now what...

[sgm]

what you think?


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d926b3127cce8ac71c4909440000001610

i dunno what to do next...

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Take the bumper off, Wing and sideskirt.

[PARAD0X]

looks like wheel gap owns your front wheel well

[Dousan_PG]

dump the body kit

[nokeone]

spacers for wheels (what size, width, offset are they anyway?), coil-overs (what suspension are you running now?), engine mods (do you have any?), driving skill?..do some track events..learn to drift..or grip..or whatever tickles your fancy..

what do you want out of your car?..show?..go?..track?..pose?..1/4 mile?....

[h3x11]

Originally posted by dousan36
dump the body kit sell the body kit; buy new suspension

[Zemus]

Originally posted by h3x11
sell the body kit; buy new suspension

No burn the body kit, sell the wheels to a prelude owner and get all new stuff :-D

+ Suspention

[Heartwork]

Originally posted by Oni
No burn the body kit, sell the wheels to a prelude owner and get all new stuff :-D

+ Suspention

haha, tahts what im saying...
start all over again aesthetically

[RBS14]

If it were my car i'd do as follows:

-New kit all the way around
-suspension
-new wheels (or at least put spacers on those ones!!)
-ditch the wing

That's a good place to start if you're going for looks.

[Warwick5s]

get some spacers, and paint your car pink.

[CoasTek240]

personally i dont like the kit(not horrible, but not my taste), it doesnt seem its the taste of too many other people on the board, but obviously you like it since you bought it and put it on your car.
It is you car, and you opinion is most valuable.

if i were you i'd slap on some spacers 'till you found a nice set of wider rims. i'd look into suspension(either coilovers or shocks and springs)

what do you look to accompish with the car? go from there. have fun, be safe.

[sgm]

aww...i didn't think my car looked that bad. i actually thought it was cute

well, i want to paint the car lavender and i was thinking of turbocharging my ka. i would get other rims too but i can only afford to do things slowly.

thanks for the comments

[DRFT]

your car resembles someones car in norcal too. He has a turbo KA and has the same body kit and wing...so...

IS THAT YOU?!?!?

heh

[I[E]

Originally posted by sgm
aww...i didn't think my car looked that bad. i actually thought it was cute

well, i want to paint the car lavender and i was thinking of turbocharging my ka. i would get other rims too but i can only afford to do things slowly.

thanks for the comments

a girl i went to HS with had a white TL that she had repainted white with lavender pearl. it looked real nice

and i have to agree with the others about the kit

[nokeone]

next time...post pics of you with the car...if you are cute i promise you will get much more favorable responses..:p

guys on car chat boards LOVE girls who are into cars..lol..

[Warwick5s]

haha i KNEW this was going to happen.


before everyone knew she was a girl it was basically "start over"

now it's "OMG it's ok cos you're a girl"






my suggestions still stand - girl or not ;)

[S13SilviaGirl]

BUAHAHAHA what do you guys mean "now that it turns out your a girl" it only says girl racers kick ass on her signature. silly boys..... btw SGM welcome to the boards and if you need more girls to talk to about car stuff lemme know, I can give you a good BBS to go to!

Lisa

[WilloW]

Isn't that kit a Nismo or a replica? It looks decent, just get some nice flush wheels and dump it on the ground with some good suspension. Oh yeah, ditch the wing!

[Strider]

Well, I like it =) i don't think its that bad.

Its clean, NOT to wild. But, yah. I would have gone with another kit. But hey, if you like it. Thats all that matters. Bigger Rims and make them flush, and your good to go.

And on another not, atleast your doing SOMETHING with your car, unlike some people who just talk about getting this, and getting that and never actually do it. So i give you props.

[boro240]

Originally posted by WilloW
Isn't that kit a Nismo or a replica?
all "nismo" R/S13 kits are replicas.....of the Nismo S14 kit. there is no Nismo R/S13 kit.

[DMC]

i think it looks good but the way the picture is taken makes it look kinda ugly do u have any pictures taken from a higher point of view?

[wingsnthangs]

Consider replacing your front bumper with one that has better fitment. And lose the spoiler.

What kind of rims are those? Offset? Size?

[ootranceformeroo]

hehehe......i know a little secret!

dump the wing, new kit, wheels..and your set...I KNOW YOU WANT TO DO IT OVER AGAIN! Decorate it with pretty little stickers after you paint it lavender! Can I design it for you? hehehe jk good luck!

SLAM THAT BITCH!:D I know you want to!



oh yeah I forgot one thing....I still havent rode in it....

[sgm]

Originally posted by ootranceformeroo
hehehe......i know a little secret!

dump the wing, new kit, wheels..and your set...I KNOW YOU WANT TO DO IT OVER AGAIN! Decorate it with pretty little stickers after you paint it lavender! Can I design it for you? hehehe jk good luck!

SLAM THAT BITCH!:D I know you want to!



oh yeah I forgot one thing....I still havent rode in it....

why would i want you to design my pretty little stickers? sorry buddy but you're not kool enough to ride in my car.

who are you anyways? stalker...my bf is going to kick ur ass!

[ootranceformeroo]

Originally posted by sgm
why would i want you to design my pretty little stickers? sorry buddy but you're not kool enough to ride in my car.

who are you anyways? stalker...my bf is going to kick ur ass!


b/c i can make it look better:p jk ahah
no wonder why you dont win anything! hehe jk jk...

I can kick his ass anyday! he knows that!:hammer:

[sgm]

Originally posted by ootranceformeroo
he can kick my ass anyday! he knows that!:hammer:

really?

are you the guy that follows us to tapioca express all the time?
the one that i drifted donuts around? stop being mean just cause i can drift and you cant.

[Bliss]

Originally posted by sgm
why would i want you to design my pretty little stickers? sorry buddy but you're not kool enough to ride in my car.

who are you anyways? stalker...my bf is going to kick ur ass!

pwned?? yes :D

Just messing trance..

whats up with all the attitude? i DO think he was kidding..

[boro240]

BURRRRNNNN!!!1!one!

[FRpilot]

:bowdown: :Owned:

[ootranceformeroo]

theres no attitude....just all fun!


and yes I AM the one that follows you around to tapioca! Sometimes I even see you following ME! hmm....whos stalking who?:confused:


well see whos better in december!

[stealthj]

LOL everyone is hella fucke dup to this girl!!!!!!!

just get rid of those gaps in your bumper thing,,, have a body shop fix it cuz it looks liek its not made for the car....

MAK EIT LOOK LIKE IT CAME WITH KIT FROM FACTORY... THATS WHAT A BODY KIT IS ABOUTTTTT

anyways, "im thinking about turboe'ing my KA" also

yup....one day imma turbo it.....

[STIwish]

I cant say much that hasnt been said.. lower it and fix that front bumper.

[VRT_BooZTT]

find a guardrail...

[Bliss]

Originally posted by VRT_BooZTT
find a guardrail...

lol

make the kit fit right, especially front, and get some correct offset wheels or spacers.

[sgm]

Originally posted by stealthj
LOL everyone is hella fucke dup to this girl!!!!!!!

just get rid of those gaps in your bumper thing,,, have a body shop fix it cuz it looks liek its not made for the car....

MAK EIT LOOK LIKE IT CAME WITH KIT FROM FACTORY... THATS WHAT A BODY KIT IS ABOUTTTTT

anyways, "im thinking about turboe'ing my KA" also

yup....one day imma turbo it.....

thanks! yah i don't think i'm going to be posting any more pics of my car on here anymore...i'm thinking of taking this one off. i didn't expect everyone to be so negative. o well...i guess i asked for it.

we put the kit on ourselves so that's why it doesn't fit that well...too cheap to have a body shop do it. thinking about a different front end but dont know which one yet


transformer is just bitter because my accord kicked his ass...i think he's stalking my bf and not me...secret lovers?:kiss:

[VRT_BooZTT]

Originally posted by sgm
transformer is just bitter because my accord kicked his ass...i think he's stalking my bf and not me...secret lovers?:kiss:

Haha, I love a girl that can dish it out, and serve it on a silver platter. :spank: :whip:

[S13Nissan240SX]

Just one more quick vote for lowering. If you can decrease that wheel gap I think you'll be better off.

Good luck,
Matt

[ootranceformeroo]

transformer is just bitter because my accord kicked his ass...i think he's stalking my bf and not me...secret lovers?


What happend to your accord again?!? ahah that carbon fiber hood and aero mirrors might make you go faster! Especially with all that messed up light electronics your bf does!:coolugh:

[gotrice240sx]

hey enough of this bs just turbo your ka and put some stickers and get the east bear headlights and some 18" rims that will make everything better and for the record Trancformer is a gold fish killer woot

[Bill Roberts]

Damn, get a chick on here with a modded car and folks start playing topsy, dicky, and "get my boyfriend after you snizzel" Jeeze.

Car looks good, I prefer a sleeper stock look with wider fenders to accomidate fat rubber that is needed so you don't wipe it out.


HP to the road, low profile that sticks and driving lessons. That is all their is.


The rest is posing.

[RBS14]

Originally posted by gotrice240sx
hey enough of this bs just turbo your ka and put some stickers and get the east bear headlights and some 18" rims that will make everything better and for the record Trancformer is a gold fish killer woot

Hey........ he only killed one so far!

[ootranceformeroo]

Originally posted by RBS14
Hey........ he only killed one so far!



Yes....one down and about 22 more to go!

[sgm]

Originally posted by ootranceformeroo
Yes....one down and about 22 more to go!

liar! you don't have 22...more like 10

[ootranceformeroo]

Hey.....they hooked it up okay...!

[sykikchimp]

Originally posted by Bill Roberts
Damn, get a chick on here with a modded car and folks start playing topsy, dicky, and "get my boyfriend after you snizzel" Jeeze.

Car looks good, I prefer a sleeper stock look with wider fenders to accomidate fat rubber that is needed so you don't wipe it out.


HP to the road, low profile that sticks and driving lessons. That is all their is.


The rest is posing.

LoL.. your the only one even close to what I was thinking..

Revert to stock, and learn to drive. If you want a cute car, get a civic.

[sgm]

Originally posted by sykikchimp
LoL.. your the only one even close to what I was thinking..

Revert to stock, and learn to drive. If you want a cute car, get a civic.

i still think my car is cute! i like having a car that looks different from other cars like it.

there's nothing wrong with having a fixed up car...you don't need a stock car to learn how to drive either.

you never know...i may be a better driver than you!

[AceInHole]

that car is fixed up?

[DoriftoSlut]

Originally posted by VRT_BooZTT
find a guardrail...
ROFLMAO!!!

Who knows Mike, maybe we'll get her to go touge when we go to Norcal and YOU can find a gaurdrail for it... :D

Oh wait, my car is the only one you would be putting into a rail.:wtc: :doh: :mrmeph:


Yeah since this thread turned into a lets gather 'round the new girl and tell her to take her clothes off (or was that just Noah and Scott) I want to give MY opinion. (I love this part). IT LOOKS GOOD...










for Dousan to poop on!:rawk: :w00t: :w00t: :rofl: :squint: :loco: :jerkit: :sadwavey: :fawk2: :blah: :mepoke: :ugh: :nono: :whip: :wiggle: :fart: :hug:

[kazuo]

I don't like the kit or the wheels.

But its your car. Do whatever makes you happy with it.

As far as "what's next," it all depends on wha you wanna do with the car, like a couple other people pointed out...

Welcome to our dysfunctional family. Good luck

[RBS14]

Originally posted by Dorifto180sx
for Dousan to poop on!:rawk: :w00t: :w00t: :rofl: :squint: :loco: :jerkit: :sadwavey: :fawk2: :blah: :mepoke: :ugh: :nono: :whip: :wiggle: :fart: :hug:

Now this my friends is HILARIOUS shit!!!!!

So what if i wanna see a naked girl?......... there's gotta be a first time for everything right?

[adey]

Originally posted by sgm
you never know...i may be a better driver than you! Than sykikchimp? ... :) From what I've heard that's unlikely, but not altogether impossible.

My suggestions:
Wheel spacers all 'round and negative camber up front (so that you can't see the front of the sideskirt looking straight down the side of the body), lower it another inch (as long as you don't cut springs, I don't care how you do it) ... hmmm what "mods" do you have on it now? If you list, maybe we can make suggestions. :)

LSD and track time would also be on my list... if you don't already have them.

[nokeone]

Originally posted by Dorifto180sx

Yeah since this thread turned into a lets gather 'round the new girl and tell her to take her clothes off (or was that just Noah and Scott) I want to give MY opinion. (I love this part). IT LOOKS GOOD...










for Dousan to poop on

i don't recall suggesting the removal of clothes...we have no idea what she even looks like...i'd rather not see ugly people naked...

however, if she happens to be attractive...well then...:boink:

[aznpoopy]

Originally posted by sgm
i still think my car is cute! i like having a car that looks different from other cars like it.

there's nothing wrong with having a fixed up car...you don't need a stock car to learn how to drive either.

you never know...i may be a better driver than you!

^_^

i doubt ur a better driver then sykik, just based on what i've read on this forum. and you're right, there's nothing wrong with having a fixed up car; but plz understand that people's defintions of 'fixed up' can differ wildly. i think what sykik was getting at with the stock comment is that some performance parts 'cover up' driver error, so even though they may improve performance, in the long run you won't improve as a driver; and ultimately that is the only thing that you take with you. btw your car looks ok, i'm not a fan of body kits or rims even; and personally i think it doesn't look 'different', rather it looks the same as every other 'hooked up' car out there. as for mods, im guessing you don't have any intention of actually racing... so what's the point, right?

i managed to get thru that without using the 'r' word once. i'm so proud of me. btw you guys are gonna scare her off with all this talk of nakedness. :eek:

[sgm]

maybe i should just get a stock car and look like all of you. stock cars seem to earn more respect on here. or maybe i should find a guardrail and have someone poop on my car so i can look like some of your cars.

just because you all think you can drive better than me(which is probably true) and have better cars then me doesn't mean you have to be assholes about it.

btw, i am an ugly bitch and you would not want to see me naked..it will blind you...you can ask gotrice240sx

[stealthj]

i thoguth u said your car is stock? what do you have? an pop charger?

i dont think anyones car is stock here...even my convertible has a lil muffler and removed the air intake things...

stock performance or looks wise... stock isnt the word for looks wise....:rolleyes:

[sykikchimp]

I think anything is possible.. you could definately be a better driver than me. I'm by no means a professional. I've got a good bit of practice, and professional training, but I don't actually race, so I lack a certain amount of experience.. :D

I think you just misunderstand us.. Many 240 drivers revere the driving experience over the actual car. The 240 in stock form makes for an excellent platform to learn from as a beginner, and a serious weapon with minor upgrades in the hands of someone with the proper skills. That's why I say "revert to stock".. it's easier to learn that way. Car's with all kinds of aftermarket suspension goodies will get a novice into trouble much faster than a stock suspension.

There's nothing wrong with having a cute car. I was simply giving you my opinion on what I would do with it. I appologize if I offended you, that was not my intention. :bow:

[AceInHole]

Originally posted by sgm
maybe i should just get a stock car and look like all of you. stock cars seem to earn more respect on here. or maybe i should find a guardrail and have someone poop on my car so i can look like some of your cars.
or, you can just not care what other people think and be happy with your car the way it is (or the way you'd like it to be). there are probably more than a few on here who think your car doesn't look bad at all. it just so happens that the people who post the most often are the ones who are the toughest critics.

just because you all think you can drive better than me(which is probably true) and have better cars then me doesn't mean you have to be assholes about it.
at least your car looks better than mine. but, i'll have to admit mine makes no attempt to look "good".

[nokeone]

don't take everything so seriously...this is just an internet chat forum...NOT the end of the world by any means...

and the nudity stuff was not REALLY about you..just joking in general...if i was out of line i appologize..

:)

anyway...just so that people have somethin else to make fun of...here's pics of my car:

before the front end was done:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/217000-217999/217409_45_full.jpg

after, with wide body fenders not painted to match on STOCK steelies mismatched with 14" (LOL) meshies:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/217000-217999/217409_56_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/217000-217999/217409_57_full.jpg

too dark to see but that is a USDM Zenki S14 bumper zip tied on there..lol..

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/217000-217999/217409_58_full.jpg

and a red trunk for good measure...

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/217000-217999/217409_59_full.jpg

now...is your car REALLY that bad??..no..:D

note: all pics taken with camera cell phone POS..sorry for low quality..

[Dousan_PG]

oh i shoul dhave fender roller ready and finish up your fenders when u are down here or you can take it back home w/ ya if you prefer, that's ok too. im sure we'll meet up in a few weeks (dec)

:) i hope to get it back this sat! woot! :)

[Maeda]

Actually I kind of like that kit.

and I'm sure a lot of people would hate my ghetto car. The funny thing is I made it ghetto. :D

So long as you enjoy the car, keep the way it is. Just look for more ways to enjoy the car (I highly suggest driving it on a twisty road as fast as you can safely).

Maybe your car needs an obligatory ziptie or two. I know I love to see nice cars with certain key things held on by zipties, because then I know they enjoy their car A LOT.

[nokeone]

Originally posted by dousan36
oh i shoul dhave fender roller ready and finish up your fenders when u are down here or you can take it back home w/ ya if you prefer, that's ok too. im sure we'll meet up in a few weeks (dec)

:) i hope to get it back this sat! woot! :)

very cool!!...well i should be down in LA for DD10...planning on taking a few laps in a certain someone's car..;)..lol..

and if not, then for sure that same certain someone can bring it to me at the Dec 5th Buttonwillow event..

[kazuo]

Originally posted by nokeone
anyway...just so that people have somethin else to make fun of...here's pics of my car:
snip

now...is your car REALLY that bad??..no..:D

http://users.cwnet.com/dvdevo/240meet/Resize%20of%20IMG_0108.jpg

Owned.

[s14falcon]

^^^^^^^^^^
I know I love to see nice cars with certain key things held on by zipties, because then I know they enjoy their car A LOT.

Yeah, important parts held on by zipties, like lisence plates!! hahahah classic! :)

[zero.counter]

Originally posted by sgm
what you think?

i dunno what to do next...
The car looks good. What about performance mods? Look into that before going with stickers...:)

[old_s13]

sgm> maybe i should just get a stock car and look like all of you. stock cars seem to earn more respect on here. or maybe i should find a guardrail and have someone poop on my car so i can look like some of your cars.

Everyone's car here varies in appearance, not all are stock, not all are clean -- dont generalize. Besides girlie, talking on a forum is not about "getting respect," thats the kind of bullshit you see on super large forums like the Maxima or Accord forums.. we're not about that. Even though NISSANs *have* been gaining popularity, there are still old-schoolers like me who put fourth effort into keeping the community friendly. These forums should be about discussing about the car and getting to know other enthusiasts. I know people with cars WAY less attractive than yours which are poorly fixed up. You have to understand, cars dont get you respect.. your character does. I know many examples of people with very modified cars that are complete assholes -- dont let the image fool ya.

The way I see it, I fix up my car because it gives the car personality.. the same reason I modify anything I own, from my car to my apartment.


just because you all think you can drive better than me(which is probably true) and have better cars then me doesn't mean you have to be assholes about it.

True true, just remember.. you're playing with guys.. guys play rough. :) Automotive industry is mostly dominated by guys, not to say women arent welcome.. people should do whatever makes them happy.


btw, i am an ugly bitch and you would not want to see me naked..

well then, atleast you know your boyfriend truly loves you. :)

- Mike

[stealthj]

mike says it right

[sgm]

Originally posted by zero.counter
The car looks good. What about performance mods? Look into that before going with stickers...:)

thanks! i'm actually in the process of turboing my ka and i was just kidding about the stickers stuff!

i know it says i'm a newbie, but i have had my car for a few years now. :)

[sgm]

Originally posted by old_s13


Everyone's car here varies in appearance, not all are stock, not all are clean -- dont generalize. Besides girlie, talking on a forum is not about "getting respect," thats the kind of bullshit you see on super large forums like the Maxima or Accord forums.. we're not about that. Even though NISSANs *have* been gaining popularity, there are still old-schoolers like me who put fourth effort into keeping the community friendly. These forums should be about discussing about the car and getting to know other enthusiasts. I know people with cars WAY less attractive than yours which are poorly fixed up. You have to understand, cars dont get you respect.. your character does. I know many examples of people with very modified cars that are complete assholes -- dont let the image fool ya.




i only made the comment about putting my car back to stock because everyone seemed to be telling me to do that. i dont see anything wrong with a person wanting respect for the work they have put into their car. i'm not asking for respect, but i would rather have respect then ppl telling me my car looks like a piece of shit. there are so many threads of ppl posting pics of their car because they want to show others what they have accomplished. like i've said before, i've also been around cars for awhile and i am not one of those kids that is into 240s because it's the next new thing. i didn't just go out and buy one and have someone drop in an sr20...i actually have put some work into my car instead of paying someone to do everything for me.

[adey]

...dare I ask, are you on Nadine's forum? (not that I am *cough*:o*cough*) If not, it seems like a place you might feel at home at!

Just a FYI: http://www.nadine180.com/ ; click on BBS or whatever it is...

[STIwish]

Originally posted by sgm
i only made the comment about putting my car back to stock because everyone seemed to be telling me to do that. i dont see anything wrong with a person wanting respect for the work they have put into their car. i'm not asking for respect, but i would rather have respect then ppl telling me my car looks like a piece of shit. there are so many threads of ppl posting pics of their car because they want to show others what they have accomplished. like i've said before, i've also been around cars for awhile and i am not one of those kids that is into 240s because it's the next new thing. i didn't just go out and buy one and have someone drop in an sr20...i actually have put some work into my car instead of paying someone to do everything for me.

You know, I give you props, ur car is good looking and you obviously have a lot of work into it.. dont listen to these guys, its YOUR car.. and should represent you as an individual, if your happy with it, thats all that matters.

[old_s13]

sgm> i only made the comment about putting my car back to stock because everyone seemed to be telling me to do that. i dont see anything wrong with a person wanting respect for the work they have put into their car. i'm not asking for respect, but i would rather have respect then ppl telling me my car looks like a piece of shit. there are so many threads of ppl posting pics of their car because they want to show others what they have accomplished. like i've said before, i've also been around cars for awhile and i am not one of those kids that is into 240s because it's the next new thing. i didn't just go out and buy one and have someone drop in an sr20...i actually have put some work into my car instead of paying someone to do everything for me.


I dont post pictures of my car on the forum because I have no interest for public criticism. Right now, my car is completely INCOMPLETE and missing way too much to even be judged. Even if it IS done, I wont be showing people because I have no care for what complete strangers are going to say about my POS.

The only people I show pictures or share information with are my close friends. Many people think the forums are a place where you SHOULD share information, which is not completely true. I think its good to make friends and help others, but as a car enthusiast who tries to innovate and perform difficult modifications, the LAST thing I care to do is see many other people having the same modifications as me.

When I first saw the picture you posted of your car, my first impression was "oh.. well, it looks okay.. has its share of body kit stuff that I would never do, but not bad." I didnt pay much attention to the fitment, because I know just about MOST body kits I've seen for the 240SX fit like crap unless you really take the time and effort to do it right. Which of COURSE, most 240SX owners DONT do because they are broke asses. Unless of course, they paid big bucks to import a GOOD kit and not mess around with all the chinsey crap being sold out here locally (ahem, VIS). So regardless of what people say, the most important person to please is yourself.

I have owned my S13 hatch since 1996 and have been modding it since around then. It was SOHC KA auto for over 7 years, I had no care what people thought because I was more concerned in learning my car and focusing on more important things like car control. While most newer 240SX owners appear to be impressed with fancy brands and complete excess in spending money on aftermarket parts, the important thing is to focus on enjoying your car and doing it right.

If people dont necessarily like your car, dont take it personally. The reason most old-schoolers on here WONT like your car is because its NOT to their liking. Amazingly enough, the cars that impress people here are NOT the ones with fancy paint and tons of expensive modifications. People get respect for being badass drivers and nice people. The people *I* personally respect the most, are the ones who's cars look amazing due to all the time and custom work they put into it. Custom fabricated, rare parts very much impress me. But then again, if the person is a dick I wont even bother looking or judging their car.. they get no respect from me.

Want to get respect, make friends with the people here and you'll have no problems. I mean seriously, not that Nadine and Benson are major role models or anything.. but they are pretty well known and liked by many (including myself) in the 240SX community. They are good people. Sure, their cars arent perfect show quality.. but thats not the point, their cars are quite acceptable and easily make most 240SX enthusiasts proud when they see their cars.

If I saw Nadine or Benson driving on the freeway and I was with a friend driving in my car, I would say to my friend "You see that, that is a 240SX done right." :)

[stealthj]

Our 240SX philosepher (dunno if spelled right)

Mike says it right again.:bigok:

[RBS14]

Originally posted by stealthj
Our 240SX philosepher (dunno if spelled right)

Close...... Philosopher.

Very well put Old_S13!....

[wingsnthangs]

old_s13--

That is probably the most intelligent thing I've read on a car forum in a long long time.:werd:

I'll re-emphasize a striking point:
Originally posted by old_s13
While most newer 240SX owners appear to be impressed with fancy brands and complete excess in spending money on aftermarket parts, the important thing is to focus on enjoying your car and doing it right.
Amen to that.

[sgm]

Originally posted by old_s13


I dont post pictures of my car on the forum because I have no interest for public criticism. Right now, my car is completely INCOMPLETE and missing way too much to even be judged. Even if it IS done, I wont be showing people because I have no care for what complete strangers are going to say about my POS.

The only people I show pictures or share information with are my close friends. Many people think the forums are a place where you SHOULD share information, which is not completely true. I think its good to make friends and help others, but as a car enthusiast who tries to innovate and perform difficult modifications, the LAST thing I care to do is see many other people having the same modifications as me.

When I first saw the picture you posted of your car, my first impression was "oh.. well, it looks okay.. has its share of body kit stuff that I would never do, but not bad." I didnt pay much attention to the fitment, because I know just about MOST body kits I've seen for the 240SX fit like crap unless you really take the time and effort to do it right. Which of COURSE, most 240SX owners DONT do because they are broke asses. Unless of course, they paid big bucks to import a GOOD kit and not mess around with all the chinsey crap being sold out here locally (ahem, VIS). So regardless of what people say, the most important person to please is yourself.

I have owned my S13 hatch since 1996 and have been modding it since around then. It was SOHC KA auto for over 7 years, I had no care what people thought because I was more concerned in learning my car and focusing on more important things like car control. While most newer 240SX owners appear to be impressed with fancy brands and complete excess in spending money on aftermarket parts, the important thing is to focus on enjoying your car and doing it right.

If people dont necessarily like your car, dont take it personally. The reason most old-schoolers on here WONT like your car is because its NOT to their liking. Amazingly enough, the cars that impress people here are NOT the ones with fancy paint and tons of expensive modifications. People get respect for being badass drivers and nice people. The people *I* personally respect the most, are the ones who's cars look amazing due to all the time and custom work they put into it. Custom fabricated, rare parts very much impress me. But then again, if the person is a dick I wont even bother looking or judging their car.. they get no respect from me.

Want to get respect, make friends with the people here and you'll have no problems. I mean seriously, not that Nadine and Benson are major role models or anything.. but they are pretty well known and liked by many (including myself) in the 240SX community. They are good people. Sure, their cars arent perfect show quality.. but thats not the point, their cars are quite acceptable and easily make most 240SX enthusiasts proud when they see their cars.

If I saw Nadine or Benson driving on the freeway and I was with a friend driving in my car, I would say to my friend "You see that, that is a 240SX done right." :)

so i guess i should go hide my car and only show my close friends pictures of it. how do you "help others" by not sharing information and giving your thoughts on different products you have used or have on your car? usually people go on the forums for information, help and other people's opinions. some people take pride in their car by knowing they aren't the only ones who like it. yes, i don't have the money to get a "good" body kit. would "good" be defined as a name brand or "fancy brand?" i think many people are impressed by "francy brands" because most of them are of higher quality than others like "vis." like i said before, i'm not asking for respect. i was saying respect for the work i've done would be nice. yes, i did ask for people's opinions, but i wasn't expecting it to be so harsh. i shouldn't take it so personally, but i am the one that has made my car what it is. it must be a girl thing so i should probably go to some other forum. i do think nadine is pretty cool, but i don't know her so i can't say much else. i only know what i have read in magazines or heard from others.

[CoasTek240]

Originally posted by sgm
yes, i don't have the money to get a "good" body kit. would "good" be defined as a name brand or "fancy brand?" i think many people are impressed by "francy brands" because most of them are of higher quality than others like "vis."
you know how we like our "fancy" things...

hey take it easy though, most of the people on here are gonna give you a hard time. half the time its b/c they're playing around, the other half is b/c they are just DICKS. dont try and argue over petty SHEIT. if you know u like ur car, then stick by ur guns. it shouldnt matter what other people think. as for gaining respect--be yourself, browse the forum, take information, help when you can. you'll find people like other people who are nice. its just like kindergarten here.
and sometimes you're gonna get some bad critique, implore all you want about it, but then leave it alone, it is there opinion to have--you have yours,right?
well hope you stick around. later

[sgm]

Originally posted by CoasTek240
you know how we like our "fancy" things...

hey take it easy though, most of the people on here are gonna give you a hard time. half the time its b/c they're playing around, the other half is b/c they are just DICKS. dont try and argue over petty SHEIT. if you know u like ur car, then stick by ur guns. it shouldnt matter what other people think. as for gaining respect--be yourself, browse the forum, take information, help when you can. you'll find people like other people who are nice. its just like kindergarten here.
and sometimes you're gonna get some bad critique, implore all you want about it, but then leave it alone, it is there opinion to have--you have yours,right?
well hope you stick around. later

yah my mouth has been known to get me into trouble. i just can't stand smart ass dicks. ive started to notice a lot of other threads turning into arguments that are pointless like this.

thanks to all of the ppl who have given me some good and positive feedback.

it's kinda funny because my car got so much positive feedback when it was posted months ago by a guy.

i'm just going to leave it at that and hopefully this thread will start to die out. i'm done stooping to other ppls levels. :)

[old_s13]

sgm> so i guess i should go hide my car and only show my close friends pictures of it. how do you "help others" by not sharing information and giving your thoughts on different products you have used or have on your car? usually people go on the forums for information, help and other people's opinions.

Woman, is there ever an end to your incessant whining? Its a fucking car, the point is to enjoy it and pick up as much information as you can off of these forums. If you think people are online to spoon feed you advice and sugar coat what they think about your car then you should go to another forum.

Maybe I should post a pic of my car so people can RESPECT me. Maybe I should just sit here online posting "do it yourself" install articles for everything that is custom. What about having skills? What about being able to innovate and do something without a manual or someone telling you how? Maybe thats one way you can get respect, by learning to be original and not upgrade your car with Cracker Jack prizes.

Some of the people I respect the most in the 240SX community have ZERO modifications, maybe I should look down on them.

[RBS14]

Originally posted by old_s13
Woman, is there ever an end to your incessant whining?

My thoughts exactly. Whining is for losers and you don't want to be a loser...... nobody does.

[kazuo]

Originally posted by old_s13
Woman, is there ever an end to your incessant whining?

There is no end to the incessant whining by women.

[SileightyMania]

i have a bellybutton. :aw:

[Kid Zelda]

SMG,

Who twisted your tit to make you post a picture of your car ?
NOBODY

SO please, take the good and the bad .. Cannot please everyone.. just yourself, so if you are happy with the effort and work you put into the car, then good for you, that’s all that matters.... in the end, we're all going to die :)

BTW, the car looks tacky ... color of the car and the clear turn signals look cheesey, the wings doesn't flow with the car, the rims look too plain and the "body kit" looks to be of very poor quailty.

[mbmbmb23]

SMG,

Your car looks fine. I've seen people with the Veilside "sucker fish" kit get bashed less than you.


If it were my car here's how I would improve the current looks:

-adjust the front bumper so the gap between the hood and the bumper is consistant and minimal. You might need a shop to do this.

-Get some lowering springs (sportlines + aftermarket struts)

-20mm spacers for the front

-no wing in back

-paint the roof black




-m

[RBS14]

Originally posted by mbmbmb23
-20mm spacers for the front

I second this however i'd space the rears too.....