal? 1996 Nissan 240SX SE (98' JDM CONVERSION) And no, I have no idea wtf is up with this guy's front suspension.[/quote] couldnt have anything to do with the fact that it doesnt have a motor. wtf lol

04-22-2009, 07:41 PM	#40
gregfarz78 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Your mom's basement Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2k for a complete sr20det swap? LOL