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SpeedMonkeyInc
10-19-2006, 07:15 PM
I am not going to lie to you folks, this car is a little beat up. I bought the car about 5 and 1/2 years ago and started autocrossing it right away. The car and I have seen several autocross events, a dozen or so drift events, and and handful of open track and HPDE days.
In all the years I have owned this car, the only significant issue I had was the transmission bearings went out. There is a replacement transmission in now that has been great for the last 10k or so.

I hear people often say they would never buy a modified car. Too many problems. This is often true, and this car won't be an exception. However, weigh the cost of dealing with little issues vs. building a stock car up to this level. You will find the discrepancy in the THOUSANDS of dollars in favor of the modified car. I have already dumped the big bucks into this project, and done all the hard work.

Now for the good stuff. I set this car up to be FUN to drive more than anything else. Everyone who has driven it comments on how fun the car is, and how incredibly good the steering response is.

Suspension stuff:

Tein HE coilover suspension
Tein hard tie rods
Tein tension control rods
Whiteline anit-roll bars front and rear
Peak Performance rear upper control arms
C-Tune toe control rods
300zx brakes in front with Cobalt GT spec pads.
SPL Parts braided, teflon coated brake lines. Motul RBF600 fluid.

Yes. She stops FAST. Turns FAST.

Currently, alignment is -2.0 camber front and -3.0 rear. +7.5 degrees caster in front. Zero toe all around. The rear camber needs to come back to - 1.5 or -2.0 to be ideal, but its fine now.

Wheels and tires: MB Weapon 17x9 +17 offset with Cooper Zeon 2XS 235/40/17s all around. 75% life on all tires. Still pretty new.

Drivetrain stuff:
ACT street disk with heavy duty pressure plate. Holding the power fine and very easy to drive. Tanabe transmission bushing and there is a Kaaz 2 way differential.

Engine stuff:
Factory KA24DE that has been turbocharged. ETD racing tubular manifold. Turbonetics T3/T4 50 trim compressor and a .48 exhaust housing. JGS Turbo wastegate. HKS old school ( first gen ) SSQ BOV. Spearco intercooler. RS-Enthalpy ECU tune. Deatschwerks.com 550cc injectors. 300zx MAFS. Greddy Profec Type S electronic boost controller.

All this, plus all the other little things resulted in 250hp at the wheels on 10psi of boost. 240lbs-ft of torque.

Inside the car is a Bride Zetta 3. Perfect for my frame, but racing seats are very individual things. I would LOVE to take this seat with me!

Some bad things about the car:
The paint is oxidizing on the roof. There are a few other trouble spots as well. The car still looks good @ 10 feet, but its due for a re-paint if you care about that sort of thing. On the right rear corner, the bumper is damaged from when I tapped the wall drifting at Irwindale Speedway. The bumper needs replacing, but nothing else was affected.
The horn, windshield wipers, and heater don't work. I have never really bothered with this stuff because its a track car. Won't be too hard to fix. Aside from that, no stereo and no A/C. Removed for extra space in the engine bay and weight savings.

I do NOT recommend this car to be used as a street car as is. Currently with the turbo system, it is not legal to drive on the street. I don't care because I live in Berkeley and ride my bike everywhere. However, I left the emissions controls intact, so putting the car back to legal and smoggable driving status would actually not take more than a day or so working on the car. Seriously. This car could be put back to a really cool daily driver. You would just have to spend some time with it.

The current engine has over 150,000 miles on it. Last time I checked the compression it was very good ( about 2000 miles ago ). Right at factory spec. These KA engines are tough as nails and have been known to go right past 200,000 miles with out issue. I have been very good about keeping fresh, quality oil in. BUT. It won't hold on forever. As is, I would consider this car a prime candidate for an engine swap.

As you have just read, I am being totally honest and straight forward about the condition of the car. This is not a car for for everyone. If fact, its a pretty extreme car. Driving it on a race track makes the rest of your non-racetrack life feel like slow motion.

My asking price is negotiable. I am not stupid, or a sucker, so don't email me offers of $2000 because you are wasting your time. Fair offers will be entertained. Trades are absolutely welcome. But I am the kind of guy who won't drive a car I don't like. So your Toyota Camery is not a viable trade. I am open to many different car, so tell me what you have and we will talk about it.
I am particularly interested in early Datusn Z cars, and Porsche 914s.

Email me: [email protected]

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/GoonDriver/3cc75f01.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/GoonDriver/9cf12668.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg8EFMinOHg

DJPimpFlex
10-19-2006, 10:02 PM
NOOOO DONT SELL IT!!!! BEST S14 I have ever driven hands down! SOMEONE BUy it, If i had the money I would :( Gl with the sale Matt

SpeedMonkeyInc
10-19-2006, 10:07 PM
Thanks Matt. Yeah sorry to see the old girl go. I just can't hold on to her while I am in school. Too tempting. Its like a reformed coke addict using a kilo for a pillow to sleep on. Off she goes.

illvialuver
10-20-2006, 01:35 AM
do you have anymore pics of the interior and the engine and stuff.
im not an expert on ka-t but why isnt it legal? everyone tells me that ka t are legal. and i just wanted to know if the car was rated on a scale of one to ten on drivability and reliablity what would you give it?
and do you think it could handle long trips like form where it is now to so cal? like the oc? and back to the central valley and stuff?
sorry for asking so many questions.

downshift_sideways
10-20-2006, 01:46 AM
/\/\ omfg die

gl with da sale matt

DJPimpFlex
10-20-2006, 02:07 AM
for a DD IMO its awsome, buy that shit. I'll let the man himself sell the car now.....lol

illvialuver
10-20-2006, 02:19 AM
consider it sold

downshift_sideways
10-20-2006, 02:26 AM
consider it sold

you gona buy it?

I've kicked it with Matt, but never got to drive the car .

but the pics and mods make me...:drool:

illvialuver
10-20-2006, 03:13 AM
i want to but i need him to call me to work out the official price. you wouldnt happen to know how big he is, cause i wanna know if i would fit int he seat.

NemeGuero
10-20-2006, 03:16 AM
He's tall, but he's skinny. (5'10" maybe?.. 150lbs?)
I've driven the car.. its BAAD AASSS.

But you shouldn't buy it.. 'cuz I'll be sad when he sells it.. :-/

DJPimpFlex
10-20-2006, 07:20 AM
yea the seat is off the chains. I'm 190 6'0" and I have the same one, its awsome. Best seat ever IMO.

SpeedMonkeyInc
10-20-2006, 12:47 PM
The primary reason I don't recomend this car as a street car as is, is because of the turbo. Its not leagal. Like anyone on these forums care. BUT just had to say it so that if the week after it gets sold, the new owner gets a ref ticket then comes back to me wanting their money back because "they didn't know". Aside from that, because the windshield wipers and heater/defroster don't work you can't drive it in the rain. That and dewy mornings that fog up the windows make it impossible to see. The blower motor works fine but there is no heat. Dunno why. Maybe the control box needs to be replaced.
As for reliablity, she has been great. The starter needs to be replaced soon, as sometimes its takes a second for the solinoid to click over. But aside from that she starts every time, runs and drives fine. Boosts great, pulls hard. Burns no oil, leaks no oil. Temps are never an issue. I am mostly cautioning prospective buyers about the life this car has had with me. You need to know that even though the engine is fine now, it won't last forever. Thats just the reality of the situation and home-brew turbo systems. I think that if you where to put the engine back to N/A it would easily hit 200,000 miles.

I have no doubt in my mind that the car would drive fine to So Cal. In fact, for the right price I would drive it there myself. On the freeway I get over 300 miles per tank. Not bad considering 320-350 when the engine was still stock. Around town mileage is not so good though, maybe 200-250 miles per tank.
Driveablity is great. Slammed cars need special attention around town, but its nothing you don't get used to in a hurry. Don't like it? Raise her up a bit. Easy. Motor is very responsive, never stumbles, never dies out. Doesn't even backfire or shoot fireballs. Drives just like a normal car, but fast and noisy. And bumpy.
Feel free to ask any questions guys! I will be posting up a few more photos soon.
Thanks
-Matt



do you have anymore pics of the interior and the engine and stuff.
im not an expert on ka-t but why isnt it legal? everyone tells me that ka t are legal. and i just wanted to know if the car was rated on a scale of one to ten on drivability and reliablity what would you give it?
and do you think it could handle long trips like form where it is now to so cal? like the oc? and back to the central valley and stuff?
sorry for asking so many questions.

SpeedMonkeyInc
10-20-2006, 12:55 PM
He's tall, but he's skinny. (5'10" maybe?.. 150lbs?)
I've driven the car.. its BAAD AASSS.

But you shouldn't buy it.. 'cuz I'll be sad when he sells it.. :-/



AH-HEM. 6' thank you very much. ;)

The seat fits lots of different body types. My friend who is 6'8" and 225 fit fine. Said he was comfortable even.

Thanks Matt and Evan for letting everyone know how rad this car is! I am sorry to see her go.

SpeedMonkeyInc
10-20-2006, 01:16 PM
A few more photos:

Godzilla comes off easy, and no, you can't have him! Godzilla stays with me.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/GoonDriver/10ded9bc.jpg

Trust DD. Good luck finding another one of those!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/GoonDriver/021ff176.jpg

V-Tuned lip and hidden intercooler. The lip is a little cracked now, but it still looks fine.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/GoonDriver/98043a61.jpg

Bride Zetta III and genuine NISMO steering wheel:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/GoonDriver/5eb0e476.jpg

Engine bay shots: These photos are a bit dated now. The differences are that I now have an extension on the turbo for a proper PCV hose to the valve cover. The valve cover is BRIGHT ORANGE because Cal-Trans Orange kicks ass. Also, the turbo in these photos is the Garrett 60-1 I was running, there is a Turbonetics in there now.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/GoonDriver/IMG_4359.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/GoonDriver/IMG_4357.jpg

Blow through MAFS.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/GoonDriver/IMG_4358.jpg

Bumper dammage:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/GoonDriver/MHCs144.jpg

patrick10
10-20-2006, 01:27 PM
amazingly great price imo. wish i had the money

SpeedMonkeyInc
10-20-2006, 01:40 PM
Thanks. The price I am asking doesn't even cover what I have done with the turbo stuff on the engine.

The good news is its all paid for, so I don't have to ask for a really high ammount to cover any debt I would otherwise be in. I am only asking what I think is fair.

illvialuver
10-20-2006, 09:24 PM
oh my osdbvluobv ;pzsdu vi just had a stroke. jk. looks great.

SpeedMonkeyInc
10-22-2006, 03:12 PM
Congrats Rob on the purchase. I am very sorry to my my girl go. Its a sad day for me. I hope she is as good to you as she was to me. I am kinda feeling like I am loosing a friend.

But at least now I know my old car will be in good hands, so have fun!

DJPimpFlex
10-22-2006, 03:43 PM
Noooooooooooooooo

SpeedMonkeyInc
10-22-2006, 04:06 PM
Noooooooooooooooo


Thats what I thought when I saw it being driven away and never to come back :wtc:


New beginings. Think I am going to buy a 240z. Going to look at one tomorrow.

NemeGuero
10-22-2006, 04:38 PM
*gasp!* she's... gone?

DJPimpFlex
10-22-2006, 05:06 PM
Hey 240z's are GREAT cars man. Hit my up, I've got a few friends that are HELLA into them. My one friend has 5 right now, lol. Hes got more parts in z's that I do in S13's which as you know is saying a lot.

Thats what I thought when I saw it being driven away and never to come back :wtc:


New beginings. Think I am going to buy a 240z. Going to look at one tomorrow.

sunny1026
10-23-2006, 11:38 AM
still for sale????? i have a trade interested......

SpeedMonkeyInc
10-23-2006, 01:20 PM
still for sale????? i have a trade interested......


Thats what I thought when I saw it being driven away and never to come back

:hammer:




message lenghtwtf?

fwuffy squirrel
10-23-2006, 02:03 PM
OMFG just want to say wow.. Best ad ive ever seen. Showed your not dumb with the lowball thing, told every part of the truth amaginable, super great ass price, and didnt flaunt all the good things and try and avoid the bad like im gana do when I sell my car. BTW im selling my car SR20 CLEAN INTERIOR BUY IT NOW YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT NOTHING WRONG kinda

illvialuver
10-24-2006, 12:11 AM
im sorry for disapointing you guess. im very thankful. thanks alot matt. thanks alot. im going to clay bar and wax her, she needs it. ill take cgood care of her. and like i said if you want to drive her and your in so cal hit me up. i would be more than happy to. i mean its the right thing to do. take care. good luck with the 240z. thats the first car i fell in love with when i was 6.
oh and its still a 240. good luck with that. if it turns out like your s14 i know it will be good.

jdmlver
02-18-2008, 03:23 PM
trade 4 a awd turbo audi....

FaLKoN240
02-18-2008, 03:34 PM
trade 4 a awd turbo audi....

Wow, you're hella dumb.

This thread is 2 years old, and the owner sold the car about a year and a half ago, and has gone through a WHOLE OTHER car since.

PM PEOPLE WHEN YOU'RE SEARCHING! :newbie: