Automatic S13 Opinions?

[Almighty So]

Originally Posted by Finkingtons

I am also not letting myself fuck this thing up lol. Coils and wheels are the most that's going to be done

Originally Posted by NOTsliden

dont hack that car up. it might be cool now but you will regret it later and try and put it back to clean form.

[CrimsonRockett]

If you're able to afford it, my first recommendation would be a bash bar, hoonigan sticker, and a large "TWERK IT MILEY" banner.

On a more serious note, there's nothing wrong with an auto S13. One of my personal favorite S13's I ever owned was an automatic '90 Fastback that I got with 60k original miles. Minor mods, kept it practical. Drove that thing around everywhere.

Doing a manual transmission swap is not difficult, finding parts is pretty easy, and you can definitely handle it over a weekend. It will add value to the car.

Finding a clean coupe like that is very uncommon these days.

[Finkingtons]

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Pictures after she was washed, also decided that I'm not going to risk transporting it for storage, so she'll be covered up here tomorrow until the snow leaves. Can't wait for spring.

[KiLLeR2001]

When the black paint on the wiper arms has not yet flaked off, you my friend have yourself a good car. Looks to be a hardtop too, good decisions have been made on this day.

[cured13]

Healthy sr20det automatic s-chassis is a really fun to drive and feels much more light and eager than kade. I think sr auto transmission is better and shift much faster. Try it if you can and it might change upgrade plans for your s13.

[Almighty So]

^ Right cause he said he can't swap the trans so just swap the motor instead way easier thanks

[jaymatic]

i thought this dude was about to get his cheeks flamed into dust, but my god that thing is clean man.

[10psitx]

Awesomely clean car bud!, as i stated before...maintenance items, lower it a few inches and a set of decent 4 lug wheels...that car is a keeper, congrats on acquiring it!

[dizzariot]

Is it grey or purple...?

[tuzzio]

Put it up for 10k OBO.

[CrimsonRockett]

Can't believe it's missing the fender extension.

Car is totaled dude.

Just send it over to me. I'll cover the cost of transport.

[Finkingtons]

I believe the official color name is charcoal grey. Crimson hahaha, is that what's missing there right where the bumper ends, fender extensions? I was trying to find out what's missing there.

[Konster]

I would get rid of it. That's just me though.

[CompleteXen]

Originally Posted by Finkingtons

in my opinion shouldn't have to spend almost a thousand dollars on it just to be accepted.

You answered your own question. Literally just don't do it, and no one is going to care. Auto S13's are lame, its just like an auto Miata. Its a fun chassis with lots of potential and the auto transmission takes all the fun and control out of the car.

Do what you please, but auto's are lame. I don't even know why I'm wasting time posting this when you aren't able to understand what "being accepted" is.

Albeit, that coupe is very clean. Wait till the spring, save some money, get a manual swap done. Seriously, its not about being accepted. You will enjoy the car more than you ever have.

Originally Posted by KAT-PWR

You're 17, young, and impressionable. You bought the car because you wanted one and obviously the automatic didn't bother you that much. It's an S-bucket, save money and slowly buy the 5 spd stuff then swap it to learn about turning wrenches. Keep fluids in it and enjoy the car.

Also this, just take it easy. Learn about the car, if you do it right you will learn a lot.

[dizzariot]

Originally Posted by Finkingtons

I believe the official color name is charcoal grey. Crimson hahaha, is that what's missing there right where the bumper ends, fender extensions? I was trying to find out what's missing there.

One of the pictures got my hopes up lol. No worries. Just follow through with your initial ideas. A lot of new guys come here to be 'accepted' by the forum and are laughed off or ridiculed because they're fucking idiots. If you're truly one of those guys that wants to preserve that car then you'll make a ton of e-peens hard and fit in quite nicely around here. Auto S13s aren't 'lame' if you're into restoration. It was nice having one when I owned my gold coupe. Just stick to your guns. You've already got a ton of the resident assholes in here cheering you on...



...and that's better than having them (us) talk crazy amounts of shit lol.

[Finkingtons]

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Just wanted to give a little update on how the car is doing. I've been trying to keep it as clean as possible. I did end up doing the manual swap, and am extremely happy with how it turned out. Is currently sitting on Stance GR + Pros, with Square G8 wheels. I think I'm going to keep the interior stock, I personally love the OEM look with the clean dash and stock shift knob.

As for future mods, I would love to get a set of 4 lug VSXX's, but I'm having a hell of a time trying to find a set. Other than that, to keep it as clean as possible and to enjoy it

[d9m13n]

Good lord that car is beautiful. This is how I fell in love with coupes lol

[Trap Star]

Damn, so thats what my car looked like with decent paint.


I would 5 speed swap it but thats mainly because I've done it before and know its not a difficult job. Can be kind of a pain in the ass but not technically difficult. Really you should do whatever makes you happy, if you like it auto keep it auto. They made a lot of 240's, if you really want a 5 speed one (and can't do the swap yourself or pay someone GOOD to do it) keep looking and when you find one buy it and just drive this as your daily.

If there's one thing the past 13 years of working on cars has taught me its that you don't want to daily a project car. Especially a project 240.

[Finkingtons]

Originally Posted by Trap Star

if you really want a 5 speed one (and can't do the swap yourself or pay someone GOOD to do it) keep looking and when you find one buy it and just drive this as your daily.

Yeah, I did end up swapping mine as I said above haha. Wasn't hard, just a pain I guess. I definitely learned a lot so I'm glad I did it.

[Standard]

Clean car man! Looks familiar, did you ever have it on local Craigslist?

[Finkingtons]

Originally Posted by Standard

Clean car man! Looks familiar, did you ever have it on local Craigslist?

Thank you! I had it on Zilvia as a feeler a while ago, but I haven't put it up on Craigslist before.

[Reece]

I feel like I saw this car in shawano or at automotion or something.

[Finkingtons]

Originally Posted by Reece

I feel like I saw this car in shawano or at automotion or something.

It hasn't made it to Shawano yet, but it'll definitely be there to SPECTATE (couldn't bring myself to drift this thing) at final bout and maybe a few other events. It was at automotion last year though, it'll be there again this year!

[Standard]

Originally Posted by Finkingtons

It hasn't made it to Shawano yet, but it'll definitely be there to SPECTATE (couldn't bring myself to drift this thing) at final bout and maybe a few other events. It was at automotion last year though, it'll be there again this year!

Cool man, yeah I saw it at automotion, that's why it looked familiar!
I'll be there again this year with my black '93 fastback, hope to see you there! Are you from SE Wisconsin?

@Reece, My buddies and I always stay at Mt. Olympus, hit me up this year man!

[Reece]

Originally Posted by Standard

Cool man, yeah I saw it at automotion, that's why it looked familiar!
I'll be there again this year with my black '93 fastback, hope to see you there! Are you from SE Wisconsin?

@Reece, My buddies and I always stay at Mt. Olympus, hit me up this year man!

YES! Hopefully all three of us can squad up this year