Would you buy? Help with Senior Project.

[Grocery Cart]

Alright, here's the deal. I'm a Junior in high school right now, and after talking it over with all of my teachers I decided I'm going to build a drift purpose car for my senior project. I know a lot of you guys don't/didn't have senior project in high school, so this is what it is.
When in English 4, students are allowed to chose if they want to do senior project. They have to chose something they've never done, and have all year to learn how to, and write a report. At the end of the year, they have to present their project. It gives credits for college, and helps with TOPS (This thing we have in Louisiana that helps kids pay for college tuition), and I mean come on. That would look good on a college application.

Finally to the point.. Lol. I was wondering, if any of you guys would be interested in buying something that I could make. I was thinking maybe stickers, small and large. I wouldn't be much, but I'm going to need all the financial help I can get because I'm going to need about 3-4k to get this right. (Obviously I'm not going to have an amazing drift car).
I want to be able to raise about $1,500-$2,000 by next school year, to have a head start and be able to order parts right away. I was thinking of the sticker saying something along the lines of " Low Ballin' " in a cursive or fat block font.
one about 2.5" x 5-7" and a bigger one around 4-5.5" x 12-14"

Edit: Failed to mention it wouldn't just be one sticker. Going to use the money earned with the first set to make new ones. I'm going to supply different designs, maybe even weekly.

The build would be updated on here regularly because I know it seems sketchy, some random guy with like 70 posts asking for money. and I'm going to need as much help as I can get. I only have a few friends around here that know a lot about this kind of thing, and my uncle is a mechanic and told me I could use his shop when I needed.

tl;dr Would any of you buy stickers, etc. to help me out with a drift car for a school project.

What are you guys thoughts?

Here's a VERY rough sketch of some of the ideas I have. Any criticism is appreciated. Also, emphasis on rough.
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/s14rb26/s13.png

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/s14rb26/100MEDIA_IMAG0683.jpg
The idea was an s13 kind of squished. Different colors, if people like the idea it'll be redrawn better. This was done fairly quick just to get the idea seen.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/s14rb26/dumped-1.jpg

[yurisfriendevan]

I think a more detailed plan of what you plan to build versus what you already have is in order. We dont have any idea what kind of car you are building or how deep of a purpose built car you want. Also I think you should focus on one aspect of the build and if you get more done then its a bonus, it can make you look better by promising less and delivering more.

Sickers are an option but you will need to come up with new designs on the reg or people will become bored of your sticker.

You could always ask for donations of spare parts and pay shipping to offset the cost of the build.

[jesse_s13]

^ This is true.
Perhaps donated parts get a sticker on the car with the Username and stickers for the person who donated.

You gotta make catchy stickers like "big tits" or "riding hefty" idk


cause no one likes a low balla lol

[Grocery Cart]

I think a more detailed plan of what you plan to build versus what you already have is in order. We dont have any idea what kind of car you are building or how deep of a purpose built car you want. Also I think you should focus on one aspect of the build and if you get more done then its a bonus, it can make you look better by promising less and delivering more.

Sickers are an option but you will need to come up with new designs on the reg or people will become bored of your sticker.

You could always ask for donations of spare parts and pay shipping to offset the cost of the build.

Well right now I have an 95 240sx. but I'm supposed to be getting an e34 this weekend, and my parents are willing to help me buy the car, but I have to buy all the mods for it. Pretty much just an s13 for around a thousand bucks.
I feel like asking for donations is a bit much, maybe if I was better well known here, but you know.

Really, It won't be much. It's not like my teachers are mechanics and will know everything about this. Just the necessities really. Stiffer suspension, better diff, a few mods for a bit more power on a stock Ka and things like wheels, etc. for a more "promising" look I guess you could say. Which is why I'm on a low budget.

And I don't know much about any of this, which is why it's my project.

[Grocery Cart]

^ This is true.
Perhaps donated parts get a sticker on the car with the Username and stickers for the person who donated.

You gotta make catchy stickers like "big tits" or "riding hefty" idk


cause no one likes a low balla lol

Lol @ bit tits.
I will, i'm just asking if anyone would actually be interested before I start working hard on this. You know?

I can easily come up with designs. It'll help me out with college too because that's what i plan on going for.

[ReLiC]

Idk about your sticker idea... to be honest, i wouldn't buy one.. But then again, i'm not into putting ANY stickers on cars..

But the donation idea is good. You should link this thread on your sig to get more views..

Another idea to raise some cash would be to sell some food at school.. Try to get permission by explaining your cause. I remember some classmates used to make close to $100 a day selling all sorts of candy, until they prohibited it.

[Grocery Cart]

Idk about your sticker idea... to be honest, i wouldn't buy one.. But then again, i'm not into putting ANY stickers on cars..

But the donation idea is good. You should link this thread on your sig to get more views..

Another idea to raise some cash would be to sell some food at school.. Try to get permission by explaining your cause. I remember some classmates used to make close to $100 a day selling all sorts of candy, until they prohibited it.

Already tried.
A teacher is already doing that for some school program.
It's been a month and she's profited $2,000+..

[yurisfriendevan]

No school will allow you to sell anything in school with out a non profit organization being involved.

Asking for spare parts might be your best bet. I have a few spare parts that i have just laying around. I have a complete s14 5 lug swap and half of a low mileage sr20 sitting in my garage. In my yard i have a rhd clip from a zenki s14 and a bunch of other odds and ends. Guess what i dont own? a 240... some things people are going to want money for but good used parts often hit the dumpster.

[Project S13]

Im down to help you out bro. When you got the sticker thing going send me a pm cus I'll most likely forget. Good idea by the way

[jesse_s13]

Idk about your sticker idea... to be honest, i wouldn't buy one.. But then again, i'm not into putting ANY stickers on cars..

But the donation idea is good. You should link this thread on your sig to get more views..

Another idea to raise some cash would be to sell some food at school.. Try to get permission by explaining your cause. I remember some classmates used to make close to $100 a day selling all sorts of candy, until they prohibited it.

shit you gotta hustle hard!

[Grocery Cart]

No school will allow you to sell anything in school with out a non profit organization being involved.

Asking for spare parts might be your best bet. I have a few spare parts that i have just laying around. I have a complete s14 5 lug swap and half of a low mileage sr20 sitting in my garage. In my yard i have a rhd clip from a zenki s14 and a bunch of other odds and ends. Guess what i dont own? a 240... some things people are going to want money for but good used parts often hit the dumpster.

I guess I never really thought people would just give out things like that. I'm going to edit the original post tomorrow after I get home.
Edit: The entire school staff actually loves me, a lot, lol. I really think they would allow something like that with me. For some reason I seem to get more privileges than a lot of the students there.


Im down to help you out bro. When you got the sticker thing going send me a pm cus I'll most likely forget. Good idea by the way


I'll try and get a few pictures up tomorrow.

[rcdad123]

well, i have an 89 s13 hatch and if you do get an s13 with a ka24e(single cam), i can probably help you with some thing.

[jesse_s13]

A little background info on yourself would be good. Gotta be marketable son.

[lude4life13]

Drift cars are uncomfortable, break all the time, get attention from police, and usually don't run well. I am making those generalizations from the fact that you say you will build a drift car with 2-4k. Also, realized that tools are very expensive as well, and good work costs good money (as well as parts).

Being that you are younger than most people here, you are probably new to the tuning life and I want to make sure you know what you are getting into. It is very time consuming, and drains your pockets. Unless you truly have a passion for building cars, you shouldn't begin this because you will end up with a useless car with no value and tons of money and time put into it. If you do think you have this passion then go for it and have a ton of fun with it.

PS: Buy the right tools/part the first time even if they are more. It will pay off in the long run.

[Grocery Cart]

Drift cars are uncomfortable, break all the time, get attention from police, and usually don't run well. I am making those generalizations from the fact that you say you will build a drift car with 2-4k. Also, realized that tools are very expensive as well, and good work costs good money (as well as parts).

Being that you are younger than most people here, you are probably new to the tuning life and I want to make sure you know what you are getting into. It is very time consuming, and drains your pockets. Unless you truly have a passion for building cars, you shouldn't begin this because you will end up with a useless car with no value and tons of money and time put into it. If you do think you have this passion then go for it and have a ton of fun with it.

PS: Buy the right tools/part the first time even if they are more. It will pay off in the long run.

Completely agree. As for the tools, like I said my uncle has a shop that I can use when I need. Has plenty tools I'll need (give or take of course). and It's not going to be a legitimate 100% drift purpose car. It's going to be nice and simple. But will be able to get the job done. I understand it's time consuming and will definitely dig a hole in my pockets, which is why I'm starting a full year in advance, and starting this thread.
I guess I should reword the term "drift car". I know people spend 10's of thousands of dollars on these cars. Trust me I lurk a lot, lol. And take plenty of time, even years at a time. But like I said, I really just want the necessities so the car will be able to hold a slide well.


Also, I appreciate all the advice guys. I'm really hoping this takes off and gives me some sort of help.

[Grocery Cart]

A little background info on yourself would be good. Gotta be marketable son.

What do you mean? Lol

[Grocery Cart]

This is getting a lot more attention in a short time than I imagined it would.

I'm feeling pretty good about this!

[bataangpinoy]

if by e34 you mean the bmw, make that the drift car. it comes with a decent powerplant stock, and it doesnt weigh much more than the e36. most already have good lsd's, and a motor swap is simple as 2+2=4. and then coilovers to suit your budget(but dont cheap out too much, you get what you pay for). add in a seat, bend up some pipe for an ebrake handle extension and you are good to go.

if you snag an obd1 525i, the s52 or s50 are drop in obd-1 swaps(i just saw a good condition s52 go for 1,5k last week). tune it with a chip from TMS.
run good coilovers (check bc racing- i had a set on my old track e30 and LOVED IT).
snag an oem lsd (all of which were clutch type 2 ways, with the execptions of the e30IX diff which was viscous, and the Z3M which had a torsen type lsd.)

play your cards right, and you could have a very solid platform from the e34. and a 535i(m30b35) with the winter package can be had anyhwere from2.2k to 4k, and all you have to add in is a seat and some suspension work.

if you want parts for either chassis, let me know.

[Grocery Cart]

if by e34 you mean the bmw, make that the drift car.

if you snag an obd1 525i, the s52 or s50 are drop in obd-1 swaps(i just saw a good condition s52 go for 1,5k last week). tune it with a chip from TMS.
run good coilovers (check bc racing- i had a set on my old track e30 and LOVED IT).
snag an oem lsd (all of which were clutch type 2 ways, with the execptions of the e30IX diff which was viscous, and the Z3M which had a torsen type lsd.)

if you want parts for either chassis, let me know.

Yeah it's a 94 530i
Thought about it, but the bmw will be my dd.
I've always had a soft spot for 240s. Plus I'm assuming the bmw will be more expensive, harder to find parts (which i'm on a time limit and budget), and will probably be more reliable as a daily than the 240.

[zo0d]

i'll ship out my 4x114.3 17x8 +35 5zigen Typhoons if you pay shipping. They've been in storage for tooo long. You just have to pay shipping.

[bataangpinoy]

make sure you have the alusil motor in that bitch. if the original nikasil motor is in there you could be in deeper than you want to be.

as far as parts go for the bmw, you just have to know where to look. hit up bimmerforums.com if you havent already, parts are everywhere.

[Karlitos]

Sponsors. Get them, they dont even need to be companies. For our school race team in college we get "sponsors" as alumni and put theyre names on the car. Or teacher, even a $100 donation is something.

The make yourself marketable comment is, why is this a good thing for the person providing for you. It sounds like kind of a big project BTW. Some of our seniors in college arent allowed a full car for Senior Project, theyre allowed parts (drivetrain, suspension, etc). So I would look into 1 aspect of it.

Also what's the project for? English, research paper is what I understood. I wouldn't do this much work for an english paper. Is it mechanics/physics/engineering? If so, still quite a lot for HS but dont focus on looks. Buy functional parts (2-way diff> welded and explain why). Explain why a reverse rake is good and soft rear suspension. Etc.

[Grocery Cart]

Sponsors. Get them, they dont even need to be companies. For our school race team in college we get "sponsors" as alumni and put theyre names on the car. Or teacher, even a $100 donation is something.

The make yourself marketable comment is, why is this a good thing for the person providing for you. It sounds like kind of a big project BTW. Some of our seniors in college arent allowed a full car for Senior Project, theyre allowed parts (drivetrain, suspension, etc). So I would look into 1 aspect of it.

Also what's the project for? English, research paper is what I understood. I wouldn't do this much work for an english paper. Is it mechanics/physics/engineering? If so, still quite a lot for HS but dont focus on looks. Buy functional parts (2-way diff> welded and explain why). Explain why a reverse rake is good and soft rear suspension. Etc.


It's for English, but not for the purpose you're thinking.
It's to prepare yourself for the real world, to learn a new skill and better yourself? I guess you could say. Just to prove you can set your mind on something and get it done.

[Grocery Cart]

i'll ship out my 4x114.3 17x8 +35 5zigen Typhoons if you pay shipping. They've been in storage for tooo long. You just have to pay shipping.

Get me a price!

[Grocery Cart]

Can anyone take a look at the picture above, and let me know what colors you would be interested in?
I also have an s14 zenki, done at the moment. Trying to work out color schemes.

[jesse_s13]

i'll ship out my 4x114.3 17x8 +35 5zigen Typhoons if you pay shipping. They've been in storage for tooo long. You just have to pay shipping.

This guy is down for the cause.

amen..



:kiss:

[Grocery Cart]

This guy is down for the cause.

amen..



:kiss:

I know, I'm so surprised. Last night this post was getting a lot of feedback. I hope it doesn't get very slow.

Maybe when I get better samples, and actual products.

[Grocery Cart]

Update.
I found a site to order 250-250,000 stickers.
500 would be 49.97, around 50 cents each. If I sell them all for 5$ each, it'll be alnost a $2,500 profit. My friend wants to sell his s13 coupe to me for $1,500. It just needs a wiring harness to run. Everything else is in great condition. If I can get this done, I'll have the chassis to start! Big hopes, but I'm excited. Even if it does take years.

[jesse_s13]

Fuck yeah man good luck. Ill buy a sticker if you do themmm.

[Grocery Cart]

Fuck yeah man good luck. Ill buy a sticker if you do themmm.

I'm going to pay zo0d to ship those 5zigens and put them aside, I'll have about 120 left, have to pay for the insurance if I get the e34 this weekend. and I should have the money to start stickers sometime next week. Maybe before Thanksgiving.

[Grocery Cart]

Personally I think they look fairly good in person :wiggle:

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/s14rb26/snapshot.jpg

Edit: i'm wearing a Nicholls shirt.
It's my friends lol. I have shirts from a lot of colleges and schools around here. Just before someone questions me being in High school:facepalm:

[Karlitos]

It's for English, but not for the purpose you're thinking.
It's to prepare yourself for the real world, to learn a new skill and better yourself? I guess you could say. Just to prove you can set your mind on something and get it done.



Seems like a big/weird project for english. I hated english (math person) so i wouldve stuck to something cheaper haha. But props for you for going out of the box.

Anyways protip, dont say how much stickers will cost and how much money you'll make from them. Just sell them. Ill buy 1 for this cause though. Seems like you're motivated enough rather than just doing the minimum to get by.

[Grocery Cart]

Seems like a big/weird project for english. I hated english (math person) so i wouldve stuck to something cheaper haha. But props for you for going out of the box.

Anyways protip, dont say how much stickers will cost and how much money you'll make from them. Just sell them. Ill buy 1 for this cause though. Seems like you're motivated enough rather than just doing the minimum to get by.

Regardless of the project or not, I wanted to do this.

This just gives me even more reason to :boink:

[pacotaco345]

No school will allow you to sell anything in school with out a non profit organization being involved.

Asking for spare parts might be your best bet. I have a few spare parts that i have just laying around. I have a complete s14 5 lug swap and half of a low mileage sr20 sitting in my garage. In my yard i have a rhd clip from a zenki s14 and a bunch of other odds and ends. Guess what i dont own? a 240... some things people are going to want money for but good used parts often hit the dumpster.

Can i haves your front five lug? lol

[blaaq]

Damn I wish when I was in high school they a project like this lol
Well good luck with the project :D
Pm for some stickers

[Dominic Axelson]

Why not get a part-time job?


PS: I'll buy a sticker.

[nissanfreak317]

Regardless of the project or not, I wanted to do this.

This just gives me even more reason to :boink:

I just read through this thread and was thinking just exactly what you said right there. It seems to me that you're choosing a topic for your final project based on what your desires are and not based on good reasoning.

From what I understand, a final project is to be a culmination of the things you have learned in school, bringing it all together into a presentation for your teachers to show them that you can make valuable contributions to society.

I have heard of people volunteering as coaches at summer camps or starting non-profit recycling programs and sharing their experiences with others. I'm wondering how you are going to spin this "drift project" into a valuable endeavor. Unless I'm missing something about the scope of the assignment? I'm not trying to knock your idea here, just trying to help you out.

If you plan to go to college for graphic design, why not start a sticker business? Make designs, market them, keep track of your cashflow, and show that you can come up with good designs and operate a business for your project. Maybe use the car in some way, but not making the car your school project. The proceeds from the business could certainly go into helping you build your drift car though, might even pay for all of it if you do good enough.

[Grocery Cart]

From what I understand, a final project is to be a culmination of the things you have learned in school, bringing it all together into a presentation for your teachers to show them that you can make valuable contributions to society.

I have heard of people volunteering as coaches at summer camps or starting non-profit recycling programs and sharing their experiences with others. I'm wondering how you are going to spin this "drift project" into a valuable endeavor. Unless I'm missing something about the scope of the assignment? I'm not trying to knock your idea here, just trying to help you out.



Close but not exactly. It's doing something you haven't learned in school, or anywhere else. It's showing you can make yourself learn something. Make a goal, set out, and get it done.

[Project S13]

I understood the low ballin what does the other two mean

[Grocery Cart]

I understood the low ballin what does the other two mean

Dumped & Flushed. If you look you can see it in the background. The s13 is just an s13. And then there's the one that says "Meh, it could be lower" which is pretty self explanatory.

[F20cS13]

If this is going to be for a project, I would stick to one foundation or another
Engine/drivetrain
Suspension.

These are obviously key factors ina car, and it would be nice to focus on one area and be detailed about it. Like said previously, welded diff vs. Two way, softer springs vs stiffer springs
Turbo vs. Super charger vs NA
Pros cons etc. You seem smart I'm sure u can figure it out.
But I agree with the sticker business. Not only could you use this as your project (assuming you didn't learn business management, marketing, etc) you could also fund the drift project. I'm in complete agreement with nissanfreak. There are countless forums to post your business to which would generate 10x the revenue donations would. All in all its a good idea, just seems kinda pieced together. Definatley looking for a more solid layout. Good luck!

[Grocery Cart]

If this is going to be for a project, I would stick to one foundation or another
Engine/drivetrain
Suspension.

These are obviously key factors ina car, and it would be nice to focus on one area and be detailed about it. Like said previously, welded diff vs. Two way, softer springs vs stiffer springs
Turbo vs. Super charger vs NA
Pros cons etc. You seem smart I'm sure u can figure it out.
But I agree with the sticker business. Not only could you use this as your project (assuming you didn't learn business management, marketing, etc) you could also fund the drift project. I'm in complete agreement with nissanfreak. There are countless forums to post your business to which would generate 10x the revenue donations would. All in all its a good idea, just seems kinda pieced together. Definatley looking for a more solid layout. Good luck!

I like the sticker business idea (which would only start as stickers) but the thing is, it seems.. how would I say it. Not as promising? There's no for sure anyone would buy anything from me. There's more of a chance of me at least getting something done with the car, I guess either way I'll end up getting the most out of the "business" and the build :s101:

As for the "welded diff vs. Two way, softer springs vs stiffer springs
Turbo vs. Super charger vs NA, Pros cons etc." part, that's what I will be doing the writing part on. Along with something to show (in my case the car, and a short edit of it in action) we have to have this big report on it. It can be on ANYTHING relating to what we're learning. For instance, my friend who is learning how to play piano for his wrote about Mozart. So I've got a lot of options.
I plan on doing what was mentioned, plus a little bit of "history" on drifting. I've still got plenty of time to work all the kinks out, but I want to get the financial mess out of the way ASAP.

Also, off hand could you mention some of the forums you talked about to help market the products?

I plan on having a company print the stickers that need to be cut out certain ways. But for the ones that are just squares or rectangles I want to get sticker paper, and laminate and just cut them out with one of the table cutters.

[90240sx07]

your lucky you get to pick
i actually built a entry level drift car for my senior project also
started off with a 90 240sx with a sohc ka and exhaust
added clutch welded diff roll bar and 4pt rear cage body kit coils and rims and a harness
done for pretty cheap considering the mods good luck on it

[Grocery Cart]

your lucky you get to pick
i actually built a entry level drift car for my senior project also
started off with a 90 240sx with a sohc ka and exhaust
added clutch welded diff roll bar and 4pt rear cage body kit coils and rims and a harness
done for pretty cheap considering the mods good luck on it

Ahh that's awesome!
do you remember about how much it was all together?

[F20cS13]

Man where do I even begin?just off the top of my head

S2ki.com
Vegasdrift.com
Evo forums
Supra forums
Subaru forums
The list goes on and on and on. There's official forums and unofficial (s2ki.com (official) vs s2000.com)
Keep in mind you will have to pay to advertise on these sites, but you get banners (like on zilvia) and plenty of face time .

Are you doing an all around report of the car or just specifying on parts your using?

[Grocery Cart]

Man where do I even begin?just off the top of my head

S2ki.com
Vegasdrift.com
Evo forums
Supra forums
Subaru forums
The list goes on and on and on. There's official forums and unofficial (s2ki.com (official) vs s2000.com)
Keep in mind you will have to pay to advertise on these sites, but you get banners (like on zilvia) and plenty of face time .

Are you doing an all around report of the car or just specifying on parts your using?

Not really the car itself, but mostly the parts used, and why I'll be using those parts. What they do, how they help, why they're needed, etc.

[TougeLove]

can you get any sponsors? local shops to donate money based on the size of the sticker for their company. 50$ for a 12x24. 200$ for 36x48 sticker etc. i will donate $5 if you put the sticker of my choice on your car. :)

[Grocery Cart]

can you get any sponsors? local shops to donate money based on the size of the sticker for their company. 50$ for a 12x24. 200$ for 36x48 sticker etc. i will donate $5 if you put the sticker of my choice on your car. :)

Deal :boink:

I've thought about local sponsors, but I live in a very small town..

C'mon man, It's Louisiana ;)

Edit: Does anyone know of any good, cheap online stores I could use?

Or at least a more organized way of doing this.

[TougeLove]

sweet!

http://rlv.zcache.com/daddys_girl_sticker-p217180822457924499qjcl_400.jpg

[Grocery Cart]

sweet!

http://rlv.zcache.com/daddys_girl_sticker-p217180822457924499qjcl_400.jpg

I hope you're not implying "daddy" buys me everything.

[Mikey McFly]

It's to prepare yourself for the real world, to learn a new skill and better yourself. I guess you could say. Just to prove you can set your mind on something and get it done.
So how would building a "drift car" help you learn a new skill for the future? I mean, anyone can bolt on parts and mechanics are a dime a dozen. How about you look into CAD and CNC machining/3D printing? That way you can design your own parts and actually make them.
You can present a lot more about the whole 'research and development' process that went into designing a part, instead of trying to turn your "build thread" into a presentation.
If you can produce something that will us all instead of yourself, you will get more attention and praise instead of something you built for your own pleasure. Plus, if you can design, patent, market, and make a profit from a part you design, you'll have more credentials backing up your skills than some pictures of you opening boxes and remove and replacing parts.

[chiboy002]

i didnt read but
get an after school job working somewhere that can potentially hook it up

you're a junior, 3 months into school, you have plenty of time to make up enough money to scrap a car together. It's not going to be pretty, its gonna be a missile, but it will show you did something in the end

you living in a small town means getting someone to help you out is easier. people will know if its worth it to help you out, if your not some dickhead who gets into trouble. People are usually pretty cool about helping kids out, especially when they want to learn.

[Grocery Cart]

So how would building a "drift car" help you learn a new skill for the future? I mean, anyone can bolt on parts and mechanics are a dime a dozen. How about you look into CAD and CNC machining/3D printing? That way you can design your own parts and actually make them.
You can present a lot more about the whole 'research and development' process that went into designing a part, instead of trying to turn your "build thread" into a presentation.
If you can produce something that will us all instead of yourself, you will get more attention and praise instead of something you built for your own pleasure. Plus, if you can design, patent, market, and make a profit from a part you design, you'll have more credentials backing up your skills than some pictures of you opening boxes and remove and replacing parts.

To prove you can set your mind to something and do it.

[cbcm2435]

if you get on nostreetracing.org you may be able to find some parts, its based in new orleans

[SLiDe_WaYz]

Cheapest option, buy a 240 with a running KA, spend another 7-1500 MAYBE 2K and get a T25 7psi turbo kit. That would be for boost.

Or just get some coilovers off Zilvia, 600 bucks for a nice used set. Then sway bars, braces, tie rods ext, slam it rattle can it, sticker the hell out of it, hit the rear panel with a hammer to give it the look of you slid into a wall. Boom drift car :). Jk about the last few parts. I'd buy a sticker for 5 bucks to help tho. Where in LA are you if your local to me I'll lend u a helping hand I have every tool needed to swap engines, clutches, suspension, ext.

[F20cS13]

So how would building a "drift car" help you learn a new skill for the future? I mean, anyone can bolt on parts and mechanics are a dime a dozen. How about you look into CAD and CNC machining/3D printing? That way you can design your own parts and actually make them.
You can present a lot more about the whole 'research and development' process that went into designing a part, instead of trying to turn your "build thread" into a presentation.
If you can produce something that will us all instead of yourself, you will get more attention and praise instead of something you built for your own pleasure. Plus, if you can design, patent, market, and make a profit from a part you design, you'll have more credentials backing up your skills than some pictures of you opening boxes and remove and replacing parts.
I like the idea of creating your own parts.
But i have to disagree. Working on cars presents far greater knowledge for the future (IMO).
Like many things in life, we no longer have to use much logic because the problem is already solved for you generally. Everything has become simplistic to the user. Building a car on the other hand is not. I've only been doing this for 6-7 years , and the way I approach obstacles now is in a very logical sequence. You cannot make part C work if you dont properly lay out part a & b.

[Josefa.brown20]

Your talent in making sticker can help you to do your project, I want to buy it to help you..,
I wondering where I gonna put it. Cheer!!!




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[Tempo]

not trying to poop on your thread, i like the idea of your hussle with the stickers , and the fact that you planned this a year ahead of time is great, but wouldn't getting a job as a part time worker get you the money you want for the build? $8/hr 20hrs a week would get you a lot in a year, and if not possible, couldn't your uncle let you work part time?

[Grocery Cart]

not trying to poop on your thread, i like the idea of your hussle with the stickers , and the fact that you planned this a year ahead of time is great, but wouldn't getting a job as a part time worker get you the money you want for the build? $8/hr 20hrs a week would get you a lot in a year, and if not possible, couldn't your uncle let you work part time?

It's cool man! A lot of people have been asking questions I should have answered in the first post, I guess I didn't think the explanation out as well as I thought.
I have been trying to get a job for a while now. Not many places around where I live are hiring.
Technically I'm working at Domino's Pizza, but it's been three weeks and they've never called me. I call daily and all they do is give me more paper work i've already filled out and say "we'll call you".

But yes, I'd be making around 100 a week, but I do use a lot of it throughout the week.
I drive a lot every weekend, I have to go about 60-70 miles twice-three times. So a lot of my money goes into that, but I have been saving a lot of it and driving less.

Also, my uncle barely gets any business as it is, he's living pay check to pay check.

[95sx]

definitely an awesome idea pm me when you start doing the stickers I might buy some

[Tempo]

It's cool man! A lot of people have been asking questions I should have answered in the first post, I guess I didn't think the explanation out as well as I thought.
I have been trying to get a job for a while now. Not many places around where I live are hiring.
Technically I'm working at Domino's Pizza, but it's been three weeks and they've never called me. I call daily and all they do is give me more paper work i've already filled out and say "we'll call you".

But yes, I'd be making around 100 a week, but I do use a lot of it throughout the week.
I drive a lot every weekend, I have to go about 60-70 miles twice-three times. So a lot of my money goes into that, but I have been saving a lot of it and driving less.

Also, my uncle barely gets any business as it is, he's living pay check to pay check.

ahhh i see then, damn thats tough, hopefully they do actually "call" you at dominos, but good luck with the sticker sale, and i cant wait to see how your project turns out :bigok:

[Grocery Cart]

Well guys, ran into a bit of a.... mind fuck.

I had some extra stock springs for the front of my car, so me and a friend decided hey, let's cut the ones we have and see what it looks like lowered, then we can put the other ones on when I sell it.

Cut one side, cut atleast 3" off.
Lowered it from the jack.


From fender to ground on the side with cut springs in the front. 26"
From fender to ground on the other side with stock height springs. 26"
Rear? Both 26"

Can someone please explain that to me..?

Anyways, I also went and filled my car up today for the first time to full. (Usually it's a little over 3/4)
An hour or so later I came outside to find my car leaked almost a quarter tank of gas.

[F20cS13]

For the love of god, please leave the cut springs ghetto car work to the people who drive 95 civics with fart cans and skyscraper wings. This project will quickly turn into right way vs wrong way.

Your throwing the geometry of the car completely off by doing this. Your spring rates etc.
And how did you measure how much you were cutting? Where did 3" come from?



What is the issue with the fuel? Hole in gas tank?

[Grocery Cart]

For the love of god, please leave the cut springs ghetto car work to the people who drive 95 civics with fart cans and skyscraper wings. This project will quickly turn into right way vs wrong way.

Your throwing the geometry of the car completely off by doing this. Your spring rates etc.
And how did you measure how much you were cutting? Where did 3" come from?



What is the issue with the fuel? Hole in gas tank?

Lol it was for a moment, just to look. Hence the extra set of springs.

And we got 3" just from the amount of spring that was cut. From where it was to where it sat after.
And I'm not sure. I couldn't look, I have no lights and it's dark outside.

[NOTsliden]

hey man it seems like you got a good idea going on here. ima young buck too. im trying to build my 240 that i got about 2 years back when i was 16. I was lucky enough to find an older guy that had a 90 hatch 5 speed, completely stock, with all maintence records for a grand. im on a very slow build with big plans. good luck. ill keep checkin to see when you get some more stickers.

[Grocery Cart]

I've been slacking on this thread a bit guys, sorry.

I had some recent issues come up. Lots of family problems, and major personal issues.

[Grocery Cart]

Keeping the s14, needs a lot of work but it will be used for my project.
If any one has any parts laying around that they'd be willing to donate let me know!

[jesse_s13]

How the stickers coming along?

[Grocery Cart]

So this is what I'm working with guys.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395888_340316595987635_100000278921028_1336934_163 369175_n.jpg

A friend let me use his shop for a night.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/387183_338510792834882_100000278921028_1331140_138 7050003_n.jpg


White one is wrecked, using as a parts car.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379469_329669113719050_100000278921028_1290040_132 2953959_n.jpg

[diacris]

This is pretty damn awesome, man. Keep up the good work, it's rare these days that you see people our age that are this devoted. And I will definitely buy some stickers from you.

[Boost_Fiend]

I don't really understand the point of this "senior project". What exactly is the point of building this drift car? What type of research will you be doing? What kind of data are you collecting? And what does this have to do with english? I'm not knocking or anything, but a senior project imo should be a little more ground breaking. Not just getting a beaten up 240, changing up the suspension and throwing a turbo on there (or whatever you plan on doing).